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

Andre Burgess
National Physical Laboratory

Makoto Ito
ClassNK
Jake Rigby
BMT

Masanori Muto
Mitsubishi Research Institute

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

Bora Choe
Samsung Heavy Industries
Tom Barr
Wärtsilä

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

Hans-Christoph Burmeister
Fraunhofer CML

Thibaut Van Zwijnsvoorde
Flanders Hydraulics

Antoon van Coillie
Zulu Associates/Anglo Belgian Shipping Company

Carlos Barrera
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN)

Jason McFarlane
Hyke
James Fanshawe CBE FNI
Sea-Kit International

Richard Robertson
SMIT Salvage

David Russell
Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning

Jason Halog
German Aerospace Center

Emin Nakilcioglu
Fraunhofer CML

Alexander Klein
German Aerospace Center
Donald Roussel
Conseil International CMI-IMC International Council

Howard Tripp
L3Harris

David Brandt
DLR Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures

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

Colin Field
Ocean Infinity

Renée Schulz
JRCS Co. Ltd.

Patrick Potgraven
Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement

Nick Swift
Forum Technologies Ltd

John Cross
Marine Institute of Memorial University

Henrik Jacobsen
IHM A/S

Surinder Tara
HGIS
Meriam Chaal
Aalto University

Frank Stevens
Erasmus School of Law (ESL)

Carl Johansson
Avikus

Sean Pribyl
Holland & Knight LLP

Jakob Weibrecht
Sternula A/S

Joowan Kim
Samsung Heavy Industries

Frank Kraemer
IBM

Phil Thompson
BMT

Jonathan Goulding
HFW LLP

Chris Balls
Cayman Maritime

Jerome Leudet
AILiveSim

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

Mark Johnson
Haynes and Boone CDG LLP

Zachary George
CRFS

Paul Margat
German Aerospace Center
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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