on August 27, 2026

Barbara Amerio on innovation, sustainability and the future of yachting

Barbara Amerio shares her vision of a changing yachting industry, where sustainability, technology, open innovation and a deeper connection with the sea are shaping the boats of tomorrow.

In this conversation, Barbara Amerio looks at the evolution of Amer Yacht and the ideas driving its future. From sustainable materials and lower-emission propulsion to digital product passports, AI and cybersecurity, she explores how technology can support more responsible yacht building.

She also discusses the changing relationship between people and the sea, with increasingly open, spacious and personalized yacht designs focused on wellbeing and contact with nature. At the heart of her vision is collaboration: sharing research, involving shipowners, working with researchers and passing knowledge to younger generations.


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