Innov'Sail 2026

We're excited to bring together thought leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts from sailing sciences and technologies for 3 days of inspiring keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

This year's event will be packed with experts who will share their insights and knowledge on high performance sailing and wind assisted propulsion.

This triennial event will be hosted for the first time in person in Gothenburg, the hub for high performance sailing in Sweden and the natural home of wind assisted propulsion research. It will run from the 3rd to the 5th of June 2026.

Co-organized by RISE, Chalmers University of Technology and the longstanding organisers from France: the Ecole Navale, the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly, and BDI/Eurolarge Innovation. The event will bring together the world's leading scientists to discuss and share the latest innovations in sailing and wind-assisted maritime transport, foiling ferries with businesses.

A unique opportunity to meet key players in Sweden and Europe, draw inspiration from the latest advances, and make new international contacts.

Register now to secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable experience!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

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Networking opportunities: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded individuals, as well as experts in your field. You can make valuable connections that can help you grow your career or business.

Knowledge sharing: The event features expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on a particular topic. This can provide attendees with new ideas, perspectives, and strategies that they can apply to their work or personal life.

Inspiration: Attending the event can be inspiring, providing participants with new ideas and motivation to achieve their goals.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends: The event showcases the latest products, services, innovations and trends in a particular industry or field. By attending it, participants can stay informed about what's new and what's on the horizon.

Build brand awareness: If you're a business owner or entrepreneur, attending the event can be a great way to build brand awareness and connect with potential customers or clients.

Career development: The event also provides opportunities for career development, such as meeting with recruiters, or participating in mentoring sessions.

Access to experts and thought leaders: The event features expert speakers and thought leaders who are at the forefront of their field. By attending it, participants can gain access to these individuals and learn from their experiences and insights.

Explore new products and services: The event showcases new products and services that are relevant to the industry or field. By attending it, participants can learn about these products and services, as well as compare and evaluate them.

Collaborate with others: The event is a great opportunity to collaborate with others in your field or industry. Participants can meet potential partners, collaborators, or even competitors and share ideas and insights.

Have fun: Lastly, the event will be a lot of fun! It offers a chance to get out of the office or home, socialize with others, and enjoy new experiences. Attending it can be a great way to break up the routine and do something different and exciting.

Key Topics addressed:

• high performance sailing

• wind assisted propulsion

See you at Innov'Sail!