Marine Autonomy & Technology Showcase Call for abstracts

First Keynote speakers announced We are delighted to announce the first keynote speakers for MATS 2017. These speakers will be introducing a variety of novel technologies and innovative applications.   They include: Prof Karen Heywood (University of East Anglia) Novel deployments of Seagliders and AUVs in extreme environments https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Heywood Steve McPhail (NOC) and Prof Alberto Naveira Garabato (University of Southampton) Development and science use of Autosub Long Range (aka Boaty McBoatface) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40425996 Peter Bennett (Business Manager Subsea, Kongsberg Maritime Ltd) Development and applications of the Eelume marine robot https://eelume.com Prof Jim Scanlan (University of Southampton) Finding Lucy - UAVs and other robots for rapid disaster response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD742AI21fk&t=1s Further keynote speakers will be announced in September Invitation to submit abstracts We are actively inviting abstract submissions for MATS 2017 based on the following conference pillars:- 1. Applications -  Current Reality and Aspirations 2. Enabling Technologies to enhance our understanding of the marine environment 3. "Making Systems Smarter" - the advance from Automatic to Autonomy 4. The economic, environmental and human benefits of autonomous systems 5. Upskilling and preparing the workforce for an autonomous future *this session will include a session of NEXUS student submissions. 6. Miscellaneous session led by submissions. Please visit the MATS 2017 website for further guidance on the required content for the above pillars and information on how to submit an abstract click here  Abstracts will close on 15 September 2017, confirmation of acceptance will be sent out by 30 September 2017, the final decisions will be made by an expert panel.   This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Oceanography Centre · Waterfront Campus · European Way · Southampton · SO14 3ZH · United Kingdom