In Pictures: The Superyacht Design Festival 2019

Ahead of the Superyacht Design Festival 2020, step inside the highlights of last year's show in Cortina. The annual Superyacht Design Festival was held in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy from January 27-29, 2019. Comprising a number of events, including the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards, the Young Designer of the Year Award and the Symposium itself, it once again proved a fruitful ground for guests to share ideas, inspire innovation and enjoy time with friends and colleagues in the yacht and design industries.

The 2020 Superyacht Design Festival will take place from February 2-4 2020 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, bringing together the biggest names in superyacht design and world-famous speakers for two days of thought-provoking discussion. The event is accompanied by an exciting social programme, including the Mountain Lodge Party and legendary Ski Cup.

The three-day programme kicked off with the Design & Innovation Awards hosted by double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson.

Judged across 19 categories, plus the Young Designer of the Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award, the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards recognised those who have pushed the boundaries in yacht design over the past 12 months. See all the winners here.

Richard Hadida, CEO of Oyster Yachts and owner of 27 metre Lush, with Boat International editor Stewart Campbell at the Cortina d’ Ampezzo town party, following the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.

Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi with Paola Trifiro, owner of 32 metre sailing yacht Ribelle, and Stefano Contini at the late night opening of the Contini Art Gallery as part of the Cortina d’Ampezzo town party.

Susanna Balzani, Karine Naudy and Sabrina Monteleone-Øino at the late night opening of Moncler during the Cortina d’Ampezzo town party.

Graziano Prest, the Michelin-starred chef of Ristorante Tivoli, with Raffaele Boscaini, owner of Masi, who provided free-flowing wine from Italy’s best regions for guests to enjoy.

From left to right: Giulia Gavotto, Moncler sponsorship and charity manager, Camilla Calza, Perini Navi head of communication, marketing and events, Peter Fill, Giorgia Martinelli, Edoardo Tabacchi, vice president of Perini Navi, and Jacco Van Overbeek, director maritime division at Bolidt.

The Winner’s of the mens skiing category, Matteo Campana, Videoworks general manager, Giovanni Bogetto, Ferretti head of media relations and Paolo Foglizzo with Tony Euden, co-CEO of Boat International Media, Gianpietro Ghedina, Mayor of Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Peter Fill.

Watch all the highlights from the Ski Cup at the Superyacht Design Symposium 2019.