Port Solent, UK, August 28th 2025: The UK & Ireland Telemetry Community (UITC) unites once again for 2025. This year, RS Aqua and Innovasea are introducing ‘UITC Ping’, a fully online event for the community.
The inaugural UITC event, ‘Connecting UITC’ took place in Portsmouth back in 2023. Last year, a successive event was held in the historical docks of Belfast. The experience over the years has strengthened fish tracking networks, provided insights into local research initiatives and heard innovative product developments from RS Aqua and Innovasea.
This year, taking place on November 5th, ‘UITC Ping’ brings the community online for our first ever digital event. Researchers will lead the event with fast-paced, insightful presentations on their latest projects followed by updates from RS Aqua and long-term partner Innovasea.
UITC is inviting submissions for exciting telemetry projects within the community. The top 10 projects will then be offered the chance to stage a quick-fire presentation in front of the community. Abstracts can be submitted until Friday 10th October here.
After the presentations, the community will have the chance to vote! The top three researchers will get their hands on some amazing prizes including the latest and greatest equipment from Innovasea.
The next in-person event, Connecting UITC 2026, will take place in Scotland on Wednesday 4th November 2026.
About UITC
The UK & Ireland Telemetry Community (UITC) connects fish tracking users, builds the community and strengthens the network of tags and receivers across the UK & Ireland.
Keep up to date with UITC news and events, or chat and network with fellow underwater telemetry researchers by joining our community WhatsApp.
About RS Aqua
RS Aqua are the UK & Ireland’s largest provider of ocean science technology, providing market-leading sensors and systems for monitoring all ocean environments. Based in Portsmouth, England, they have over 40 years’ experience. RS Aqua are committed to empowering the world of ocean science and exploration. They are proud to enable ground-breaking scientific research that delivers both long-term customer success and contributes towards the sustainable development of the blue economy.
About Innovasea
Fueled by leading-edge technology and a passion for research and development, Innovasea is advancing the science of fish tracking and revolutionizing aquaculture to make our oceans and freshwater ecosystems sustainable for future generations. With more than 275 employees worldwide, we provide full end-to-end solutions for fish farming and aquatic species research – including quality equipment that’s efficient and built to last, expert consulting services, and innovative platforms and products that deliver unrivalled data, information, and insights.
