Hundreds of leading officials from the worlds of defence, autonomous systems, industry and skills have gathered in Plymouth for the inaugural Land, Sea, Air conference.
Organised by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and hosted at the University of Plymouth, the event was designed to explore how the region's rich maritime heritage, agricultural expertise, and growing aerospace sector can converge to create a world-leading hub for autonomous systems.
The audience included delegates from NATO, the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Navy, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
It was also attended by a number of businesses with bases in Plymouth and the wider South West, including multi-nationals such as Babcock, Helsing and Thales but also smaller local companies including MarineAI, WholeShip and Chess Dynamics.
The University also had stands showcasing its cutting-edge autonomous activities, from airborne drones and marine platforms used for monitoring at land and at sea to agri-tech robotics.
The event was conceived by Sam Duffield, Chair of the Young Professionals Committee at the IET and a graduate from the
[COURSE]
MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
"> MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering course at the University, and was then supported by the University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport.
/University Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.
