On January 18, leaders and technical experts will gather at boot Düsseldorf, the world's largest indoor boat and water sports show, for a panel titled Powering the Future: Sustainable Propulsion & Fuels.
The
panel session will explore emerging technologies, future fuel and propulsion options, and the real-world challenges of scaling these solutions across the global marine sector. Panelists will share perspectives on innovation, infrastructure needs, regulatory considerations, and the collaboration required to support long-term sustainability while meeting the needs of boaters worldwide.
Speakers include Jeff Wasil, NMMA's Vice President of Environmental Compliance and Marine Technology; Steve Andrasko of Brunswick Corporation; Erwan Faoucher of Beneteau Group; Mats Kuhnle of Polucharge; and Professor Felix Leach of the University of Oxford. The discussion will be moderated by Marcus Karl of Krall Media.
The panel underscores the importance of cross-industry engagement and continued investment in research and development as the marine industry works to power the future of boating in a strategic and sustainable way.
Members with questions or interested in NMMA's work on sustainable propulsion and fuels can contact Jeff Wasil, Vice President of Environmental Compliance and Marine Technology, for additional information and engagement opportunities, at
[email protected].