Kongsberg Maritime Announced as Silver Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to announce Kongsberg Maritime as a Silver Sponsor and exhibitor at the SMI Conference 2025, taking place on 1st April 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour. 

This year’s conference will explore the Future of the UK Naval and Maritime Security Enterprise, highlighting emerging opportunities within the sector and creating a platform for valuable stakeholder engagement.  

As a key provider of pioneering technologies supporting UK naval activities, Kongsberg Maritime are a trusted partner for navigating complex challenges across the sector.

Euan Duncan, Regional Sales Director - UK & Ireland said:  

"Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to sponsor the SMI Conference once again in 2025. We view the event as a great opportunity to update the UK Maritime sector with the latest sustainable technology and smart solutions from Kongsberg. It is also a great chance to meet face to face with our UK customers and continue ongoing discussions as well as considering new areas of opportunity and collaboration."

On the sponsorship, Tom Chant, SMI CEO noted:  

"Kongsberg Maritime, as a leader in maritime innovation across civil and defence sectors, embodies this year’s SMI Conference theme. As we explore strategies to advance the UK’s maritime defence and security with resilience and innovation at the core, we are pleased to welcome Kongsberg as sponsors and exhibitors. We encourage all delegates to connect with their team on Tuesday to discover how they are driving progress in the sector."

About Kongsberg Maritime: 

Kongsberg Maritime protect people and planet by innovating technology today, for a better tomorrow.  

From advanced offshore vessels to cruise liners, and from fishing boats to complex naval warships, we empower the entire maritime industry with pioneering technology and solutions. With equipment on over 30,000 vessels worldwide, they are a trusted partner for navigating the complexities of the maritime industry securely and sustainably.  

Kongsberg Maritime has a long history with the UK, with their Aberdeen business established in 1987 and Dunfermline business going back to 1871. They have major sites in Aberdeen, Dunfermline and Gateshead providing products and services for Commercial and Naval Customers, including R&D, Manufacturing, Service Engineering, R&O and Rental. 

Details of the SMI Conference 2025 programme and sponsors can be found here.