Get up to speed on the latest developments in robotics and artificial intelligence and the many rapidly emerging opportunities in the marine sector. This is a dynamic and diverse sector that is creating exciting opportunities for innovative businesses of all sizes. Not only will delegates hear from leading experts in the field, they will also be able to make valuable new contacts who could help accelerate new business ideas to market.

Speakers for the event include market-leading companies such Cornwall-based TouchByte and Autonomous Systems developer SEICHE, ASV Global Ltd., as well as experts from the University of Exeter and Plymouth University. ORE Catapult will discuss the challenges involved and Innovate UK's Nikos Pronios will talk about the Robotics & Artificial Intelligence challenge and national funding opportunities. There will also be interactive exhibits and innovative technologies on display.

Programme - FINAL

09:30 TIC: Registration & Coffee

10:00 Welcome & Safety Brief - Marine-i: Simon Cheeseman (ORE Catapult)

10:10 Introduction to Marine-i: - Prof. Lars Johanning (University of Exeter)

10:30 UK’s Robotics & Artificial Intelligence programme.InnovateUK - Nikos Pronios

10:45 Offshore Renewables: Autonomous Systems Opportunities and Technology challenges

11:00 SEICHE AutoNaut: Phil Johnson, Business Development

11:15 ASV Global Ltd: Dan Hook, Senior Director Business Development

11:30 Dr. Asiya Khan, Lecturer in Control Systems Engineering, Plymouth University

11:45 TouchByte Ltd Face Recognition, Jeremy Sneller.

12:00 Robotics Applications - GummiArm Dr Martin Stoelen, Plymouth University

12:15 - Lunch in TIC small conference room. Visit to Exhibition in SERFs Building

Exhibits – Plymouth Seaeye RoV; TouchByte; SEICHE AutoNaut

13:00 Dr. Philipp Thies, Senior Lecturer Renewable Energy, University of Exeter

13.15 Roundtable discussions looking at challenges

14:00 Summary of roundtable discussions

14:30 Coffee Break

15.00 Summary of Workshop, Next Steps and Wash-up

15.30 END.