BY OKONKWO ANTHONY UCHE
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and Engineers Australia have announced the International Maritime Conference (IMC) will once again be held as part of the INDO PACIFIC International Maritime Exposition in 2023.
It will be thirteenth iteration of this prestigious conference to be held in conjunction with INDO PACIFIC since its inception in 2000.
The International Maritime Conference (IMC 2023) Program will focus on the latest developments in naval architecture, marine engineering and maritime technology across defence and commercial shipping.
Conference presentation themes include:
• Commercial Ship Technology
• Naval Ship Technology
• Submarine Technology
• Autonomous Vehicle Technology
• Shipbuilding and Sustainment
• Maritime Safety
• Maritime Environment Protection
• Maritime Cyber Security
Justin Giddings, CEO of AMDA Foundation, organiser of INDO PACIFIC, said the exposition is proud to once again host IMC 2023 at next year’s event.
“The International Maritime Conference is a stalwart of the INDO PACIFIC conference program and provides the framework for the important discussion that will take place over three days at the event,” he said.
IMC 2023 organisers will call for abstracts in the new year with submissions open from Wednesday 25 January.
IMC 2023 will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, Australia as a key part of the greater INDO PACIFIC International Maritime Exposition program, 7-9 November 2023.