GE Vernova Announced as Gold Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome GE Vernova as a Gold Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2025, taking place on 1st April 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour. 

This year’s conference will explore the future of the UK naval and maritime security enterprise, highlighting emerging opportunities within the sector and providing a platform for valuable stakeholder engagement. 

GE Vernova, through its power and energy solutions, plays a significant role in advancing the UK maritime industry, particularly in the areas of sustainability and energy efficiency. Their innovative technologies, such as advanced propulsion systems and energy management solutions, help reduce emissions and fuel consumption across commercial and naval vessels. GE Vernova’s commitment to decarbonising the maritime sector aligns with the UK’s goal to meet stringent environmental regulations, such as those set by the International Maritime Organization. By providing cutting-edge systems for ship owners, operators, and ports, GE Vernova supports the industry’s transition to greener, more efficient operations, while also enhancing the reliability and performance of vessels. Their expertise in digitalization and automation further contributes to the modernisation of the UK maritime infrastructure, making it safer, more efficient, and future-proof. 

The company have regularly showcased their industry-leading electrification technologies at SMI events, highlighting their commitment to supporting decarbonisation in the maritime sector without compromising performance an aspect which is essential in a naval environment. Their involvement in projects like supplying advanced hybrid propulsion technology for the UK's green naval fleet further underscores their dedication to sustainable maritime solutions even in challenging environments. 

Rachel Connor, Marine Marketing Director at GE Vernova said:  

“With so much change in the maritime sector across security and technology, there couldn’t be a more timely opportunity for industry and government to engage about UK capability.” 

Tom Chant MBE, Chief Executive of the Society of Maritime Industries, noted: 

"We are delighted to once again welcome GE Vernova as sponsor of the SMI Conference and thank them for their support as Gold Sponsor. Their commitment to innovation and sustainable maritime solutions aligns perfectly with our mission to drive forward a greener, more technologically advanced future for our sector. Collaboration with industry leaders like GE Vernova is crucial in accelerating the transition to cleaner maritime operations across both the civil and naval enterprise and we encourage all conference delegates to engage with the GE Vernova team at their exhibition stand on the 1st April." 

We look forward to engaging in valuable discussions involving sustainable developments in maritime, as well as exploring opportunities to engage with and overcome emerging challenges. There will be many chances for delegates to engage in the day’s programme via interactive Q&A sessions, as well as enjoying the space to meet with other members of the sector during the event’s extended networking breaks. 

Further details of the SMI Conference 2025 programme and sponsors can be found here. SMI members can benefit from discounted pricing by visiting the official ticket portal here.