- Over 30 Experts to Speak on Innovation, Regulation, and Biofouling Control.
- Stena Bulk Sponsors Global Forum on Antifouling Technologies.
- I-Tech AB Highlights the Need for Cross-Sector Collaboration in Biofouling Management.
This year’s agenda is packed with insights from over thirty expert speakers hailing from marine antifouling technology, the broader maritime industry, and academia. Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions on innovations in antifouling coatings, the latest regulatory changes, smart data usage, and effective hull cleaning practices, reports Selekeptope.
Conference Sponsored by Stena Bulk
With Stena Bulk as the sponsor, this event promises a thorough look at the current state and future trends in antifouling technology. A blend of both new and familiar faces will present updates from the industry, share research breakthroughs, and offer perspectives that bridge commercial and academic R&D efforts.
I-Tech AB Champions Stakeholder Collaboration
As the event’s host, I-Tech AB, the brains behind the antifouling biotechnology Selektope, emphasises the need for ongoing, inclusive collaboration. The company believes that uniting a diverse range of stakeholders is crucial for fostering innovation and shaping the future of marine biofouling management.
Notable Keynote Speakers
The conference will feature keynote addresses from four prominent figures in the field:
- Raouf Kattan OBE, Founder, Safinah Group
- Dorothea Stübing, Group Leader, Biofouling Control Coatings, Fraunhofer IFAM
- Andrew Hwang, Leader, Coating and Advanced Materials Research, Samsung Heavy Industries
- Qingyi Xie, Vice General Manager, Guangdong Havey Advanced Materials Co. Ltd. & Research Scientist, South China University of Technology
A Diverse Mix of Industry and Academia
Our lineup showcases a fantastic blend of experts from top companies and organisations, including Jotun, Cathelco, I-Tech, Hempel, Janssen PMP, American Chemet, CLIA Europe, Samsung Heavy Industries, the Bellona Foundation, Arxada, Subsea Global Solutions, Safinah Group, Endures, Fraunhofer IFAM, and Surface Sciences.
On the academic side, we’re thrilled to have representatives from several prestigious institutions, such as Ruhr University Bochum, Chalmers University of Technology, the Technical University of Denmark, South China University of Technology, and Sultan Qaboos University.
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Source: Selektope