Time

Agenda

10:00 – 10:10

Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:10 – 11:10

Panel Discussion: AI in Maritime Innovation

This session will highlight how AI is transforming the maritime sector, from autonomous navigation and predictive analytics to climate risk modelling and digital twins. 

Panellists:

• Iain SHEPHERD, Active Senior, European Commission ​
• Andre DE ALMEIDA SANTOS, Partner, Indico Capital Partners 
• Federico Menna, CEO, EIT Digital​

11:10 – 11:30

Coffee and Networking Break

11:30 – 12:10

Startup Pitch Session: Showcasing Maritime Innovation

A dynamic session where 4 selected startups will pitch their innovations to a panel of investors and large corporates.

Pitching companies:

• Cosma: new generation subsea survey and AUVs 
• Blue Armada Robotics: a robotic fleet of diverse unmanned marine vehicles (USVs) to supervise construction works and monitor marine critical infrastructure

• SOTIRIA Technology: underwater intelligence systems for defense and national security
• Subdron: autonomous digitalisation of underwater structures through advanced 3D scanning and inspection technologies

12:10 – 12:50

Fireside Chat: Corporate Strategies for Maritime Innovation ​

This fireside chat will explore how leading companies identify, adopt, and scale innovative maritime technologies. ​

Moderator: Leonardo MANZARI, BlueInvest Coach​

​Panellists:

• Stefano de Marco, General Manager Sales – Business Development, Wärtsilä Italia S.p.A ​
• Salvatore Emilio Bonaccorso - Head of Open Innovation Ecosystems & Hubs, Fincantieri ​
• Giovanni Massari, Head of Sonsub, SAIPEM 

12:50 – 14:00

Closing & Networking Lunch