{"id":9180,"date":"2025-05-27T13:56:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/news\/marine-innovation-day-2025-together-we-build-the-naval-defense-of-tomorrow\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T09:36:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T07:36:15","slug":"marine-innovation-day-2025-together-we-build-the-naval-defense-of-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/en\/news\/marine-innovation-day-2025-together-we-build-the-naval-defense-of-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine Innovation Day 2025 \u2013 Together, we build the naval defense of tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"MID2025 sub\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gYmC7I9VfT4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>On May 14, Blue Port Studios in Karlskrona was transformed into a dynamic meeting ground for naval defense and innovation. Marine Innovation Day 2025 brought together 150 participants from the defense industry, academia, government agencies, and international innovation hubs \u2013 for a day filled with fresh perspectives, meaningful dialogue, and a shared belief in the future. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Marine Innovation Day is more than just an event \u2013 it\u2019s a unifying force. A forum where strategies, ideas, and technical solutions converge, and where collaboration can take shape across boundaries and sectors. In a time of rapid change and growing security demands, gatherings like this are essential..  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01092-1-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Gustaf\" class=\"wp-image-9176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01092-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01092-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01092-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01092-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01092-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A day of international outlook and local strength<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The day\u2019s program offered both strategic future insights and concrete technological examples. We were especially proud to welcome international guests from <strong>Canada and the Netherlands<\/strong> \u2013 a testament to the global interest in our region as a driving force in maritime technology. <\/p>\n\n<p>At the same time, our <strong>local actors formed the backbone<\/strong> of the exhibition area. Visitors had the opportunity to meet: <\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>FMV<\/strong> \u2013 The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Karlskrona Municipality<\/strong> \u2013 our home base and co-organizer<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Roxtec<\/strong> \u2013 world leader in cable and pipe transits<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>SAAB Kockums<\/strong> \u2013 a marine technology pioneer with deep roots in the city<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>NKT<\/strong> \u2013 specialists in cable solutions for power transmission<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>AFRY<\/strong> \u2013 international engineering, design, and advisory company<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Students from Blekinge Institute of Technology<\/strong> \u2013 showcasing projects and engagement from the Master of Science in Naval Architecture program<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01241-1-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"FMV-student-challenge\" class=\"wp-image-9174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01241-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01241-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01241-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01241-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01241-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Speakers and Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The day\u2019s stage program was moderated by Karin H\u00fcbinette and opened by Christopher Larsson (Karlskrona Municipality) and David Appelberg (MTC). Here are some of the highlights: <\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Anna Wieslander<\/strong> (Atlantic Council): Security policy perspectives on naval sovereignty in the Baltic Sea region.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Matthew Clancey<\/strong> (COVE, Kanada): NATO DIANA and dual-use innovation in maritime environments.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Paul Verbruggen<\/strong> (METIP, Netherlands): Innovation hubs and support for startups in maritime technology.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Max Makarchuk<\/strong> (BRAVE1, Ukraine): Defense innovation in real time \u2013 lessons from Ukraine\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Gustaf von Grothusen<\/strong> (Polar Mist): Europe\u2019s need for technological autonomy at sea.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Oscar Fors<\/strong> (Nautrik AB): The entrepreneur\u2019s journey in a regulated and complex defense industry.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Jens Holzapfel<\/strong> (Nordic Air Defence): Building community and competence within the European Defense Tech Hub.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Henric Johnson<\/strong> (BTH): Academic excellence aligned with industrial impact in maritime technology.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>David Appelberg<\/strong> (MTC) &amp; <strong>Anders Westerberg<\/strong> (FMV): The finalists of the student challenge \u2013 innovation from the next generation.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01076-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"exhibtion\" class=\"wp-image-9178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01076-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01076-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01076-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01076-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtcos.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC01076-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Connections, conversations and confidence in the future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>During the breaks between talks and panel discussions, conversations flowed among booths and prototypes. The day concluded with a shared dinner at the Naval Officers\u2019 Mess \u2013 a chance to deepen new relationships and ideas. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Feel free to use photos and videos from the day in your own channels \u2013 please credit: <em>Dennis T\u00f6rnstr\u00f6m, Marine Technology Center of Sweden<\/em> when sharing the material. <a href=\"https:\/\/bluesciencepark-my.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/g\/personal\/dennis_tornstrom_bluesciencepark_se\/EoHJqpe4HaxCkeHPdEty3rwBjADqHDwb1yKOTP4AyyQHMQ?e=oROhnM\">Link to video and photos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9140,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[55,84],"class_list":["post-9180","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kategori_defense","category-other"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.0 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Marine Innovation Day 2025 \u2013 Together, we build the naval defense of tomorrow - Marine Technology Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Marine Innovation Day 2025 \u2013 Together, we build the naval defense of tomorrow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"On May 14, Blue Port Studios in Karlskrona was transformed into a dynamic meeting ground for naval defense and innovation. 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