Foiling Technology Pavilion, second edition

The recent Olympic Games, the America's Cup and the ongoing Vendée Globe are clear confirmation of how quickly foiling is transforming sailing and the whole of water mobility.

With this in mind, METSTRADE and The Foiling Organization have been working for the past twelve months on the second edition of Foiling Technology Pavilion, which opens tomorrow in Amsterdam.

This ground-breaking exhibition is set to transform the marine industry by bringing cutting-edge racing technology to boats. The FTP is a hub for boat enthusiasts, builders and innovators looking to incorporate foiling advances into their sail and power yachts. Located in METSTRADE's Hall 7, FTP is the ultimate event for marine enthusiasts, offering a world of aquatic innovation and insightful discussions on industry trends.

Artemis Technologies is the Presenting Partner of the Foiling Technology Pavilion Theatre, where 9 conference sessions will be chaired in three days by New York Times contributor Chris J. Museler, and will feature 26 international speakers.
On the main stage of the central METSTRADE Theatre, Luca Rizzotti, President and Founder of The Foiling Organization, will moderate two sessions dedicated to innovation and urban mobility.

In the Display Showcase area in the centre of the Pavilion, the Dutchsail Youth and Women AC Team, in collaboration with Delft University, will provide visitors with an AC40 simulator for testing.
Nearby, one of the prototypes of the Foiling SuMoth Challenge, the competition for university teams to design and build the best performing and most sustainable boat, will be on display.

One of the new features for 2024 is the Networking Lounge, where FTP exhibitors can meet their guests in comfort and privacy. On the afternoon of Wednesday 20 at 17:00, a Foiling Networking Event sponsored by Pindar By Manuport Logistics, is planned for exhibitors and guests.

Tuesday, November 19th 2024

11:30 - 12:00 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 1
Sumoth: impact on the marine industry
A global university competition is providing a career pathway into a more sustainable marine industry and accelerating change.
MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKERS: Aurora Caloni | PoliTo Sailing Team - Leader, Emanuele Galbiati | PoliMi Sailing Team - Leader, Wilhelm Eriksson | Chalmers Formula Sailing Team - Leader, ⁠Bruno Giuntoli | Foiling SuMoth Challenge - Founder, Sebastian Piccinin | Audace Sailing Team - Leader.

13:30 - 14:00 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 2
Off the shelves foiling components
What foiling components does the industry need to access as off the shelves to reduce costs and R&D turnaround times.
MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKERS: Francis Hueber | Caponnetto Hueber SL – General Manager, Godert van Hardenbroek | Edorado - CEO, Lars Bay | Lift Ocean – Business Development.

15:30 - 16:00 | METSTRADE THEATRE - HALL 13
Cutting-Edge Foiling Technologies: innovations for the America's Cup and Beyond
This session will explore the latest advancements in foiling technology, highlighting innovations driving performance in high-stakes competitions like the America's Cup. Attendees will learn about new materials, design methodologies, and technological integrations setting the pace in competitive sailing. Topics include recent hydrofoil design breakthroughs, performance optimization techniques, and case studies from recent America's Cup races.
MODERATOR: Luca Rizzotti
SPEAKERS: Bobby Kleinschmit | ETNZ - Principal Naval Architect, Erik Berzins | Morrelli Melvin – Yacht Designer and Partner, Doug Schickler | Schickler Tagliapietra – Founding Partner, Mark Somerville | Persico Marine – General Manager and Director.

16:15 - 16:45 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 3
Racing foiling boats: lessons learned at the America's Cup and Olympics from measurement, quality and weight controls
Is the peak of competition pushing the industry limits or do we have room for further improvements?
MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKERS: Laura Davies | INEOS Britannia – Weights Engineer, Carlos De Beltran | C-Tech Composites - BD, Tom Robinson | TORO Data Systems – Director.

Wednesday, November 20th 2024

11:30 - 12:00 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 4
The America's Cup Women Engineers
Breaking the glass ceiling in a male-dominated field, only a handful of women engineers are part of the America's Cup teams competing for sailing's most prestigious trophy.
MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKERS: Clelia Sessa | Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli - Mechatronics, Laura Davies | INEOS Britannia – Weights Engineer.

13:30 - 14:00 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 5
Propulsion Configuration for Range and take off
MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKERS: Luigi Francesco Minerva | MARIN Maritime Research Institute Netherlands – Senior Project Manager, Massimo Verme | GerrisBoats – Founder and CEO, Harold Baseden | MerConcept – Directeur Mobilité Maritime, Jeremy Pochman | 11TH HOUR RACING – CEO and Co-Founder.

15:30 - 16:00 | METSTRADE THEATRE - HALL 13
The Future of Foiling: From Racing to Urban Mobility
This theme explores the various forms of foiling—low-speed foiling, skimming, and full foiling—highlighting the unique advantages and challenges each offers. From performance enhancements to sustainability impacts, the sessions will also emphasize the growing importance of city foiling, where these technologies are integrated into urban environments for public transportation, leisure, and eco-friendly commuting.
City foiling is emerging as a key solution for addressing urban congestion and pollution, making it crucial to compare how different foiling options can contribute to the future of clean, efficient urban mobility. Attendees will gain an understanding of how these technologies shape both the recreational and commercial marine industries and their potential in urban areas.
MODERATOR: Luca Rizzotti
SPEAKERS: Simon Schofield | CTO – BAR Technologies, Aakash Dua | DNV – Regional Business Development Director West Europe, Eloy Rodríguez Rondón | Foilchemy, Romain Ingouf | Artemis Technologies – Technical Director.

16:15 - 16:45 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 6
Design Tools and simulations
What is the state of the art in terms of using simulations software and hardware for the benefits of design development? What are the roles of machine learning and AI?
MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKERS: Simon Williams | Artemis Technologies - Director of Technical Operations, Joseph Ozanne | Alinghi Red Bull Racing Simulator & A.I. Team Lead, Laura Marimon Giovannetti | RISE Research Institute of Sweden – Senior Researcher.

17:00 - 20:00 | FTP Pavilion – HALL 7
Foiling Technology Pavilion Networking Event
Sponsored by: Pindar By Manuport Logistics

Thursday, November 21st 2024

11:30 - 12:00 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 7
High end components for foiling
The foiling industry requires composites components of the highest grade.
MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKERS: Jean-Paul Dufau | Heol Composites - President, Will Howden | AMufacture – COO and Founder, Angelo Glisoni | Three 60° – General Manager.

13:30 - 14:00 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 8
Are major shipyards embracing foiling?
What will it take for the major shipyard to fully embrace foiling in their product lines?
MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKERS: Gianguido Girotti | Groupe Beneteau – Deputy CEO and CEO Boat Division, Titian Schmedes | Oceanflight Technologies – CEO and Co-Founder, Paul Masojc | Envgo - COO.

14:30 - 15.00 | FTP THEATRE - HALL 7 | Session 9
Dutchsail Youth and Women America's Cup Journey
The DutchSail team did participate in the Youth and Women America's Cup. An interview with one of the sailing team members.

MODERATOR: Chris Museler
SPEAKER: Arianne van de Loosdrecht | DutchSail – Professional Sailor.