In this session, Mike Varney (President, ThayerMahan Ocean Technologies) and Dr. Kevin Lopes (VP, Marketing) dive into real-world experiences in meeting the needs of both governmental and commercial customers. They will discuss how the requirements of one create improvements for the other, why R&D in maritime tech should be an all-inclusive process, and how to navigate the complexities of contracting in both environments.
Hear Discussion On:
- The evolution of unmanned systems in different sectors
- Emerging technologies and the lifecycle of use
- Benefits of mixed contracting and customers
- Real world applications of similar systems in each environment
- Looking ahead – how developments will shape both industries in the future
