SMI Annual Conference 2023
Conference Overview
This year's conference is a combined event, with the National Shipbuilding Office Symposium taking place on Day 1 (Tuesday 14th March 2023) and the SMI Annual Conference taking place on Day Two (Wednesday 15th March 2023). Tickets for the SMI Annual Conference provide delegates with access to both days and the Conference Reception and Dinner on the evening of Tuesday 14th March 2023.
Conference Venue
We are delighted to announce that the 2023 Conference will be held in the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). As an award-winning centre of excellence for world-class events and conferences in the heart of Edinburgh, this year's conference promises to be an event not to be missed.
We are now accepting Sponsors for the SMI Annual Conference 2023, please contact us here to find out more.
Programme Outline
The SMI Annual Conference and National Shipbuilding Office Symposium 2023 – Creating opportunities for the UK maritime enterprise
A combined event looking at the progress of the refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy after one year and future opportunities for the UK maritime enterprise.
Day 1 – Tuesday 14th March 2023
The National Shipbuilding Office Symposium 2023
0900-0930 | Registration and networking coffee & arrangements |
0930-0940 | Introduction to the NSO Symposium RAdm(R) Rob Stevens |
0940-1000 | Introduction (Video) from Shipbuilding Tsar Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, Keynote Address from Minister |
1000-1040
| The National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh: One Year On A look back on the achievements of the shipbuilding enterprise since the launch of the Refresh including an update on the 30-year Government pipeline and the specific work of the Shipbuilding Enterprise for Growth Task & Finish Groups
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1040-1115 | Networking break with coffee & tea |
1115-1215 | The Skills Challenge An update on the progress of the UK Shipbuilding Skills Taskforce with input from the Department for Education and apprentices plus an interactive session to discuss emerging solutions ahead of the Taskforce’s report later this year.
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1215-1300 | Exports A review of the global market for shipbuilding including a look at trends in global demand and its drivers, including decarbonisation and digitisation. Reflection on how the UK could respond to be more competitive.
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1300-1345 | Networking Lunch |
1345-1445 | Harnessing the Offshore Renewables Opportunity An overview of the scale of the opportunity that offshore renewables represent for the Shipbuilding Enterprise including a review of the BP/OREC study on green SOV feasibility. Identifying offshore wind partnership funding and support opportunities
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1445-1505 | Tea / Coffee & Networking |
1505-1615 | Innovation & Net Zero UK Shipbuilding Office for Reducing Carbon (UK SHORE) will set out their plan for the next two year. Previous winners of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition will share their experience, as well a view on from advanced manufacturing.
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1615-1650 | Panel Discussion Representatives from all sessions will come together to analyse the opportunities and challenges raised throughout the day and take stock of how Government and Industry can work strategically together on them.
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1650-1700 | Reflections and Close Rear Admiral Rex Cox |
Keynote Address - Minister to be confirmed
Conference Reception and Dinner at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Reception begins at 7pm and ends at midnight. A three course meal and after dinner drinks will be served. We will also hear from our after dinner speaker. Business formal attire to be worn.
Day 2 – Wednesday 15th March 2023
Society of Maritime Industries Annual Conference 2023
- Creating opportunities for the UK maritime enterprise
0900-0905 | Welcome to Day Two RAdm(R) Rob Stevens |
0905-0910 | Vision for the Industry of the Future Tom Chant MBE, CEO Society of Maritime Industries |
0910-0920 | Maritime Opportunities in Scotland Minister |
0920 | Session 1 - Naval Opportunities |
0920-0940 | Shaping the Royal Navy’s Future Fleet through Technology and Innovation Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC, First Sea Lord |
0940-1000 | Naval Project Pipeline Sir Simon Lister, Managing Director Naval Ships, BAE Systems. |
1000-1020 | Supporting the Development of the Naval Fleet of the Future Jonathan Walton, VP Business Development Marine, Babcock International. |
1020-1040 | The Fleet Solid Support Programme John Wood, CEO, Harland & Wolff Group Holdings Plc. |
1040-1100 | Tea / Coffee & Networking |
1100-1120 | The Naval Enterprise Support Strategy Speaker TBD, Navy Command |
1120-1135 | Cammell Laird and A&P - Supporting the Royal Navy David McGinley, CEO, A&P Group/ Cammell Laird |
1135-1145 | Delivering Social and Economic Value Mark Bruce, VP Regional Sales UK & Ireland, Kongsberg Maritime |
1145-1215 | Panel Discussion |
| 1215-1225 | SMI Futures: A view from tomorrow’s maritime leaders Speaker TBD |
| 1225-1315 | Fork Buffet Lunch & Networking |
| 1315 | Session 2 - Commercial Opportunities |
| 1315-1325 | The Clean Maritime Plan and Decarbonising Maritime Minister |
| 1325-1340 | The Forward Plan for Decarbonisation of Scottish Lifeline Ferries Kevin Hobbs, CEO, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited. |
| 1340-1355 | A Port's Perspective Speaker TBD |
| 1355-1410 | Opportunities in Aquaculture Speaker TBD |
| 1410-1425 | Creating a Diversified UK Shipbuilding Portfolio David Tydeman, CEO, Ferguson Marine |
| 1425-1455 | Panel Discussion |
| 1455-1515 | Tea / Coffee & Networking |
| 1515 | Session 3: Enabling the Opportunities |
| 1515-1535 | The Safe Introduction of Hydrogen-propelled Maritime Vessels in the UK Dr Parag Vyas, Regulatory Horizons Council |
| 1535-1605 | Assurance of Maritime Autonomy
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| 1605-1625 | The Role of ESG in Private Funding Louisa Cilenti, Founder, IP3 Capital |
| 1625-1645 | Panel Discussion |
| 1645-1655 | Closing Address Minister |
| 1655-1700 | Final Words Tom Chant MBE |
Terms & Conditions
1. Receipt by the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) of a properly completed booking form signed by a delegate is contractually binding irrespective of whether payment has been received. Where payment is not made by credit card at the time of receipt of the booking form, it must be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from SMI.
2. If you wish to pay by invoice, payment must be received before the event.
3. Due to SMI commitments with the venue and caterers we are not able to provide a refund after December 13th 2022 (3 months prior).
4. Changes of delegate names can be made up to 8 working days before the event but fees cannot be refunded.
5. It may be necessary to substitute different speakers from those advertised or to amend the contents or timing of parts of the programme but fees due cannot be refunded.
6. If, for reasons beyond SMI’s control, it is necessary to cancel or postpone the event or change it to another date or venue, the fee paid will be held as a credit for the delegate’s attendance at future SMI events of his choosing and a credit note to this effect, valid for one year only from date of issue, will be dispatched to them.
7. SMI is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration, postponement, or cancellation of the event due to causes beyond its control including but without limitation natural disasters, sabotage, accident, trade or industrial disputes or hostilities.
| Date | 14-15th March 2023 |
| Venue | Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) |
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