Thematic keynote

Winds of Change: Sailing and Technology to Build a Legacy Beyond Blindness

SMART CITY EXPO Energy & Environment Governance & Economy

Tuesday 05, 14:40h - 15:00h | Hall 3 | Congress: Green Room Full Congress Pass
05-11-2024 14:40 05-11-2024 15:00 Europe/Madrid Winds of Change: Sailing and Technology to Build a Legacy Beyond Blindness

On January 2018, while serving as an Officer on a 300-meter carrier, 500 miles off the Hawaiian Coast, an extinguisher exploded in my face, resulting in the complete loss of my sight. I was 31 years old. Some years later, with the invaluable collaboration of family, friends and key entities, I sailed again. And I founded Yes We Sail, a project to make nautical experiences accessible to blind individuals. Our tech solution and protocol aim to empower people with visual disabilities and build a legacy beyond blindness.

Hall 3 | Congress: Green Room

On January 2018, while serving as an Officer on a 300-meter carrier, 500 miles off the Hawaiian Coast, an extinguisher exploded in my face, resulting in the complete loss of my sight. I was 31 years old. Some years later, with the invaluable collaboration of family, friends and key entities, I sailed again. And I founded Yes We Sail, a project to make nautical experiences accessible to blind individuals. Our tech solution and protocol aim to empower people with visual disabilities and build a legacy beyond blindness.

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