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He speaks about his leading-edge developments across a wide spectrum and variety of topics. Alain is a dynamic speaker, his presentations captivate audiences across the globe. A true professional, Alain prepares meticulously for all events and engages audiences with his thorough subject knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>L&#8217;hydropt\u00e8re was launched in 1995 and reached 35 knots the same year. Since 2005, with the support of Swiss banker, Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch &amp; Cie in Geneva, Alain modified his yacht for an attempt to reach the speed of 50 knots and more. He co-founded SeaBubbles a company dedicated to designing and building the latest generation craft with the motto &#8220;Zero Wave, Zero Noise, Zero Emission&#8221; thanks to the combination of a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system and retractable foils. 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