UTES 2026
Presentation Schedule
Two days of presentations, keynote talks and discussions exploring autonomous technologies on Earth and in Space.
Monday · 26 October 2026
Earth Exploration & Autonomous Systems
Autonomous technologies across land, sea and air
09:00–09:15
Opening Ceremony
Session 1
Presentation Session
09:15–10:35
09:15–09:45
Keynote
Charting The Uncrewed Course – Realities of Maritime & Subsea Autonomy
Richard Tanner
09:45–10:00
WASP WARA Public Safety Research Arena and Center for Heterogeneous Adaptive Swarm Systems Overview
Mariusz Wrozek
10:00–10:15
ChalmSAR-1: A UAV-based imaging radar
Albert Monteith
10:15–10:35
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 1
10:35–10:50
Coffee Break
Included for Speakers & Exhibitors
Session 2
Presentation Session
10:50–12:10
10:50–11:20
Keynote
AMES Project & Future of Emergency Systems
Patxi Acero
11:20–11:35
Drone Ecosystem & Dual-Use Applications
Johan Sehlstedt
11:35–11:50
The role of a regional airport in the new era of UAV’s including drones
Josef Khan
11:50–12:10
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 2
12:10–13:10
Lunch Break
Not Included
Session 3
Presentation Session
13:10–14:30
13:10–13:40
Keynote
Drones in Warfare, Nordic Operational Gaps
Lars Forssell
13:40–13:55
Bio-Inspired Aerial Robotics: Lessons from Insects and Birds
Arion Pons
13:55–14:10
Law enforcement supported by drones
Tobias Stenstrom
14:10–14:30
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 3
14:30–14:45
Fika
Included for Speakers & Exhibitors
Session 4
Presentation Session
14:45–16:05
14:45–15:15
Keynote
Beyond the Horizon – Secure and resilient connectivity for autonomous systems
Oscar del Castillo
15:15–15:30
Autonomous Off-road Logistics: Eira’s Electric Robotic Platform
Dag Bergsjo
15:30–15:45
Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Demanding Drone Missions
Dhelipan Mahenthiran
15:45–16:05
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 4
Session 5
Presentation Session
16:05–17:35
16:05–16:35
Keynote
Drone Testing, Certification & Advanced Air Mobility
Alex Samara
16:35–16:50
Reimagining How Aircraft Are Built and Used – Creating the Largest 3D-Printed Fuselage in the World
Fredrik Carlsson
16:50–17:05
Building unmanned surface and air systems in Sweden: from composite shop to customer trials
Kriss Moell
17:05–17:35
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 5
17:35–17:50
Day 1 Closing Remarks
19:00–22:30
Networking Dinner & Mingle
Wijkanders Restaurant
Tuesday · 27 October 2026
Space & Autonomous Systems
Navigation, robotics, human spaceflight and future space operations
Session 1
Presentation Session
09:00–10:30
09:00–09:30
Keynote
Satellite Navigation for Autonomous Systems: From Earth to the Moon
Samieh Alissa
09:30–09:45
Taking Autonomy Beyond Earth
Ola Benderius
09:45–10:00
From Classroom to Space-Rated Technology: The Next Generation of Space Engineering at Chalmers
Prof. Rudiger Haas
10:00–10:30
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 1
10:30–10:45
Coffee Break
Included for Speakers & Exhibitors
Session 2
Presentation Session
10:45–12:15
10:45–11:15
Keynote
Humanoid Robots for Space Operations
Dr. Shivesh Kumar
11:15–11:30
Cybersecurity
Semayat Fanta
11:30–11:45
Sounding Rockets, a Legacy Research Platform Ready for Future Applications
Stefan Kramer
11:45–12:15
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 2
12:15–13:15
Lunch Break
Not Included
Session 3
Presentation Session
13:15–14:45
13:15–13:45
Keynote
Microgravity & Autonomous Technologies for Human Space Exploration
Vladimir Pletser
13:45–14:00
Human-Rated Space Structures on Earth: Developing Swedish Analogue Habitats
Deborah Kirkman
14:00–14:15
Engineering Living Systems for Space – From Polar Extremes to Autonomous Biological Life Support
Adela Dumitrascu
14:15–14:45
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 3
14:45–15:00
Fika
Included for Speakers & Exhibitors
Session 4
Presentation Session
15:00–15:45
15:00–15:30
Keynote
Use of AI & Robotics Supporting MoonBase
Dr. Jeevan Perera
15:30–15:45
Panel Discussion
Q&A with Dr. Jeevan Perera
Session 5
Presentation Session
15:45–17:00
15:45–16:00
AI-Driven Dynamic Climate-Risk Indices Using Satellite Data for Financial Markets
Noralba Hernandez
16:00–16:15
Arctic Weather Satellite and EPS-Sterna Payloads by AAC Omnisys (AAC Clyde Space)
Olivier Auriacombe
16:15–16:30
From Setbacks to Milestones: Building a Student Rocket
CAESAR – Chalmers Rocket Team
16:30–17:00
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion 4
17:00–17:30
Final Remarks & Closing
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