Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)

That’s a wrap on the SMI Conference 2024! Over the past two days, we had the privilege of hosting 30 speakers across four sessions, driving discussions critical to advancing the UK maritime industry with the event expertly steered throughout by Peter Collinson as Conference Chair. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Birmingham. We hope the event provided valuable insights and networking opportunities, helping to foster stronger connections among forward-thinking maritime professionals. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are vital to unlocking the potential of the UK maritime sector and addressing its future challenges. At the Society of Maritime Industries, we are proud to create platforms like the SMI Conference, where industry leaders, government, and regulators can come together for meaningful, solutions-focused dialogue—to the overall benefit and growth of our industry. A big thank you to our sponsors Sonihull Ultrasonic Antifouling, GE Vernova, Babcock International Group, Thales, IMI Process Automation, Kongsberg Maritime, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, Chess Dynamics, Rivertrace Limited Roxtec Group for your support, and to our exhibitors Aluminium Marine Consultants BERTHON Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) Connected Places Catapult Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) DUODRIVE LIMITED GE Vernova Griffon Hoverwork Ltd Kongsberg Maritime Mainstay Marine Solutions MarRI-UK Roxtec Group Sonihull and Spinlock Ltd for creating an atmosphere full of activity and connection over the past two days. A special thanks to the National Shipbuilding Office for their ongoing collaboration and to the NSO team for delivering the first session of the conference. Your insights and vision for the future of the UK shipbuilding enterprise provided a strong foundation for both the discussions at the event and the industry's future direction. Learn more about our upcoming events at https://lnkd.in/dmTChScj Tom Chant MBE Helen Stephen Emma Johnson Mark Albon Giorgio Buttironi #SMIConference2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Day One of the SMI conference, chaired by Peter Collinson, followed by the SMI Conference 2024 gala dinner. We look forward to welcoming you all back this morning where driving digitalisation and autonomy are on the agenda. Thank you to the National Shipbuilding Office for delivering an incredibly engaging session on the Future of the UK Shipbuilding Enterprise. A huge thanks to our sponsors Sonihull Ultrasonic Antifouling, GE Vernova, Babcock International Group, Thales, IMI Process Automation, Kongsberg Maritime, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, Chess Dynamics, Rivertrace Limited Roxtec Group for their support. Darren Rowlands Charlotte Wood Tom Chant MBE Helen Stephen Emma Johnson Mark Albon Giorgio Buttironi #SMIConference2024

This morning's 'Driving Digitalisation' session delivered some excellent presentations and a lively and engaging panel discussion. Thank you to Richard Buckley, Euan Duncan, Leo McLeman Cato Davies Eugene Bari and Simon Brown for your contributions to the conversation around spearheading digital innovation in our industry. #SMIConference2024 #digitalisation

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Day One of the SMI Conference 2024, chaired by Peter Collinson, and attended last night's SMI Conference 2024 Gala Dinner. We look forward to welcoming you all back this morning where driving digitalisation and autonomy in the UK maritime industry are on the agenda. Thank you to the National Shipbuilding Office for curating an engaging morning session discussing the Future of the UK Shipbuilding Enterprise and to our 'Driving Decarbonisation' session speakers Tom Curwell, Mark Totten, Nick Smith, Richard Partridge, Stavros Karamperidis James Hall and Mark Bruce. A huge thanks to our sponsors Sonihull Ultrasonic Antifouling GE Vernova Babcock International Group Thales IMI Process Automation Kongsberg Maritime Rivertrace Limited Roxtec Group Frazer-Nash Consultancy and Chess Dynamics for their continued support. Tom Chant MBE Helen Stephen Emma Johnson Mark Albon Giorgio Buttironi Darren Rowlands Charlotte Wood Paul Sheerin Rebecca Green CEng MIET Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) #SMIConference2024 #Decarbonisation #Shipbuilding

A productive and engaging start to the SMI Conference 2024! The morning featured insightful presentations from the National Shipbuilding Office, Paul Sheerin, Rebecca Green CEng MIET, and Charlotte Wood, who focused on the critical steps needed to build a successful and competitive shipbuilding industry in the UK. A key takeaway from this morning's session was the importance of collaboration between government and industry, highlighting a strong commitment to driving progress together. We're looking ahead to this afternoon where the conversation turns to driving decarbonisation and what that means for a sustainable maritime sector. #SMIConference2024

Great #SMIFutures annual drinks reception last night ahead of the #SMIConference2024 today and tomorrow. Thanks so much to everyone who attended and a big thank you to our headline sponsor BAE Systems and supporting sponsors Alfa Laval, Houlder Limited, Malin Group and Thales!

The National Shipbuilding Office CEO Rod Paterson speaking at #SMIConference2024 Rod Paterson laid out his vision for the future of the #Shipbuilding enterprise Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Mark Albon Helen Stephen Tom Chant MBE

Thank you very much to everyone who came to our #SMIFutures workshop this afternoon, focused on collaboration and innovation in the maritime sector. Now looking forward to our drinks reception at 6pm. Anyone who’s in Birmingham for the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) conference, pop along to the STEAMHouse between 6-8pm today to help us drink all these drinks!

Another successful, connection-filled SMM! Thank you to our exhibiting companies ACM Composite Bearings (ACM Bearings Ltd), AMI Marine Ltd, Eminox Ltd Fifth Element Recruitment Maritime UK Solent Protea Ltd. SYSCADA DE LIMITED Wake Media Ltd, our organising partner Department for Business and Trade of course to our very own Helen Stephen for steering the UK Maritime Industries Showcase ship throughout the week in Hamburg. Next up, the SMI Conference 2024! We look forward to seeing you all in Birmingham next week. #SMM2024 #SMMfair

📢 There is still time to sign up to join the SMIFutures Annual Networking Event in Birmingham on Monday evening. The SMIFutures board invites you to join their upcoming annual networking reception at the STEAMhouse Birmingham on Monday 9th September. The event offers a chance to network with fellow SMI Conference delegates and also meet the SMIFutures group and learn more about their objectives. This SMIFutures event is kindly sponsored by BAE Systems as our headline sponsor, alongside Alfa Laval, Houlder Limited, Malin Group and Thales as supporting sponsors. We thank you for your valued support. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/etYWknkr #SMIConference2024