The 4th Edition of the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous took place on the 22nd and 23rd of September 2024 at the Yacht Club de Monaco, uniting leading figures from the marina and yachting industries to collaborate and foster an environment dedicated to smart and sustainable marina solutions. Under the aegis of Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting, this initiative aimed to drive positive change in the marine sector, raise awareness, and lead to concrete actions.
Organized by M3 – Monaco Marina Management and supported by Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, Bombardier, Sanlorenzo, MB92 Group and Italian Yacht Masters, this two-day gathering focused on sharing new technologies and innovative strategies for creating efficient and appealing but also responsible and ethical marinas.
GSTC CEO, Randy Durband was present at the event and participated in the panel discussion “How Can Technology Optimize Unique Marina Experiences?” along with:
- Captain Kelly J. Gordon, Yacht Captain (USA)
- Maria Vera Vives, Head of Expansion & Sustainable Development, Alcudiamar Marina (Spain)
- Stavros Katsikadis, President of the Board, Greek Marinas Association & Managing Director, LAMDA Marinas Investments S.M.S.A. (Greece)
“I was delighted to be invited to the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous. The discussions highlighted technology’s critical role in shaping more sustainable and efficient marina operations. It is through such collaborations that we can collectively drive progress toward a more responsible and innovative future for the marine industry,” said Randy Durband, GSTC CEO.
The event encouraged collaboration and the sharing of ideas to support more committed and environmentally responsible marinas.
The next edition (5th) of the event is scheduled for the 21st and 25th of September 2025. More information about the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous can be found here. More information on M3 can be found here.
