August Evening Technical Meeting

The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the August 2026 Evening Technical Meeting.

Presentations include:

ZAC PULLEN, GREENROOM ROBOTICS

Subsea autonomy does not stop at the waterline. While underwater vehicles, sensors and payloads often receive the most attention, many subsea missions depend on the capability of the surface layer: the vessels, sensors, operators and software systems that coordinate, supervise and assure underwater operations.

This presentation will explore how Greenroom Robotics is applying software-defined maritime autonomy to make the surface layer a more active and capable part of subsea missions. Drawing on demonstrated work across defence and commercial maritime programs, the presentation will discuss how Greenroom’s software platform is being used to support vessel control, situational awareness, mission rehearsal and operational assurance.

The presentation will focus on case studies where the operational knowledge from the defence industry has actively been used in commercial applications.

MARK SCHNEIDER, UBH

Mark Schneider will provide a practical overview of the AUKUS submarine enterprise from a US Navy perspective, including the capability and sustainment context for the Virginia-class and the industrial foundations required to support nuclear-powered submarines in Australia. The presentation will also address the importance of ISO 19443 as a framework for nuclear quality management, supply chain assurance, and organisational readiness as Australian industry positions to support the emerging AUKUS enterprise.

SEAN ROBERTSON, FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

The AUKUS partnership presents Australia with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to develop a sovereign nuclear-powered submarine capability. However, success will depend not only on infrastructure and technology, but on developing a Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (NSQEP) workforce capable of safely designing, building, regulating, operating and supporting the enterprise.

Drawing on experience from the UK Defence Nuclear Enterprise, this presentation explores the scale of the workforce challenge facing Australia and the practical steps required to develop sustainable sovereign capability. It will examine the respective roles of government, industry and academia, highlighting opportunities for the maritime and subsea sectors to build on existing expertise and contribute to Australia's emerging nuclear enterprise. The presentation will also discuss the role of specialist postgraduate education in supporting the next generation of Australia's nuclear workforce

Programme:

5.30 pm - 5.55 pm Registration

6.00 pm - 7.30 pm Presentations

7.30 pm - 8.30 pm Networking drinks & nibbles

For more information about the event visit our website.

Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or [email protected]

Evening Technical Meetings cost:

Early Bird (For bookings up to 5th August 2026)

• $40 SUT Members
• $60 for Non-members
• $25 Student
• $160 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 5pax**
• $290 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 10pax**

Season Pass Registration (available for sale anytime)

• $175 for Members: 5-Ticket Season Pass*
• $290 for Non Members: 5-Ticket Season Pass*

* indicates registration for 5 consecutive Evening Meetings. You will automatically be registered for this ETM plus the following 4 Evening Meetings so further registration is not required. Should you be unable to attend one of these meetings then registration is transferable to another SUT member. To transfer a registration please email [email protected] with any changes to attendees.

** indicates registration for 5 or 10 places at this ETM.

Regular Registration (For bookings from 6th August 2026 until 2pm on 12th August 2026)

• $50 SUT Members
• $70 for Non-members
• $230 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 5pax
• $440 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 10pax

Late Registration/Onsite (For bookings after 2pm on 12th August2026)

• $55 SUT Members
• $75 for Non-members

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Terms & Conditions for this event:

SUT Evening Technical Meeting registrations are online and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

To confirm your place at the above SUT Evening Technical Meeting, you must register and pay online prior to the event. As this event series has previously sold out, early registration is recommended. Please note, online registration closes at 2pm on the day (unless sold out prior).

Payment during the registration process (via credit card or invoice) is required in order to secure your place/s. If using credit card it will be deducted at the time of registration and an email confirmation and email receipt/tax invoice from Eventbrite will be forwarded to the stipulated email address. If invoice requested, it will be sent to your email address at time of registration and payment will be required within 14 days from receipt of invoice. If payment is not received within this time your registration may be cancelled.

*Registrations are editable online via your Eventbrite registration link until 2pm on the day.

Cancellations

Registrations are fully refundable up until 1 week prior to the event, after this point they are transferable to a nominated person. If not able to transfer no refunds will be offered.

Should our event be postponed due to government regulations, attendees will have the option to have their ticket transferred to the postponed date or receive a full refund.

To confirm if your organisation is a Corporate Member please check the website https://sut.org/membership/corporate-members-directory/

1.5 CPD hours can be claimed for this event. Please keep the flyer and receipt for auditing purposes.

Should you have any questions please contact SUT on the above listed contact details.

Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or [email protected]