The Technical Workshops at the Superyacht Design Symposium run concurrently with Plenary Sessions. These sessions will accommodate a maximum of 50 guests and will be held in the Workshop Room on Level 1 of the K3 KitzKongress.
Technical Workshops
PYC Discussion Group
An industry discussion on the code, and how it’s impacting superyacht design, including a case study from the building of I Dynasty from Richard Hein, The A Group.
Moderated by Marilyn Mower, Editor-at-large, Boat International Media
Speakers:
Dirk de Jong - Oceanco,
Richard Hein - The A Group
Ronno Schouten - De Voogt Naval Architects
Superyacht 2026
In association with Kymeta Panasonic
Anticipating tomorrow’s customer. What will inspire them? Does the traditional GA need a re-think, and what does the future hold for superyacht A/V?
Moderated by Stewart Campbell, Editor, Boat International
Speakers:
Thierry Gaugain, Gaugain
John Leonida, Clyde & Co
Frank Mulder, Mulder Design
Sally Storey, Lighting Design International
Maurizio Minossi, Videoworks
Designing a secure yacht
A presentation by leading security firm MAST on what ‘secure superyachting’ means in 2016, bringing in the security challenges presented by some of the world’s more isolated waters, and keeping your yacht cyber-secure.
Moderated by Stewart Campbell, Editor, Boat International
Speakers:
Philip Cable, MAST Security
Rear Admiral Anthony Rix, MAST Security
Andrei Afitsinski, MAST Security
Cruising without limits
Owners want to go further. What does this mean for superyacht design? What makes an expedition yacht, is Ice Class really necessary and extreme sailers.
Moderated by Cecile Gauert, Senior Editor, ShowBoats
Speakers:
Jonny Horsfield, H2 Yacht Design
Frederic Jaouen, JFA Yachts
Ben Lyons, EYOS Expeditions
Bob van der Meiracker, Azure Naval Architects
Is it a villa or superyacht?
An exploration of how designers are blurring the lines between the inside and outside, using innovative glass solutions, ever more impressive balconies and even views of the underwater world.
Moderated by Caroline White, Boat International
Speakers:
Cristina Gherardi, CG Design
Frank Laupman, Omega Architects
Francesca Muzio, FM - Architettura d'Interni
James O'Callaghan, Eckersley O'Callaghan - Yacht Glass Design
Please note, sessions in both the plenary and workshop schedule are subject to change.