4th World Yachting Sustainability Forum
Friday, September 19 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Genoa International Boat Show
The 4th World Yachting Sustainability Forum, will be taking place at the Genoa International Boat Show on Friday, September 19, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This year’s forum promises to be our most impactful yet, spotlighting the growing urgency – and opportunity – around sustainability in the yachting and boating industry.
The forum opens with McKinsey & Company, who will reveal fresh research on sustainability in recreational boating—showing how shifting consumer values and innovation imperatives are reshaping the industry.
The spotlight then shifts to a high-level CEO panel, “Navigating Sustainability: Redesigning Boating for the Consumer, the Industry, and the Planet,” moderated by Ed Slack, Editor of IBI.
At the heart of the conversation are three leaders driving real change:
- Johan Inden, CEO, Nimbus
- Alessandro Rossi, CTO, Azimut Benetti Group
- Romain Motteau, Deputy CEO, Fountaine-Pajot
- Danilo Giunchi, Director Engineering, Ferretti Group
- Erwan Faoucher, Director of Innovation & Purchasing, Beneteau Group
- Dan Lenard, Nuvolari Lenard Design Studio
Together, the panellists will address the sector’s defining questions:
- What do today’s consumers truly value in sustainable boating?
- How can design reconcile environmental impact with economic viability?
- What bold moves are needed to align profitability with planetary responsibility?
With pressure mounting from consumers, regulators, and investors alike, this session will deliver unmissable insights and strategies at a pivotal moment for the sector.
Don’t miss it.The 4th World Yachting Sustainability Forum is set to be a landmark event for leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of recreational boating.
WYSF 2025 Programme
11:00 – 11:15 | Welcome
Ed Slack, Editor, IBI
Introduction of Marco Cappeddu, ESG representative, Confindustria Nautica
11:15 – 11:35 | Keynote Presentation
“Navigating Sustainability in Recreational Boating: Addressing Consumer Values”
Filippo Gozzi, Partner, McKinsey & Company
11:35 – 11:50 | Spotlight Session
“The European Ocean Pact and Its Impact on the Boatbuilding Sector”
- Massimo Pronio, Head of Communications, European Commission Representation in Italy
- Karin Aschberger, Deputy Head of Ocean and Water Unit, European Commission Joint Research Centre
- Philip Easthill, Secretary-General, EBI
An overview of how this Europe-wide initiative aims to safeguard the ocean, foster a thriving blue economy, and support coastal communities – along with the challenges and opportunities it presents for the leisure marine industry.
11:50 – 12:50 | Panel Discussion
“Navigating Sustainability: Redesigning Boating for the Consumer, the Industry, and the Planet”
Moderated by Ed Slack, IBI
Panellists:
- Johan Inden, CEO, Nimbus
- Alessandro Rossi, CTO, Azimut Benetti Group
- Romain Motteau, Deputy CEO, Fountaine Pajot
- Danilo Giunchi, Director of Engineering, Ferretti Group
- Erwan Faoucher, Director of Innovation & Purchasing, Beneteau Group
12:50 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks & Forum Conclusion
