Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

programme

#Energyboatchallenge

programme : A Must-Attend Event for Nautical Innovation

This prestigious event stands as a unique meeting point for students, academics, industrial players, and enthusiasts from around the globe. It unites diverse participants in an exhilarating and competitive race to design, build, and pilot the boats of the future. Here, participants have the chance to showcase their ingenuity and technical skill, bringing their visionary concepts to life. The event transcends mere competition; it is a celebration of cutting-edge design and engineering. It provides a stage for new ideas to be tested, refined, and celebrated. Moreover, it fosters an environment of collaboration and learning, encouraging participants to exchange knowledge and gain insights from peers and experts.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME FOR 2026

Time

highlight

Classes

Morning (9.30am)

Opening Briefing 

AI CLASS LOGO
ENERGY CLASS MEBC
SEA LAB CLASS

Morning (10.00am – 5.00pm)

Job Forum 

AI CLASS LOGO
ENERGY CLASS MEBC
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (9.00am – 5.00pm)

Confirmation of Registrations
& Technical Inspections & Trials in the YCM Marina

AI CLASS LOGO
ENERGY CLASS MEBC
SEA LAB CLASS

Time

Highlights

Classes

Morning(9.00am – 5.00pm)

Technical Inspections & Sea Trials 

AI CLASS LOGO
ENERGY CLASS MEBC
SEA LAB CLASS

Morning (10.00am – 5.00pm)

Job Forum 

AI CLASS LOGO
ENERGY CLASS MEBC
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (1.00pm – 2.00pm)

E-Boat Rally Briefing (Open Sea Xperience Only)

OPEN SEA CLASS

Afternoon (3.00pm – 6.00pm)

E-Boat Rally

OPEN SEA CLASS
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (5.00pm)

End of Technical Inspections

AI CLASS LOGO
ENERGY CLASS MEBC
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon

Opening Ceremony (by invitation) 

picto classes

Time

Highlights

Classes

Morning (9.00am – 1.00pm)

Advanced Yachting Technology Conference 
(Registration required)

picto classes

Morning (10.00am – 11.00am)

Parade

picto classes

Afternoon (11.00am – 2.00pm)

Qualifying Laps

ENERGY CLASS MEBC

Afternoon (11.00am – 1.00pm)

AI Docking

AI CLASS LOGO

Afternoon (1.00pm – 3.00pm)

Manoeuvrability

OPEN SEA CLASS
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (3.00pm – 4.00pm)

YCM Speed Record 

ENERGY CLASS MEBC

Afternoon (2.00pm – 3.00pm)

AI Fleet

AI CLASS LOGO

Afternoon (4.30pm – 5.30pm)

YCM Speed Record

OPEN SEA CLASS
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (4.00 pm – 7.00pm)

FPAII Award

ENERGY CLASS MEBC
AI CLASS LOGO
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (5.30pm – 6.00pm)

Daily Prize Giving 

picto classes

Afternoon (7.00pm – 10.00pm) 

MEBC e-Sport Championship Qualifications (Official teams only)

ENERGY CLASS MEBC
AI CLASS LOGO
SEA LAB CLASS

Time

Highlights

Classes

Morning (9.00am – 1.00pm)

7th Alternative Fuels Conference 
(Registration required)

picto classes

Morning (10.00am – 2.00pm)

Endurance Race 

ENERGY CLASS MEBC

Morning (10.00am – 2.00pm)

AI Figure of 8

AI CLASS LOGO

Afternoon (2.00pm – 5.00pm)

16 Nautical Miles

icone open sea
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (3.00pm – 7.00pm)

Tech Talks 

picto classes

Afternoon (5.30pm – 6.00pm)

Daily Prize Giving

picto classes

Afternoon (6.00pm-8.00pm) 

Sundowner Cocktail (Open Sea Class only)

icone open sea

Afternoon (8.00pm)

MEBC e-Sport Championship 

AI CLASS LOGO
ENERGY CLASS MEBC
SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (10.00pm)

Prize Giving (Official teams only)

AI CLASS LOGO
ENERGY CLASS MEBC
SEA LAB CLASS

time

THEME

Classes

Morning (10.00am – 12 noon)

Slalom Race

ENERGY CLASS MEBC

Afternoon (2.00pm – 4.00pm)

Championship Race

ENERGY CLASS MEBC

Afternoon (12 noon – 1.00pm)

AI Slalom

AI CLASS LOGO

Après-midi (1.00pm – 4.00pm)

Endurance Race (SeaLab only) 

SEA LAB CLASS

Afternoon (5.30pm – 6.00pm)

Daily Prize Giving 

picto classes

Afternoon  8.00pm

Closing Ceremony (by invitation)

picto classes

MUST-HAVES

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, more than just a competition, is a must-attend event for all enthusiasts of sustainable boating.
Here are some highlights of this exceptional event:

Races and Trials

Competition

challenge

Tech talks

Participants

Teams

Conference

YACHTING

Hydrogen Round Table

yachting

challenge

E-sport