Conference Agenda
Discover the SEAQUIP Conference Agenda, a unique program bringing together experts, shipyards, designers, and innovators to explore the future of the marine and nautical industry.
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
11:00am
Giorgio Gallo - Moderator
Azimut Benetti Group
Andrea Piccione
Volvo Penta
Matteo Zangrandi
VULKAN Group
Andrea Bardella
mtu solutions
Andrea Balossino
Ranieri Tonissi SpA – MAN Marine Engines Importer for Italy
Lorenzo Pollicardo
SYBAss Superyacht Builders Association
2:30pm
The main objective of the conference will be to present the latest innovations and technological developments related to the use of alternative fuels.
It will be an ideal opportunity to stay updated on the latest regulatory developments and to engage with industry experts, sharing experiences and perspectives on the future of decarbonisation in yachting.
Giorgio Gallo - Moderator
RINA
Andrea Piccione
Volvo Penta
Matteo Zangrandi
VULKAN Group
Andrea Bardella
mtu solutions
Andrea Balossino
Ranieri Tonissi SpA – MAN Marine Engines Importer for Italy
Lorenzo Pollicardo
SYBAss Superyacht Builders Association
4:00pm
Giorgio Gallo - Moderator
RINA
Stefano Pagani
Head of Research Department – Confindustria Nautica
Alberto Carmagnani
Head of CE Marking and Small Units Compliance – RINA
Danilo Giunchi
Engineering Director at Ferretti Group
Simone Brukner
Chief R&D Officer – Sanlorenzo Yacht
Luca Rizzoti
Founder at Foiling Organization
Thursday, 5 March 2026
10:30am
The Future of 3D Printing for Boatbuilding
An open dialogue between industry and creativity: solutions and new perspectives.
This conference will explore the highly topical subject of new materials and construction techniques for boats and yachts, with a special focus on 3D printing technologies.
The roundtable will offer a forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among engineers, designers, and industry experts, while attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers and dive deeper into the latest technical, environmental, and regulatory challenges.
Additive manufacturing presents many advantages for the marine sector: faster production, no need for molds, and a high degree of design freedom, allowing the creation of shapes that are not achievable with traditional methods. These benefits can lead to lighter components, multifunctional designs, and entirely new creative possibilities free from conventional constraints.
The session will also highlight the future developments of a technology that is now gaining strong acceptance and adoption within the marine industry.
Speakers will share their experiences in design, production, and the practical applications of additive manufacturing in yacht and boat construction, outlining both the challenges and the opportunities it brings.
Fabio Bignolini - Moderator
Co-founder & CEO
nlcomposites
Simonetta Pegorari - Organizer
Paolo Nazzaro
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Superfici S.c.r.l.
Ilaria Ardizzoia
Founder of 3ntr and CFO of Ideal-Form Srl
Arch. Franco Gnessi
Yacht designer
DYD Yacht design and consulting
Edwin Hendriks
Technical Service manager/R&D
AOC
Gabriele Defendini
Physis – Politecnico di Milano
12:30pm
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀?
A roundtable discussion on application, maintenance and sustainability for hulls and marine components.
Luca Magagnin - Moderator
President – Poliefun | Associazione Finitura e Trattamento Superfici
Moderated by:
UCIF | ANIMA Confindustria
Marina Scavini
Co-owner, Board Member & CFO – SAVIM Europe s.r.l.
Antonio Angolemme
Sales Manager of the PVD Industrial BU – Kenosistec S.r.l.
Pietro Bortolotto
R&D Manager New Markets & Products – Geico Spa
Alessandro Soba
Coating and Application Manager, for Marine & G.I. market – Verind
Sabino Di Pierro
Founder and CEO – FISMET SERVICE SRL
3:00pm
The conference presents FIB3R, the innovative Herambiente–Gruppo Hera plant for the industrial-scale regeneration of carbon fibre composites, which can turn an environmental challenge into a resource for the nautical industry and for the future of the national supply chain.
The first plant in Europe capable of regenerating carbon fibre on a large scale, restoring its typical properties of lightness and strength comparable to virgin material, this innovation makes it possible to recover and reuse composite materials from end-of-life yachts and boats, drastically reducing environmental impact and paving the way for a nautical supply chain that is both sustainable and high-performing.
The process outlined in the conference – from the collection of industrial waste to its regeneration, through to the use of recovered-fibre composites in new production – will also demonstrate how sustainability can be a competitive advantage. FIB3R, in fact, creates short, circular supply chains, enhancing Made in Italy and promoting a new business model based on recovery, reduction, and reuse.
Daniele Biondi
Responsabile impianto Fib3R – Herambiente – Gruppo Hera
Luca Sordelli - Moderator
Journalist and professor of History of Yacht Design and Communication & Marketing at IED
Prof. Loris Giorgini
Direttore Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale “Toso Montanari” – Università di Bologna
Federica Papavero
Technical Sales Manager – Angeloni Group
Simone Bruckner
Chief R&D Officer – Sanlorenzo Yacht
Friday, 6 March 2026
10:00am
Luca Sordelli - Moderator
HerAmbiente – Gruppo Hera
Maurizio Cavezzali
Equipe International
Gianluca Boselli
365 Productions
Marco Bertocchi
Sales & Marketing Director – Yachting Industry
Caterina Cappiello
Esprit – Digital Agency
Corrado Del Fanti
The Thinking Factory
12:00pm
Clarissa Androsoni - Moderator
Smart Interiors Horizon – Winkels Interior Design
Stefano De Vivo
WOSA
Michele Dragoni
Dragoni design lab
Simona Parravicini
Paola Lenti
Sebastiano Fanizza
Founder of Elessargery
Viola Slaviero
Sales Manager at Prodital Leather
StandOut Speech: 4-5-6 March 2026
11:00am
The future is biodegradable in seawater
Nuncas Marine – Stand D21
12:00pm
Mimetika: il wrapping che emoziona e protegge
Mimetika Yacht Wrapping – Stand E47
2:00pm
Sonos: audio premium per il futuro nautico
