In Pictures: The Superyacht Design Festival 2019

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

The Superyacht Design Symposium began in earnest on January 28 with a range of talks, discussions and debates on the theme of 'Defining Innovation'.

Boat International Media would like to thank In Association with partners Perini Navi, Riva and Audi and event partners Oceanco, Videoworks, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Sabrina Monte-Carlo, Azimut Benetti, Clyde & Co, CRN and Masi.

Daniel Simon, chief design officer at Roborace, delivers his keynote speech urging 'limitless design' in the yachting industry.

To end the first day of the Symposium guests let their hair down at the Mountain Lodge Party held at the World Cup Tent in Romerlo. The evening began with a dinner catered by the local Michelin-starred Ristorante Tivoli and sponsored by Perini Navi, Riva and Audi.

Pictured: Peder Eidsgaard, director of Harrison Eidsgaard, with designer and managing director Ewa Eidsgaard, celebrating five victories for award-winning Elandess and Irisha

Sergio Cutolo of Hydrotec, Elena Bonelli and Gianni Zuccon of Zuccon International Project.

Roberta Sabatini, CRN image and communications manager, Antonella Cotta Ramusino, Silvia Himsolt-Cutolo, Guido de Cesare, CEO of Marine Leather, Sergio Cutolo of Hydrotec, Fiorenzo Spadoni of Rina and guests.

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.

Benedetta Moreno, global head of marketing and communications at Benetti, and Roberto Giorgi, executive chairman of Fraser.

As is tradition, the final day of the Superyacht Design Symposium culminated in the highly competitive Ski Cup. Participants were timed as they navigated a slalom course with the benchmark set by world champion alpine ski racer Peter Fill.

Boat International Media would like to thank Ski Cup Partners Perini Navi, Moncler and Technogym.

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.