The adoption of 5G technology has the potential to revolutionize the shipping industry. By providing faster and more reliable connectivity, 5G can enable new applications and services that improve operational efficiency, safety, and customer experience. This conference brings together industry experts, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in 5G for the shipping industry.
Subtopics:
• Overview of 5G and its potential impact
• Case Studies and best practices of 5G Deployment
• 5G for Smart Port infrastructure
• Security and privacy considerations in 5G-enabled operations
• Collaboration and partnerships for successful 5G adoption
Presenters
Janez Sterle
Founder and CEO | INTERNET INSTITUTE Ltd.
Dr. Janez Sterle is the founder and CEO of INTERNET INSTITUTE, Ltd. His main technical domain is concerned with network and services design, planning and implementation in production networks for 5G/6G systems and vertical-specific mission critical communications. He holds various patents in the field of mobile systems and has an established track record of H2020 and Horizon EU R&I (5G-LOGINNOV, Int5Gent, 5GASP, EVOLVED-5G, 5G-INDUCE, 5G-IANA, MATILDA-5G, 6Green) and production-grade projects in various industrial sectors. He cooperates on a continuous basis with the respective industries, practitioners, regulatory, and legislative bodies on strategic and technical levels of expertise.
Stig Petersen
Senior Scientist | SINTEF Digital
Chris Insall
Head of Mobility Business Development | ST Engineering iDirect
Chris Insall is Head of Mobility Business Development at ST Engineering iDirect – based in London, UK. Chris joined iDirect from satellite operator Intelsat in 2022, where his primary responsibilities incorporated product management, service development and marketing, focused primarily on managed services for VSAT. Chris has over 25 years’ experience in the sector, having worked also previously in mobility providers such as Cobham SATCOM, and Inmarsat where he worked for 11 years with roles encompassing business and product management – major responsibilities included deployment of Inmarsat’s Fleet and FleetBroadband portfolios.Chris holds an MSc degree in Software Engineering and a BA degree in business and foreign languages, and is a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Kris Vedat
Head Of Technology and Logistics | P&O Maritime Logistics
Kris is the Head of Technology and Logistics at P&O Maritime Logistics, bringing over 16 years of technology expertise to the company. Previously at the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), Kris was responsible for IT and logistics solutions, leading regional teams in the UAE, Europe and West Africa. At P&OML, Kris has driven the digital programme, including implementing the company’s first Maritime Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and executing a cloud-first strategy moving all core systems and infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. He also leads the deployment of IoT technology for the fleet, enabling real-time data collection and developing the company’s logistics platform – a critical part of P&OML’s solutions for its customers.
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