You are warmly welcome to attend the USVA project seminar, where we will delve into the resilience of autonomous surface vessels and the protection of critical infrastructure.
The seminar day will offer up-to-date information, interesting practical demonstrations, and excellent opportunities to network with experts in the field.
The event will be held in English and is open to everyone.
Themes
- Resilient Connectivity: How USVs maintain communication and navigation in challenging conditions, such as GPS jamming.
- Maritime Security: Protecting critical infrastructure with autonomous systems – featuring perspectives from USVA project partners and experts.
- Live Demo & Networking: Practical demonstrations and opportunities to explore technologies and network with industry professionals.
Schedule
- 08.30–09.00: Registration and light breakfast
- 09.00–11.00: Session 1 – Maritime Security / Protecting Critical Infrastructure
- 11.00–12.00: Lunch, networking, and demonstrations
- 12.00–14.00: Session 2 – Resilient Connectivity: Ensuring USV Communications
- 14.00–15.00: Demo session and coffee
Agenda
Juha Kalliovaara, Turku UAS – USVA Project: Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Autonomous Vessels
Mikko Kyllönen, Turku UAS – Building Resilient Wireless Connectivity in Uncrewed Vessels
Jukka Heikkonen, University of Turku – Multi-modal sensor fusion and anomaly detection from AIS data
Antti Lindfors, Luode Consulting
Anna Yli-Kivistö, KNL networks – Long-Range CNHF UxS Radio for Autonomous Uncrewed Systems in Denied Environments
Alexandre La Grappe-Dominicus, Royal Military Academy (Belgium) – Multi-Sensor Multi-Target Tracking for Maritime Surveillance with Autonomous Surface Vehicles using Belief Propagation
Jani Järvinen, Promarine – GNSS Resilience in Denied Environments (WORKING TITLE)
Martta-Kaisa Olkkonen, National Land Survey of Finland – Securing Positioning and Geospatial Data (WORKING TITLE)
Further information about confirmed presentations and topics, as well as registration for the event, can be found behind the Webropol link:
Please note! The deadline for registration is 1 December 2025.