The next edition of the Superyacht Design Festival will return to the alpine town of Kitzbühel on 2-4 February 2025 and tickets are available to purchase now. The two-day event will see some of the biggest names in design come together with experts from the wider luxury community for exciting discussions, plus a social programme, the Design & Innovation Awards, the Young Designer of the Year Award, the BOAT Artistry and Craft Awards and the famous Ski Cup.
Ticket information
Tickets for the 2025 edition are now on sale and a limited number of early-bird tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The standard ticket price is €1,250 plus VAT and includes access to the whole programme: a two-day conference as well as all social events and the Ski Cup. There is also the option to purchase the social ticket, priced at €999 plus VAT, which includes access to the social events and the Design & Innovation Awards, but does not include the conferences.
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BOAT 's editor-in-chief Stewart Campbell exclusively opens up the Global Order Book for 2025 and outlines the state of the superyacht industry, bringing key insights into how the superyacht business is evolving.
An update on Project Zero – brace for impact
Vripack’s creative directors Bart Bouwhuis and Marnix Hoekstra offer an exclusive update on the ground breaking fossil-fuel-free ketch Project Zero, and the new energy technologies making it a reality. The 69-metre yacht-in-build is the product of Foundation Zero’s wider commitment to making sustainable marine travel and hospitality a reality.
Andrew Winch: My life in boats
One of the most celebrated designers of his generation, Andrew Winch started out under the great Jon Bannenberg before setting up his own studio with his wife Jane in 1986. Winch Design's first project was to design the interior and exterior of a Swan 36ft sailboat, which soon led to bigger projects. Fast forward three decades later and Winch Design is now recognised as one of the world’s leading international design studios with a portfolio that spans interiors, exteriors, private aviation and superyachts, including the 83-metre Here Comes The Sun, 60-metre Come Together, 74-metre Cloud 9 (now Samsara) and the 64-metre Sparta. Winch joins editor-in-chief Stewart Campbell to reflect on a remarkable career at the pinnacle of luxury yacht design.
The race for greener propulsion: is nuclear the answer?
From hydrogen to HVO, hybrid to solar, the race to find a green propulsion of the future has dominated the yachting industry for the past few years. Despite much debate, it has yet to land on a one-size-fits-all solution. Could nuclear power be part of the equation? In this insightful discussion, key experts, designers and regulatory experts get to grips with this complex issue and discuss possible technologies, opportunities, key challenges and safety concerns.
Next-level superyacht interiors: rise of the immersive video room
We’ve had virtual, augmented reality, IMAX, video walls and holograms, but now one of the fastest-growing areas in immersive technology are installations where video comes to life and cinematography, sound design, and visual effects work together to create spaces so realistic and enveloping you can’t help being drawn into the experience.
Cinesite is one of the leading companies specialising in visual effects and animation for film, television, streaming media and immersive entertainment, with a collaborative partnership with award-winning art gallery, Frameless London. In this illuminating talk, Cinesite’s head of CG, Andrew McNamara will take us on a journey to the realms of where immersive film can go, and how it could be used to create extraordinary, one-of-a-kind interiors
The art of kinetic: moving sculptures that create waves
Zolty is the visionary artist and founder of BREAKFAST, a fine art studio specializing in digitally controlled kinetic art and sculpture. With a team of highly skilled engineers and specialists, BREAKFAST has crafted over 300 kinetic masterpieces that now enhance some of the most prestigious collections worldwide, including those at Harvard University, Rockefeller Center, and Tiffany & Co.
From Interwoven Existence, a kinetic flip-disc artwork showcased at this year’s Venice Biennale, to The Pearl, the world’s largest kinetic sculpture—a 15-meter diameter marvel composed of 3,000 motorized tiles that mimic the sea’s movements in real-time—Zolty’s work is at the cutting edge of artistic and technological innovation. In this captivating talk, Zolty will unveil his groundbreaking portfolio, inviting us into the innovative world of kinetic art.
The end of GRP? What boats could be made of in future
Glass reinforced plastic (GRP), widely used since the 1960s in boat manufacturing, is renowned for its durability and low-impact manufacturing. However, it can be expensive to recycle or dispose of properly. Now, a number of leading-edge startups are developing radical new alternatives, many of which are being developed into exciting prototypes and concepts within the small boat industry. Could we see some of this out-of-the-box thinking filter down into superyachting? A selection of boatbuilding pioneers will present their novel ideas and innovations.
The location
Known for its charming medieval town centre, fantastic slopes and vibrant nightlife, the Superyacht Design Festival was first held in Kitzbühel in 2016. Following previous successful editions, the event is returning to the Austrian town by popular demand. It will take place across multiple venues within the town centre to create an informative, diverse and entertaining event, with many recommended hotels nearby.
Travel information
The Superyacht Design Festival will be held in Kitzbühel, which is easily accessible from Salzburg, Innsbruck and Munich airports. There are many direct flights to these airports at the height of the ski season. Booking your flights early and any additional required transportation is encouraged to secure the best rates and guarantee availability. See below the distance from each of the nearby airports.
- 74km from Salzburg Airport, approximately 1hr 10mins drive
- 97km from Innsbruck Airport, approximately 1hr 20mins drive
- 174km from Munich Airport, approximately 2hr 5mins drive
We strongly recommend you book transfers with world leader Ski Lifts, known for its reliability, punctuality and excellent customer service. Able to get you to and from Kitzbühel safety and on time, BOAT International has negotiated discounted prices that you can book here.
Recommended hotels
BOAT International has secured some preferential rates at partner hotels for attendees of the Superyacht Design Festival. All of the selected hotels are within close proximity to the event locations in Kitzbühel. View the hotel rates here.
If you have any questions about the Superyacht Design Festival 2025, please don't hesitate to contact the events team.