The three-day marine science, ocean technology exhibition and conference once again promises to showcase a burgeoning global marketplace, packed event schedule, and targeted network opportunities for all those involved in exploring, protecting, and sustainably operating in the world’s oceans and waterways.
Oi’s focus in 2024 will reflect the global challenges confronting the industry and influencing the trajectory of technology development across numerous ocean-based sectors. Key themes such as energy transition, climate change and ocean health, offshore energy, geotechnics, hydrography and ocean science, improved sustainability in offshore operations and the development of ocean-tech investment and finance opportunities, plus new applications of autonomous systems and AI, and ocean connectivity will feature throughout the exhibition and the varied conference agenda. Visitors will discover the latest technological breakthroughs in acoustics, autonomous and unmanned vessels, bathymetry, cameras, robotics, navigation, and more.
Engaging with information and communication technology experts, the co-located event within the main exhibition hall—OceanICT Powered by ON&T—will engage with information and communication technology (ICT) experts and discover how recent breakthroughs are facilitating a smarter, more sustainable ocean through greater connectivity. It will connect AI, communications, satellite, IT, and IOT solutions providers with key ocean- and water-based end-user sectors from around the world.
Grant Day, with the European Space Agency, comments: “As an exhibitor at OceanICT, my primary objective with ESA Space Solutions is to speak to as many companies as possible who are looking to do innovative things with R&D in marine space, particularly any solutions which involve satellites, so things like communication, navigation, earth observation or space weather.”
The show floor is expected to host 450+ exhibitors from 80+ countries, with 10+ International and Regional Pavilions. With exhibitor product development and R&D cycles aligned with Oi’s return to London every two years, more than 100 companies are expected to conduct product or service launch activity.
On the Royal Victoria Dock, the Dockside Demos feature gives visitors the opportunity to experience different vehicle, imaging, sonar, and instrumentation technologies live and outdoors, in- and on- the water. Viewing platforms and micro theaters enable close scrutiny of the technology while the operators are on hand to provide more information.
The Oi24 Conference Program features three days of Technical Sessions and Ocean Futures-focused content across five different conference locations features topics including uncrewed vehicles and vessels; ocean observation and measurement; site investigation; data interpretation, AI, and ocean ICT; navigation and positioning; offshore renewable energy; asset integrity and monitoring; bathymetry. There are also a number of associated events which will encompass a range of keynote speeches, workshops, and presentations from attending societies and companies.
To learn more about Oi 2024, visit: www.oceanologyinternational.com
This feature appeared in Environment, Coastal & Offshore (ECO) Magazine’s 2024 Spring edition Marine Exploration, to read more access the magazine here.
