Naval system stakeholders are faced with significant economic constraints and ever changing security threats. They must deliver the capacity and capability to meet the needs of today but to also stay ahead of the challenges that could arise in the future.

To stay in front of and respond to emerging issue and threats requires innovation. New capabilities must be established, while improvements are made to existing products, services and technologies. It calls for system owners, industry and academia to deliver collaborative innovations that support the current and future naval systems.

At this IMechE Glasgow and SW Scotland Area Event a series of speakers will discuss the challenges and benefits that can be realised though innovation and collaboration. Newtorking and refreshments will take place from 18:00, with the presentations beginning sharp at 18:30.

Innovation for Engineers - a verb not a noun

Mark Beverstock – Former Rear Admiral in UK Royal Navy, Chief Strategic Systems Executive and Assistance Chief of Defence Staff. Now consultant in the private sector.

Improving Safety and Availability of the UK Royal Navy Submarine Fleet: An Innovative and Collaborative Asset Integrity Management (AIM) Solution

Mike Anderson CEng – Technical Authority at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Working Together in the Defence Sector – A Collaborative Approach

Gary Connell – Senior Engineer at Jacobs 

Service Solutions through Supply Chain Collaboration

Charles Hawkins Re-Engineering Specialist at Weir Engineering Services Limited

Using modelling and simulation to de-risk future naval electrical architectures and investigate key enabling technologies.

Andrew Allan CEng – Consultant at Frazer-Nash Consultancy