The Foiling Organization, the global association of the foiling industry and its professionals, will establish its headquarters in Genoa (Italy) from the first months of 2024.
This initiative marks the first step of a strategic partnership with the Municipality of Genoa, which will be detailed during a press presentation in the coming weeks at Palazzo Tursi, seat of the City Council.
The Organization's plans include hosting the world's first Foiling Congress on April 18th in Genoa, bringing together Association members and all those interested in joining: shipyards, component manufacturers, designers, universities and research facilities, professional sailing teams, yacht clubs, associations, events, and institutions.
The Congress will culminate in the Awards Gala of the seventh edition of the "Foiling Awards", which since 2014 have honoured the most celebrated personalities and significant projects in the world of foiling.
The commitment of The Foiling Organization will extend to a series of initiatives ranging from professional training to technological development for the nautical industry, as well as educational programs for schools and public exhibitions.
The Organization's headquarters will be established at the Blue District in Porto Antico, where, in addition to ongoing activities, workshops and conferences will be organized.
The Municipal Councilor Francesco Maresca commented, "The foiling industry is growing rapidly and will play a central role in the blue economy so relevant for our City. Therefore, it will be a pleasure for us to host the activities and events of The Foiling Organization, which has what it takes to do a great job."
Luca Rizzotti, founder of The Foiling Organization, stated, "We aim to create a global foiling technological cluster, attracting companies and experts inspired by our same enthusiasm. The Municipality offers us excellent perspectives. Especially in the beginning, we will need significant support from forward-thinking entities willing to invest with us in future technology."