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The South West of the UK is home to a world-class ocean technology cluster.
The Ocean Tech Expo will build on the success of three previous events and will showcase leading technical capability and near market innovation capable of decarbonising and increasing productivity across a range of offshore activity.
The event will feature 60+ speakers across two days and focus on applications to the most relevant market opportunities for the South West region demonstrating technologies with cross-cutting applications across markets including: offshore wind and renewables, defence, aquaculture and fishing, and the decarbonisation of the wider maritime sector. 
Ocean Tech Expo is brought to you by Maritime UK South West, a not for profit partnership of business, research and government dedicated to driving forward sustainable growth in the South West ocean economy. All proceeds from the event will be reinvested into the sector.

Schedule

  • Wednesday 26 June, 10:00–17:00 | Two lecture theatres running concurrent sessions, exhibition, lunch and refreshments (view the itinerary)
  • Wednesday 26 June, 18:30–21:00 (optional event) | Evening networking cruise of Plymouth Sound – onboard buffet and refreshments included, paid bar for alcohol following by evening drinks at The Boathouse
  • Thursday 27 June, 10:00–17:00 | Two lecture theatres running concurrent sessions, exhibition, lunch and refreshments (view the itinerary)
Email events@plymouth.ac.uk for queries.
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Some of our confirmed speakers...

Luke Pollard MP, Shadow Armed Forces Minister, Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport • Sarah Kenny OBE, Chief Executive, BMT • Vice Admiral Paul Marshall • David K Browne, Director, Corporate and Social Affairs, MAERSK • Steve Wyatt, Director, Strategy & Emerging Technology, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult • Vaughan Weighill, Business Development Manager, Celtic Sea, REW Renewables UK • Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng, University of Plymouth • Vice Admiral Tex Marshall, DE&S DG Ships • Richard Powell, Director Strategic Engagement (Maritime), Qinetiq • Mike Knott CBE, Senior Maritime Capability Advisor, BAE Systems Maritime & Land • Tom Rooney, Senior Business Development Manager, Defence, Harland & Wolff • Brad Yelland, Chief Technology Officer, Babcock International • Professor Chris Smith, Director of the Centre for Future Clean Mobility, University of Exeter • Vice Admiral Paul Marshall CB CBE, Director General Ships • Cdr Daniel Weil, Co-Director London Tech Bridge, RN Office of the Chief Technology Officer • Anita Friend, Head of Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) • Eugene Bari, Chief Executive Officer, Ecomar Propulsion • Jake Rigby, Head of Innovation and Research, BMT • Matt Bolton, Chief Executive, UKNEST • Emma Johnson, Director of Marine Science & Technology Group (MSTG), Maritime Autonomous Systems Group (MASG) and SMIFutures • John Chudley, Rector, MLA College

Sessions

Plenary sessions covering...
  • Innovate UK Round 2 Maritime Launchpad funding plus 'how to apply' and 'consortia forming' sessions
  • Offshore wind critical innovation needs
  • Meet the defence buyers
  • Applications of marine autonomy
  • How to access leading maritime research in the South West and UK
  • Maritime decarbonisation
  • Innovation in maritime digitisation
  • Attracting and training the right talent
  • Investment opportunities in Cornwall, North Devon, Plymouth and South Devon Freeport and Dorset
Business support sessions covering...
  • How to access Round 2 Innovate UK Launchpad for Maritime Innovation in 'how to' and technology-specific 'consortia forming' sessions
  • MUKSW Research Partners – highest output of highly cited marine maritime research in the world
  • Putting a funded PhD in your business via Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 
  • Support for innovation via IUK Edge and The Enterprise Europe Network
  • Investment readiness
  • Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme
  • Foot Anstey – High Growth Accelerator
  • Protecting and exploiting your intellectual property
Ocean Tech Expo 2024
 

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