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Monaco PropTech Symposia set to return for its fifth edition

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
17/03/2026

The Princely Government is set to host the fifth edition of the PropTech Symposia on 19th March, bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers to explore the latest developments in property technology. 

Set to take place at the Yacht Club de Monaco from 5pm, the annual conference will focus on the theme ‘PropTech: Accelerator of Innovation & Growth in Real Estate,’ examining how technology is reshaping the property and construction sectors worldwide.

Organised in partnership with the Monaco Economic Board, the event forms part of the Monaco International Investment Forum, (MIIF) and is linked to the ‘Real Estate Tech’ academic chair established in 2019 between the Principality and the École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris.

The conference will be held in English and moderated by the Government’s Communications head Geneviève Berti, and will feature speakers of international standing including a presentation of the PropTech Barometer 2025, an annual benchmark tracking major shifts in the global property market.

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Main photo of last year’s edition credit: Stéphana Danna, Communication’s Department 

Monaco welcomes five new ambassadors

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
16/03/2026

Monaco has formally received five new ambassadors representing the Philippines, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Malta, in a diplomatic luncheon held at the Hôtel Hermitage on Thursday.

The gathering was hosted by Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Monaco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, who met with the newly accredited envoys to mark the strengthening of ties between the Principality and their countries.

The five ambassadors welcomed were Eduardo José A. De Vega of the Philippines, Kirsikka Lehto-Asikainen of Finland, María Mjöll Jónsdóttir of Iceland, Caroline Vicini of Sweden, and Daniela Memmo d’Amelio of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Also present at the event were the Honorary Consul General of the Philippines, honorary consuls from Finland and Sweden, and representatives from the Monaco Economic Board and the Strategic Council for Attractiveness

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Main photo credit: Manuel Vitali, Communication’s Department

Monaco Investment International Forum returns for fifth year

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
13/03/2026

The Monaco International Investment Forum is returning once again at the Yacht Club de Monaco from 18th to 19th March for the fifth consecutive year.

The two-day event draws investors, entrepreneurs and finance professionals to hear company pitches, attend panel discussions and meet potential partners.

Attendance, however, is very selective, with organisers carefully scanning through both companies and individuals before granting access. More than 400 guests are expected attend per day.

Day one programme: Investment presentations

The first day focuses on venture capital, private equity and alternative assets.

Following a welcome speech and pitch overview from 9:30am, company presentations run through the morning and afternoon with a business lunch at midday.

Among the companies expected to be present are Alcenza Properties, Ambassadori Island, Averell, Bombardier, Cayman Summit, Venegas International, BitGet, R-Evolution and Eywa.

Forum activities wrap up at 5pm, with a gala dinner following in the evening for invited guests.

Day two schedule: Panels and debate

The second day opens with a panel on bridging private and public markets, followed by a keynote on private jet ownership.

Further sessions are expected to cover estate investment trends, family office strategy across generations, and the practical realities of digital transformation.

Two afternoon keynotes will address investment opportunities in the defence and maritime sectors, and the risks and opportunities around data security.

The day closes with the fifth edition of the Monaco PropTech Symposia, run in partnership with the Princely Government under the theme ‘Accelerator of Innovation and Growth in Real Estate’, before a farewell cocktail from 7pm.

Last year’s Monaco edition brought together representatives from over 50 companies across 21 nationalities.

A separate event held in Dubai in November 2025, the forum’s first outside Monaco, attracted more than 450 guests. The forum has since announced a second Dubai edition for November 2026.

More information and registration details can be found at the forum’s website.

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Main photo credit: Monaco International Investment Forum

E-Rallye Monte-Carlo suspended after 30 years

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
13/03/2026

The Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM)  has announced it is suspending the 2026 edition of the E-Rallye Monte-Carlo, an event that dates back to 1995.

The race, which had been due to take place from 14th to 17th October 2026 and was included in the Bridgestone FIA ecoRally Cup calendar, will not go ahead as planned. Organisers say the decision follows a strategic review of the event’s future direction.

The reason behind the suspension

The ACM says it wants to wait for new advances in electric and alternative energy technology before bringing the competition back. Eric Barrabino, General Commissioner of the ACM, said the club now feels the moment calls for a pause rather than pressing ahead.

“As pioneers in the promotion of electric rallying since the mid-1990s, the Automobile Club de Monaco now wishes to wait for the development or emergence of new energy solutions before reintroducing this competition to the event calendar,” he said.

Since its founding in 1995, the E-Rallye Monte-Carlo has grown into one of the most recognised regular competitions for electric and alternative-energy vehicles in the world, attracting one of the largest fields in the discipline.

Jacques Rossi, President of the ACM’s Electric and New Energies Commission, called it “an international reference in regularity competitions dedicated to 100% electric and alternative-energy vehicles, bringing together one of the largest line-ups in the discipline.”

Not the end of the road

The ACM, however, has stressed that the suspension does not signal a retreat from its environmental commitments. A review is currently under way to assess how and when the event might return. Barrabino added: “This suspension does not call into question the Automobile Club de Monaco’s commitment to sustainable mobility or its desire to promote innovations related to the energy transition.”

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Main photo credit: Monaco Life

Monaco Yacht Club upgrades its marina with smart mooring system

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
10/03/2026

The Yacht Club de Monaco has upgraded part of its marina with an intelligent hydraulic damping system aimed at keeping boats more secure and comfortable, particularly through the winter months when the sea is at its roughest. 

The device, known as Seadamp and built by Italian manufacturer Seares, reduces the impact of waves before the force reaches the mooring lines. This can cut the peak stress on the lines by up to 90%.

Tests in other Mediterranean marinas show the system can make boats twice as stable while docked, reduce pontoon movement by half, and lower the motion felt on board by nearly 50%.

Beyond the mechanical benefits, the technology has a digital side as well. Sensors inside the units constantly measure the tension on each mooring line and send the information to a central display.

The system being installed, photo credit: Seares

If the strain becomes too high, the system automatically issues a warning. Additionally, the device powers itself, generating electricity from the movement of the surrounding water rather than relying on the grid.

Over time, the data gathered is set to give port managers a much clearer picture of how infrastructure is performing, allowing maintenance and planning decisions to be based on solid evidence.

Seares had also previously worked with the Yacht Club through Monaco’s Smart Marina programme, a partnership that set the foundation for this new development.

Giorgio Cucè, CEO of Seares, said the partnership represented a significant milestone for the company. “This collaboration allows us to deploy and refine data-driven mooring solutions in one of the most demanding and visionary marinas in the world,” he said.

This installation makes part of the club’s Capital of Advanced Yachting initiative, which seeks to push marina operations toward greater sustainability.

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Main photo: Primo Cup Trophy, credit: Studio Borlenghi

Monaco to celebrates 20 years of friendship with Japan in a day of culture and art

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
10/03/2026

Monaco is set to welcome a taste of Japan next week as the Principality marks 20 years of diplomatic relations with the country.

Running from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 21st March, across the Japanese Garden and the esplanade of the Grimaldi Forum, the day offers something for all ages, from craft exhibitions and taiko drumming to dance and hands-on workshops.

The day kicks off with an exhibition of traditional Japanese craft, including Bizen-yaki ceramics and Kyoto artisanship. Then at 11am, an official ceremony on the Grimaldi Forum esplanade will feature powerful taiko drum performances by Wako Rising Sun, followed by a dance performance by Mimosa Koike, principal dancer with the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, accompanied by live taiko. Drums return at 2:30pm for a second performance.

Photo credit: Monaco Friend’s of Japan Association

Hand’s on Washi-Sakura workshop

Visitors can also take part in Washi-Sakura workshops, a traditional Japanese paper art in which participants create miniature cherry blossom bonsai using washi paper arranged on real branches in a glass vessel.

Two sessions are available, at 2pm and 3:30pm, led by floral artist Michiko and created Eiji Tanaka. Each session is limited to five participants aged 10 and over, lasts approximately one hour, and costs €25. Participants take their creation home. Advance booking is required at amfj-monaco.com.

The event is organised by the Embassy of Monaco in Japan, the Embassy of Japan in Monaco, and the Monaco Friends of Japan Association

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Main photo credit: Monaco Friends of Japan Association