The Smart Ships Coalition will convene its annual fall workshop September 21-22, 2023, in conjunction with the Lakebed 2030 Conference as well as the Great Lakes / Great Rivers Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers fall meeting. We are excited to bring all of these groups and our respective audiences together for what should be a packed week and a full house! This year’s event will be hosted at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI, home of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Marine Technology, Bachelor of Science. This year’s program will include on-the-water technology demonstrations, keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. This event is geared toward government, industry, and academic participants with interests in technology, policy, workforce development, and other aspects relevant to maritime transportation. Registration is required by September 8, 2023, and the participant cost of $125 includes all on-site meals. There is a reduced registration fee for students and retired SNAME members–contact travism@bayengna.com for registration discount information. Please contact Mr. Travis White with any other questions at tmwhite@mtu.edu.
Workshop Agenda (Click Here to Download Full Detailed Agenda):
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- Technology demonstrations on the water (demo/exhibition opportunities available for participating organizations–contact tmwhite@mtu.edu)
Thursday, September 21, 2023
- Great Lakes / Great Rivers Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Fall Members Meeting
- Networking lunch
- Maritime Innovation Roadmap keynote
- Facilitated panel discussion on Maritime Innovation Roadmap keynote, audience Q&A
- Additional presentations on maritime technology and automation topics
- Networking social event with hosted bar and appetizers
Friday, September 22, 2023
- Networking breakfast
- United States Coast Guard keynote presentation on regulatory developments and considerations for commercial vessels and other maritime stakeholders
- Facilitated panel discussion with regulators, classification societies, and insurers on maritime regulatory roadmap for smart shipping / vessel automation, audience Q&A
- Networking lunch
- Additional presentations to be announced
Sponsorship opportunities are available, see details below!
- Bronze: $500, sponsorship includes 1 free registration, logo at the conference (no exhibit table)
- Silver: $750, sponsorship includes 2 free registrations, logo on all conference materials and communications, and an optional exhibit table.
- Gold: $1500, sponsorship includes 3 free registrations, logo on all conference materials and communications, and an optional exhibit table.
- Platinum: $2500, sponsorship includes 5 free registrations, logo on all conference materials and communications, and an optional exhibit table
Please contact Mr. Travis White with any questions at tmwhite@mtu.edu.
Don’t forget to also sign up for the Lakebed 2030 Conference here, if you plan to attend both programs.
Special thanks to and acknowledgement of our Smart Ships Coalition 2023 Workshop Sponsors
Smart Ships Coalition Founding Members:
Platinum Workshop Sponsors:
Silver Workshop Sponsors:
Bronze Workshop Sponsors:
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