2026 EURONAVAL conference
Maritime Superiority : The Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Shift
In cooperation with
How quantum and AI redefine technologies and maritime operations — above, on and below the surface
TUESDAY 13th JANUARY 2026
SQUARE BRUSSELS
The day will feature six high-level conferences, interspersed with dedicated networking opportunities, including coffee breaks, a luncheon, and a closing cocktail reception.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, and to ensure the best possible conditions for networking and exchange among participants, the EURONAVAL Conference initially scheduled on 5 November in Brussels is rescheduled to Tuesday 13 January 2026, at the same venue.
This new event will complete the offer initially proposed by the EURONAVAL exhibition and the online Euronaval talks with a physical meeting to enhance dialogue between academics, industry, and institutions in Europe on naval and maritime issues.
All registrations already received remain valid for the new date.
The EURONAVAL team thanks all participants and partners for their understanding and continued commitment.
We look forward to welcoming you in Brussels on Tuesday 13 January 2026.
8:15 - 9:00
Welcome coffee
Networking // Posters & presentations
9:00 - 9:15
Welcome speech
Holger ZIEGLER
Head Standardization and Enablement Industry Directorate Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments Division
NATO Defence investments : section standardization & enablement
With the participation of the EURONAVAL exhibition manager
EURONAVAL
09:15 - 09:45
Vision for employing Quantum (logic) and trusted Artificial Intelligence - Enabled Maritime Operations and Technology
Framing the convergence of quantum tech/logic, trusted intelligence, and autonomy for dual-use applications in NATO maritime contexts.
Pr João SOUSA
FEUP – University of Porto
9:45 – 10:30
Advanced geospatial and insitu data processing capabilities to enhance maritime surveillance and security operations
Martin SLIJKHUIS
Chairman
DronePort Rotterdam Foundation
Julien BZOWSKI
Strategy Director
SAFRAN AI
Clément GALIC
CEO
UNSEENLABS
Chris VERLINDEN
Chief Technology Officer
APPLIED OCEANS
Sylvain GATEPAILLE
Data Analytics and Information Fusion Senior Expert
AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE
10:30 - 11:15
Maritime collaborative autonomy to support the collection, visualization and analysis of data
Emanuel COELHO
Chief Scientist
APPLIED OCEANS
Dr. Frida LINDBERG
Project Manager International Naval Innovations
SAAB
Pr João SOUSA
FEUP – University of Porto
Mikaël VOLUT
General Manager
AEGIR
Tamara BRIZARD
Co-founder
ARKEOCEAN
11:15 - 11h45
Coffee break
Networking // Posters & presentations
11:45 – 12:30
Dual use tools for environmental assessment and risks management
Jann WENDT
Founder
NORTH.IO
Nathan PEARCE
Chief Operating Officer
S2IX
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch cocktail
Networking // Posters & presentations
14:00 – 14:45
Developped systems for monitoring and protecting CUI from potential threats
Pr João SOUSA
FEUP – University of Porto
Jason TURNER
Chairman & CEO
ENTANGLEMENT
Vincent VIVARES
President
SIREHNA
Vegard EVJEN HOVSTEN
CEO
Maritime Robotics
14:45 – 15:30
Interconnected underwater devices to support defence and environmental monitoring
Dr Gernot FRIEDRICH
Head standardization & interoperability
NATO
Thomas ALTSHULER
Senior Vice President of Business Development - Marine Defense
TELEDYNE
Frithjof MESS
Head of Navy Operations
EVOLOGICS
Christophe L'HER
Site Manager
SERCEL
Kevin HEANEY
President
AOS Applied Oceans
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee break
Networking // Posters & presentations
16:00 - 16h45
Create realistic maritime training and simulation environments
Salvatore CALABRO
Head simulation & training, Advice
NATO
Kristian TAP
Vice President of Solutions
TEKLE HOLOGRAPHICS
Jean-Benoît BENSOUSSAN
M&O Industry Business Value Consultant Specialist
DASSAULT SYSTEMS