Marine Autonomous Systems Conference; Fathoming the Future, 6th-8th October 2014, Haslar
Hosted by the UK Ministry of Defence, QinetiQ and the Society of Maritime Industries, the Maritime Autonomous Systems Conference "Fathoming the Future" will take place 6th-8th October 2014 at the QinetiQ Maritime Autonomy Centre at Haslar.
Autonomy sits as one of the '8 Great Technologies' identified by the UK Government. The use of these systems in the naval domain is set to see a significant increase in the future, following similar exploitation in areas such as unmanned air vehicles, marine science and commercial transport.
The conference will examine the future implications of autonomy and its impact on current naval concepts and operations. It has been designed to draw together the key elements in the exploitation of autonomy leading to a perspective on their impact on future naval operations. It will provide:
* Government Only sessions where priorities and perspectives can be shared.
* Industry views on current and future technology evolution.
* Opportunities to see and feel the technologies in the market-place today.
* A forum for creating a common view on technical and operational challenges stakeholders must address.
This conference will provide an important step in understanding the current and future seascape in which these challenges must be met. The 3 day event includes keynote speakers, chair of the sessions and consideration of issues in accordance with the following programme:
Monday 6 October: Government Only at "Official Sensitive" security level.
Keynote address: The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas.
Chair: ACNS (Capability), Rear Admiral Duncan Potts.
* How will autonomous / intelligent systems change naval operations?
* Understanding the threat.
* Closing key note and panel discussion.
Tuesday 7 October: Government & Industry at "Official" security level.
Keynote address: MOD Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Vernon Gibson.
Chair: Dstl Chief Executive, Dr Jonathan Lyle (tbc).
* Exploiting autonomous technology - where is it going?
* Command, Control and Communications - how to manage complexity?
* Conference networking reception & dinner on HMS Warrior (Industry/Government).
Wednesday 8 October: Government & Industry at "Official" security level.
Keynote address: Executive Director, National Oceanography Centre, Professor Ed Hill, (tbc).
Chair: QinetiQ Managing Director, Maritime, Mrs Sarah Kenny.
* What will a future navy look like?
* Industrial demonstration and displays.
* Closing key note and panel discussion.
You are invited to register your interest in attending the event by sending a request for further information to: events@maritimeindustries.org
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