Program
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Other activities
Live Demo Area
Exhibition Area
Official Opening
09.00 - 09.30
Official Opening
09.00 - 09.05: Welcome to BlueTech Event'26 - by moderator (TBA)
09.05 - 09.15: Welcoming Speech - TBA
09.15 - 09.30: An Insight to the maritime ecosystem on Funen - by Lars Ahrendtsen, CEO, BlueTech Center
09.05 - 09.15: Welcoming Speech - TBA
09.15 - 09.30: An Insight to the maritime ecosystem on Funen - by Lars Ahrendtsen, CEO, BlueTech Center
Driving Cost Efficiency and Green Transition in Ferry Operations Through Technology
09.30 - 11.00
Driving Cost Efficiency and Green Transition in Ferry Operations Through Technology
More information coming soon
Maritime Defence & Security
11.30 - 13.00
Maritime Defence & Security
11.30 - 12.00: The Danish Naval Program: Arctic Vessels and Home Guard Vessels / Henrik Guastella Lindstrøm, Head of Program Management Office, FMI
Henrik gives us insight into the plans for the Arctic vessels and the Home Guard Vessels.
12.00 - 12.30: To be announced
12.30 - 13.00: Testing and Experiences with Autonomous Vessels: Insights and Lessons Larned / Anders Lønne, Head of the Coordination Department, FMI KAMA. Anders Lønne shares the experiences of the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation’s Maritime Department with testing and the use of maritime vessels.
12.00 - 12.30: To be announced
12.30 - 13.00: Testing and Experiences with Autonomous Vessels: Insights and Lessons Larned / Anders Lønne, Head of the Coordination Department, FMI KAMA. Anders Lønne shares the experiences of the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation’s Maritime Department with testing and the use of maritime vessels.
Optimizing Fleet Operations and Reducing Costs Through Technology
14.00 - 15.30
Optimizing Fleet Operations and Reducing Costs Through Technology
How can technology become a true competitive advantage for shipping companies?
This conference explores the key technology trends shaping modern fleet operations — and how two large shipping companies work to improve efficiency and lower costs.
14.00 - 14.30: Key Technology Trends Shaping Modern Fleet Operations by/ Nina Porst, Director, Sustainable Ships and Competencies, Danish Shipping
14.30 - 15.00: To be announced
15.00 - 15.30: Navigator Gas will be sharing real-life insights from their innovation journey - including lessons learned and measurable impact by/ Kaj S. Pilemand, Directorof Vessel Operations, Navigator Gas
This conference explores the key technology trends shaping modern fleet operations — and how two large shipping companies work to improve efficiency and lower costs.
14.00 - 14.30: Key Technology Trends Shaping Modern Fleet Operations by/ Nina Porst, Director, Sustainable Ships and Competencies, Danish Shipping
14.30 - 15.00: To be announced
15.00 - 15.30: Navigator Gas will be sharing real-life insights from their innovation journey - including lessons learned and measurable impact by/ Kaj S. Pilemand, Directorof Vessel Operations, Navigator Gas
BlueTech Innovation Award Ceremony
15.35 - 15.45
BlueTech Innovation Award Ceremony
Lars Ahrendtsen, CEO of BlueTech Center, and Kirsten Elkjær, Regional Director at Fynske Bank, will present the BlueTech Innovation Award - powered by the Fonden for Fynske Bank - for the first time.
The award goes to a Funen-based company that has distinguished itself through its work with maritime innovation, helping to accelerate the development of the maritime industry.
Three companies have been nominated for this year’s award, and the winner will be announced live on stage.
The award goes to a Funen-based company that has distinguished itself through its work with maritime innovation, helping to accelerate the development of the maritime industry.
Three companies have been nominated for this year’s award, and the winner will be announced live on stage.
Keynote Speaker: Ole Graa Jakobsen, Vice President & Head of Fleet Technology, Maersk Fleet Management & Technology
15.45 - 16.30
Driving Innovation of Container Vessel Design by Ole Graa Jakobsen, Vice President & Head of Fleet Technology, Maersk Fleet Management & Technology
Ole Graa Jakobsen started his career in Maersk in 2008 and was appointed Vice President, Head of Fleet Technology in 2016.
Since joining Maersk, Ole has held various positions with Maersk Maritime Technology and Maersk Line Technical Operation responsible for the technical management of the 300+ container vessels managed by Maersk.
In his current role, Ole is responsible for all Maersk container vessel designs, vessel technologies, asset optimizations and retrofits. With this position Ole is a leading figure in formulating and executing the Maersk decarbonization strategy.
Since joining Maersk, Ole has held various positions with Maersk Maritime Technology and Maersk Line Technical Operation responsible for the technical management of the 300+ container vessels managed by Maersk.
In his current role, Ole is responsible for all Maersk container vessel designs, vessel technologies, asset optimizations and retrofits. With this position Ole is a leading figure in formulating and executing the Maersk decarbonization strategy.
MARS Conference - Results & Lessons Learned
09.30 - 11.30
MARS Conference - Results & Lessons Learned
As part of BlueTech Event'26, we are pleased to host the Maritime Autonomous Reliable Systems (MARS) Conference, featuring presentations and perspectives from leading partners and stakeholders. The conference will highlight key results and learnings from the project.
09:30 – 09:45: Welcome and Introduction - Lars Ahrendtsen, Director, BlueTech Center
09:45 – 10:10: Start with the Why – the Value of MARS Competence Center - Signe Jensen, Head of Research, MARIKO
10:10 – 10:35: Development of a generic Drone Platform - Jonas Pedersen, Managing Director, CEO, TUCO Group
10:35 – 10:55: A Bike Ferry Concept analysis - Søren Vinther Hansen, Founder & CEO, VesOPS
10:55 – 11:15: ROC-operators competence development – a case - Kresten Petersen, Lector, teamcoordinator for operation, MARNAV
11:15 – 11:30: Closing Remarks - Søren Bach-Hansen, Erhvervschef i Erhverv og Iværksætteri, Svendborg Kommune
09:30 – 09:45: Welcome and Introduction - Lars Ahrendtsen, Director, BlueTech Center
09:45 – 10:10: Start with the Why – the Value of MARS Competence Center - Signe Jensen, Head of Research, MARIKO
10:10 – 10:35: Development of a generic Drone Platform - Jonas Pedersen, Managing Director, CEO, TUCO Group
10:35 – 10:55: A Bike Ferry Concept analysis - Søren Vinther Hansen, Founder & CEO, VesOPS
10:55 – 11:15: ROC-operators competence development – a case - Kresten Petersen, Lector, teamcoordinator for operation, MARNAV
11:15 – 11:30: Closing Remarks - Søren Bach-Hansen, Erhvervschef i Erhverv og Iværksætteri, Svendborg Kommune
BlueTech Startup Hub Pitch Event
12.00 - 13.00
BlueTech Startup Hub Pitch Event
Attend an exciting pitch session featuring five startups from the BlueTech Startup Hub, presenting their solutions to a highly experienced panel. The panel will provide valuable feedback, questions, and input to support the startups on their continued journey.
The format is 4 minutes per pitch, followed by 6 minutes of panel Q&A.
The 5 startups are:
• Marina Health: Medical Device Software for The Maritime Industry
• ULK Maritime: Coastal Control & Response Vessel (CCRV)
• MEVStar: MegaWatt Charging Systems for Workboats, Ferries and Inland Waterway Vessels
• AHL Innovation: Maritime AR Safety Binoculars
• Ellypsis: Implementing AI in Maritime Companies
Panel:
Lenna Broberg, Forretningsudvikler, Sparring, Erhvervshus Fyn
Henning Østergaard, CEO, FlowPoint Defence
Mija Lønvig Frandsen, Chief Human Resources Officer, Molslinjen
Adam Murray Nielsen, AMN Venture
The format is 4 minutes per pitch, followed by 6 minutes of panel Q&A.
The 5 startups are:
• Marina Health: Medical Device Software for The Maritime Industry
• ULK Maritime: Coastal Control & Response Vessel (CCRV)
• MEVStar: MegaWatt Charging Systems for Workboats, Ferries and Inland Waterway Vessels
• AHL Innovation: Maritime AR Safety Binoculars
• Ellypsis: Implementing AI in Maritime Companies
Panel:
Lenna Broberg, Forretningsudvikler, Sparring, Erhvervshus Fyn
Henning Østergaard, CEO, FlowPoint Defence
Mija Lønvig Frandsen, Chief Human Resources Officer, Molslinjen
Adam Murray Nielsen, AMN Venture
Festival of Maritime Innovation - Conference
14.00 - 15.30
Festival of Maritime Innovation - Conference
14:00 – 14:40 | Innovation Ecosystems in the Nordics
Dive into the power of Nordic innovation. In this panel, experts discuss how startups and SMEs in Northern Europe are strategically supported—with a special focus on pioneering collaborations within the maritime sector.
14:40 – 15:30 | Elevator Pitch Session
Showtime: Experience innovative and award winning startups and scaleups from Germany and Denmark take the stage to pitch their breakthrough maritime ideas.
Dive into the power of Nordic innovation. In this panel, experts discuss how startups and SMEs in Northern Europe are strategically supported—with a special focus on pioneering collaborations within the maritime sector.
14:40 – 15:30 | Elevator Pitch Session
Showtime: Experience innovative and award winning startups and scaleups from Germany and Denmark take the stage to pitch their breakthrough maritime ideas.
Defence Networking Event
📍 Cantine on the Ground Floor
10.00 - 11.00
Defence Networking Event
Join the Defence Networking Event — a dedicated meeting point for companies with an interest in the defence sector.
This session offers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, strengthen existing relationships, and explore new partnerships within the growing maritime defence ecosystem. As collaboration between industry and defence becomes increasingly important, building the right connections is more crucial than ever.
Meet potential partners, exchange insights, and position your company within future defence-related projects and supply chains.
Whether you are already active in the defence market or looking to enter it, this is where meaningful conversations begin.
This session offers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, strengthen existing relationships, and explore new partnerships within the growing maritime defence ecosystem. As collaboration between industry and defence becomes increasingly important, building the right connections is more crucial than ever.
Meet potential partners, exchange insights, and position your company within future defence-related projects and supply chains.
Whether you are already active in the defence market or looking to enter it, this is where meaningful conversations begin.
Tour the Bridge Simulator
📍Stairs on the Ground Floor
10.30 - 11.00
Tour the Bridge Simulator
More Information Coming Soon
Festival of Maritime Innovation - Networking Event
📍 'Festival of Maritime Innovation' stand
12.00 - 13.00
Festival of Maritime Innovation - Networking Event
At the 'Festival of Maritime Innovation' stand on the ground floor, you can meet highly relevant industry experts who are ready to collaborate, share insights, and explore new opportunities.
Whether you are looking for new partnerships, inspiration, or concrete solutions to your challenges, this is a unique chance to engage directly with key players from across the maritime sector.
Stop by, start a conversation, and discover how collaboration can drive innovation forward.
The industry experts will be announced soon.
Whether you are looking for new partnerships, inspiration, or concrete solutions to your challenges, this is a unique chance to engage directly with key players from across the maritime sector.
Stop by, start a conversation, and discover how collaboration can drive innovation forward.
The industry experts will be announced soon.
TUCO Marine Group Live Demo
09.30 - 10.00
CO Marine Group Live Demo
More information coming soon
Sensemakers Live Demo
10.30 - 11.00
Sensemakers Live Demo
More information coming soon
Blue Atlas Robotics Live Demo
11.30 - 12.00
Blue Atlas Robotics Live Demo
More information coming soon
Aaveq Robotics Live Demo
12.30 - 13.00
Aaveq Robotics Live Demo
More information coming soon
Live Demo
14.00 - 14.30
Live Demo
More information coming soon
Live Demo
15.00 - 15.30
Live Demo
More information coming soon
Exhibition Area OPEN
08.30 - 16.00
Exhibition Area OPEN
The Exhibition Area is open throughout the day, offering a great opportunity to explore the latest maritime technologies, products, and solutions up close.
Meet innovative companies, engage directly with industry experts, and get hands-on experience with new developments shaping the maritime sector.
Whether you are looking for new suppliers, collaboration partners, or inspiration, the Exhibition Area provides a practical and valuable setting for meaningful conversations.
Meet innovative companies, engage directly with industry experts, and get hands-on experience with new developments shaping the maritime sector.
Whether you are looking for new suppliers, collaboration partners, or inspiration, the Exhibition Area provides a practical and valuable setting for meaningful conversations.
Lunch 13.00 - 14.00
Networking & Hot Dogs
16.30 - 17.30
Networking & Hot Dogs
We will conclude the day with an informal get-together, giving guests and exhibitors the opportunity to mingle, exchange final impressions, and enjoy a relaxed and social ending to the event.
Join us for a classic Danish hotdog from the food stand along with a cold beer or soft drink before we wrap up this year’s event.
Join us for a classic Danish hotdog from the food stand along with a cold beer or soft drink before we wrap up this year’s event.
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