AI presentation set to be a must-see session
Commercial marine professionals curious about how artificial intelligence could affect their businesses may want to clear their diaries for Wednesday at 2pm, when PerformOS chief executive Nigel Taylor delivers what promises to be one of Seawork 2026’s most relevant and practical presentations.
As AI shifts rapidly from buzzword to business reality, Taylor’s session aims to cut through the noise and explain what the technology actually means for commercial marine operators — without jargon, hype or unrealistic promises.
In a 40-minute presentation, Taylor will explore what AI is already delivering for marine businesses today, what developments are realistically likely over the next 12 months, and how companies of any size can begin adopting AI tools without major investment, specialist teams or technical expertise.
Nigel Taylor heads up PerformOS, an AI software integrator focused on helping organisations harness the real-world potential of artificial intelligence. With a clear mission to demystify AI and make it accessible, actionable, and secure, Taylor advises SMEs, mid-market organisations and sector leaders on how to turn AI from hype into tangible outcomes, with a particular focus on practical adoption in regulated, complex, or underserved industries.
Rather than focusing on futuristic concepts, the session will concentrate on practical applications and sensible first steps for operators seeking to improve efficiency and decision making.
Taylor has spent the past two years helping UK businesses understand and implement AI in practical ways and will bring the same straight-talking approach to Seawork.
For an industry increasingly exposed to technologies such as predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, intelligent routing and AI-assisted operations, the presentation is expected to provide a timely overview of one of the biggest shifts facing commercial marine over the coming decade.
“You do not need to build the engine. You just need to learn to drive it,” he says.
The presentation takes place on Wednesday at 2pm in Conference Room 2 and is expected to attract strong interest from operators, vessel owners and marine service businesses alike.
Book your place here. Details of the many other Seawork conferences are here.
