Subsea Expo is set to return to Aberdeen as it rides “the next wave” of the energy sector and tackles defence and underwater technology. I mean, it’s not a massive exhibition and conference, but it is a very focused one.”Although Subsea Expo is a self-confessed “focused” conference, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t adapted its agenda to changing markets and geopolitical shifts. The growing need for engagement between defence and energy is therefore a topic Subsea Expo aims to broach. “We anticipate having a Navy representation, MOD and other departments up at Subsea Expo also,” the GUH boss added. And now, firms must get to grips with the North Sea future plan, which changes the way in which oil and gas licensing works.