What is the UDT 2026 Agenda?

The UDT 2026 Agenda provided an initial overview of the technical sessions and discussions that took place in London, which focused on the evolving requirements and innovations shaping the undersea defence environment.

Key themes included advancements in platform design, underwater communications, autonomous and uncrewed systems, human factors, sensor integration, and operational resilience in contested maritime domains.
 

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UDT Conference Programme for 2026

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09:20
  1. Opening Remarks
    Keynote Theatre
    10 mins
     
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jon Pentreath CB OBE
    Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jon Pentreath CB OBE, Senior Naval Advisor - UDT Global
    Speaker image for Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Senior Underwater Systems Specialist - Babcock International Group
09:30
  1. Opening Keynote Address
    Keynote Theatre
    20 mins
    To be announced
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jon Pentreath CB OBE
    Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jon Pentreath CB OBE, Senior Naval Advisor - UDT Global
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephen Lovegrove GCMG, KCB
    Sir Stephen Lovegrove GCMG, KCB, Prime Minister's Special Representative on AUKUS - Cabinet Office
09:50
  1. Keynote Address
    Keynote Theatre
    20 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jon Pentreath CB OBE
    Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jon Pentreath CB OBE, Senior Naval Advisor - UDT Global
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jay Weatherill AO Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
    His Excellency The Honourable Jay Weatherill AO Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Head of Mission - Australian High Commission
10:10
  1. Keynote address: NATO Initiatives and Observations in the Undersea
    Keynote Theatre
    20 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jon Pentreath CB OBE
    Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jon Pentreath CB OBE, Senior Naval Advisor - UDT Global
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bret Grabbe
    Rear Admiral Bret Grabbe, Commander, Submarines and Deputy Chief of Staff, Submarines - NATO and Maritime Command Headquarters (MARCOM)
10:30
  1. Opening Keynote AUKUS Panel
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jon Pentreath CB OBE
    Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jon Pentreath CB OBE, Senior Naval Advisor - UDT Global
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nigel Vaughan
    Mr Nigel Vaughan, Senior Advisor (AUKUS) - UK MOD
    Speaker image for Paul Carter BEng(Hons) MBA CEng MIET
    Commodore Paul Carter BEng(Hons) MBA CEng MIET, Programme Director AUKUS Pillar 1 SSN AUKUS - UK Defence Nuclear Organisation
    Speaker image for Sophia Blix
    Ms Sophia Blix, Minister Counsellor, AUKUS - Australian Submarine Agency
11:00
  1. Morning Break & networking
    30 mins
11:30
  1. The new invisible frontier: seabed control for global maritime security
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    CUI/ Seabed warfare

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Maxwell Edwards
    Maxwell Edwards, Principal Scientist - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rafael Arcos
    Mr Rafael Arcos, Senior Manager - Indra Group
  2. Generative Adversarial Networks to synthesise audio data for building underwater acoustic data
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    AI for modelling

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mathieu Colin
    Dr. Mathieu Colin, Senior Scientist - TNO (The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Research)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Bond
    Mr Andrew Bond, Chief Technical Authority - Drumgrange Ltd
  3. Persistent ISR and ASW from a USV: Bluebottle Operational Experience with the Royal Australian Navy
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    The Royal Australian Navy has employed Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels in operational service over the last two years to deliver persistent surface and subsurface intelligence, surveillance and re …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Hannah Rose
    Dr. Hannah Rose, Acoustic Specialist - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Robert Dane
    Dr Robert Dane, Chief Executive Officer - Ocius Technology Ltd
  4. High Precision Detection and Localisation of Ammunition Using Asynchronous Method
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    Submarine countermeasures 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Aymeric Bonnaud
    Aymeric Bonnaud, Scientific Director - Naval Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mehmet Güllü
    Mehmet Güllü, Software Development Lead - Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş.
    Speaker image for Mert Eroğlu
    Mr Mert Eroğlu, Chief Software Engineer - Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş.
12:00
  1. Powering the Unseen Battlespace: Integrating Offshore Wind Energy with Undersea Defence Infrastructure
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    CUI/ Seabed warfare

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Maxwell Edwards
    Maxwell Edwards, Principal Scientist - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Aisha Al-Asmakh
    Aisha Al-Asmakh, Senior Maritime Engineer/ PhD Candidate - HBKU
  2. From Design to Digital Twin: Shaping Underwater Warfare By AI-Assisted Design
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    AI for modelling

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mathieu Colin
    Dr. Mathieu Colin, Senior Scientist - TNO (The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Research)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Yusuf Demiroglu
    Mr Yusuf Demiroglu, Modeling and Simulation Engineer - ROKETSAN
  3. Enabling wide Mission Capability for XLUUV through the development of Next Generation Sonar
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Sonar design 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Hannah Rose
    Dr. Hannah Rose, Acoustic Specialist - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Neil Haughey
    Mr Neil Haughey, Delegated Design Authority - Thales UK
  4. Efficient Offline Reinforcement Training of Torpedo Countermeasure Policies via Decision Transformer
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    Submarine countermeasures 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Aymeric Bonnaud
    Aymeric Bonnaud, Scientific Director - Naval Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Yoojung Yoon
    Miss Yoojung Yoon, Research Engineer - LIGNex1
12:30
  1. Lunch break & networking
    60 mins
13:30
  1. Securing the Seabed Together-Leveraging Partnerships for Critical Undersea Infrastructure Protection
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Operational effectiveness: A strategic perspective

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jez Green
    Commander (RN) Jez Green, Chief of Staff - AUKUS in Defence Nuclear Organisation
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tom Charlton
    Mr Tom Charlton, Consultant - PA Consulting
  2. Enabling Future Collaborative Autonomy with Generative AI
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Autonomy

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Topping
    Dr. Simon Topping, Chief Scientist and Senior ATLAS UK Expert, Research and Innovation Division - TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for William Hedlund
    Mr William Hedlund, Systems Engineer - Saab AB
  3. Unlocking the Future of Underwater Surveillance with Ultra-Sensitive Wideband Electrometers
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Novel sensors 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Maxwell Edwards
    Maxwell Edwards, Principal Scientist - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gary Bagot
    Mr Gary Bagot, Sales Director - ELWAVE
  4. Acoustic Stealth Materials: Quantifying Performance in Harsh Operational Environments
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    Materials

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Raymond Browne MIOA
    Dr. Raymond Browne MIOA, Lead Principal Acoustic & Development Engineer - Tods Technology
14:00
  1. Beneath the Ice: Investigating Future Technologies for Improved Arctic Operations
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Operational effectiveness: A strategic perspective

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jez Green
    Commander (RN) Jez Green, Chief of Staff - AUKUS in Defence Nuclear Organisation
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Eisha Home CEng
    Mrs Eisha Home CEng, Senior Marine Engineer - BMT
  2. Agile Autonomy AUV-Led Protection of CUI
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Autonomy

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Topping
    Dr. Simon Topping, Chief Scientist and Senior ATLAS UK Expert, Research and Innovation Division - TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Verineia Codrean
    Miss Verineia Codrean, Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer - EUROATLAS
  3. Corrosion Uncovered: Simulation-Driven Integrity
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Demonstrates how digital twins and corrosion modelling can transform marine asset integrity management. • Presents a validated simulation workflow combining CFD and electrochemical modelling. • Offe …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matthew McConnell
    Mr Matthew McConnell, Simulation Engineer - Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions Naval
14:30
  1. Engineering assurance as an enabler of undersea technological advantage
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Operational effectiveness: A strategic perspective

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jez Green
    Commander (RN) Jez Green, Chief of Staff - AUKUS in Defence Nuclear Organisation
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Pete Lambeth FIMarEST, CEng, CMgr, MSc
    Mr Pete Lambeth FIMarEST, CEng, CMgr, MSc, Capability Director - Engage Technical Solutions
  2. Evaluation of an Assurance Framework for Naval Electro-Optic-based Machine Learning Applications
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Autonomy

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Topping
    Dr. Simon Topping, Chief Scientist and Senior ATLAS UK Expert, Research and Innovation Division - TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rajiv Murali
    Dr Rajiv Murali, Product Safety Engineer - OME Thales UK
  3. ASW going MAD: Demonstration of an Unmanned MAD Capability at REPMUS 2025
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Novel sensors 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Maxwell Edwards
    Maxwell Edwards, Principal Scientist - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Reinier Tan MSc
    Mr Reinier Tan MSc, Senior Scientist Magnetic Sensing - TNO
  4. Copper Nickel Chrome (CNC): The Non-Ferrous Alloy of Choice for Seawater-Wetted Submarine Components
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Chris Rowlands
    Chris Rowlands, Chief Technical Officer - Westley Group
15:00
  1. Afternoon break & networking
    30 mins
15:30
  1. Keynote address: Delivering in the 2030s, Designing for the 2060s: Collaboration within SSN‑AUKUS
    Keynote Theatre
    15 mins

    OFF THE RECORD

    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mark Totten CBE
    Major General Mark Totten CBE, Director SSN Capability - Defence Nuclear Organisation
  2. 42 and the Illusion of Communication: Why We Keep Losing Capability at the Seams
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Human factors 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI
    Captain RN (Retd.) Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI, Domain Engagement Lead Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jake Rigby
    Mr Jake Rigby, Head of Innovation and Research - BMT
  3. A modular architecture for rapid development and deployment of sonar processing solutions
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Sonar design 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jörg Hurka
    Jörg Hurka, Product Architect - TKMS Atlas ELEKTRONIK GmbH
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Charlie Pearson PhD.
    Dr. Charlie Pearson PhD., Simulation Development Lead - SEA
  4. Permutation-Invariant Reinforcement Learning for Waypoint Planning in Multi-Obstacle Environments
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    Submarine countermeasures 2

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Aymeric Bonnaud
    Aymeric Bonnaud, Scientific Director - Naval Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sel Kwon M.S.
    Sel Kwon M.S., Research Engineer - LIGNex1
15:45
  1. Keynote Panel: Delivering in the 2030s, Designing for the 2060s: Collaboration within SSN‑AUKUS
    Keynote Theatre
    45 mins

    OFF THE RECORD

    Speakers
    Speaker image for James Lowe
    James Lowe - Rolls-Royce
    Speaker image for Jennifer Benbow
    Jennifer Benbow - BAE Systems
    Speaker image for Lowenna Smith
    Lowenna Smith - UK Maritime Trade Operations
    Speaker image for Mark Totten CBE
    Major General Mark Totten CBE, Director SSN Capability - Defence Nuclear Organisation
    Speaker image for Mike Robinson
    Mr Mike Robinson, Director Submarine Support Engineering - Babcock
    Speaker image for Will Musker
    Will Musker - UK Ministry of Defence
16:00
  1. Is it an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based human machine team - or just an intelligent machine?
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Human factors 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI
    Captain RN (Retd.) Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI, Domain Engagement Lead Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc
    Mrs Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc, Human Factors Technologist - BAE Systems Submarines
  2. Enhancing Area Coverage and Resolution in SAS via Phase-Calibrated Multi-Receiver Architectures
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Sonar design 2

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jörg Hurka
    Jörg Hurka, Product Architect - TKMS Atlas ELEKTRONIK GmbH
    Speakers
    Speaker image for İrfan Manisalı
    Mr İrfan Manisalı, Senior Acoustic System Engineer - Meteksan Defence
    Speaker image for Yasar Kemal Alp
    Dr. Yasar Kemal Alp, Technical Lead - Meteksan Defence
  3. Curriculum-Based Advanced Reinforcement Learning Frameworks for Submarine Countermeasures
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    Submarine countermeasures 2

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Aymeric Bonnaud
    Aymeric Bonnaud, Scientific Director - Naval Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for BoSeon Kang Ph.D
    Dr. BoSeon Kang Ph.D, Senior Researcher - LIG Nex1
    Speaker image for Hyunho Kwon
    Mr Hyunho Kwon, Researcher - LIG Nex1
09:30
  1. Keynote Address
    Keynote Theatre
    20 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jon Pentreath CB OBE
    Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jon Pentreath CB OBE, Senior Naval Advisor - UDT Global
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Angus Essenhigh OBE
    Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh OBE, UK National Hydrographer and Director for Defence and Data Acquisition - UK Hydrographic Office
09:50
  1. Keynote Panel Discussion: Unlocking the advantages of autonomy through the exploitation of assured and coherent data
    Keynote Theatre
    70 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jon Pentreath CB OBE
    Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jon Pentreath CB OBE, Senior Naval Advisor - UDT Global
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bill Biggs
    Mr Bill Biggs, System of Systems Architect – Mine Hunting Capability - DE&S - UK Ministry of Defence
    Speaker image for Hazel Newman
    Mrs Hazel Newman, Defence Senior Stakeholder Manager - Met Office
    Speaker image for Jeremy Churcher
    Mr Jeremy Churcher, Head of Defence - Hydrographic Office
11:00
  1. Morning break & networking
    30 mins
11:30
  1. Uncover what lies beneath: Aerial drone magnetics for real-time Naval Mine detection & ASW
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    (1) Aerial drone magnetics offer unique insight into threats beneath the sea surface. (2) Aerial drone magnetics are less dependent of weather- and sea conditions as compared to AUVs and other airborn …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Alain Maguer
    Alain Maguer, Head, Engineering and Information Technology - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Arne Døssing Andreasen
    Dr. Arne Døssing Andreasen, Chief Executive Officer - UMag Solutions
  2. From fatigue to readiness: Rethinking watchkeeping schedules for submariner performance
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    24-h anchored watch systems outperform non-24-h rotations — they support longer, more consolidated sleep and reduce circadian misalignment. Extended off-watch periods are optimal — they provide restor …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Siobhan Banks BA, PhD
    Professor Siobhan Banks BA, PhD, Director, Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - Adelaide University
  3. Precision-Engineered DAS Hydrophone Arrays for Littoral and Offshore Surveillance
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Novel Sensors 2

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Matthew Gleed
    Matthew Gleed, Lead Consultant Architect - Royal Navy: Underwater Battlespace
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rune Tenghamn
    Mr Rune Tenghamn, Technical Advisor - Akitemos Solutions AB
  4. Presentation from OCCAR-EA
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mirko Stifani
    Captain (Retd.) Mirko Stifani, Underwater Chief Technology Officer (Fincantieri) - (Fincantieri NexTech)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrea Simone Pinna
    Mr Andrea Simone Pinna, Combat System Officer U212 NFS Programme Division - OCCAR-EA
12:00
  1. A revolution in beachcombing expertise
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Extending surveillance

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Alain Maguer
    Alain Maguer, Head, Engineering and Information Technology - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Luc Simon
    Luc Simon, Business Development AMERICAS & ASW - SEABER
  2. Little Things with Big Impact: Enhancing Crew Performance and Wellbeing through Effective Design
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Human factors 2

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF
    Mr Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF, Head of Technology - Human Factors and Integration - BAE Systems Submarines
    Speaker image for Siobhan Banks BA, PhD
    Professor Siobhan Banks BA, PhD, Director, Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - Adelaide University
  3. Enabling New Underwater Capabilities with Kilowatt-Class Blue Lasers
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Novel sensors 2

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Matthew Gleed
    Matthew Gleed, Lead Consultant Architect - Royal Navy: Underwater Battlespace
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Simon Britten
    Dr.-Ing Simon Britten, Senior Technology Manager - Laserline GmbH
  4. Global underwater radiated noise monitoring: Emerging tech and opportunities for collaboration
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    Acoustic signatures

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mirko Stifani
    Captain (Retd.) Mirko Stifani, Underwater Chief Technology Officer (Fincantieri) - (Fincantieri NexTech)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mark Wood
    Mark Wood, Chief Executive Officer / Founder - Ocean Sonics Ltd
12:30
  1. Lunch break & networking
    30 mins
13:30
  1. The rise of Marine unmanned drone era for ASW
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Augmenting robotics and autonomous systems into naval operations

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for James Lovell RN
    Captain James Lovell RN, Head of Underwater Battlespace Capability - Navy Develop
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Luke (Young Rok) Cho
    Mr Luke (Young Rok) Cho, Senior Business Development Manager -Marine - Stirling Dynamics
  2. Robust GNSS Integration for USV Autonomy
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Sensor fusion

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Topping
    Dr. Simon Topping, Chief Scientist and Senior ATLAS UK Expert, Research and Innovation Division - TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gustavo Lopez MBA
    Mr Gustavo Lopez MBA, Senior Market Portfolio Manager - Septentrio
  3. This session is cancelled
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels
    Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels, Head of Product Management Submarines - TKMS
14:00
  1. Underwater refuelling-in-motion: A USV-towed submerged docking station for AUV recharge and rapid data offload
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Augmenting robotics and autonomous systems into naval operations

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for James Lovell RN
    Captain James Lovell RN, Head of Underwater Battlespace Capability - Navy Develop
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Thomas Meyer
    Dr. Thomas Meyer, Chief Operating Officer - Unplugged
  2. Operationalising Persistent Undersea Surveillance - The time for trials and experimentation is over
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Planning for operational readiness/ Transitioning from demonstration to capability delivery

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Domingo Gómez Pamo Guerra del Río
    Domingo Gómez Pamo Guerra del Río, Senior Advisor, Defense & Security – Naval Systems - Indra
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Horden Wiltshire
    Mr Horden Wiltshire, Managing Director - Acacia Systems
  3. Advanced Sensor Fusion for Reliable Underwater Positioning
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Sensor fusion

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Topping
    Dr. Simon Topping, Chief Scientist and Senior ATLAS UK Expert, Research and Innovation Division - TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Srinath Mallikarjunan
    Mr Srinath Mallikarjunan, Chief Executive Officer - UAB Unmanned Dynamics
  4. Innovation and investment models for undersea autonomy
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Why current investment models delay operational adoption of undersea autonomyEvidence that milestone-driven funding reduces risk and accelerates deliveryHow parallelised collaboration between industry …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels
    Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels, Head of Product Management Submarines - TKMS
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Verineia Codrean
    Miss Verineia Codrean, Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer - EUROATLAS
14:30
  1. Build once, configure many: Modular subsea robotics for mission agility at scale
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Augmenting robotics and autonomous systems into naval operations

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for James Lovell RN
    Captain James Lovell RN, Head of Underwater Battlespace Capability - Navy Develop
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alan Anderson BSc
    Mr Alan Anderson BSc, Subsea Robotics Project Manager - Oceaneering International
  2. Everything, everywhere, all at once: undersea surveillance coverage in the Indo-Pacific
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Planning for operational readiness/ Transitioning from demonstration to capability delivery

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Domingo Gómez Pamo Guerra del Río
    Domingo Gómez Pamo Guerra del Río, Senior Advisor, Defense & Security – Naval Systems - Indra
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Timothy Milledge
    Mr Timothy Milledge, Combat System Architect - Raytheon Australia
  3. Sensor Fusion and Navigation Technologies for ROVs in Complex Undersea Environments
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Sensor fusion

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Topping
    Dr. Simon Topping, Chief Scientist and Senior ATLAS UK Expert, Research and Innovation Division - TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Serena Brown
    Ms Serena Brown, Global Sales Manager - Deep Trekker
  4. Quantum navigation and sensing: enabling capability on compact autonomous undersea platforms.
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    Novel sensors 1

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Maxwell Edwards
    Maxwell Edwards, Principal Scientist - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michael Hush
    Dr. Michael Hush, Chief Scientist - Q-CTRL
15:00
  1. Afternoon break & networking
    30 mins
15:30
  1. Exploiting the allied undersea advantage (Virtual Session)
    Keynote Theatre
    40 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MAPM MCGI FIET
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MAPM MCGI FIET, Head of Innovation - Babcock Naval Nuclear
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bryan Clark (Virtual)
    Bryan Clark (Virtual), Senior Fellow - Hudson Institute
  2. Human Factors Panel
    Theatre 1
    60 mins

    Human factors panel

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI
    Captain RN (Retd.) Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI, Domain Engagement Lead Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF
    Mr Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF, Head of Technology - Human Factors and Integration - BAE Systems Submarines
    Speaker image for Delphine Reynaud
    Ms Delphine Reynaud, Human Factors Engineer - Naval Group
    Speaker image for Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc
    Mrs Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc, Human Factors Technologist - BAE Systems Submarines
    Speaker image for Peter Schumacher
    Dr. Peter Schumacher, Design Lead - Adelaide University
    Speaker image for Siobhan Banks BA, PhD
    Professor Siobhan Banks BA, PhD, Director, Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - Adelaide University
  3. Exploring use of modular autonomous systems in anti-submarine warfare operations
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mathieu Colin
    Dr. Mathieu Colin, Senior Scientist - TNO (The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Research)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Wenche Oxholm
    Wenche Oxholm, Principal Scientist - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
  4. The road well travelled: Lessons from experience of the Collins Class combat system for the UK-led SSN AUKUS combat system
    Theatre 3
    20 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Phillip Loch
    Phillip Loch, Technical Fellow - Raytheon Australia
15:50
  1. SSN AUKUS – learning lessons from the AUKUS Combat System enterprise
    Theatre 3
    40 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brian Gollenberg
    Mr Brian Gollenberg, Vice President, Progeny Systems - General Dynamics Mission Systems
    Speaker image for Paul Beavis
    Paul Beavis - BAE Systems
    Speaker image for Phillip Loch
    Phillip Loch, Technical Fellow - Raytheon Australia
16:00
  1. Multi-domain maritime unmanned systems interoperability through STANAG 4817 towards an in-air relay for rapid data exchange
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mathieu Colin
    Dr. Mathieu Colin, Senior Scientist - TNO (The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Research)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mae Seto Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE, FEC
    Dr. Mae Seto Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE, FEC, Senior Engineer | Combat and Control Systems - Naval Engineering Test Establishment
09:30
  1. Submarine Acquisition - The Myth of MOTS vs Bespoke
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Manufacturing

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bill Wood
    Mr Bill Wood, Principal Specialist - Signatures and Stealth - BMT UK Ltd
    Speaker image for Jenny Smith
    Ms Jenny Smith, Senior Account Manager - Submarines - BMT UK Ltd
  2. Advancing Autonomous Maritime Systems Performance with Effective Digital Twins
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Simulation for operational effectiveness

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MAPM MCGI FIET
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MAPM MCGI FIET, Head of Innovation - Babcock Naval Nuclear
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jack Webster
    Dr. Jack Webster, Chief Technology Officer - Gradient Marine
  3. Distributed Uplink Rate-Splitting for Underwater Acoustic Multi-Access Edge Computing
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Sonar networking

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Roy Wilson
    Roy Wilson, Assoc. Dir., Requirements and Capabilities - Raytheon
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Odysseas Kechagias Stamatis
    Dr. Odysseas Kechagias Stamatis, Chief Technology Officer | Missiles Dept. Director - AKMON S.A.
  4. A Modular Uncrewed Ship Designed for Underwater Use Cases
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    AUV progression

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Senior Underwater Systems Specialist - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Chloe Yarrien
    Mrs Chloe Yarrien, Maritime Autonomous Systems Engineering Lead - BMT
    Speaker image for Jake Rigby
    Mr Jake Rigby, Head of Innovation and Research - BMT
10:00
  1. Industrialisation of Large Complex AM Components in Undersea Defence
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Manufacturing

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Maxime Legrand
    Maxime Legrand, Business Development Manager - AMEXCI AB
    Speaker image for Stefan Strandlund
    Stefan Strandlund, Project Manager - Saab AB
  2. Making it work: Crewed/uncrewed teaming in ASW
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Teaming crewed and uncrewed vehicles has considerable challenges in C3 to perform a full ASW 'kill chain' 2. These challenges are solvable given some thought about integration and communications 3. Qi …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MAPM MCGI FIET
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MAPM MCGI FIET, Head of Innovation - Babcock Naval Nuclear
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Martin
    Andrew Martin - Qinetiq
    Speaker image for David Shutt BA (Hons) MA
    Mr David Shutt BA (Hons) MA, Business Development Manager - Qinetiq
  3. AI-Enabled Smart Sonobuoy Threat Detection Network
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Sonar networking

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Roy Wilson
    Roy Wilson, Assoc. Dir., Requirements and Capabilities - Raytheon
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Evangelos Koutsolelos
    Evangelos Koutsolelos - AKMON S.A.
    Speaker image for Odysseas Kechagias Stamatis
    Dr. Odysseas Kechagias Stamatis, Chief Technology Officer | Missiles Dept. Director - AKMON S.A.
  4. Speeders, combining USV and UAV capabilities
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    AUV progression

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Senior Underwater Systems Specialist - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Erdem Kazakli
    Mr. Erdem Kazakli, Managing Director - Speeder Systems BV
10:30
  1. Morning break & networking
    30 mins
  2. Seabed Warfare: Emerging Technologies and Evolving Approaches
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Underwater protection of critical maritime areas, seabed infrastructures, harbours using new generation technological developments in sonars, various sensor types and unmanned systems
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Alain Maguer
    Alain Maguer, Head, Engineering and Information Technology - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sacit Yılmaz
    Mr Sacit Yılmaz, Manager, Sonar Systems - ASELSAN
11:00
  1. Beyond EO/IR: Novel Sensor Concepts for Naval Applications
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Smart sensors

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Peter Don-Duncan
    Eur. Ing. Peter Don-Duncan, Research & Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matthew Amor BEng (Hon), MSc, CEng, CMgr, MIET, MCMI
    Mr Matthew Amor BEng (Hon), MSc, CEng, CMgr, MIET, MCMI, Chief Technologist Naval Optronics - Thales UK
  2. ASW Mission Planning, Real-Time Performance, and Environmental Monitoring for Hybrid ASW Forces
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Mission management

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mathieu Colin
    Dr. Mathieu Colin, Senior Scientist - TNO (The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Research)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David O'Sullivan
    Mr David O'Sullivan, Maritime Autonomy Capture Lead - Thales UK
  3. Ultra-Low-Power, Mass-Producible Software-Defined Sonar for Active Acoustic Surveillance
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Networked acoustics

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Hannah Rose
    Dr. Hannah Rose, Acoustic Specialist - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrea Galvagni
    Dr. Andrea Galvagni, Chief Executive Officer - DYNAG
  4. REPMUS 25 Swarm Directional Gliders: Update
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    AUVs use cases

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for John Moloney
    Mr John Moloney, Director, Defence and Autonomous Systems - JASCO Applied Sciences Canada Ltd
11:30
  1. Summarise and Identify Large Imagery Dataset using Latent Representation
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Smart Sensors

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Peter Don-Duncan
    Eur. Ing. Peter Don-Duncan, Research & Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nisa Andersson
    Miss Nisa Andersson, Systems engineer - Saab AB
  2. Optimising autonomous platforms deployment using Monte Carlo Simulations
    Theatre 1
    30 mins

    Mission management

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mathieu Colin
    Dr. Mathieu Colin, Senior Scientist - TNO (The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Research)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nikhil Vidwans
    Captain Nikhil Vidwans, Chief Executive Officer - Xaltcraft Technologies Inc
    Speaker image for Sanjay Mahindru
    Vice Admiral (Retd.) Sanjay Mahindru, Consultant - Xaltcraft
  3. AquaSignal: Robust Underwater Acoustic Analysis
    Theatre 2
    30 mins

    Networked acoustics

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Hannah Rose
    Dr. Hannah Rose, Acoustic Specialist - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Paulo Santos E.
    Associate Professor Paulo Santos E., Head of Research and Development - PrioriAnalytica
  4. Achieving success in no-fail missions: Lessons from 4 continuous years supporting USN, USCG and NATO
    Theatre 3
    30 mins

    AUVs use cases

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Hertel
    Captain (Retd.) Andrew Hertel, Senior Director, Navy Programs - Saildrone
12:00
  1. Lunch break & networking
    60 mins
13:00
  1. Keynote Panel Discussion: Innovation and Transformation in the North Atlantic
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Adrian Pierce
    Captain RN (Retd.) Adrian Pierce - UDT Global
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Adrian Fryer
    Adrian Fryer, AUKUS and Naval Director - SAAB UK
    Speaker image for Christopher Hill RN MBE
    Captain Christopher Hill RN MBE, Bastion ASW Programme Director - Navy Develop
    Speaker image for James Lovell RN
    Captain James Lovell RN, Head of Underwater Battlespace Capability - Navy Develop
    Speaker image for Paul Flos RNLN
    Rear Admiral Paul Flos RNLN, Program Director International Naval Materiel Cooperation - Netherlands Ministry of Defence