9th Italian Yacht Design Conference

The 9th edition of the Italian Yacht Design Conference is ready to welcome designers, representatives of the nautical industry, scholars, and professionals from the sector.

The event is organized within the Yacht City project, a hub dedicated to training and developing new professional profiles in the yachting world, hosting the activities of the Master in Yacht Design and the Executive Course in Interior Yacht Design of POLI.design.

The Conference is the result of the work carried out by the scientific committee composed of Professors Andrea Ratti and Arianna Bionda from Politecnico di Milano, Antonio Vettese, editor-in-chief of Yacht Design magazine, and with the contribution of Stefano Pozzi, coordinator of the Yacht City project.

The 2025 theme, “The Sea of Tomorrow”, will guide the conference through the exploration of key issues for the future of the discipline: from the health of the oceans, to ocean sports and competitions, and the role of yacht design in the evolution of super and mega yachts and in the broader transformation of the industry.

A highly relevant topic in a moment of significant evolution for the nautical sector, in which Made in Italy continues to achieve record results.

Programme:

13:30 – Welcome and registration

14:00 – Introduction and institutional greetings

14:15 – Presentation of the PoliMi Sailing Team

14:30 – The Health of the Oceans

15:15 – Building Speed

16:15 – Designing Change

17:15 – Visions & Strategies

18:30 – Cocktail event

Throughout the afternoon, internationally renowned designers, industry leaders, athletes, and researchers will take turns presenting and discussing the new scenarios currently shaping the nautical sector. The initiative is part of the research and dissemination path launched last year by the Yacht City project, which continues to promote design culture and innovation.

The full programme is available in the attachment.

More info on POLI.design website.

Registration is required via the dedicated form.