Limassol, Cyprus. The 7th Cyprus ICT Conference will take place on May 5 in Limassol, bringing together industry professionals to examine the impact of artificial intelligence on technology and maritime sectors. Titled “Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas The AI Impact on ICT”, the event will be held at Columbia Plaza.
Conference focus and opening programme
The conference will focus on connectivity, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The event will begin with opening remarks and keynote addresses from representatives of the shipping and innovation sectors.
Session one: Satellite communications and connectivity
The first session will focus on satellite communications and connectivity, exploring how vessels operate in an “always-on” environment shaped by low earth orbit satellites and 5G technologies. Discussions will examine bandwidth demands and operational connectivity, including a debate aimed at separating marketing claims from technical capabilities in satellite communications.
Session two: Cybersecurity and digital resilience
The second session will centre on cybersecurity and digital resilience, highlighting the transition from compliance-based approaches to real-time protection strategies. A live cyber-attack simulation will form part of this session, allowing participants to engage in decision-making during a simulated maritime security incident.
Session three: Artificial intelligence in the sector
The third session will explore artificial intelligence and its growing role in the sector, focusing on route optimisation, threat detection and the interaction between human expertise and machine intelligence. A mock trial will debate the ethics, return on investment and liability of autonomous technologies, questioning whether the industry is prepared for increased reliance on algorithms.
Closing programme
The programme will conclude with closing remarks, a charity initiative and networking opportunities, including a sponsored lunch aimed at fostering collaboration among participants.
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