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FEMME 2026

Workshops

Tuesday

29 September 2026

Porto Antico di Genova

Learn by doing!

Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on! Our workshop days are all about practical learning and collaboration. Engage with experienced facilitators, explore real-world challenges, and develop skills you can immediately apply. These sessions are designed to be interactive, immersive, and packed with opportunities to grow and network.

Agenda

  • Mapping product line by Kongsberg Discovery: providing the best solutions

    Speakers: Kjetil Jensen

    An overview of the Kongsberg Seabed mapping systems, including their applications, production, and support by KD.

  • SIS Best Practices: tips, tricks and updates

    Overview of the differences and use cases for SIS, K-Controller, SIS Basic, SIS Office, SIS Log and SIS Remote. Demonstration of the latest software release, highlighting key features and capabilities to enhance survey performance.

  • Quantitative split beam echo sounder and ADCP applications

    The EK80 products are expanding their initial vocation (biological studies) and are now used in various applications ranging from Marine Geology to Physical Oceanopgrahy. This workshop aims to identify and describe those new applications to get the best of those systems.

  • Deconstructing the "KMALL": how to leverage the datagrams to the best advantage (with special guest Jordi Portell to demonstrate the FAPEC compression method)

    An in-depth look at the wide variety of information available within the KMALL. How to use the KMALL data in new and exciting ways - including but not limited to extracting information with python scripts, utilizing the point cloud and FAPEC compression for transmission to shore or the cloud.

  • An Inertial overview and real time performance by Kongsberg Discovery - Seatex

Icebreaker party

19:00 - 23:00
Brewdog

Social event of the day

  • Dresscode: Smart casual
  • Light meal served 19-21
  • Beer tasting
  • Cosy informal atmosphere
  • Come & go concept

Meet the workshop moderators

Our workshop moderators are here to guide, inspire, and create meaningful discussions throughout the conference. Each moderator has unique expertise and a passion for the subject, ensuring that each session is engaging and impactful. Get to know the people who will help you turn ideas into action!
  • Kjetil Jensen

    Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

    Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen
    • Øystein Aasbø

      VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

    • Hanne Krumsvik

      Visual Identity Manager

      Portrait photo of Hanne Krumsvik
      • Kjetil Jensen

        Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

        Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen
        • Øystein Aasbø

          VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

        Person presenting in a conference hall

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