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FEMME 2026

Sessions

Wednesday

30 September 2026

Porto Antico di Genova

Dive into inspiring talks and thought-provoking discussions! These days are dedicated to our lineup of expert speakers who will share insights, trends, and innovative ideas shaping the future of our industry. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives or actionable strategies, this is your chance to learn from the best and connect with peers.

Agenda

  • Conference opening and welcome

  • Opening address

Agenda

  • Mapping Unchartered Northern Greenland Waters: Implications for Glacier Dynamics and Future Sea-Level Rise Projections

  • EM124 and SBP29 - Installation and qualification of the new deep-sea systems of the French Hydrographic Office

  • SBP29: A quantum leap in sub-bottom profiling, with hull-mounted acquisition at 9 knots in 3600m water depth in Force 4 conditions yielding near-AUV data quality. (Subtitle: No more sleeping / reading books on the SBP watch)

  • New toys for girls and boys: The new Royal NIOZ oceanic research vessel

Agenda

  • Absolute Backscatter Strength Calibration - Progress and Frustrations

  • EM2040 backscatter cross-calibration on the Kwinte reference area (Belgian part of the North Sea): principles, results and prospects

  • Presentation of Posters

  • Coffee break

Agenda

  • Use of Small Uncrewed Vessel for Multivehicle Collaborative Ocean Exploration and Deep-Water Mapping

  • Australia's HydroScheme Industry Partnership Programme - A Kongsberg Operation

  • Multibeam surveying with an uncrewed wind-driven platform: Results from Saildrone's mission to Alaska

  • Coffee break

Agenda

  • Evaluation of the EM2040P multispectral mode for backscatter and bathymetry in shallow water

  • Using multibeam backscatter statistics to search for polymetallic crusts and nodules in the Rio Grande Rise

  • Multi-frequency Backscatter analysis using three calibrated multibeam echo sounders

Social event

Wednesday
Selected restaurants

Social event of the day

On Wednesday you will be invited to selected restaurants by a KONGSBERG representative.

Meet the team - Session moderators

Our moderators are the guiding voices of this conference, ensuring every discussion flows seamlessly and every perspective is heard. With their expertise and commitment to creating engaging conversations, they will help you navigate the sessions, connect ideas, and spark meaningful dialogue. Get ready for insightful exchanges led by professionals who know how to keep the conversation dynamic and impactful.

  • Øystein Aasbø

    VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

  • Kjetil Jensen

    Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

    Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

    • Øystein Aasbø

      VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

    • Kjetil Jensen

      Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

      Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

      Meet the team - Speakers

      Our speakers are the heart of this conference; visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders who bring fresh perspectives and deep expertise to every session. They will share insights, challenge ideas, and inspire action through engaging presentations and real-world experiences. Get ready to learn from the best and walk away with knowledge that sparks transformation.

      • Øystein Aasbø

        VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

      • Kjetil Jensen

        Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

        Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

        • Øystein Aasbø

          VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

        • Kjetil Jensen

          Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

          Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

          • Øystein Aasbø

            VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

          • Kjetil Jensen

            Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

            Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

            • Øystein Aasbø

              VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

            • Kjetil Jensen

              Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

              Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

              • Øystein Aasbø

                VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

              • Kjetil Jensen

                Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

                Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

                • Øystein Aasbø

                  VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

                • Kjetil Jensen

                  Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

                  Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

                  • Øystein Aasbø

                    VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

                  • Kjetil Jensen

                    Vice President Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

                    Portrait photo of Kjetil Jensen

                    • Øystein Aasbø

                      VP Sales Underwater Mapping, Kongsberg Discovery

                    Workshops

                    Tuesday and Friday

                    Dive Into Interactive Workshops

                    Ready to learn by doing? Dive into our interactive workshops and gain practical skills; just show up and participate!