
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: