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All images courtesy Oceanology International participants and to deliver another packed three days of exhi- Oi24 Events and Features bition and conference activity, features, workshops and one- Oceanology International is able to capitalize on the advan- to-one meetings.” tages of ExCeL’s expansive 18,000m2 of indoor exhibition

Oi is the one occasion connecting all global stakeholder space to stage a number of unique features and events, with groups in oceanology across blue-tech, energy and offshore the Royal Victoria Dock enabling live outdoor, on-water dem- sectors, delivering the sector’s key forum and networking op- onstrations. Features at Oi24 include: portunity. Thousands of oceanology stakeholders, spanning Exhibition: The show ? oor is expected to host 450+ exhibi- industry, government and academia, from engineers, hydrog- tors from 80+ countries, with 10+ International and Regional raphers and geotechnics to energy professionals, oceanogra- Pavilions. With exhibitor product development and R&D phers, site investigators, marine surveyors and many more, cycles aligned with Oi’s return to London every two years, will come together across a wide range of sectors, including more than 100 companies are expected to conduct product or offshore oil & gas, renewables, defense, maritime security, service launch activity. Exhibitors introducing new solutions marine science, ports, aquaculture and subsea. at Oi24 include:

Oi’s focus in 2024 will re? ect the global challenges con- • Cathx Ocean, combining sensor data, machine vision fronting the industry and in? uencing the trajectory of tech- and machine learning based automation to deliver information nology development across numerous ocean-based sectors. real-time to facilitate earlier decision-making with its brand

Key themes such energy transition, climate change and ocean CLARITY; health, offshore energy, geotechnics, hydrography and ocean • Deepinfar Ocean Technology, a high-tech enterprise science, improved sustainability in offshore operations and specializing in the research and development, manufacturing the development of ocean-tech investment and ? nance oppor- and sales of a full range of underwater robots and related un- tunities, plus new applications of autonomous systems and AI, derwater core components; and ocean connectivity will feature throughout the exhibition • MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, offering and the varied conference agenda. Visitors will discover the connectivity, data acquisition, and launch & recovery systems latest technology and innovations in acoustics, autonomous for marine and offshore, ocean science, and naval industries; and unmanned vessels, bathymetry, cameras, robotics, naviga- • Neptune Sonar, an underwater transducer technology tion and more. specialist introducing Zeus Piezoceramics, a new ceramic

The industry’s most in? uential associations returning to the manufacturing venture providing PZT components; show to support their members and hold their own events, in- • QYSEA Technology, a high-tech enterprise focused on clude: the SUT (Society of Underwater Technology); MTS the R&D, production, and sales of underwater robotics, which (Marine Technology Society); THS:UKI (The Hydrographic will be showcasing the FIFISH ROVs in a large water tank.

Society UK & Ireland); and SMI (Society of Maritime Indus- tries). The international pro? le is underscored at Oi24, with Future Tech Hub 10+ International and Regional Pavilions, promoting more The Future Tech Hub will highlight the start-up and tech- than 100+ SME’s, start-ups, accelerators and innovation clus- accelerators who are building transformative new technologi- ters. The Canada Pavilion will have strong representation with cal eco systems. Participating exhibitors include: a 75-person strong delegation and 24 companies, with Rhode • Abyssens, an engineering of? ce specializing in underwa-

Island, Business France and the Dutch Pavilion also returning. ter acoustics; www.marinetechnologynews.com 59

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