23 de março de 2026
The participants showed keen interest in how Ferretti Group reaches out to its partners right from the earliest stages of the new product design process, with those partners providing expertise and support.
Forlì, March 23, 2026 – There was a high turnout and keen interest shown by participants in the 19th edition of Convergence, the annual event held this year from March 15 to 18, which brought the captains and chief engineers of Ferretti Group yachts together in Italy.
After the international locations featured in recent years, the focus of the 2026 event was on the new Ravenna shipyard and the Superyacht Yard in Ancona, two of the Group’s production hubs. This decision was taken to promote these areas and industrial districts, which are cornerstones for the development of Ferretti Group and the Italian yachting industry as a whole.
Captains and chief engineers from around the world had the chance to see the shipyards first-hand, as well as the innovative development and production processes used, all the result of significant investment in recent years. Convergence continues to be a key opportunity for the technical community of maritime professionals who work every day on board the Group’s yachts to catch up with the latest developments.
Once again this year, Convergence was supported by top-tier main sponsors: QuickGroup, marine equipment and complex integrated systems; RINA, ship certification and classification; Sleipner, thrusters and fin stabilizers; Volvo Penta, marine engines and propulsion systems. They were joined by the technical sponsors: Amare Group, kinematics and glass and steel components; Asea Power Systems, shore power solutions; Baudouin, marine engines and generators; Garmin, navigation electronics and multifunction displays; MAN, high-performance marine engines; MTU, engines and propulsion systems; Nanni, marine generators; Seakeeper, gyroscopic anti-roll stabilizers; Navico-Simrad, navigation electronics and instrumentation; Videoworks, audio-video systems, home automation and connectivity for yachts.
Participants were shown and briefed on how Ferretti Group reaches out to its partners right from the earliest stages of the new product design process, with those partners offering their expertise and support to achieve the goal of products that are increasingly innovative, safe and extremely high quality.
Day one – Strategic vision and debate
The focus of day one, after the participants had arrived, was on plenary sessions and strategic alignment. The proceedings kicked off with a technical session on the product development and integrated design processes, after which the management team presented an overview of the Group's performance, international positioning and future prospects. The final session provided updates on sales, developments and new products.
Day two – The Ravenna shipyard and industrial innovation
Day two was organized at the Ravenna shipyard, the most recent and extensive of Ferretti Group’s seven production sites. Participants were able to see first-hand all the main stages in the yacht construction process: from the fibreglass hull and component moulding department through to the paint booths and the boat construction and assembly yards.
There was a special focus on the innovative Digital Production system, which integrates the engineering department’s design processes with physical production in the shipyards. Participants also visited the models currently under construction in the wallywhy range and Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO line, as well as being given an overview of the yachts’ technical specifications and the state of progress of work. In the dock area, participants were able to admire a series of units already launched and ready for delivery, as well as taking part in demonstrations and presentations by the technical partners: Amare, Garmin, MAN, Nanni, QuickGroup, Seakeeper, Simrad, Volvo Penta.
Day three – Ancona and superyacht production
On day three, participants visited the Ancona shipyard, the strategic hub for superyacht production. They explored the production areas where current models are under construction – Custom Line Navetta 35 and Custom Line Saetta 128’ prototypes, 86m CRN M/Y 144, 67m CRN M/Y 146, and Custom Line 50 – as well as the dock area and the Superyacht Division’s new facilities, which were recently refurbished with a significant investment by Ferretti Group.
In the space set aside for technical partners, participants attended demonstrations and presentations organised by Asea|Magnus, Baudouin, MTU, Sleipner and Videoworks. There was also an after sales & service corner providing information about the services the Group offers its customers.
Final day – Wrap-up
The final day gave participants the chance to satisfy their curiosity and ask questions that were answered by representatives from the Engineering and Sales departments.
Rina then gave a presentation on the certification and classification of the yachts built by Ferretti Group, which has always ensured customers the highest standards of safety and quality, complete with supplementary, non-mandatory certifications.
After a fun final session with a prize Quiz, attendees received their Certificates of participation.
To sum up, the annual Ferretti Group event was a resounding success, providing a forum for yachting professionals to exchange ideas with the industrial ecosystem that underpins yacht design and construction.