Join us from April 28 to 30, 2026
Florence Arthaud Nautical Stadium – 6 Promenade Georges Pompidou, Marseille (ZIPCODE 13008)
April 30
"HydroContest Tech Days"
Innovation & Maritime Energy Transition
This day brings together students, industry leaders and maritime stakeholders around the challenges of innovation and energy transition. Roundtables, project presentations and professional networking sessions shape the programme, creating a space for dialogue between future talents and companies committed to the evolution of maritime transport..

Explore the programme for 30 April 2026.
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⚓Competition - HydroContest DESIGN
10h30 – 11h30 : Vessel preparation
11h30 – 14h30 : Agility Races
⚓Competition - HydroContest RETROFIT CHALLENGE
10h30 – 13h30 : HydroContest Retrofit Challenge team project presentations to the Jury.
13h30 – 14h30 : Lunch break
14h30 – 19h00 : HydroContest Retrofit Challenge team project presentations to the Jury.
⚓Roundtables & Conferences
14h00 : Opening remarks by Aymeric Avisse
14h15 : Introduction by François Lambert
⚓Exhibitions & Activities
13h30 – 14h30 : Lunch break
⚓Event
19h00 – 23h00 : Awards Ceremony & Closing Reception
