The third edition of TEDx Forte dei Marmi will be held on 29 August at the Augustus Beach Club in the heart of Forte dei Marmi, one of the shipbuilding hubs of Italy. The one-day event, the only TEDx in the world held entirely on the beach, will be centred around the theme "Designing Timeless Beauty" exploring Italy’s impact on yachting, design, fashion lifestyle and tourism – with a firm eye on sustainability and the UN 2030 Agenda.
Among the headline speakers is renowned yacht designer Luca Dini, founder of LUCA DINI Design & Architecture, who will delve into how yachting and architecture are converging to create sustainable, hybrid spaces that are redefining luxury both at sea and on land.
Annalisa Tarquini, luxury strategist and professor at the International University of Monaco, will offer insights into the purchasing behaviors of UHNWIs in the yachting sector, while Dr. Riccardo Ceccarelli, founder of Formula Medicine, whose elite performance training programmes support top athletes including Formula 1 drivers and tennis stars, will take to the stage to reveal the mental discipline behind peak performance – offering insights that resonate across high-pressure industries such as yachting and luxury.
Other speakers span the worlds of architecture, biodesign, digital marketing, sports, entrepreneurship and longevity science.
Backed by the Municipality of Forte dei Marmi, Visit Forte, and Visit Versilia, TEDxForteDeiMarmi is supported by AB Yachts and Maiora, Nero Lifestyle, QuickGroup, and Real Estate World Investment. Returning to host the event are TGCOM24 journalist Claudia Vanni and TV criminologist Anna Vagli, joined by TEDx licensee Marta Del Sere and lead organiser Matteo Stefanini.
"The mission of TEDxForteDeiMarmi has always been to inspire and spread ideas capable of changing the world, creating moments of connection among extraordinary people," said Stefanini. "Designing Timeless Beauty is a tribute to the region, to Italy, and to that sustainable and enduring beauty that blends tradition and innovation. Forte dei Marmi is the perfect place to experience all this, with a magical atmosphere and rich scientific content — a truly extraordinary combination."
He continued: "Forte dei Marmi is a place full of history, art, and culture, recognised among the best in Italy and the TED world. All of this fuels our passion and strengthens our mission: to spread valuable ideas and create moments of discussion and connection among people."
For those looking to attend or partner with TEDxForteDeiMarmi, visit tedxfortedeimarmi.com or contact info@tedxfortedeimarmi.com.
BOAT International is acting as media partner for the event.