Dialogues with Industry – Ocean Observing of the Future (Dialogue 2)

Date
29/10/2025

The Ocean Enterprise Initiative continues its Dialogues with Industry series on Ocean Observing of the Future: Sensors, Instruments, Platforms, and the Market Ahead. This series connects innovators, businesses, scientists, and government agencies to foster cross-sector collaboration and drive solutions for the global Ocean Enterprise.

Dialogue 2: Advancements in Sensors and Platforms, Reducing Costs, and Increasing Utility

This session will spotlight how advancements in sensors and platforms can transform ocean observing by reducing costs, expanding access, and increasing the value of collected data. Key discussion points include:

Practical strategies for achieving one- to two-order-of-magnitude cost reductions.
Trade-offs between accessibility and performance in emerging technologies.
Business model innovations, such as shifts from ownership to rental.
Lessons from other sectors, like small aerial drones.
How start-ups are tackling barriers such as repair, calibration, and knowledge transfer.
The potential of decentralized approaches and fit-for-purpose sensors.