Superyacht Technology Conference
Welcome to the Superyacht Technology Conference – ‘SYTC2020’
The first ever conference dedicated purely to superyacht technology, inspiring global speakers and technology thinking leaders. Immersive hands on demos and workshops. Pure inspiring ‘TechTalks’ and knowledge sharing. A dedicated space for the industries tech buyers and providers to learn and be inspired.
Barcelona is a vibrant dynamic tech hub, leading thought innovation for a new generation of tech buyers. A city that reflects the ethos of SYTC 2020.
We have reached out to internationally recognised speakers from across the industry and from the world’s best Bluechip tech companies to bring you some of the most exciting Tech Talks to SYTC2020. Each talk will be restricted to 20mins; written words are banned and boring is simply not on the menu.
The workshops and our specially created Innovation Lab will demo some of the most exciting technology at the cutting edge of the market. Our workshops will let you speak directly to leading superyacht tech suppliers and leading global brands.
Our extended mingling sessions can be spent catching up with your fellow tech inspired delegates or exploring our innovation lab or demo pods.
Why April?
We want a to include solutions for the season, every attendee will get a SYTC2020 Blueprint, a 250-page guide to superyacht technology and follow up via our attendee newsletter. We believe the best way to get new tech sign off by the owner is to show them what you’ve seen and do this while they are on the yacht immersed in the superyacht environment. Why wait until Sep/Oct/Nov when the season ends and the owners go home? Get ahead of the worklist.
Who will attend?
Tech buyers, such as ETO’S/AVIT/ITO officers, , Captains, Engineers and technical crew, owner’s reps, shipyard purchasing managers, buyers and project managers. We have set aside an allocation of courtesy passes for TTI (Top Technology Influencers) and for our Principal/Ambassadors we will also provide free accommodation.
Our singular goal, to drive innovation and provide a dedicated space for inspirational technology.
AFTER WATCHING WORLD RENOWNED TECH PIONEERS ON THE MAIN STAGE… GRAB A COFFEE AND TOUR THE INNOVATION LAB.
The SYTC Innovation lab is a chance to see demos and engage directly with suppliers, manufacturers and integrators in face to face workshops.
Learn about everything from DRONE DEFENCE to IMPROVING NVX SKILLS.
Quiz the CEO/CTO of leading Superyacht technology providers and gain training and hands on experience of the latest technology.
Tell us who you want to talk to?
Nominate a company HERE conference@superyachttechnology.com
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DAY ONE
08.00 am – 9.00 am
Registration and Coffee
09.00 am – 09.30 am
LEO Constellation 750 Satellites in 3 years
Carole Plessy, Head of Maritime Product Development, OneWeb
09.30 am – 10.00 am
To the first 1st Zatabite & Beyond
Jon Harrison, Vice President and General Manager, Intellian Technologies
09.30 am – 10.00 am
Connectivity: Where is the Future Taking Us?
Andrew Faiola, ST Engineering iDirect
1.00 am – 2.00 pm
Lunch: Inspired by “The Camino de los tapas” we will serve over 1200 tapas and sumptuous Spanish wine in the Innovation lab.
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Lunch
Inspired by “The Camino de los tapas” we will serve over 1200 tapas and sumptuous Spanish wine in the Innovation lab.
10.00 am – 11.00 am
Coffee Break and network in Innovation Lab
10.00 am – 11.00 am
Coffee and networking in Innovation Lab
11.00 am – 11.30 am
AI & IOT for Superyachts
Max Evers, Lufthansa
11.00 am – 11.30 am
The Thinking Yacht
Rutger Schaap, Sony
11.30 am – 12.00 pm
Designing a private theater for yachts and beyond
Theo Kalomirakis, Executive Director at Rayva Home Theaters
11.30 am – 12.00 pm
The first Solar Superyacht
Bjoern Scheidewig, Solar Impact
12.00 am – 12.30 pm
Convergence of technology: the holistic entertainment experience aboard
Rogier Van Der Hyde, Former Head of Innovation Phillips
12.00 pm – 12.30 pm
From government critical system to Superyachts
David Savage, Excelerate
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm
The future of on-board communications
Highland Wireless
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm
Information is a raw material: the Why What and How of data across the industry
Ian Hornsby, Yacht Data and Software Guru
2.00 am – 2.30 pm
Can hydrogen really make zero emission yachts a reality? Ivo Veldhuis & Howard Lowe, Mayfair Marine
2.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Live charting for a Safe Passage
Rufus Whiteford, WASSP multibeam
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Will new owners change the way we think about superyachts
Edmiston
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
The Evolution of Navigation Technology
Cheryl Zimmerman, Director, Farsounder
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Coffee Break and network in Innovation Lab
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Coffee and Networking in the Innovation Lab
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
The Next Technology Frontier in Superyachting
Edwin Edelenbos, Managing Director, FWD Innovations
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
TBC
Marco Widmann, Samsung
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm
The Thinking Superyacht” – WinTech manifestation of AI/ML
Joseph Adir, Founder & CEO, WinterHaven
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Energy Design & Smart control for Yachts
Svein Ove Farstad, General Manager for Sales and Market, Norwegian
5.00pm – 5.30 pm
TBC
Daniel Briggs, ETO/AVIT 110meter+ & Consulting ETO/AVIT
5.00pm – 5.30 pm
Fighting Motion in the Ocean – Ship Roll Analysis
Gwen Benoit (Naval Architect/Training Manager, Quantum Marine Stabilizers
5.30 pm – 6.00 pm
TBC
Giovanni Alessi Anghini, CHIEF INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY OFFICER at Campers & Nicholson
5.30 pm – 6.00 pm
50 Years as an Engineer
Pippa Nichols, Yacht Projects International
6.00 pm – 6.30 pm
TBC, Riela
6.30pm – 7.00 pm
Cyber Crime in the Superyacht Industry, VBH
DAY TWO
8.00 am – 9.30 am
Registration and Coffee
8.00 pm
Awards & After party
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Carole Plessy
Head of Maritime Product Development, OneWeb
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Carole Plessy
Head of Maritime Product Development, OneWeb
Carole Plessy is Head of Maritime product development for OneWeb, the global communications company that is revolutionizing satellite networks to bring much needed connectivity to rural and remote places, and greater connectivity to existing markets.
OneWeb’s mission is to enable internet access everywhere for everyone. OneWeb is building a communications network with a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. It’s high speed, low latency, network will offer game-changing mobility solutions to industries that are currently being held back by the lack of full global connectivity, such as Aviation, Maritime, Automotive, Trains and more.
Carole joined OneWeb in 2018 with a background in satellite telecommunications and more than 20 years of business leadership and experience working across R&D and complex project management and product integration.
Carole has extensive knowledge of the Maritime sector based on her previous role at Inmarsat, where she was Senior Director of Digital Products and, prior to that, Director of Maritime Product Development, responsible for new software delivery from concept to launch.
At OneWeb, Carole’s focus is on developing global services for commercial launch that only a global satellite constellation network can uniquely support. Examples of these services include cyber-security, onboard IoT, logistics, hi-speed Broadband at sea, environmental, weather and market data-gathering.
Carole has an MSc in Engineering and Electrotechnology from the University of Toulon, an MSC in Aeronautics and Telecommunications from the Ecole Nationale de L’Aviation Civile, and a doctoral program degree from the University Paul Sabatier.
Jon Harrison
Vice President and General Manager at Intellian Technologies
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Jon Harrison
Vice President and General Manager at Intellian Technologies
Jon Harrison is a Vice President and General Manager at Intellian Technologies. As a member of the Intellian Executive Team, Job’s role is to develop Intellian’s Global Satcom based business and the end to end welfare of the Intellian Europe, Middle East and Africa teams. Jon is often keynote speaker at many of the Intellian showcase events and has seen the Satellite Communication Echo System evolve over the past 30 years and with data demands increasing exponentially, it’s the most exciting time for the Satellite Industry.
Jon’s has a Batchelors in Satellite Communication Technology and more recently an MBA
Theo Kalomirakis
Executive Director
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Theo Kalomirakis
Executive Director
Theo Kalomirakis is is considered the world’s premiere designer of private theaters. His award-winning home theater interiors reflect his thorough understanding of home theater design and the skillful incorporation of technology in it. Career highlights during the last 25 years include:
- Over 600 private theaters designed for entertainment luminaries, business leaders, heads of States and sports celebrities in four continents.
- Amenity theaters for residential buildings designed by star architects such as Herzog de Meuron, Caesar Pelli and Robert Stern
- Private theaters for residences designed by interior designers such as Phillip Stark, Peter Marino, Juan Pablo Molineux, Thom Filicia, etc.
- The Theo Kalomirakis for Walt Disney Signature furniture collection
- Custom designs for IMAX Private Theatres in China, India, the UAE and the US
- Featured articles about his work in international publications including Architectural Digest editions in the US, Russia, Italy and Germany, Robb Report, Elle Décor, House and Garden, etc.
- TV appearances in HGTV’s Multi-Million Dollar Homes, the Discovery Channel’s Home theater revolution, Entertainment Tonight, Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous, etc.
- Ten CEDIA awards for Best Home Theater Design
- CEDIA’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
- Two best-selling coffee table books featuring his work published by Harry Abrams, “Theo Kalomirakis’ Private Theaters,” and “Great Escapes”
Rogier van der Heide
Former Head of Innovation, Phillips
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Rogier van der Heide
Former Head of Innovation, Phillips
Rogier is one of the world’s leading lighting designers with clients such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Apple, Boeing and Aston Martin under his belt. But also in the world of superyachts, Rogier van der Heide is no stranger.
Rogier started his career 30 years ago in entertainment design, led the world’s largest lighting design studio during 8 years and was Chief Design Officer at Philips Lighting. He created iconic lighting for the Olympic Games (China, Sochi and London) and for national museums such as the Rijksmuseum in The Netherlands, home to some of the world’s most important artworks by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
In superyacht design, Rogier specializes in connected, changeable lighting scenes that accommodate any event aboard and that are relaxing, festive, and stimulating. Rogier’s light gives your yacht a stunning appearance in the marina. In close collaboration with Mr. Smith Entertainment Systems, His imaginative design creates not only beautiful light, but is also tightly integrated with all other entertainment aboard
Ivo Veldhuis
Technical Manager, Mayfair Marine
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Ivo Veldhuis
Technical Manager, Mayfair Marine
Ivo is the Technical Manager of Mayfair Marine and he has gained substantial engineering and commercial project management experience in the large yacht, ship building and renewable energy sectors. He has been part of the engineering management of several large-scale, multi-disciplinary, engineering projects with budgets exceeding €100 million.
Ivo has combined his professional life with obtaining a Doctorate in Engineering at the University of Southampton on the topic of hydrogen as a marine fuel and more recently completed his MBA at Koç University, Istanbul in 2015.
He has published several academic papers about renewable energy and alternative fuel sources for ships and this subject is his real passion. Ivo is now widely involved in the new technology of alternative fuels, electric propulsion and hydrogen. His knowledge in this area is sought after as the yacht and shipping sectors seek to find more sustainable ways to power their vessels.
Howard Lowe
Managing Director, Mayfair Marine
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Howard Lowe
Managing Director, Mayfair Marine
Howard is the Managing Director of Mayfair Marine and he is a Chartered Naval Architect and Marine Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the superyacht sector.
He has worked on many yachts, primarily in the 50 to 100m range and has managed a wide variety of projects. This has given him first-hand knowledge of the many complex processes involved in both new construction and major refit work.
Howard has worked as both an Owner’s Representative and for major European Shipyards so he can see the perspective from both sides and is also experienced working with family offices, designers, lawyers, insurers, finance teams and suppliers.
He has a strong customer focus and approaches his work with honesty and integrity.
Howard recognises the need for greener alternatives within the marine sector and he is proud to work with Owner’s and shipyards to support this culture change within yachting.
Edwin Edelenbos
Managing Director, FWD Innovations
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Edwin Edelenbos
Managing Director, FWD Innovations
With 12 years of experience at the highest level in the superyacht technology space, and having worked both for a renowned integrator and a leading superyacht builder, Edwin Edelenbos has become a recognised name in this field. He is known for his in-depth knowledge of a broad range of AV/IT related technologies and enjoys writing the occasional tech-related article. Edwin recently co-founded FWD Innovations, a company aimed at “Enhancing superyacht experiences through technology”.
Joseph Adir
Founder & CEO, Winterhaven
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Joseph Adir
Founder & CEO, Winterhaven
oseph has been part of the yachting industry since 1992 when he became a licensed Yachtmaster and acquired a stake in a Chandlery and Yacht Brokerage business. His passion for yachting has grown over the years, and in 1999 he completed a full season of Yacht Racing inclusive of Fastnet 1999.
Having gained his professional experience in the high-tech industry for nearly 40 years, Joseph has kept his involvement in the yachting industry by his genuine passion for sailing and by 2014 started his direct involvement with the Superyachting Industry. For the last three years, Joseph has been devoted exclusively to developing the WinterHaven business model with a group of highly experienced team members and leading strategic partners pushing the envelope to its limit by introducing unique technological solutions, advanced IT platforms and innovative business models to address the real needs of the superyachting industry.
He started his career in the mid-’80s as a divisional manager providing repair and maintenance services to complex electronic systems and computers as well as providing data communication networks for banking institutions. Shortly after he set up his first company in 1988 providing Data Communication solutions to IBM followed by the creation of further subsidiaries and spinoffs all involved in providing advanced communication solutions inclusive of complex SoC’s.
Bringing together his technical knowledge and business experience, he continued his career in the UK as of 1999 with Orbcomm as a European MD, which at the time was the only satellite communication provider for asset tracking and control. In 2004 joined a team that was leading the DVBT revolution in Europe offering advanced SetTop Boxes and later Co-Founded a company to develop an SoC to address the integration of DVBT/IP/Video on a single SoC in joint development with IBM.
Joseph’s experience has also exposed him to the energy sector in 2008, and in 2010 when he co-founds two ventures, one in alternative energies (PV Greenhouses) and the other specialising in the provisioning of temporary mobile power “Utility Grade” for developing nations.
Joseph is a highly driven serial entrepreneur with vast experience and track record.
Daniel Briggs
ETO/AVIT 110 Meter
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Daniel Briggs
ETO/AVIT 110 Meter
With 9 years experience in the superyacht industry Daniel has been responsible for the maintenance, installation and problem solving for all onboard electronics on the most technologically advanced ocean going Super Yachts in the world.
Giovanni Alessi Anghini
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, Camper & Nicholsons International
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Giovanni Alessi Anghini
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, Camper & Nicholsons International
Born in Italy and raised in Switzerland, Giovanni studied at the University of Florence concentrating his attention on courses in sociology and cultural anthropology. In 2002, Giovanni began his professional journey applying his studies in human sciences to industrial, product, business and service design.
In the following years, Giovanni collaborated with some of the world’s most renowned companies from the luxury and design spheres, such as Alessi and Vitra, and part of his work was also requested and developed for mass production companies in other industry sectors, such as Lenovo, Oppo and Philips.
Giovanni had his work recognized by international design museums and included in the permanent collection at Chicago’s Museum of Art and Architecture (The Chicago Athenaeum).
Since 2014, Giovanni’s work and know-how has been applied to business and service design, creating experiences across industries and product categories. He founded and developed Nowboat.com; the worlds’ most advanced business and marketing solution for seafaring professionals, aiming to empower small and medium enterprises in the yachting industry.
In 2019, Giovanni became Chief Innovation & Technology Officer for Camper & Nicholsons International, leading the overall activities related to product and service innovation.
Andrew Faiola
Head of Mobility, Newtec
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Andrew Faiola
Head of Mobility, Newtec
Andrew is currently Head of Mobility at Newtec, where he is responsible for the company’s strategy for aviation, maritime, and land mobile. Previously, Andrew spent 15 years at Intelsat, the world’s leading satellite company, in a number of different direct account management and leadership positions, most recently leading the Mobility Solutions sales team for Europe, Middle East, and Asia. He also held various sales and marketing roles at NewSkies Satellites, and at an independent teleport in the USA called ESATEL Communications. Earlier in his career, he performed research and project development work at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, DC, and at NASA, which involved the provision of Internet service and remote sensing for environmental purposes.
Andrew holds a BA in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, and an MA in International Affairs from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Svein Ove Farstad
General Manager for Sales and Market, Norwegian
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Svein Ove Farstad
General Manager for Sales and Market, Norwegian
Gwen Benoit
Naval Architect/Training Manager at Quantum Marine Stabilizers
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Gwen Benoit
Naval Architect/Training Manager at Quantum Marine Stabilizers
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