The Marine and Autonomy Technology Showcase (MATS2023), a premier event in the marine technology calendar, took place from November 7–9, 2023, at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton. The event attracted delegates from around the world, offering a unique platform for showcasing the latest advancements in marine autonomous technology.

This year, TechOceanS, alongside its sister projects Nautilos and GEORGE, exhibited with a shared stand, allowing them to promote their cutting-edge technologies to a diverse audience of academics, industry stakeholders, and government representatives. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for these projects to highlight their innovations in autonomousocean sensing.

One of the highlights of the showcase was a session on November 8th, where TechOceanS Project Coordinator, Matt Mowlem, presented the advanced technologies developed within the project. The session, entitled "Technologies for Ocean Sensing (TechOceanS Project)," featured an in-depth look at the beyond state-of-the-artsensors and systems created by TechOceanS, along with plans for future deployments and applications. There was great interest in the presentation, drawing attention to the potential of these technologies to revolutionise ocean monitoring and data collection.

In addition to live presentations, TechOceanS and its partner projects also had the opportunity to submit abstracts and display promotional videos on the conference TV screens, further extending their reach to the event's global audience.

MATS2023 itself continued its tradition of being a cornerstone event in the marine autonomy sector. The three-day event featured a packed programme of exhibits, presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all centered around the latest developments in marine autonomous technology. This year's themes included Sustainability and Net Zero Capability, User Requirements and Applications, Autonomous Platforms and Supporting Technology, Data Collection and Information Generation, and Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Huw Gullick, Managing Director of NOC Innovations, highlighted the significance of MATS2023, stating, "MATS continues to be a key event in the marine autonomy calendar with collaboration at its heart. It is always fascinating to look forward at how marine technologies will continue to progress and to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time."

The successful participation of TechOceanS, Nautilos, and GEORGE at MATS2023 underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing marine technology and addressing global challenges related to ocean health and sustainability. As the event concluded, it left attendees with a sense of excitement for the future of marine autonomous technology and the transformative impact these innovations could have on the world’s oceans.