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Forum for IIoT: Wired vs. Wireless Communication on Ships

Date:

20. januar 2026 kl. 08:00

to

20. januar 2026 kl. 00:00

Organizer:

Blue Maritime and Norwegian Katapult Digital

Place:

ÅKP Blue Innovation Arena, NMK

Illustration of a ship between two portals: one marked with a check and the other with a Wi-Fi symbol and a question mark.

The Forum for IIOT is back – this time we explore the critical choices between wired and wireless communication on ships. In an industry where reliability is crucial, but flexibility and cost-effectiveness are becoming increasingly important, we must understand the strengths and weaknesses of different technologies.

This forum is particularly relevant for stakeholders working on upgrading existing vessels, where traditional cabling can be costly and complicated to implement.

Program

09:00–09:30
Welcome and introduction by Invig, Norwegian Katapult Digital and GCE Blue Maritime

Overview of available wireless technologies | Daniel Westervik - Invig | Michael Carroza - Norwegian Katapult Digital

09:30–10:00
Practical experience from the shipyard by Ulstein Power and Control

Topology and integration of new technologies in existing systems (IAS/EMS/PMS)

10:00–10:15
Break
10:15–10:45
Wireless lighting control in practice by Glamox

Challenges and solutions in implementing wireless lighting control systems on ships

10:45–11:15
Discussion and Case Study: Open wireless data transmission: Experiences from shipping by Daniel Westervik - Invig
11:15–11:45
Perspectives from other industries by Tektelic

LoRaWAN. Can solutions from the construction industry be relevant for the maritime sector?

TEKTELIC is a leading provider of IoT solutions that designs, develops, and manufactures LoRaWAN gateways, sensors, network servers, and complete end-to-end IoT systems. The company is known for its high-quality products with "carrier-grade" performance, optimized for reliability, scalability, and cost-effective operation.

11:45–12:00
Summary and the way forward

Summary of discussions

12:00–12:30
Lunch

This event is part of Norwegian Katapult Digital's continuous work to promote innovation and knowledge sharing in industrial IoT. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting professional forum!

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Contacts

Michael Carroza

Advisor at Norwegian Katapult Digital

Daniel Westervik

Invig AS

Knut Tore Aurdal

Head of Projects and Innovation, Blue Maritime Cluster

Daniel Westervik

Invig AS

Knut Tore Aurdal

Head of Projects and Innovation, Blue Maritime Cluster

Michael Carroza

Advisor at Norwegian Katapult Digital

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