SuMoth Pensacola

by | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

 

SuMoth Comes to Pensacola:

A Landmark Gathering for Sustainable Foiling Innovation

Pensacola’s maritime innovation ecosystem is entering a new chapter. On May 8, 2026, the region will host Bruno Giuntoli, founder of the international SuMoth Challenge, for a full‑day convening with university leaders, industry partners, and emerging technology collaborators.

This visit marks the beginning of Pensacola’s effort to field the first U.S. SuMoth entry for the 2027 competition—an initiative that blends sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, and high‑performance foiling design.

Foil Forward is honored to orchestrate this milestone event and to help position Pensacola as the U.S. launchpad for SuMoth’s expansion.

Why This Matters

SuMoth is more than a student competition—it is a global platform for:

  • Sustainable composite innovation
  • Advanced hydrodynamics and foiling design
  • Workforce development in engineering and fabrication
  • International collaboration across academia and industry

Pensacola’s ecosystem—anchored by UWF Mechanical Engineering, PSC Construction & Manufacturing, American Magic, Blue Wind Technology, Befoil, and BioDesign Foundation—offers a uniquely powerful environment for this work.

The May 8 convening brings these partners together for the first time.

May 8, 2026 – Full Itinerary

Location: Sea3D Additive Manufacturing Laboratory
All Times Central Time

Morning Session (09:00–12:00)

09:00–09:30 — Welcome & Opening Presentation
Foil Forward (Tim Ryschon)

09:45–10:00 — Introductions
UWF Mechanical Engineering
Pensacola State College Construction Management

10:00–10:30 — SuMoth Challenge: Background & Framework
Presented by Bruno Giuntoli

10:30–11:00 — Q&A Session
Registration, technical requirements, sustainability criteria, and team formation

11:00–11:20 — UWF Presentation
Students, faculty, academic capabilities

11:20–11:40 — PSC Presentation
Students, faculty, fabrication and workforce capabilities

11:40–12:00 — Morning Wrap‑Up & Afternoon Agenda
Facilitated by Tim Ryschon

12:00–13:30 — Lunch Break
Sponsored by: pending

Afternoon Session (13:30–17:00)

13:30–13:40 — Introduction of Industry Partners
Foil Forward (Tim Ryschon)

13:40–14:00 — MarineShift360 Tool Presentation
Lifecycle assessment and sustainability modeling

14:00–14:20 — Blue Wind Technologies
Advanced composites and manufacturing capabilities

14:20–14:40 — American Magic
Foiling performance, engineering insights, and collaboration opportunities

14:40–15:00 — Q&A Session
Lifecycle analysis, tooling, and industry engagement

15:00–17:00 — On‑Site Visit
Location to be finalized

What This Meeting Sets in Motion

The May 8 convening is expected to establish:

  • A formal pathway for a Pensacola‑based SuMoth entry in 2027
  • A collaborative design and fabrication plan across UWF, PSC, Blue Wind, and American Magic
  • A sustainability framework guided by BioDesign Foundation and MarineShift360
  • A sponsorship and partnership strategy for regional and national engagement
  • Pensacola’s role as the U.S. anchor for SuMoth participation and future events

This initiative strengthens Pensacola’s position as a leader in clean maritime technology, advanced composites, and high‑performance foiling innovation.

Follow the Journey

Foil Forward will continue to share updates as the Pensacola SuMoth team forms, designs begin to take shape, and partnerships deepen across the region.

The future of sustainable foiling starts here.