The 21st edition of Ever Monaco, taking place on 14th and 15th October at One Monte Carlo, has officially launched its preparations, bringing together leaders in sustainable mobility, renewable energy, and corporate environmental responsibility.
During a press conference on Tuesday 15th September, Sébastien Lubert, President of organiser MC2D, outlined a diverse programme featuring high-profile conferences and startup pitch sessions. The event will kick off with opening remarks delivered by young representatives from the Principality’s schools—specifically the FANB college—highlighting the younger generation’s commitment to Monaco’s energy transition.
High-level conferences and expert panels
The conference schedule will feature prominent figures, including Gilles Tonelli, Director of Prospective, Urban Planning, and Mobility for the Princely Government; Anthony Duclos, representing SME; and Jean Rossoni, President of the Monaco Ocean Alliance.
Discussions will span critical topics such as decarbonisation and artificial intelligence across generations, with contributions from Government Advisor Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Nice Côte d’Azur airport representatives, and energy transition experts. Didier Laurent of the Auto-Cross Club will serve as the primary moderator.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) remains a core pillar of the summit. Virginie Cotta, General Secretary of SBM, expressed her enthusiasm for the gathering, saying: “We are delighted to be here and are truly thrilled to take part in the 21st edition of Ever Monaco. SBM is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, an area where our president, Stéphane Valeri, expects us to show decisive ambition.”
SBM is participating actively in decarbonisation panels and supporting the startup pitch competition through jury participation and collaborative initiatives.
Spotlight on cutting-edge startups and rigorous judging
A major focal point of Ever Monaco is its startup competition, which showcases innovations across maritime technology, water treatment, and sustainable mobility. Jury members—including representatives from the Sustainable Development Board (SDM) covering ESG, investment professionals, lawyers, and technical experts from the Monaco Ocean Alliance—evaluate entries using a comprehensive grading matrix.
According to jury members, projects are assessed against strict cross-functional criteria, including sustainable development impact, financial viability, and real-world applicability. During the press conference a jury member said that the evaluation follows a strict framework to measure whether a project ‘impacts on sustainable development’ and whether it can genuinely replace outdated systems to drive meaningful change.
Among this year’s participating innovators is Arnau Bigatà, Commercial Manager at Dixitoo, who introduced the firm’s virtual assistant technology developed by the Speed Counter agency. Describing the system directly, Bigatà said: “This solution is not a standard chat bot, but the first true intelligent virtual ambassador for businesses.” He added that the system utilises tailored documentation and human-like contextual reasoning to provide reliable, real-time client support while helping local businesses navigate the artificial intelligence landscape.
True to its tradition, Ever Monaco maintains an open-door format welcoming the general public free of charge, ensuring broad accessibility for students, professionals, and industry leaders alike as the multi-day event unfolds its comprehensive agenda of exchanges and discoveries.
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From left to right: Sébastien Lubert, Virginie Cotta, Maxime Calka (President, Green One), Ariane Moletto Favaloro (General Commissioner, Ever Monaco Exhibition) and Arnau Bigatà. Photo credit: Virginia D’Umas