Agenda

Speaker: Mark Wray, Ecosystem Director, Connected Places Catapult

Speaker: Jo North, Technology and Transformation Director, Port of Tyne
Speaker: Nigel Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, Bibby Marine

The maritime industry has been awoken by political and commercial drivers to address the challenges of boosting productivity and improving environmental performance. This presents huge opportunities for innovation-led transformational change in our ports and shipyards to develop and adopt greener and smarter technologies.  We will hear from two leaders spearheading innovation in their respective companies. We’ll gain insights from niche vessel builder and operator, Bibby Marine and major port owner and operator, Port of Tyne. Together they will paint a picture of where the sector is, and how we are at the gateway to a technological revolution in UK maritime.

Speaker: David Kennedy-Browne, Director – Corporate & Social Affairs, Maersk

Speaker: Baiqian Jaing, Technical Sales Engineer, Anemoi

Moderator: Christopher Brook, Technical Programme Manager – Maritime & Logistics, Connected Places Catapult

Join us as we discuss some of the latest innovations in decarbonising vessels. We look at how Anemoi are deploying rotor sails on international bulk carriers as well as Maersk’s role out of Green Bio-Methanol powered ships.

Expect discussion on how these technologies could complement each other and how both companies deal with challenging investment and financial climates.

Speaker: Madelaine Dowd, CEO & Founder, Helm Innovation
Speaker: Louisa Cilenti, Managing Principal & Co-Founder, pH3 Capital Ventures
Speaker: Henry Tse, Director of New Mobility Technologies, Connected Places Catapult

Moderator: Mark Wray, Ecosystem Director – Maritime & Ports, Connected Places Catapult

Our expert speakers look at new technologies such as AI and its application across the maritime sector including in health and safety. Expect audience participation as our speakers set challenging questions of our delegates to gain further insights into the future of our sector.

Speaker: Michael Laski, Technical Programme Manager – Aviation & Ports, Connected Places Catapult

Gain insights into how aviation is solving its decarbonisation challenges through Synthetic fuels, hydrogen and electrification. We explore the avenues for investment and identify cross-sector challenges to spark opportunities for collaboration across maritime and aviation.

Speaker: Derek van Dyk, Head of UK, Cargo Stream

Speaker: Andy Wells, Interim Sales Director & Climate Consultant, Geospatial Insight

Speaker: Nicholas Zylberglajt, CEO, Unmanned Life

Moderator: Iwona Wilk, Accelerator Programme Manager, Connected Places Catapult

This panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing SMEs entering UK maritime sector from other sectors or abroad.

Speaker: Steven Lua, CEO, Unitrove

Speaker: Duncan Preston, Commercial Lead, Mission Zero Technologies

Speaker: Andy Wynn, Director, PurEmissions

Speaker: Emilio Binst, Senior Business Analyst, Connected Places Catapult

This panel will explore the main challenges for deep-tech ventures in their attempt to thrive in the Maritime sector.

Speaker: Alison Young, Head of Global Investment, Connected Places Catapult

Maritime innovation is an opportunity for the UK to leverage the skills and experience of a long maritime tradition and strong innovation eco-system, to grow, develop and accelerate the Maritime industry through future technologies and creating a sustainable eco-system for maritime innovation. This report looks at leveraging long-term investment across the sector, providing opportunities for SMEs, UK and International, creating jobs and growth opportunities on a local, regional and national level, also creating export opportunities for the UK supply chain and finally building on existing inward investment opportunities.  

We are presenting initial overview of the report before it’s full launch shortly – giving those who don’t know about the UK’s maritime innovation opportunities, a wider view and the opportunity to find out more

Speaker: Thomas O’Brien, Freeport Chair, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Speaker: Lt Chris Keeble, SO3 Engagement & OIC Presentation Team,Domestic Engagement Team, Royal Navy

The Royal Navy has been a pillar to the British Maritime sector, protecting our island nation and helping it prosper throughout centuries. As sole provider of security to – and a significant customer for – the maritime sector, the RN are core to promoting Global Britain and showcasing British Industry and expertise, from academia to construction, engaging on an international scale. The RN Presentation Team will talk about how we achieve that engagement domestically and how you can utilise their resources for your own events.

Speaker: Ruth Wood, CEO, Mersey Maritime

There is a paradigm shift in activity across the maritime sector spurning new behaviours and relationships. We are witnessing innovative small businesses enter the sector as established industry players seek to address major global challenges.  Optimal responses require committed, informed and inspiring leadership from grassroots up to the highest levels of corporations and Government.  With their cross section of membership and networks, umbrella organisation Mersey Maritime will offer insights and inspiration for the journey we take together.

Speaker: Mark Wray, Ecosystem Director – Maritime & Ports, Connected Places Catapult