The first SADIT-MAR Workshop will mark the official launch of an international academic network dedicated to safe digital transformation in the maritime industry, and will take place on 11–13 February 2026 in Hamburg and Rostock, Germany. Hosted by Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) and the University of Rostock, the workshop will bring together leading researchers, engineers, and policy-aware experts to address emerging challenges related to digitalisation, safety, and resilience in maritime systems. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, the event aims to bridge technological, regulatory, and human factors perspectives, with a particular focus on supporting inclusive and sustainable digital practices across diverse economic contexts.
The three-day programme combines thematic presentations, laboratory visits, and industrial engagement, including hands-on sessions at TUHH, research facilities in Rostock, and a technical visit to MMG’s propeller production site. By fostering close interaction between academia and industry, the workshop will help identify key research gaps, strengthen international collaboration, and shape a shared roadmap for safer maritime digital transformation under the SADIT-MAR framework.
February 11, 2026 – TUHH Day (Hamburg)
- 10:00 Welcome session at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)
- 10:15 Laboratory tours (Wind Tunnel and Hydrodynamics Laboratory, DLR School Lab, Strength and Structural Testing Laboratory)
- 12:30 Technical presentations (Session I)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Technical presentations (Session II)
- 16:45 Closing of Day 1
- 20:00 Networking dinner in Hamburg
February 12, 2026 – Industry Visit
- 08:38 – 11:29 Train travel from Hamburg to Rostock
- 12:00 Visit to MMG propeller production facilities
- 18:30 Group dinner and informal discussions
February 13, 2026 – Rostock Day
- 09:30 Welcome session at the University of Rostock
- 09:45 Laboratory visits and technical demonstrations
- 12:30 Lunch
- 13:30 Workshop discussions and thematic sessions
- 15:30 Concluding session and workshop wrap-up
