Blue Design Summit

Name: Blue Design Summit
Address: La Spezia, IT
Telephone: +39 010 859 6110

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La Spezia
Blue Design Summit

La Spezia 18- 20 may 2026
The event on ship and yacht design in the age of transition

01/01/2026

💫Happy New Year

As 2026 begins, we look ahead with renewed vision and determination.

To the Blue People community, thank you for being part of a shared journey built on dialogue, innovation, and responsibility. May the new year bring fresh ideas, meaningful collaborations, and the energy to keep shaping the future of blue design.

Wishing you a year of inspiration, progress, and new horizons. We look forward to seeing you in La Spezia from May 18 to 20 for the third edition of the Blue Design Summit - The Next Wave Now!

Happy New Year 2026. ✨

12/12/2025

🔵 Blue Design Summit 2026
Introducing our new claim: The Next Wave Now

The future of blue design is not something we wait for. It is already shaping the present.

The Next Wave Now defines the moment when vision becomes substance, when ideas break away from convention and take form as new aesthetics, experiences and perspectives destined to lead the industry forward.

The Blue Design Summit continues to bring together those who read the course in advance: designers, shipyards and innovators capable of turning intuition into reality, with an essential, human-centred approach that rejects excess and focuses on purpose.

The next wave is not approaching, the next wave is now!

04/12/2025

We never change for the sake of change. We evolved our narrative to better express who we are: an ecosystem connecting creativity, industry, and innovation for design on water and for water.

Our new logo reflects this dialogue: water meets the human imprint and transforms it, becomes shape, becomes design.

Blue is our matrix: it guides, shapes, and nurtures our vision.
The square form represents the network that gathers Italian excellence,
building a shared future for the entire sector.

We never change for the sake of change, but...by the way, we actually love change!

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16/05/2025

🏆 Here are the winners of the Miglio Blue Design Awards 2025! A celebration of excellence, vision, and innovation in yachting and design — proudly awarded during Blue Design Summit 2025 in La Spezia.
🔹 In Memoriam Award – Paolo Vitelli, founder of Azimut | Benetti Group 🔹 Lifetime Achievement Award – Gianni Zuccon, Zuccon International Project 🔹 Lifetime Achievement Award – Mario Pedol, Nauta Yachts 🔹 Heritage Award – Codecasa Shipyard 🔹 Italian Yacht Ambassador Award – Baglietto 🔹 Waterfront Award – Mare Terra Project by Renzo Piano Building Workshop 🔹 Water Leisure Hub Award – Sindalah Neom by Luca Dini Design & Architecture 🔹 Beach Club Award – Alpemare by Bocelli Group 🔹 Building on the Water Award – Science and Technology Museum, Shenzhen by Zaha Hadid Architects 🔹 Sustainable Sailing Yacht Award – Grand Soleil Blue by Cantiere del Pardo 🔹 Sustainable Motor Yacht Award – Frauscher Porsche 🔹 Best Concept Award – Azimut Seadeck 7 🔹 Best Sailing Yacht Award – KiBoKo 4 (Interior & Exterior Design by Southern Wind) 🔹 Best Planing Motor Yacht Award – AB 110 by AB Yachts 🔹 Best Displacement Motor Yacht Award – TREMENDA by Cantiere delle Marche 🔹 Living Innovation Award – Custom Line 50 🔹 Special Project Award – SEAWOLFx Catamaran by ROSSINAVI
👏 Congratulations to all the winners – leading the way in design, sustainability, and innovation on water and beyond.
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09/04/2025

📣 Excited to announce that Gino Battaglia from will be sharing his expertise at upcoming Blue Design Summit 2025 Edition! Join on May 13th for insights into the yacht market, future trends, and a special focus on Italy. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry’s well-known voices on day one of the Event. Link to register in Bio!

08/04/2025

Welcome on board as partner of this years summit.

Antonini Navi is a shipyard of sea artisans — not just a luxury brand, but a true naval builder.
Each yacht is a unique masterpiece, custom-designed for the owner, combining design, engineering, and handcrafted construction.
Our family tradition and renowned entrepreneurial expertise, rooted in the Antonini Group since 1943, merge with innovation to create fully custom yachts, meticulously crafted in every detail.
Each vessel is the result of a creative and construction process shared with the owner, enhancing quality, functionality, and the distinctive character of Made in Italy.

07/04/2025

While the team is exploring Milan Fuorisalone , we have Cristiano Gatto, Founder and Art Directo of who tell us his thought about water:

“Water is the finest thing,” Pindar once said. And the city where I was born and still live, Venice, stands as proof: without water, it would not exist.
Our own bodies are made up of 70% water. Water is the mother element of life on Earth as we know it, shaping most of the planet’s surface.
Perhaps this is why humankind feels the urge to sail, to explore, to craft vessels that dance upon the waves. Have you ever seen a gondola waltz in the lagoon?
In design, one does not simply create a boat; one crafts a dialogue with water, honouring its rhythm and harmony.
Without water, there would be no Venice. There would be no work for me. But, above all, there would be no us.

03/04/2025

We are happy to announce that from NAUTA YACHTS SRL will be with us on May 14th at the “Change: Present and Future” Panel.

Founded by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino in 1986, creates the general concept, the exterior and the interior design for both custom and production series projects of all types and sizes, of both sailing and motor yachts. They work with their calligraphy of elegance and simplicity, and are today acknowledged for their mastership in combining form and function. interprets the owner’s needs and designs yachts featuring luxurious, modern and functional on-board lifestyle, enhancing the quality of the experience for Owners and guests.

Curious to see what Martino Majno will share with us, so join us!

02/04/2025

The Blue Design Summit aims to build a bridge between aspiring nautical and design students and industry professionals—including shipyards, designers, and other marine companies.
We’re proud to partner with the Università degli Studi di Genova and Promostudi for the Campus Universitario dell’Università di Genova alla Spezia.
Join us at our 2025 summit for an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the next generation of yachting and design professionals. Link to register in bio.

01/04/2025

We are happy to share that joined as partner of this year’s Blue Design Summit edition. Welcome on Board!

With roots deeply embedded in the history of Italian yachting, has been a symbol of excellence in yacht craftsmanship for 50 years. A proud ambassador of the Made in Italy ethos, the brand combines timeless elegance with innovation, creating yachts that are not just vessels but an expression of a unique lifestyle.

are defined by their sophisticated design, generous spaces, and customizable interiors, offering Owners the perfect balance of luxury and functionality. Every detail is meticulously crafted by a passionate and highly skilled team, ensuring that each yacht reflects the individuality and desires of those who choose it.

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La Spezia

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+39 010 859 6110

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http://www.bluedesignsummit.it/

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