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Sea Tech Week ® 2026

See you from 6 to 8 October 2026

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List of the speakers

You will find below the list of workshop speakers.
Non-exhaustive list, updated on 2026/08/17

Track 01 — Ecological Transition & Maritime Decarbonisation
This track brings together solutions, strategies and innovations aimed at reducing the carbon and environmental footprint of maritime activities.

  • Almagro Miriam, "SaferSEA Maritime Event: Solutions for a Safer & Smarter Shipping Industry"
  • Basséguy Régine, LGC Toulouse, "Marine-Inspired Strategies for Enhancing Materials Durability"
  • Cadena Martinez Erasmo, Ghent University, "Maximising sustainable development with Nature-Inclusive Design & Life Cycle Assessment"
  • Carranza Fernandino Teresa, Université de Pau, "Marine-Inspired Strategies for Enhancing Materials Durability"
  • Carvajal Juliana, Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, "Sustainable Maritime Transport: Rolling Out Actions"
  • Concustell Fargas Amadeu, Eurecat, "Durability and Structural Integrity of Materials in Offshore Renewable Energy Systems"
  • Eiriz Francisca, UPTEC, "SaferSEA Maritime Event: Solutions for a Safer & Smarter Shipping Industry"
  • Esser Yuki, Dutch Marine Energy Centre "Maximising sustainable development with Nature-Inclusive Design & Life Cycle Assessment"
  • Gomes Joel, Sines Tecnopolo, "SaferSEA Maritime Event: Solutions for a Safer & Smarter Shipping Industry"
  • Gueuné Hervé, Corrodys, "Marine-Inspired Strategies for Enhancing Materials Durability"
  • Jao Marques Maria, LNEG Lisbon, "Marine-Inspired Strategies for Enhancing Materials Durability"
  • Jezequel Ronan, Cedre, "SaferSEA Maritime Event: Solutions for a Safer & Smarter Shipping Industry"
  • Kumar Lagudu Prakash, NIOT, "Durability and Structural Integrity of Materials in Offshore Renewable Energy Systems"
  • Lajoie Barbora, Université de Toulouse, "Marine-Inspired Strategies for Enhancing Materials Durablauraility"
  • Le Meur Morgane, Technopôle Brest-Iroise,  "SaferSEA Maritime Event: Solutions for a Safer & Smarter Shipping Industry"
  • Noguès Quentin, France Energies Marines, "Maximising sustainable development with Nature-Inclusive Design & Life Cycle Assessment"
  • Petit Laëtitia, France Energies Marines, "Maximising sustainable development with Nature-Inclusive Design & Life Cycle Assessment"
  • Pineau Hélène, Ekium, "Maximising sustainable development with Nature-Inclusive Design & Life Cycle Assessment"
  • Shit Trishanu, NIOT, "Durability and Structural Integrity of Materials in Offshore Renewable Energy Systems"
  • Teillant Boris, Atlanpole, "Sustainable Maritime Transport: Rolling Out Actions"
  • Van Den Bergh Krista, ArcelorMittal R&D, "Durability and Structural Integrity of Materials in Offshore Renewable Energy Systems"
  • Vucko Flavien, Institut de la Corrosion, "Durability and Structural Integrity of Materials in Offshore Renewable Energy Systems"
  • Wall Fionnuala, AxisBIC, "SaferSEA Maritime Event: Solutions for a Safer & Smarter Shipping Industry"
  • Wattrelot Elise, CPMR Atlantic Arc Commission, "Sustainable Maritime Transport: Rolling Out Actions"
  • Zanna Sandrine, IRCP Paris, "Marine-Inspired Strategies for Enhancing Materials Durability"

Track 02 — Climate & Ocean Observation
This track focuses on the scientific tools, methods and programmes used to observe the ocean and better understand its role in the climate system. It highlights innovations in the measurement, collection and analysis of ocean data to monitor changes in the oceans and shed light on climate issues.

  • Bordereau Vivien, Ifremer, "Ocean Startups : Investment Trends & Impact Strategies in a Dual-Use World"
  • Camus Lionel, Akvaplan Niva, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part I"
  • Chocron Olivier, ENIB, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part II"
  • Clech Didier, RBR Europe, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part I & Part II"
  • Courtmontagne Philippe, Naval Group, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part II"
  • Daniel Jean-Marc, Ifremer, "Ocean Startups : Investment Trends & Impact Strategies in a Dual-Use World"
  • Del Rio Nina, IIM-CSIC, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part I"
  • Dongue Yannick, ENSTA Bretagne, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part II"
  • Henaff Patrick, ENIB, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part II"
  • Hleis Khaled, ENSTA and Lab-STICC, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part I"
  • Jones Juliet, Nature Metrics, "Ocean Startups : Investment Trends & Impact Strategies in a Dual-Use World"
  • Kourbane Ikram, ENIB, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part I"
  • Le Menn Marc, SHOM, "In-situ measurement of marine currents: state of the art, new developments and scientific applications"
  • Le Visage Christophe, France Nature Environnement, "Accelerating the EU Ocean Mission on the Atlantic Coast: From Testing to Scaling"
  • Limouzin Stéphanie, CLS Group, "Ocean Startups : Investment Trends & Impact Strategies in a Dual-Use World"
  • Lo Blue Nadia, INGV, "In-situ measurement of marine currents: state of the art, new developments and scientific applications" 
  • Martins Alfredo, EMSO Eric, "In-situ measurement of marine currents: state of the art, new developments and scientific applications"
  • Pairaud Ivane, Ifremer, "In-situ measurement of marine currents: state of the art, new developments and scientific applications"
  • Pasqueron de Fommervault, IOP / UNESCO, "In-situ measurement of marine currents: state of the art, new developments and scientific applications"
  • Paviet Salomon Thomas, ISEN Ouest, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part I"
  • Peyrache Julie, SWEN, "Ocean Startups : Investment Trends & Impact Strategies in a Dual-Use World" 
  • Prasad Shitala, IIT Goa, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part II"
  • Sicot Guillaume, ENSTA,"Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part II"
  • Thabard Marie, Iberdrola, "Accelerating the EU Ocean Mission on the Atlantic Coast: From Testing to Scaling"
  • Thaseem Thajudeen, IIT Goa, "Advances in Marine Instrumentation and Methods for Marine Observations - Part I"
  • Tomasi Béatrice, IMT Atlantique,"In-situ measurement of marine currents: state of the art, new developments and scientific applications"
  • Troudet Laura, Skravik, Accelerating the EU Ocean Mission on the Atlantic Coast: From Testing to Scaling
  • Ursella Laura, OGS, "In-situ measurement of marine currents: state of the art, new developments and scientific applications"

Track 03 — Environmental Risks & Pollution
This track addresses the identification, prevention and management of natural and industrial risks and pollution in the marine environment.

  • Bois Carl, Quiet Oceans "Marine Pollution in the Atlantic: Cooperative Solutions for Urgent Action"
  • Damare Samir, NIO, "Deep Sea Mining – Environment Impact Assessment and Mitigation"
  • (Mr) Gopkumar, Indian Institute of Science , "Deep Sea Mining – Environment Impact Assessment and Mitigation"
  • Grouhel Anne, Ifremer, "Marine Pollution in the Atlantic: Cooperative Solutions for Urgent Action"
  • Janvier Philippe, Cerema, "Ammonia as a Maritime Fuel: Bridging Knowledge Gaps for a Safe and Green Future" 
  • Krishnan Amudha, NIOT, "Deep Sea Mining – Environment Impact Assessment and Mitigation"
  • Lacroix Camille, Cedre, "Marine Pollution in the Atlantic: Cooperative Solutions for Urgent Action"
  • Le Floch Stéphane, Cedre, "Ammonia as a Maritime Fuel: Bridging Knowledge Gaps for a Safe and Green Future"
  • Le Moal Romain, TerraRade, "Marine Pollution in the Atlantic: Cooperative Solutions for Urgent Action"
  • (Dr) Queffelec Betty, Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO), Brest, and the AMURE UMR 6308 research laboratory,  "Deep Sea Mining – Environment Impact Assessment and Mitigation"
  • Ras - de Moncuit Monique, Cerema, "Marine Pollution in the Atlantic: Cooperative Solutions for Urgent Action"
  • Salvi Oliver, Ineris Development, "Ammonia as a Maritime Fuel: Bridging Knowledge Gaps for a Safe and Green Future"
  • Silva Eduardo, Inesc Tec, "Marine Pollution in the Atlantic: Cooperative Solutions for Urgent Action"
  • Zorita Izaskun, Azti, "Marine Pollution in the Atlantic: Cooperative Solutions for Urgent Action"

Track 04 — Security, Surveillance & Advanced Maritime Technologies
This track explores innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing maritime safety and security. It covers surveillance systems, risk prevention, cybersecurity, autonomous vessels, and the integration of advanced digital tools to better monitor, protect, and manage maritime activities.

  • Akersten Filip, Deep Hydrography and Geophysics, "One Survey, Multiple Sensors: Integrated Detection of Seabed and Sub-Seabed Objects"
  • Barras Guillaume, Thales, "Underwater explosions: technical, operational and environmental requirements"
  • Bonvard Aurélien, IMT Atlantique; "Underwater Communications: Next steps"
  • Bureau Thomas, IMT Atlantique, "Underwater Communications: Next steps"
  • Clarke Sam, "Underwater explosions: technical, operational and environmental requirements"
  • Courtmontagne Philippe, Naval Group, "Underwater Communications: Next steps"
  • Cueff Daniel, Région Bretagne, "Space for Maritime: from territorial strategies to shared good practices"
  • Etienne Samuel, SHOM, "Underwater explosions: technical, operational and environmental requirements"
  • Ferreira Frederico, National Hub Portugal, "From concept to project: brainstorming to develop new European initiatives for Blue Skills and Careers in the Atlantic and beyond"
  • Fitzgibbon Kevin, Munster Technological University, "Storm @ Sea: A High-Stakes Martime Cyber Exercise"
  • Herpers Frédérick, National Hub France, "From concept to project: brainstorming to develop new European initiatives for Blue Skills and Careers in the Atlantic and beyond"
  • Kicinski Radoslaw, Polish Naval Academmy, "Underwater explosions: technical, operational and environmental requirements"
  • Kumar Sahoo Sujit, Indian Institute of Technology, "Underwater Communications: Next steps"
  • Lamothe Gaëtan, Diateam, "Maritime Security : Countering AIS Spoofing and GNSS Threats" 
  • Le Claire Pascal, France Cyber Maritime, "Maritime Security : Countering AIS Spoofing and GNSS Threats"
  • Liret Céline, Océanopolis "From concept to project: brainstorming to develop new European initiatives for Blue Skills and Careers in the Atlantic and beyond"
  • Pannetier Simon, Deep Hydrography & Geophysics, "One Survey, Multiple Sensors: Integrated Detection of Seabed and Sub-Seabed Objects" 
  • Randy Mina, Research Engineering, "Underwater Communications: Next steps"
  • Schimel Alexandre, Deep Hydrohraphy and Geophysics, "One Survey, Multiple Sensors: Integrated Detection of Seabed and Sub-Seabed Objects"
  • Sole Carbonell Marta, Laboratori d'Aplicacions Bioacustiques; "Underwater explosions: technical, operational and environmental requirements"
  • Taddei Lorenzo, ENSTA,  "Underwater explosions: technical, operational and environmental requirements" 
  • Tartière Jérémie, PyroNum, "Underwater explosions: technical, operational and environmental requirements"
  • Van Seters Yves, Antwerp Maritime Academy, "Storm @ Sea: A High-Stakes Martime Cyber Exercise"

Track 05 — Territorial Attractiveness & Maritime Policies
This track brings together technologies and systems aimed at securing maritime spaces and improving surveillance, navigation and operations at sea.

  • Argence Marie, Emoticonect Tech, Connecting Global Growth and Talent in Brest
  • Azevedo Antonio, "The Blue Economy in the North-West Coast of Portugal: the MarUMinho perspective"
  • (Dr) Canning Anna, Atrium environmental, "Connecting Global Growth and Talent in Brest"
  • Casais Beatriz, University of Minho, "The Blue Economy in the North-West Coast of Portugal: the MarUMinho perspective"
  • Chabert Christophe, BrestPort, "From Infrastructure to Innovation: Building a Competitive MRE Industry"
  • Cordillet Sophie, Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, "Space for Maritime: from territorial strategies to shared good practices"
  • Correira Isabel, University of Minho, "The Blue Economy in the North-West Coast of Portugal: the MarUMinho perspective"
  • Delarue Raphaël, Pennavel, "From Infrastructure to Innovation: Building a Competitive MRE Industry"
  • Guillou Aymeric, Bretagne Commerce International, "Connecting Global Growth and Talent in Brest"
  • Jagaille Marie, Hytech-imaging, "Space for Maritime: from territorial strategies to shared good practices"
  • Martins Lurdes, University of Minho, "The Blue Economy in the North-West Coast of Portugal: the MarUMinho perspective"
  • McKinley Emma, "The Blue Economy in the North-West Coast of Portugal: the MarUMinho perspective"
  • Merino Maria, IH Cantabria, "Cross-cutting priorities for the Atlantic Blue Economy: Innovation, circular economy and governance"
  • Montbet Phil, Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, "Space for Maritime: from territorial strategies to shared good practices"
  • Morry Alain, Eolink, "From Infrastructure to Innovation: Building a Competitive MRE Industry"
  • Rabin Gilles, Iris Space / Connect by CNES, "Space for Maritime: from territorial strategies to shared good practices"
  • Tran Van Mathilde, Brest Métropole, "Space for Maritime: from territorial strategies to shared good practices"
  • V.C Weiss Carlos, IH Cantabria, "Cross-cutting priorities for the Atlantic Blue Economy: Innovation, circular economy and governance"
  • Viaggi Claire, World Trade Center, "Connecting Global Growth and Talent in Brest"

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