About the conference

The Blue Data Conference addressed some of the defining questions for our ocean industries and the marine environment. Leading experts in ocean science, marine data and the blue economy explored the transformative power of blue data.
Addressing the big marine questions
When it comes to our oceans, we need to work together to find effective solutions. Opinion leaders from the global marine community shared their insight and expertise on the key challenges facing us all. This conversation is ongoing and ever-changing. The conference sessions are collated below, to inspire, inform and continue the conversation around blue data.
The blue economic opportunity
Discover how the blue economy has the potential to change millions of lives around the world, how it could unlock trillions of dollars of sustainable economic value, and how we can realise these benefits.
Data and sustainable development
Hear from experts who are setting the agenda on the sustainable management of our ocean resources and find out how data and partnerships are transforming our relationship with our oceans for the better.
The future of navigation
Find out how shipping's digital and data transformation is redefining the future of navigation, from the bridge to the boardroom. From driving safety standards and unlocking new efficiencies, to supporting the advance of autonomous shipping.
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Meet the experts from the conference

Rear Admiral
Peter Sparkes
Acting Chief Executive and National Hydrographer,
UK Hydrographic Office

Cathrine Armour
Chief Customer Officer,
UK Hydrographic Office

Elinor Skelley
Head of New Data Acquisition, UK Hydrographic Office

James Bidwell
Co-Founder Re_Set, Chair Springwise

George Huish
Product Manager,
UK Hydrographic Office

Claire Jolly
Head of Unit, Innovation Policies for Space and the Ocean, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Sam Harper
Head of Hydrographic Programmes,
UK Hydrographic Office

Tom Mellor
Head of OEM Technical
Support and Digital Standards,
UK Hydrographic Office

Peter Broadhurst
Senior Vice President,
Inmarsat Maritime

Richard Doherty
Chief Technical Officer, CIRM

Captain Sanchay Srivastava
Technical Adviser, OCIMF

Rakesh Pandit
Nautical Policy Lead, MCA

Rear Admiral
Rhett Hatcher
Director of Data Acquisition, UK Hydrographic Office

Mark Casey
Head of Research, Design & Innovation, UK Hydrographic Office
Dan Hook
Managing Director,
Ocean Infinity

Katrina Kemp
Smart Ships & Automation
Policy Officer, MCA

Alisdair Pettigrew
Managing Director, BLUE Communications