Global Offshore Wind 2025 side events

Bridging the Innovation Gap in Offshore Robotics | 11:00 – 12:30

South Gallery Meeting Room 16

Join the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and the National Robotarium as well as industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers for a dynamic event exploring how robotics is transforming the offshore wind sector and how together we can bridge the innovation gap. From installation to maintenance, discover cutting-edge solutions driving safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the entire turbine lifecycle, this interactive workshop will include inputs from Equinor amongst others.

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Inside Dogger Bank: lessons from the world's largest offshore wind farm | 11:45 – 13:45

Platinum 3

Explore lessons learned during the ongoing construction of the world's largest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank directly from Hitachi Energy, a key supplier who delivered the cutting-edge HVDC substation and helped enable first power to the grid. 

During this session you will hear a unique summary of the project that has spanned ten years through the eyes of independent researchers at Imperial College London. This will be followed by an opportunity to join a working table with themed discussions around some of the challenges of the project and the opportunities for taking these learnings into the future.

Join the stakeholders involved who will lead the table discussions including RenewableUK, Hitachi Energy, SSE, Equinor and Imperial College as we discuss how the best practices and learnings from this impressive project can be used to accelerate the energy transition.

Open to all delegates with an exhibitor pass. Registration is required.

Managing risk in infrastructure planning in an uncertain world | 13:00 – 14:30 

South Gallery 7 – 9

In this session sponsored by Kinwell and Durham University, a panel session will take a look at a case study how software tools can be used to handle uncertainties in offshore wind farm design.

Discover how these tools that have come from research have been applied to real offshore wind projects to improve outcomes and de-risk decision-making.

This session will give you the insights and practical takeaways to build more profitable and more resilient offshore wind projects.

Open to all delegates with an exhibitor pass.

Demonstration of the UK Supply Chain Portal | 14:15 – 15:15 

Platinum 3

This side event will highlight an online supply chain portal developed by industry for companies seeking work in offshore wind.

Open to all delegates with an exhibitor pass.

NextGen Network – in conversation with Dan McGrail, Great British Energy | 14:45 – 15:45 

Hear from Dan McGrail, CEO of GB Energy on what the future holds for the UK's first state owned energy company in 70 years.

Open to members of the NextGen network.

Young person's engagement event | 10:00 – 15:00 

This side event will help school students learn about offshore wind and careers in renewables. Sponsored by Vekta Group.

Only open to school students.

Supply Chain Decommissioning Workshop with RWE | 10:30 – 12:00

South Gallery Meeting Room 15

RWE owns some of the earliest Offshore Wind Farms in UK and European waters. In order to prepare for the evaluation and solutions to future repowering, life-extension and/or decommissioning, we are looking to work closely with the knowledge and capabilities of the wider supply chain.

Come and join us on 18 June at 10:30 (South Gallery Meeting Room 15) to hear from our Decommissioning Team and find out how to play your part. We will be running a presentation shortly followed by networking and 121 sessions running from 10:30 - 12:00. You are welcome to stay for all of it or just the presentation with options to book further 121s afterwards.

This event is specifically for those within the supply chain and is limited in numbers - please register your interest with emilie.philpott.extern@rwe.com if you wish to attend.

Open to all delegates with an exhibitor pass.

Global collaboration to accelerate offshore wind | 11:30 – 12:30 

Platinum 3

This one-hour session hosted by the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) will feature a series of fireside chats with government representatives from around the world. Each conversation will explore national offshore wind ambitions, key policy drivers and emerging international partnerships. This session is a unique opportunity to spotlight global leadership and facilitate government-to-government dialogue, with GOWA providing a platform to strengthen cross-border collaboration and accelerate offshore wind deployment.

Open to all delegates with an exhibitor pass.

Strengthening the UK Supply Chain: How to access the latest funding opportunities | 13:30 – 14:45 

Platinum 3

Join this focused side event to explore the latest open funding opportunities available to support the UK offshore wind supply chain. Attendees will hear from key government and industry bodies about current and upcoming funding streams, strategic initiatives, and how businesses can engage. The session will feature concise 15-minute presentations from each speaker, followed by a Q&A session facilitated by RenewableUK (RUK).

Invited speakers include representatives from

• Great British Energy (GBE)
• Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
• The Crown Estate
• Department for Business and Trade

This is a valuable opportunity for supply chain stakeholders to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with key decision-makers.

Open to all delegates with an exhibitor pass.