CTNW 2018: Frontiers of Exploration
Organised in association with The Explorers Club
Organised in association with The Explorers Club, CTNW 2018 will highlight how the spirit of exploration drives forward science and technology, with consequent benefits to society and the protection of the natural environment. Speaker pairings, comprising a leading explorer with a scientist or technologist, will examine the role technology plays in exploring environments on the seafloor, in the oceans, on the oceans, over the oceans and into space, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Speakers will also cast a look at how emerging technology will make ‘waves’ for ocean exploration over the coming decades. Engaging, visual but also technical presentations are the order of the day.
Progamme sponsored by: 
| 09:45-10:00 |
OPENING
Conference Introduction
Ralph Rayner, Conference Chair and President of the Society for Underwater Technology
Opening Welcome Video
Jim Cameron, Filmmaker, Philanthropist and Deep Sea Explorer |
| 10:00-11:00 |
ON THE SEAFLOOR
Moderated by: Ralph Rayner, Conference Chair and President of the Society for Underwater Technology
Discovery and Exploration of the Wreck of the Titanic
Rory Golden, Diver & Explorer
Visualising the Seabed in 3D
Dr Blair Thornton, Associate Professor of Oceanic Engineering Science, University of Southampton |
| 11:00-11:30 |
Morning Tea Break |
| 11:30-12:30 |
IN THE OCEAN
Moderated by: Chris Scholin, President & CEO, MBARI
Capturing the Wonders of the Ocean
Orla Doherty, Producer, Blue Planet II, BBC
Visualising the Ocean Interior
Andone Lavery, Associate Scientist, Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution |
| 12:30-12:45 |
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRIZES
1. Oceanology International 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award
2. Alan Greig Operational Oceanography Prize |
| 12:45-14:00 |
Lunch Break |
| 14:00-15:00 |
OVER THE OCEAN
Moderated by: Mark Wood, Chair, The Explorers Club - Great Britain Chapter
Exploring Arctic Ocean Life
Pen Hadow, Director, Arctic Mission (ocean life research) & 90ºNorth Unit (ecosystem protection)
Exploring the Oceans from Space
Gordon Campbell, Science, Applications and Climate Department, Directorate of EO Programmes, European Space Agency |
| 15:00-16:00 |
INTO SPACE
Moderated by: Ralph Rayner, Conference Chair and President of the Society for Underwater Technology
Ocean Space to Outer Space
Dr Michael Gernhardt, NASA Astronaut and Manager of Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Johnson Space Center
Exporing Oceans on Other Worlds
Chris German MBE, Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Explorers Club Fellow |
| 16:00-17:00 |
ADVANCING THE FRONTIERS OF OCEAN DISCOVERY
Moderated by: Richard W. (Rick) Spinrad, Professor of Oceanography, Oregon State University (OSU) & President-Elect of the Marine Technology Society (MTS)
Announcement of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE Finalists and Milestone Awards
Jyotika Virmani, Senior Director, XPRIZE
Closing Remarks
Dr Richard W. (Rick) Spinrad, Professor of Oceanography, Oregon State University (OSU) and President-Elect, Marine Technology Society (MTS) |
| 17:00-18:00 |
CLOSING DRINKS RECEPTION
Sponsored by: Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE |
Confirmed presenters include: