About The Event
Autonomous Ship Expo and Conference 2023, to be held at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, June 20, 21, 22, 2023, is dedicated solely to showcasing the latest and next-generation solutions and technologies to enable varying degrees of automation – from anti-collision assistance to fully autonomous operation – across the ship and cargo handling sectors.
A truly global event, with exhibitors and visitors participating from all over the world, Autonomous Ship Expo conveniently brings together the latest autonomous navigation technology and automated onboard systems developers; sensor technology; e-navigation systems; automation software and maritime remote-control technology providers. Plus, leading companies that produce simulation, testing and validation solutions; cybersecurity and remote satellite communications that will help ship designers, fleet owners, naval architects, classification societies, port authorities, shipyards, terminal managers, equipment manufacturers and maritime research organizations prepare for the introduction of autonomous ships and operational challenges.
The world's leading conference will run alongside the expo and feature leading experts from around the world, who will present the latest technological innovations, case studies and research programs, providing a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with this pioneering community of maritime engineers.
Speakers Announced

Ørnulf Jan Rødseth
Norwegian Forum for Autonomous Ships/SINTEF Ocean

Andre Burgess
National Physical Laboratory

Makoto Ito
ClassNK
Jake Rigby
BMT

Masanori Muto
Mitsubishi Research Institute
Massimo De Lauro
National Research Council - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) - Istituto di Ingegneria del Mare (INM)

Ole Andreas Alsos
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Mark Casey
UK Hydrographic Office

Bora Choe
Samsung Heavy Industries
Tom Barr
Wärtsilä

Sean Pribyl
Holland & Knight LLP

Carl Johansson
Avikus

Frank Kraemer
IBM

Jakob Weibrecht
Sternula A/S

Joowan Kim
Samsung Heavy Industries

Chris Balls
Cayman Maritime

Phil Thompson
BMT

Jonathan Goulding
HFW LLP

Salvatore Mauro
CNR-INM (Italian National Research Council - Institute of Marine Engineering)

Mark Johnson
Haynes and Boone CDG LLP

Paul Margat
German Aerospace Center

Zachary George
CRFS

Hans-Christoph Burmeister
Fraunhofer CML

Vidar Helgaas
Kongsberg Maritime
Takeru Suzuki
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

Antoon van Coillie
Zulu Associates/Anglo Belgian Shipping Company

Thibaut Van Zwijnsvoorde
Flanders Hydraulics
James Fanshawe
Sea-Kit International

Carlos Barrera
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN)

Jason McFarlane
Hyke

Jason Halog
German Aerospace Center

Richard Robertson
SMIT Salvage

Edward Milne
Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning

Alexander Klein
German Aerospace Center

Emin Nakilcioglu
Fraunhofer CML

Renée Schulz
JRCS Co. Ltd.
Donald Roussel
Conseil International CMI-IMC International Council

Howard Tripp
L3Harris

Patrick Potgraven
Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement

Mariam Mgeladze
Ankara University, Law Faculty, The National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law

Colin Field
Ocean Infinity

Henrik Jacobsen
IHM A/S

Nick Swift
Forum Technologies Ltd

John Cross
Marine Institute of Memorial University

Surinder Tara
HGIS

Frank Stevens
Erasmus School of Law (ESL)
Meriam Chaal
Aalto University
Speaker Registration
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The conference program for June 2023 is already full. Use the form below if you would like to join the list of standby presentations for 2023 and be put on a priority list for consideration for the conference in June 2024.
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