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SMARTcast

Howard Young & Shane Owst
SMARTcast
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    20 - GuestTalk - Innovations with Crestron - Daniel Kerkhof

    05/05/2026 | 37 mins.
    Welcome to Episode 20 of the SMARTcast where we're joined by Daniel Kerkoff, Director of Crestron Marine.
    Crestron has been at the forefront of innovation since 1972, building technologies that make connection, collaboration, and control feel effortless.
    Daniel leads Crestron's global marine division, overseeing what he calls their "floating projects" - ensuring every yacht installation lives up to the brand's promise of simplicity, reliability, and elegance. But his role goes beyond delivery. He's also the eyes and ears of the yachting world for Crestron's R&D and product teams, translating what superyacht owners and crews will need tomorrow into the innovations Crestron builds today. Enjoy.
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    19 - GuestTalk - High End Audio Design - Dr. Trevor Wilson

    09/04/2026 | 37 mins.
    Dr. Trevor Wilson is the founder of Wilson Business Partnership Ltd, and he joins us for a fascinating discussion on high-end audio design. This episode goes beyond product talk and career stories — it's about technology, yes, but more than that, it's about the emotion it stirs in the end user...and the journey to delivering something so special.
    We explore the real-world decisions, discipline, and deep client understanding that separate truly great high-end audio delivery from everything else.
    Enjoy!
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    18 - GuestTalk - Refits - Stewart Parvin of Cantier Rossini

    10/03/2026 | 33 mins.
    Our special guest is Stewart Parvin, the CEO of Cantiere Rossini, the leading refit yard  on  Italy's Adriatic coast. Hear all about Stewart's journey from a farming community in the heart of Northern England to dining alongside Nelson Mandella on the QE2 and captaining the legendary Christina O superyacht and so much more. Listen to his views on how to make refits successful and what needs to change in the superyacht industry.
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    17 - TechTalks - ISE 2026 Barcelona - Chris Beedie

    17/02/2026 | 14 mins.
    ISE 2026 is the world’s largest AV and systems integration exhibition, but what actually matters for superyachts?
     
    In this episode of SmartCast, Chris joins Howard fresh from Barcelona to break down what stood out, what didn’t, and where the industry is really heading.
     
    From multilingual AI voice control to glasses-free spatial displays, immersive audio, and luxury control interfaces — we explore whether this was a breakthrough year or a year of refinement.
     
    A calm, honest reflection on ISE 2026, through a superyacht lens.
    If you enjoy listening to our SMARTcast and would be interested in featuring as guest in one of our future shows, or want to suggest a future topic or talking point, please contact us via the website. Enjoy!
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    16 - TechTalks - Unique Technology Requests - Tom Richardson

    13/01/2026 | 7 mins.
    On this week's SmartCast we share some exclusive project insights, while sitting down with our CTO Tom Richardson to discuss Special Technology Requests.
    Client-driven innovation is one of the things that excites us most. Turning  visions into reliable, future-ready systems.
    If you enjoy listening to our SMARTcast and would be interested in featuring as guest in one of our future shows, or want to suggest a future topic or talking point, please contact us via the website. Enjoy!

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Monthly Insights and Innovations from the leading SuperYacht technology advisers and designers.
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