SFI Smart Ocean spring conference 2026, June 2nd
“The Evolution of Underwater Connectivity –
Advancing from Fixed to Mobile Acoustic Networks”
Place: Universitetet i Bergen (Storsalen), Nygårdsgaten 5
When: 2. June, 08:30 – 16:30
Participation: Free
Registration: Deadline 28th May. Register here
We are excited to announce the upcoming conference exploring the transition from fixed to mobile acoustic networks in underwater connectivity!
This is a good opportunity to engage with experts, share insights, and explore the future of underwater communication!
We look forward to seeing you there!
| Time | Title | Speaker |
| 09:00 | The SFI Smart Ocean concept | Ingvar Henne, UiB |
| 09:10 | The needs and benefits of mobility | Gjermund Mathisen, Aker BP |
| 09:40 | Required network functionality | Johnny Nybakk, Wsense |
| 10:10 | Coffee | |
| 10:30 | Emerging standards | Edmary Maldonado & Gjermund Mathisen, Aker BP/SWIG |
| 11:00 | Impact of shipping: mixing, spreading of pollution and release of methane | Anders Tengberg, Aanderaa |
| 11:30 | Observations in the arctic | Espen Storheim, NERSC |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 12:40 | Measurement strategies | Kjell Evind Frøysa, HVL |
| 12:50 | Data quality | Astrid Marie Skålvik, NORCE |
| 13:00 | Acoustic underwater communications | Varnan Jayasooriyan, HVL |
| 13:10 | LLM-based threat modelling in industry | Tosin Daniel Oyetoyan, HVL |
| 13:30 | Panel-debate | Industry partners |
| 14:30 | Coffee | |
| 14:50 | Coexistence and interference | Michael Smith, IMENCO |
| 15:10 | Securing subsea infrastructure | Steinar Bjørnstad, TAMPNET |
| 15:30 | Security challenges in underwater networks | Roald Otnes, FFI |
| 15:50 | Quantum communication technology for underwater applications | Peter James Thomas, NORCE |
| 16:10 | Closing remarks | Marie Holstad, NORCE |