MASTS are pleased to announce they have successfully secured funding from the Science & Innovation Network, British High Commission in New Delhi, for 5 delegates from the UK to attend the forthcoming Oceans Conference taking place during week of 21st Feb.
The following five will attend the conference remotely – David Paterson (MASTS); Benjamin Williamson (UHI), Richard Thompson (Plymouth Uni); Piyali Chowdhury (CEFAS) & Annette Boerlage (SRUC).
MASTS will be tweeting about the conference during the week of the conference.
OCEANS is a bi-annual event for global marine researchers, technologists, engineers, students, and policymakers. The researchers and industrial leaders gather for four days to highlight, discuss and exchange relevant topics and current trends in marine technologies. This will help in creating awareness on advanced research areas, practices, and policies for the marine field. The Marine Technology Society and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society partner to present OCEANS, and this prestigious conference and exhibition draw an audience of more than 2,000 attendees:
- Over 500 professionally reviewed technical papers, including sessions focused on local themes.
- Plenary sessions with leaders from industry, academia, the military and government.
- 100+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in products and services across the globe.
- A student poster session featuring outstanding projects from around the world and other student activities.
- Tutorials, workshops, product demonstrations, government listening sessions, social and networking opportunities, professional field trips etc.