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5 March 2026

IWD2026: SMIFutures, collaboration and shaping the maritime industries of the future

Hear from Emma Johnson, SMI Director on the role that collaboration and mentorship has played in her own career and the many ways that SMIFutures is seeking to shape the future of the maritime industry, a future with space for new and diverse voices.

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25 February 2026

Transport Select Committee Backs SMI Calls on Skills and Procurement

The House of Commons Transport Select Committee has published the final report of its inquiry into Skills for Transport Manufacturing

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9 February 2026

L3Harris Technologies Announced as Diamond Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome L3Harris as a Diamond Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

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6 February 2026

OCEA UK Announced as Bronze Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome OCEA UK as a Bronze Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

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5 February 2026

Society of Maritime Industries Welcomes Develop Consulting as Newest Member

Leading operational improvement consulting specialist, Develop Consulting, has joined the Society of Maritime Industries

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3 February 2026

GE Vernova Announced as Gold Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to announce GE Vernova as Gold Sponsor of its flagship SMI Conference 2026.

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22 January 2026

New SMI Job Role: Defence Engagement & Capability Manager

We’re recruiting: Defence Engagement & Capability Manager (Maritime Defence & Security Group)

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15 January 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Welcomes Alfa Laval as a Bronze Sponsor of the SMI Conference 2026

Alfa Laval has been announced as a Bronze Sponsor of the SMI Conference 2026, reinforcing its support for industry collaboration at SMI’s flagship event.

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15 January 2026

Roxtec Announced as Bronze Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) has confirmed Roxtec as a Bronze Sponsor of the SMI Conference 2026, taking place on 17 February 2026 at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow.

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8 January 2026

SMI Strengthens Digital Technology Group Leadership With Senior Appointments from SpecTec and GE Vernova

Adam Dennett, CEO at SpecTec and Kevat Chavan, Strategic Sales and Innovation Leader at GE Vernova Appointed as Chair and Vice Chair of SMI Digital Technology Group

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