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Site Visit: Autonomous Systems and Control Research Group

28 APR 2026 09:00
28 APR 2026 14:30

Join us for our upcoming site visit focusing on Marine Autonomy. Taking place in Plymouth, with a guided tour with the "Autonomous Systems and Control Research Group", and a dedicated plenary session.

Participate in focused discussions on the operational requirements from naval operators, insights from the National Centre for Marine Autonomy, and dialog on how SMEs and non-traditional companies can be enabled to deliver greater capability.

During this event, you will:

  • Hear key presentations and discussions from regional stakeholders
  • Better understand how SMEs and non-traditional suppliers can maximise their involvement in this space
  • Understand the support mechanisms in place in Plymouth and the Southwest
  • View the key R&D priorities in marine autonomy, with a guided tour of relevant facilities

Hear key insights from:

  • Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Jon Pentreath CB OBE, DSEI Senior Naval Advisor, Clarion Events (Chair)
  • Karen Dalton-Fyfe, Partnership and Programme Director, Team Plymouth
  • Professor Kevin Jones, Chair, Marine and Maritime Innovation Board
  • Neil Skelland, Chair, Southwest Regional Defence and Security Cluster

Further details of this upcoming site visit are available for DSEI Gateway members via the DSEI Gateway app.