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UDT 2025 Agenda

Over the three-day conference, UDT 2025 explored pressing challenges and opportunities within the undersea defence and security domain. It focused on technical challenges around undersea autonomy, submarine and systems technology, sensor and sonar capabilities, weapons and countermeasures, unmanned vehicle operations, critical national infrastructure protection and more.

The conference featured subject matter experts from industry, academia, government and military including end-users and capability specialists. The comprehensive discussions and technical presentations highlighted innovative solutions to real-life challenges in the undersea space.

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09:30
  1. Featured
    Keynote Address
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Speakers
    Oliver Berdal
    Rear Admiral Oliver Berdal, Chief of Navy - Norwegian Royal Navy
10:00
  1. Featured
    Keynote Panel: Who is responsible for CUI defence?
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
    Speakers
    Per Lundby Andersen
    Mr Per Lundby Andersen, Secretary - Danish Cable Protection Committee
    Anders Tysdal
    Anders Tysdal, Chief Technology Officer - Tampnet
    Oliver Berdal
    Rear Admiral Oliver Berdal, Chief of Navy - Norwegian Royal Navy
11:00
  1. Morning break
    30 mins
11:30
  1. What does right look like when evaluating unmanned maritime systems?
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Undersea Autonomy
    Chairperson
    Alain Maguer
    Alain Maguer, Head, Engineering and Information Technology - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO)
    Speakers
    Chris Henry
    Chris Henry, Principal Deputy Director, Naval Warfare for the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) - Office of the Secretary of Defense
  2. The Norwegian and German common submarine program and its relevance for other potential partners within NATO
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Background and political ambitions behind the program Important factors in the program and behind common submarine availability Status, expectations and way ahead Other generic key elements in the pre …
    Chairperson
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI
    Captain Royal Navy (Retd.) Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI, In Water Engineering Programme Lead - Babcock Nuclear
    Speakers
    Oystein Storebo
    Captain (Navy) Oystein Storebo, Program Director Submarines - Norwegian Ministry of Defence (MoD)
    Bernd Weis
    Captain (Navy) Bernd Weis, Coordinator DEU NOR Naval Defence Materiel Cooperation - Bundesministerium der Verteidigung (MoD)
  3. Norway's new standardized vessel class: potential littoral ASW capabilities
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Norway's new Long Term Defence Plan introduces a class of standardized vessels with some Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities. They can potentially take a lead role in littoral * Anti-Submarine Warfare …
    Chairperson
    Peter Don-Duncan
    Peter Don-Duncan, Research and Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Jorn Inge Vestgarden
    Jorn Inge Vestgarden, Senior Researcher - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
  4. Deep Threats: The seabed as the next frontier of strategic warfare
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
         Seabed to Space
    Chairperson
    Jeffrey Cippola
    Jeffrey Cippola, Associate Director of Maritime Advanced Technology - Raytheon
    Speakers
    Gareth Jenkins
    Gareth Jenkins, Client Director - AtkinsRéalis
    Scott Moyies
    Mr Scott Moyies
    Anders Magnerfelt
    Mr Anders Magnerfelt, Head Of Operation - JFD Sweden AB
12:00
  1. Connecting the Underwater Battlespace: Building the future network and data fabric
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
         Undersea Autonomy
    Chairperson
    Alain Maguer
    Alain Maguer, Head, Engineering and Information Technology - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO)
    Speakers
    Chris Cook
    Chris Cook, Digital Defence Business Development Director - BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
    Alex Fox
    Alex Fox, Commercial Director - Ocean Infinity
  2. The Norwegian and German common submarine program and its relevance for other potential partners within NATO (continued)
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Background and political ambitions behind the program Important factors in the program and behind common submarine availability Status, expectations and way ahead Other generic key elements in the pre …
  3. SOSS: A sonar performance forecast tool
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
         Sensor to Effector
    Chairperson
    Peter Don-Duncan
    Peter Don-Duncan, Research and Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Jonas Rygh
    Jonas Rygh, Researcher - FFI
  4. Deep Threats: The seabed as the next frontier of strategic warfare (continued)
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Seabed to Space
12:30
  1. Lunch break
    60 mins
13:30
  1. Adaptive synthetic cognition for sentient underwater systems
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Networking and Integration
    Chairperson
    Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Marina Rantanen Modeer
    Dr Marina Rantanen Modeer, Head of Autonomy & GNC - Saab Kockums Underwater Systems
  2. The Future Undersea Battlespace: Diving into the challenges and opportunities
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Battlespace Management and Exploitation
    Chairperson
    Iain Breckenridge
    Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Jenny Smith LLB
    Jenny Smith LLB, Submarine Account Manager - BMT
    Alex Walchester
    Alex Walchester, Senior Naval Architect - BMT
  3. Get a tropical fish sensing mode into your MCM toolbox
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Novel Sensor Technology
    Chairperson
    Peter Beerens
    Peter Beerens, Senior Scientist - TNO
    Speakers
    Gary Bagot
    Gary Bagot, Sales Director - ELWAVE
  4. Transparent Oceans, really?
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Maritime Domain Awareness
    Chairperson
    Jeffrey Cippola
    Jeffrey Cippola, Associate Director of Maritime Advanced Technology - Raytheon
    Speakers
    Horden Wiltshire
    Horden Wiltshire, Managing Director - Acacia Systems
14:00
  1. Your degree one autonomy collision avoidance decision using artificial intelligence
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Networking and Integration
    Chairperson
    Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Nancy Setchell
    Ms Nancy Setchell, Software Product Development Manager - OSI Maritime Systems Ltd
  2. Application of a standard military approach to improving exploitation in the underwater domain
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Battlespace Management and Exploitation
    Chairperson
    Iain Breckenridge
    Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Jonathan Carter MBE
    Jonathan Carter MBE, Chief Engineer-Stealth - Atlas Elektronik UK
    Lauren Goodwin
    Lauren Goodwin, Submarine Systems Product Manager - Atlas Elektronik UK
  3. Ambient Sonar: A future threat to submarine operations
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Novel Sensor Technology
    Chairperson
    Peter Beerens
    Peter Beerens, Senior Scientist - TNO
    Speakers
    Iain Shepherd
    Iain Shepherd, Technical Director - MARCOM Defence
  4. Simulating ASW: Agent models and game theory
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Maritime Domain Awareness
    Chairperson
    Jeffrey Cippola
    Jeffrey Cippola, Associate Director of Maritime Advanced Technology - Raytheon
    Speakers
    Kristoffer Engedal Andreassen
    Kristoffer Engedal Andreassen, Scientist - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
14:30
  1. Unmanned Maritime System: A cyber perspective of their integration with “traditional” platforms
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Networking and Integration
    Chairperson
    Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Elsa Landry
    Elsa Landry, Business Development Manager - Infodas GmbH
  2. Susceptibility Management for Warships: An industry view
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Battlespace Management and Exploitation
    Chairperson
    Iain Breckenridge
    Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Simon Petitt OBE
    Simon Petitt OBE, Complex System Product Lead - Surface Ships Division - Atlas Elektronik UK Ltd
  3. Sound mapping: An innovative approach for detailed underwater sound localization
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Novel Sensor Technology
    Chairperson
    Peter Beerens
    Peter Beerens, Senior Scientist - TNO
    Speakers
    Emma Carline
    Emma Carline, Acoustic Algorithm Developer - Ocean Sonics
    Mark Wood
    Mark Wood, Chief Executive Officer and Founder - Ocean Sonics
15:00
  1. Afternoon break
    30 mins
15:30
  1. Development and operations of the Royal Navy's First XLAUV, CETUS
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Challenges 1
    Chairperson
    Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Callum McCullough
    Callum McCullough, Naval Architect - M Subs Ltd
    Brett Phaneuf
    Brett Phaneuf, Managing Director - M Subs Ltd
  2. Submarines of the Future: Enhancing submarine safety and usability through augmented reality
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Design Techniques
    Chairperson
    Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Jake Rigby
    Jake Rigby, Head of Innovation & Research - BMT
    Peter Schumacher
    Dr Peter Schumacher, Design Lead - University of South Australia
  3. Generating realistic sonar data in virtual ASW operations
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Active Sonar Systems
    Chairperson
    Simon Topping
    Dr Simon Topping, Chief Scientist, Research and Innovation Division - ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Stian Hartman
    Dr Stian Hartman, Researcher - FFI
  4. Networked capability and the demise of the costly platform
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Exploiting MUS for UDA
    Chairperson
    Hannah Rose
    Hannah Rose, Acoustic Engineer - Thales UK
    Speakers
    John Sutcliffe
    John Sutcliffe, Head Requirements and Capture Naval Power - Raytheon UK
16:00
  1. From concept to demonstrator and beyond: Lessons from BAE Systems' first XLAUV demonstration
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Challenges 1
    Chairperson
    Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Andrew Carr
    Andrew Carr, Head of Engineering & Technology - Underwater Battlespace & Autonomy - BAE Systems
    Mike Woods
    Mike Woods, Chief Technologist - Autonomous Systems - BAE Systems
  2. Advanced simulation of submerged submarine hydrodynamics, propeller effects, and wake tracking with SIMULIA PowerFLOW
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Design Techniques
    Chairperson
    Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Wouter van der Velden
    Dr Wouter van der Velden, Senior Industry Manager - Dassault Systèmes
  3. CNN based reverberation filter for active sonar systems
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Active Sonar Systems
    Chairperson
    Simon Topping
    Dr Simon Topping, Chief Scientist, Research and Innovation Division - ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Bahadir Yildirim
    Bahadir Yildirim, Software Engineer - Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş.
  4. Maritime Uncrewed Systems (UxS): Why navies should place data at the heart of their transitions towards autonomy
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Exploiting MUS for UDA
    Chairperson
    Hannah Rose
    Hannah Rose, Acoustic Engineer - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Chris Cole
    Chris Cole, Senior Consultant - Defence and Security - PA Consulting
16:30
  1. Surviving the underwater battlespace, without a crew
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Challenges 1
    Chairperson
    Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Andrew Martin
    Andrew Martin, Principal Consultant - Marine Survivability - QinetiQ
  2. Leveraging artificial intelligence techniques to enhance navigation safety and situation awareness on periscopes
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Design Techniques
    Chairperson
    Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Pierre-Olivier Nougues PhD
    Dr Pierre-Olivier Nougues PhD, Senior Vice President Naval Sales - Safran Electronics & Defense
  3. AUV62-MR: Extending the functionality together
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Active Sonar Systems
    Chairperson
    Simon Topping
    Dr Simon Topping, Chief Scientist, Research and Innovation Division - ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK Ltd.
    Speakers
    Per Abrahamsson
    Per Abrahamsson, Design Authority - SAAB
  4. Sustainable undersea maritime domain awareness: Getting after the best of both worlds
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Exploiting MUS for UDA
    Chairperson
    Hannah Rose
    Hannah Rose, Acoustic Engineer - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Andy Hertel
    Captain (Retd) Andy Hertel, Senior Director of Navy Programs - Saildrone
17:00
  1. Conference close
    0 mins
09:30
  1. Featured
    Keynote Address: The role of autonomous technology in CUI defence
    Keynote Theatre
    90 mins
    Speakers
    Justin Quinn
    Commander Justin Quinn, Director NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems Innovation Coordination Cell - NATO Joint Capability Group for Maritime Unmanned Systems (JCGMUS)
    Jon Arild Brath Strandnaes
    Commander Jon Arild Brath Strandnaes, Staff Officer International Relations - Norwegian Defence Material Agency
11:00
  1. Morning break
    30 mins
11:30
  1. REPMUS 24 Swarm Directional Gliders: Strategic persistent maritime surveillance
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
         Undersea autonomy 
    Chairperson
    Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    John Moloney
    John Moloney, Director, Defence & Autonomous Systems - JASCO Applied Sciences Canada Ltd
  2. Sustaining submarine superiority through human-machine partnership for the long haul
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Chairperson
    Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Siobhan Banks
    Professor Siobhan Banks, Director Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - University of South Australia
    Øyvind Lavoll
    Lieutenant Commander Øyvind Lavoll, Submarine Commander - The Royal Norwegian Navy
    Angus Mason
    Lieutenant Commander Angus Mason, Doctrine and Concepts Lead - Defence Nuclear Organisation
  3. Strategic Integration and System Dynamics in Seabed Warfare: Bridging Technological Advances and Strategic Imperatives
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    The Strategic Gap in Seabed Warfare: While technological advancements in seabed warfare, such as autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), are rapidly progressing, …
    Chairperson
    Peter Beerens
    Peter Beerens, Senior Scientist - TNO
    Speakers
    Eric Engelbrecht
    Eric Engelbrecht, International Strategic Account Manager - NATO | EDA | EDF - TNO
12:00
  1. Concept demonstration of a NATO ASW barrier with Maritime Unmanned Systems
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Successful demonstration of an autonomous, multi-static Anti-submarine warfare barrier with active and passive nodes. Interoperability between NATO partner nations achieved through the use of the Coll …
    Chairperson
    Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Jeroen van de Sande
    Jeroen van de Sande, Senior Research Scientist - TNO
  2. Sustaining submarine superiority through human-machine partnership for the long haul (continued)
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Chairperson
    Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Siobhan Banks
    Professor Siobhan Banks, Director Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - University of South Australia
  3. Strategic Integration and System Dynamics in Seabed Warfare: Bridging Technological Advances and Strategic Imperatives (continued)
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
12:30
  1. Lunch break
    60 mins
13:30
  1. Planning in circles: Autonomous planning for circular synthetic aperture sonar imaging with AUVs
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    ASW operations from AUVs
    Chairperson
    Hannah Rose
    Hannah Rose, Acoustic Engineer - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Jens Einar Bremnes
    Jens Einar Bremnes, Scientist - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
  2. Submarine Automation Framework: A standardized approach for future automation systems
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Automation & Crew Performance
    Chairperson
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI
    Captain Royal Navy (Retd.) Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI, In Water Engineering Programme Lead - Babcock Nuclear
    Speakers
    Volker Paatz
    Volker Paatz, Head of Engineering Submarine - Anschütz GmbH
    Jan Taubrich
    Jan Taubrich, Chief Solutions Architect - Anschütz GmbH
  3. Lightweight torpedo from small and unmanned surface vessels
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Weapons
    Chairperson
    Aymeric Bonnaud
    Aymeric Bonnaud, Scientific Director - Naval Group
    Speakers
    Mikael Perschon
    Mr Mikael Perschon, Product Manager - Saab Kockums Underwater Systems
  4. The use of autonomous subsurface drones and devices to enhance port security
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Ports & Harbour Security
    Chairperson
    Matthew Gleed
    Matthew Gleed, Lead Consultant Architect - Royal Navy: Underwater Battlespace
    Speakers
    Per Haavardtun
    Prof Per Haavardtun, Associate Professor - University of South-Eastern Norway
14:00
  1. Securing the abyss: opportunities and challenges for AI and autonomy in undersea warfare
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    ASW operations from AUVs
    Chairperson
    Hannah Rose
    Hannah Rose, Acoustic Engineer - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Joe Faith
    Dr Joe Faith, Principal Product Manager - Helsing
  2. Can current and future digital tools support effective and efficient evaluation of the human impact on submarine capability?
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Automation & Crew Performance
    Chairperson
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI
    Captain Royal Navy (Retd.) Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI, In Water Engineering Programme Lead - Babcock Nuclear
    Speakers
    Alan Felstead
    Alan Felstead, Head of Technology - BAE Systems Submarines
    Harriet Morley
    Ms Harriet Morley, Technologist - BAE Systems Submarines
    Chris Vincent
    Mr Chris Vincent, Engineering Manager - BAE Systems Submarines
  3. Enhancing the “sting” to defeat emerging threats: The development of an upgraded lightweight torpedo
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Weapons
    Chairperson
    Aymeric Bonnaud
    Aymeric Bonnaud, Scientific Director - Naval Group
    Speakers
    Adam Gaunt
    Adam Gaunt, Deputy System Design Authority - Sting Ray - BAE Systems
    Kristian Hook
    Dr Kristian Hook, Systems Performance Engineer - BAE Systems
  4. Improved situational awareness and command efficiency for military divers
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Ports and Harbour Security
    Chairperson
    Matthew Gleed
    Matthew Gleed, Lead Consultant Architect - Royal Navy: Underwater Battlespace
    Speakers
    Pertti Arvonen
    Pertti Arvonen, CEO - UWIS Oy
14:30
  1. Developments in the performance vs Cost benefits of thin-line towed arrays
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    ASW operations from AUVs
    Chairperson
    Hannah Rose
    Hannah Rose, Acoustic Engineer - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker, Sonar Product Technical Authority - SEA ltd
  2. Optimizing crew performance and resilience in submarine operations: Next generation fatigue management strategies for the future workforce
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Automation & Crew Performance
    Chairperson
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI
    Captain Royal Navy (Retd.) Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI, In Water Engineering Programme Lead - Babcock Nuclear
    Speakers
    Siobhan Banks
    Professor Siobhan Banks, Director Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - University of South Australia
  3. Optimizing torpedo trajectories in dynamic naval combat: A deep reinforcement learning approach to real-time target interception and obstacle avoidance
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Weapons
    Chairperson
    Aymeric Bonnaud
    Aymeric Bonnaud, Scientific Director - Naval Group
    Speakers
    Jooeun Kwon
    Jooeun Kwon, Research Engineer - LIG Nex1
15:00
  1. Afternoon break
    30 mins
15:30
  1. XLUUV stargazer® in Mine Warfare Applications
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Challenges 2
    Chairperson
    Jorg Hurka
    Jorg Hurka, Senior Engineering Manager Submarine Systems Department - ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH
    Speakers
    Peter Hauschildt
    Mr Peter Hauschildt, Head of Future Tech - Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
  2. Digital engineering: The enabling factor to address today’s undersea defence challenges
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Support Improvement
    Chairperson
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI
    Captain Royal Navy (Retd.) Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI, In Water Engineering Programme Lead - Babcock Nuclear
    Speakers
    Roberto Gemma
    Roberto Gemma, Senior Product Sales Executive - ANSYS
  3. A passive torpedo countermeasure system
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Countermeasures
    Chairperson
    Tim Vickery
    Tim Vickery, Principal Scientist, Platform Systems Division - Dstl
    Speakers
    Recai Sinekli
    Mr Recai Sinekli, Software Development Technology Manager - Koç Savunma Inc.
  4. Subsea resident drones
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Seabed Resident Systems
    Chairperson
    Olav Holberg
    Dr. Olav Holberg, Senior Advisor & Deputy Director - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
    Speakers
    Jan Siesjö
    Jan Siesjö, Product Manager AUVs (Sabertooth) - Saab Kockums
    Jan Christian Torvestad MSc
    Jan Christian Torvestad MSc, Project Leader Technology Management - Equinor
16:00
  1. HUGIN Endurance: From days to weeks of AUV operation
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Challenges 2
    Chairperson
    Jorg Hurka
    Jorg Hurka, Senior Engineering Manager Submarine Systems Department - ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH
    Speakers
    Per Espen Hagen
    Per Espen Hagen, Product Manager Long Range AUVs; Senior Principal Engineer - Kongsberg Discovery, Uncrewed Platforms Division
  2. Design for in-water engineering, how ballast tank apertures design could unlock potential for improved submarine availability
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Support Improvement
    Chairperson
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI
    Captain Royal Navy (Retd.) Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI, In Water Engineering Programme Lead - Babcock Nuclear
    Speakers
    Matthew Carter BEng CEng
    Matthew Carter BEng CEng, Engineering Manager - Naval Architecture & Outfitting - Babcock Submarine Support Engineering
  3. Deep reinforcement learning approaches for torpedo acoustic countermeasure
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Countermeasures
    Chairperson
    Tim Vickery
    Tim Vickery, Principal Scientist, Platform Systems Division - Dstl
    Speakers
    Jiwoong Choi
    Jiwoong Choi, Research Engineer - LIGNex1
    Wonhyuk Yun
    Wonhyuk Yun, Research Engineer - LIGNex1
  4. Cordless Seabed Power
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Seabed Resident Systems
    Chairperson
    Olav Holberg
    Dr. Olav Holberg, Senior Advisor & Deputy Director - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
    Speakers
    Jerome Gormley
    Dr Jerome Gormley, Director, Strategic Development, Undersea and Nuclear Systems - General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems
16:30
  1. Human factor considerations for autonomous underwater vehicle deployment, launch and recovery
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AUV Challenges 2
    Chairperson
    Jorg Hurka
    Jorg Hurka, Senior Engineering Manager Submarine Systems Department - ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH
    Speakers
    Peter Schumacher
    Dr Peter Schumacher, Design Lead - University of South Australia
  2. Project TONINA, LTE of 209 Class Submarines: Lessons learned and operational takeaways
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Submarine Support Improvement
    Chairperson
    Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI
    Captain Royal Navy (Retd.) Ivan Stace CEng ChPP MSc MA MCGI, In Water Engineering Programme Lead - Babcock Nuclear
    Speakers
    Andreas Lonkai
    Andreas Lonkai, Vice President Product Sales Services - ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH
  3. From expandable to recoverable, challenges to develop RECALL the first recoverable micro-AUV ASW Training Target
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Countermeasures
    Chairperson
    Tim Vickery
    Tim Vickery, Principal Scientist, Platform Systems Division - Dstl
    Speakers
    Luc Simon
    Luc Simon, Product Manager - SEABER
17:00
  1. Conference close
    0 mins
09:30
  1. Featured
    Keynote Address: How do we know when CUI is threatened?
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
    Chairperson
    Grant Bentley
    Lieutenant Commander Grant Bentley, Desk Officer for Seabed - NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM)
    Sokratis Katsikas
    Professor Sokratis Katsikas, Director / Head of Information Security and Communication Technology - Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (NORCICS) / CISaR (Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, Norway)
    John Potter
    Professor John Potter, Professor and Director Strategic Communications - Centre for Geophysical Forecasting; Leder, Gemini senter for Maritim Kommunikasjon (GMK); NTNU
10:30
  1. Morning break
    30 mins
11:00
  1. Enhancing coastal infrastructure protection with Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
         Seabed Cable Security
    Chairperson
    Matthew Gleed
    Matthew Gleed, Lead Consultant Architect - Royal Navy: Underwater Battlespace
    Speakers
    Bernd Drapp
    Dr Bernd Drapp, Innovation Director - AP Sensing GmbH
  2. Future Power & Propulsion Technologies
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Chairperson
    Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Benjamin Salter
    Benjamin Salter, Naval Business Director- GE Vernova, Power Conversion & Storage - GE Vernova
  3. Distributed fusion in underwater network of passive acoustic sensor nodes
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Chairperson
    Iain Breckenridge
    Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Roald Otnes
    Dr. Roald Otnes, Research Manager - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
11:30
  1. High sensitivity hydrophones based on distributed acoustic sensing (DAS)
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Seabed cable security
    Chairperson
    Matthew Gleed
    Matthew Gleed, Lead Consultant Architect - Royal Navy: Underwater Battlespace
    Speakers
    Bryce Davis PhD
    Dr. Bryce Davis PhD, Project Manager - Defence - Silixa LLC - Subsidiary of Luna Innovations
    Rune Tenghamn
    Rune Tenghamn, Engineering Advisor - Akitemos Solutions AB
  2. Future Power & Propulsion Technologies (continued)
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
  3. Distributed fusion in underwater network of passive acoustic sensor nodes (continued)
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
12:00
  1. Lunch break
    60 mins
13:00
  1. Defending critical undersea infrastructure at the right place and time: a risk-based approach to seabed security
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Seabed Infrastructure Protection
    Chairperson
    Alain Maguer
    Alain Maguer, Head, Engineering and Information Technology - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO)
    Speakers
    Casper Bosschaart
    Casper Bosschaart, Lead advisor Seabed Security - TNO
  2. Navigating an Age of Detection – The critical role of AIP and the complementary power of lithium-ion batteries for modern submarines
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Advances in Submarine Propulsion
    Chairperson
    Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Jessica Luck
    Dr Jessica Luck, Head of AIP Fuel Cell Systems - Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH
  3. Are submarine integrated combat management systems (CMS) really integrated? 4th Generation Submarine CMS
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Submarine Combat Management Systems
    Chairperson
    Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Ahmet Berat Ilhan MSOR
    Captain (N) (Rtd.) Ahmet Berat Ilhan MSOR, Senior Lead Military Information System Expert - HAVELSAN
    Eray Ekin MS, MA, MBA
    Captain (N) (Retd) Eray Ekin MS, MA, MBA, Military Advisor - Radius Defence
  4. Mission Possible: Streamlining Data for AI-Powered Performance
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    AI Sonar Processing
    Chairperson
    Peter Don-Duncan
    Peter Don-Duncan, Research and Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Robert O'Brien
    Robert O'Brien, Chief Technical Officer - Sonartech Atlas Pty Ltd
13:30
  1. Critical seabed infrastructure protection
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Seabed Infrastructure Protection
    Chairperson
    Alain Maguer
    Alain Maguer, Head, Engineering and Information Technology - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO)
    Speakers
    Maria del Mar Pomares Lara
    Maria del Mar Pomares Lara, System Owner - Indra Sistemas S.A
  2. Higher power submarine diesel generator sets
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Advances in Submarine Propulsion
    Chairperson
    Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Arndt von Drathen
    Arndt von Drathen, Principal Engineer Submarine and MCMV Applications - Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH
  3. ORCCA® - The most modern, fully integrated combat system for conventional submarines
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Submarine Combat Management Systems
    Chairperson
    Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Nils Wolter
    Nils Wolter, Head of Product Management - kta naval systems AS
  4. SONAR AI: Key technology for revolutionary underwater surveillance
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    AI Sonar Processing
    Chairperson
    Peter Don-Duncan
    Peter Don-Duncan, Research and Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Till Wiegand
    Dr Till Wiegand, Technical Program Lead - ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH
14:00
  1. An effective survey methodology for SLOC and CUI using through-the-sensor performance estimation
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Seabed Infrastructure Protection
    Chairperson
    Alain Maguer
    Alain Maguer, Head, Engineering and Information Technology - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO)
    Speakers
    Torstein Olsmo Saeboe
    Dr Torstein Olsmo Saeboe, Principal Scientist - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
  2. Electrical power distribution in depth
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Advances in Submarine Propulsion
    Chairperson
    Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Christopher Langridge
    Christopher Langridge, Owner and Director - LML Products Ltd & Riker Ltd
  3. Accelerating AI impact in submarine C2 – augmenting operators
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Submarine Combat Management Systems
    Chairperson
    Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Alfie Bass
    Alfie Bass, Principal Engineering Manager - BAE Systems Submarines
    Alistair Garfoot
    Mr Alistair Garfoot, Director, Intelligence Architecture - Mind Foundry
  4. Generation and evaluation of underwater out-of-distribution sonar signals using generalized virtual outlier synthesis
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    AI Sonar Processing
    Chairperson
    Peter Don-Duncan
    Peter Don-Duncan, Research and Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Kibae Lee
    Kibae Lee, Ph.D Candidate - Jeju National University / Ocean System Engineering
14:30
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