• Fostering the 5G ecosystem.
• Preparing for 6G with a vision and future use cases.
• Looking at research, infrastructure investment and the regulatory framework.

• Applications of XR Technologies in Tourism – virtual tours, interactive exhibits, and location-based mixed-reality applications.
• How digital twins enable cultural preservation efforts, remote access to heritage sites, and virtual restoration projects that safeguard cultural heritage.
• The importance of collaboration and partnerships between stakeholders in the XR ecosystem, including government agencies, cultural institutions, technology providers, content creators, and tourism operators.
• Technological challenges – hardware limitations, network bandwidth constraints, computational requirements, and data interoperability challenges that impact the development and deployment of immersive experiences and digital replicas.

Speakers:

Marios Nicolaou, Commercial Director, p-NET

Leslie Shannon, Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting, Nokia

Ioannis Markopoulos, EU & International Business Development Director, NOVA ICT

Ali Hantal, Executive Co-Director, Open AR Cloud Association

Spyros Denazis, Professor, University of Patras

• Short overview of Remote Operating Centres – benefits and potential use-cases of the technology. Technological challenges of establishing Remote Operating Centres.
• Regulatory considerations in establishing Remote Operating Centres. What kind of regulatory frameworks are there already and what should regulatory agencies be working on in the future?
• The role of 5G and high-speed connectivity in enabling remote control and reduced manning capabilities in the maritime industry.
• Overview and plans of the joint research project between the Riga Freeport (Latvia), St. John’s Port (Canada) and Plymouth Port (United Kingdom) in establishing a joint testbed environment for Remote Operating Centres.

Speakers:

Rob Watson, Founder & Director, On The Layline Limited

Ansis Zeltins, CEO, Freeport of Riga Authority

Andre Burgess, Partnerships lead, Assured Autonomy, National Physical Laboratory

Kelley Santos, Director, The Launch, Marine Institute (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Arturs Lindenbergs, Head of Innovations Development Division, LMT

John (Mac) McDonald, Head of Marine Operations Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory