Innovsail

The 6th edition of the conference INNOV’SAIL

INNOV'SAIL

About

The conference venue of this 6th edition, to be held in Lorient, France, 29-31 May 2023 is the Cite de la Voile Eric Tabarly, in the heart of the Bretagne Sailing Valley, home of many high-technology yachting and competitive sailing industries as well as racing teams. Over three days, the conference will provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of the latest scientific and technological research and its application in the complex field of sailing on the topics of wind assisted ship propulsion as well as competitive sailing. INNOV’SAIL 2023 will offer a unique opportunity to scientists, naval architects, engineers, sailors, ship owners, sail makers, ship and yacht builders, rig specialists and others involved in this fascinating and challenging field to come together to share skills and know-how. Particular emphasis will be on technological and knowledge transfer between both racing and wind-assisted ships, as well as between academia and industry. The event will also facilitate meetings and the discovery of local or international partners companies

The event’s highlights

CUTTING-EDGE SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

From fundamental fluid dynamics to performance prediction discover the papers turned into dynamic presentations by the world leading experts behind them. Get an overview on the most thrilling ongoing projects, on novel technical solutions, and the savings potential for different systems, as well as the latest flow research in elite competitive sailing.

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EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

Experience the discussion between some of the most brilliant minds in how to shape the future of wind propulsion innovation.

B2B MEETINGS

Would you like to meet other event participants to exchange information, deepen certain topics or do business? A meeting platform, facilitated by BDI’s EEN team for the Eurolarge Innovation programme will allow you to pre-built your appointment program and mingle with whomever you want during the event.

COMPANIES PRESENTATIONS

At INNOV´SAIL, sessions will offer the possibility to showcase for a 5-minute pitch, talent of the most intriguing companies that will have applied.

COMPANY VISITS

Innov Sail is also the chance to discover and visit the companies based in Lorient that contribute to the decarbonisation of maritime transport.

PROGRAM

ORGANIZERS

PARTNERS

PRATICAL INFORMATION

📍 Lorient La Base, Rue Roland Morillot, 56323 Lorient – France

HOW TO COME ?

BY BUS Line 13 from the SNCF station – stop « La Base – Cité de la Voile » (the terminus) – duration 17 min Line T2 from Lorient city centre – stop « La Base – Cité de la Voile » (the terminus) – duration 16 min

BY CAR From Quimper, Rennes, Nantes, Vannes, or Lann-Bihoué airport, follow the direction « Lorient / Larmor-Plage » then: At the Keroman roundabout, take the second exit and enter the submarine base. At the first two roundabouts, go straight on. At the third roundabout, turn right. You will arrive at the Cité de la Voile car park.

BY TRAIN Go to the SNCF website BY PLANE Go to the airport website BY BOAT The CTRL offers maritime services on the following routes: Locmiquélic (Pen Mané) <> Lorient (Quai des Indes) Port-Louis (La Pointe) <> Lorient (Quai des Indes)