What is the UDT 2026 Agenda?

The UDT 2026 Preliminary Agenda provides an initial overview of the technical sessions and discussions that will take place in London, focusing on the evolving requirements and innovations shaping the undersea defence environment.

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

Keynote sessions, additional speakers and panels will be announced in due course as the programme continues to develop.

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UDT Preliminary Conference Programme for 2026

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09:30
  1. Opening Remarks
    Keynote Theatre
    15 mins
09:45
  1. Keynote address - to be announced
    Keynote Theatre
    15 mins
10:00
  1. Keynote panel - to be announced
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
11:00
  1. Morning break & networking
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. Morning break & networking
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
  3. Morning break & networking
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
  4. Morning break & networking
    Theatre 3
    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 Max Edwards
    Max Edwards, Team Leader/Principal Scientist Underwater Sensing Maritime Operations - 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. Biomimetic acoustic system for maritime awareness
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Sonar design 1
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Hannah Rose
    Dr. Hannah Rose, Acoustic Engineer - Thales UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kimmie King
    Miss Kimmie King, President - Extreme Sonar
    Speaker image for Alan Sassler
    Mr Alan Sassler, Chief Engineer - Extreme Sonar
  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 Mert Eroğlu
    Mert Eroğlu, Software Development Lead - Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş.
    Speaker image for Mehmet Güllü
    Mehmet Güllü, Software Development Lead - 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 Max Edwards
    Max Edwards, Team Leader/Principal Scientist Underwater Sensing Maritime Operations - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Aisha AlAsmakh
    Aisha AlAsmakh, Senior Maritime Engineer/ PhD Candidate - HBKU
    Speaker image for Carlos Méndez
    Dr. Carlos Méndez
  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 Engineer - 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
    Yoojung Yoon, Research Engineer - LIGNex1
12:30
  1. Lunch break & networking
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
  2. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 1
    60 mins
  3. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 2
    60 mins
  4. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 3
    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, AUKUS Strategic Capabilities - Defence Nuclear Organisation, Ministry of Defence
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tom Charlton
    Mr Tom Charlton, Consultant - PA Consulting
  2. Can emerging technologies enable collaborative autonomy in complex maritime environments?
    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 Olav Holberg
    Olav Holberg, Senior Advisor & Deputy Director - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
    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, AUKUS Strategic Capabilities - Defence Nuclear Organisation, Ministry of Defence
    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
    Verineia Codrean, Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer - EUROATLAS
  3. Quantum navigation and sensing: enabling capability on compact autonomous undersea platforms.
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Novel sensors 1
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Olav Holberg
    Olav Holberg, Senior Advisor & Deputy Director - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michael Hush
    Dr. Michael Hush, Chief Scientist - Q-CTRL
  4. Corrosion uncovered: simulation-driven integrity
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Materials
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jeff Owen
    Jeff Owen, Director - AtebTec Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matthew McConnell
    Mr Matthew McConnell, Simulation Engineer - Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Limited (WDSL)
14:30
  1. Eng Assurance
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Operational effectiveness: A strategic perspective
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jez Green
    Commander (RN) Jez Green, AUKUS Strategic Capabilities - Defence Nuclear Organisation, Ministry of Defence
    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
    Mr Rajiv Murali, Product Safety Engineer - 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 Olav Holberg
    Olav Holberg, Senior Advisor & Deputy Director - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
    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
    Materials
    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
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. Afternoon break & networking
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
  3. Afternoon break & networking
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
  4. Afternoon break & networking
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
15:30
  1. 42 and the Illusion of communication: Why we Keep losing capability at the seams
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Human factors 1
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Iain Breckenridge
    Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Chris Greenbank CErgHF
    Mr Chris Greenbank CErgHF, Principal Human Factors Consultant - BMT
    Speaker image for Siobhan Banks BA, PhD
    Professor Siobhan Banks BA, PhD, Director: Behaviour-Brian-Body Research Centre - University of South Australia
  2. Acoustic physics informed neural networks for signal classification in passive sonar systems
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    AI classification
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Peter Don-Duncan
    Peter Don-Duncan, Research & Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Evan Rees MSc
    Mr Evan Rees MSc, Test Systems development Engineer - Thales
  3. A modular architecture for rapid development and deployment of sonar processing solutions
    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 Charlie Pearson PhD.
    Dr. Charlie Pearson PhD., Simulation Development Lead - SEA Ltd
  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 Sei Kwon M.S.
    Sei Kwon M.S., Research Engineer - LIGNex1
16:00
  1. Is it an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based human machine team - or just an intelligent machine?
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Human factors 1
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Iain Breckenridge
    Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager 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. Summarise and identify large imagery dataset using latent representation
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
    AI classification
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Peter Don-Duncan
    Peter Don-Duncan, Research & Development Director - Advansys Solutions Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nisa Andersson
    Miss Nisa Andersson, System engineer - Saab AB
  3. 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 Yasar Kemal Alp
    Dr. Yasar Kemal Alp, Technical Lead - Meteksan Defence
    Speaker image for İrfan Manisalı
    Mr İrfan Manisalı, Senior Acoustic System Engineer - Meteksan Defence
  4. 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
    Dr. BoSeon Kang, Senior Researcher - LIG Nex1
    Speaker image for Hyunho Kwon
    Mr Hyunho Kwon, Researcher - LIG Nex1
09:30
  1. Keynote address - to be announced
    Keynote Theatre
    15 mins
09:45
  1. Keynote panel - to be announced
    Keynote Theatre
    75 mins
11:00
  1. Morning break & networking
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. Morning break & networking
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
  3. Morning break & networking
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
  4. Morning break & networking
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
11:30
  1. Uncover what lies beneath: Aerial drone magnetics for real-time naval mine detection & ASW
    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 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
    Human factors 2
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Simon Colby
    Simon Colby, Chief Technical Authority - BAE Systems
  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. 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, Chief Technology Officer - (Fincantieri NexTech)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Emma Carline
    Ms Emma Carline, Acoustic Algorithm Developer - Ocean Sonics Ltd
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 Siobhan Banks BA, PhD
    Professor Siobhan Banks BA, PhD, Director: Behaviour-Brian-Body Research Centre - University of South Australia
    Speaker image for Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF
    Mr Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF, Head of Technology - Human Factors and Integration - BAE Systems Submarines
  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
    Speaker image for Ivor Nissen
    Dr. Ivor Nissen - Bundeswehr Technical Center for Ships and Naval Weapons, Maritime Technology and Research (WTD 71)
  4. Digital engineering for submarine noise mitigation and stealth optimisation
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Unified Digital Workflow: Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform integrates CAD, automated meshing, and multi-physics simulation to deliver a seamless end-to-end submarine design process focused on …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mirko Stifani
    Captain (Retd.) Mirko Stifani, Chief Technology Officer - (Fincantieri NexTech)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Wouter van der Welden
    Dr. Wouter van der Welden, Senior Industry Manager - Dassault Systèmes
12:30
  1. Lunch break & networking
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
  2. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 1
    60 mins
  3. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 2
    60 mins
  4. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 3
    60 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
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Luke Cho
    Mr Luke Cho, Senior Business Development Manager -Marine - Stirling Dynamics
  2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in strategic planning of naval operations – underwater domain awareness
    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 Arnab Das
    Dr (Commander Retd.) Arnab Das, Founder & Director - Maritime Research Center (MRC)
  3. 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
  4. Will 2035 see "Peak submarine" followed by a rapid decline?
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Follow the money
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels
    Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels, Head of Product Management Submarines - TKMS
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Iain Shepherd
    Mr Iain Shepherd, Technical Director - MARCOM Defence
14:00
  1. Towed AUV docking stations: Gigabit data transfer and wireless power behind USVs
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Augmenting robotics and autonomous systems into naval operations
    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 & investment models for undersea autonomy
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Follow the money
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels
    Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels, Head of Product Management Submarines - TKMS
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Verineia Codrean
    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
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alan Anderson
    Mr Alan Anderson, 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
    Serena Brown - Deep Trekker
  4. To be announced
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Follow the money
15:00
  1. Afternoon break & networking
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. Afternoon break & break
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
  3. Afternoon break & networking
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
  4. Afternoon break & networking
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
15:30
  1. To be announced
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. Human factors panel
    Theatre 1
    60 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Iain Breckenridge
    Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager Maritime - Leonardo UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matthieu Abautret
    Dr. Matthieu Abautret, Human Factors Research Engineer - NAVAL GROUP
    Speaker image for Siobhan Banks BA, PhD
    Professor Siobhan Banks BA, PhD, Director: Behaviour-Brian-Body Research Centre - University of South Australia
    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 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
  3. To be announced
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
  4. To be announced
    Theatre 3
    60 mins
16:00
  1. To be announced
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. To be announced
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
09:30
  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 Shanwei Guo
    Shanwei Guo, Business Development Manager - AMEXCI AB
    Speaker image for Stefan Strandlund
    Stefan Strandlund, Technical Project Manager - Saab AB
  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, Naval Nuclear Head of Innovation - Babcock International Group
    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 Jeffrey Cippola
    Jeffrey Cippola, Associate Director of Maritime Advanced Technology - Raytheon
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Panagiotis Diamantoulakis
    Dr. Panagiotis Diamantoulakis, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    Speaker image for George Karagiannidis
    Dr. George Karagiannidis, Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  4. A modular uncrewed ship designed for underwater use cases
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    AUV progression
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Nigel Whybrow
    Nigel Whybrow, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jake Rigby
    Mr Jake Rigby, Head of Innovation and Research - BMT
    Speaker image for Chloe Yarrien
    Mrs Chloe Yarrien, Maritime Autonomous Systems Engineering Lead - BMT
10:00
  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 Jenny Smith
    Ms Jenny Smith, Senior Account Manager - Submarines - BMT UK Ltd
    Speaker image for Bill Wood
    Mr Bill Wood, Principal Specialist - Signatures and Stealth - BMT UK Ltd
  2. Will our pipelines survive? – simulating damage to CUI networks
    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, Naval Nuclear Head of Innovation - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Martin
    Mr Andrew Martin, Principal Consultant - Marine Survivability - Qinetiq
    Speaker image for Jason Henderson
    Dr. Jason Henderson, Senior Engineer - Fluid Gravity Engineering
  3. AI-Enabled Smart Sonobuoy Threat Detection Network
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Sonar networking
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jeffrey Cippola
    Jeffrey Cippola, Associate Director of Maritime Advanced Technology - Raytheon
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anastasios Agakidis
    Mr Anastasios Agakidis, Research & Development | Computer Vision & Autonomous Systems - 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, Future Submarines & Technology Director - Babcock International Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Erdem Kazakli
    Erdem Kazakli, Managing Director - Speeder Systems BV
10:30
  1. Morning break & networking
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. Morning break & networking
    Theatre 1
    30 mins
  3. Morning break & exhibition
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
  4. Morning break & networking
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
11:00
  1. Beyond EO/IR: Novel sensor concepts for naval applications
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Optical systems
    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 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 Engineer - 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 - ASCO Applied Sciences Canada Ltd
11:30
  1. To be announced
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. Optimising autonomous platform deployments 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 Sanjay Mahindru
    Admiral (Retd.) Sanjay Mahindru
    Speaker image for Nikhil Vidwans
    Captain (Retd.) Nikhil Vidwans, Chief Executive Officer - Xaltcraft Technologies Inc
  3. AquaSignal: Robust underwater acoustic analysis
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Networked acoustics
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Hannah Rose
    Dr. Hannah Rose, Acoustic Engineer - 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
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
  2. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 1
    60 mins
  3. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 2
    60 mins
  4. Lunch break & networking
    Theatre 3
    60 mins
13:00
  1. Keynote panel - to be announced
    Keynote Theatre
    90 mins