"The role of a trade show is evolving": Sylvie Ernoult reflects on her final year as director of Cannes Yachting Festival

With the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival officially underway, BOATPro sits down with the show's director, Sylvie Ernoult to discuss what to expect from this year's showcase, including new yachting trends reflected in the lineup, exciting new exhibitors to look out for and new initiatives designed to elevate sustainable efforts within the industry. In her final year at the helm, Ernoult also responds to the increasing number of yards choosing to forgo stands at yacht shows and shares her continued hopes for the festival .