Teledyne Marine to host Slocum Glider User’s Conference
The global oceanographic community is invited to gather in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, this autumn for the Slocum Glider User’s Conference, taking place from 7–9 October 2025. This three-day event will bring together Slocum Glider users, marine scientists, engineers and dignitaries for a collaborative exchange of knowledge, technical innovation and mission coordination.
The conference will culminate in the official launch of the Sentinel Mission on 10 October, featuring REDWING – an advanced autonomous underwater glider poised to undertake the first-ever AUV mission to autonomously circumnavigate the globe.
“This conference is more than a technical gathering – it’s a celebration of innovation and a launchpad for a mission that will redefine what’s possible in ocean exploration,” said Shea Quinn, Slocum Glider product line manager.
Long-endurance missions
Attendees can look forward to a diverse and dynamic programme, including expert panels and technical sessions exploring long-endurance missions, passive acoustic monitoring, storm gliders and under-ice operations. Advanced training opportunities will be available through hands-on sessions with sensor vendors and glider specialists. The conference will also showcase live presentations and poster sessions from the global glider community, offering valuable insight into the latest research and fieldwork. In addition, attendees will have the chance to network with NOAA and WHOI leadership, state officials and leading academic researchers.
Major milestone in autonomous ocean exploration
The Sentinel Mission represents a global first. Developed through a collaboration between Teledyne Webb Research and Rutgers University, and supported by NOAA, the UN Ocean Decade and the Marine Technology Society, the mission marks a major milestone in autonomous ocean exploration. It will officially launch from Woods Hole on 10 October 2025, with the deployment of REDWING – a specially outfitted Slocum Sentinel Glider engineered for long-distance endurance.
The mission’s goals are threefold: to demonstrate cutting-edge oceanographic technology, to promote STEM education and student-led research, and to support global ocean monitoring and climate science. Rutgers undergraduate students are playing an active role in planning the glider’s route, navigating complex variables such as ocean currents, recharge stops and geopolitical boundaries. The mission will also feature a live online flight viewer, branded outreach campaigns and educational content designed to engage and inspire audiences around the world.
Registration & participation
Attendees are encouraged to register early and submit abstracts or posters for consideration.
RSVP to attend: https://forms.office.com/r/5R89xvUYiT
Register to submit live presentations or poster: https://forms.office.com/r/Z5HiknxCey
