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Visit the Maritime Innovation Zone at Digital Tech Summit 2024

 

We are excited to welcome you to Digital Tech Summit 2024, and once again the maritime sector will be represented at the Maritime Innovation Zone. This year’s summit takes place on October 30-31 at Øksnehallen in Copenhagen and is the largest deep-tech event in the Nordics. Last year, the event attracted 5,000 participants, including researchers, business professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts, making it an excellent opportunity to explore future digital solutions and network across industries.

A central meeting place

The Digital Tech Summit is the annual hub for universities, businesses, and future talents. Over two intense days, participants can attend more than 100 expert talks, explore 100 exhibitor stands, and get updated on the latest technologies. Four key themes shape this year’s program: cybersecurity, supercomputing, AI, and robot technology.

Maritime Innovation Zone – a platform for technological development and innovation

Among the many inspiring exhibitors, the Maritime Innovation Zone holds a central position at the expo. At booth 102, eight innovative maritime companies and organizations are ready to present new technologies, green solutions, and digital tools.

The exhibitors include:

  • Weilbach
  • Konsius
  • Weel & Sandvig
  • MARPRO Group
  • Kanda
  • DTU Maritime
  • SenseMakers
  • ShippingLab

The Maritime Stage – inspiring conversations on future maritime challenges

In addition to the exhibition, the Maritime Innovation Zone will also feature the Maritime Stage, where visitors can listen to a series of inspiring Tech Talks. Panel participants will discuss topics ranging from digital skills and responsible use of AI to decarbonization in shipping, biodiversity in the oceans, and cybersecurity.

Key topics include:

  • How can we strengthen digital skills and talent development in the global maritime sector?
  • How can we preserve and improve the ocean environment, which covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface?
  • Responsible and innovative use of AI in maritime startups and businesses
  • Maritime sustainability – how do we decarbonize the shipping sector through technology and behavioral changes?
  • Maritime Entrepreneurship – How do we innovate and overcome the barriers for creating impact at scale?
  • How can we improve safety and cybersecurity onboard ships?

Sessions on the main stagefocus on AI, green transition, and autonomous ships

As an integrated part of the conference program on the main stage, the Maritime Innovation Zone will offer four in-depth sessions, diving into current topics like AI and its environmental costs, technological solutions for emission reductions, green transitions, and autonomous ships.

Highlights include:

  • Ports – system integration, port integration, and risk assessments
  • Using data to advance the green transition in the maritime sector
  • AI’s carbon footprint – what impact does it have on the maritime sector?
  • Assurance of technologies for autonomous navigation of ships

All sessions are organized by Maritime Research Alliance.

Learn more about the program and register for free

Narjiss Ghajour

Editor-in-Chief of Maritime Professionals
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