16 Jun 2026 – 17 Jun 2026 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Manchester Central | Global Offshore Wind 2026
Global Offshore Wind 2026
#RUKGOW26
Global Offshore Wind returns to Manchester
In June 2026, Global Offshore Wind 2026 returns to Manchester Central for the flagship event that brings the entire offshore wind value chain together to turn global ambitions into reality.
Offshore wind is a cornerstone of the UK's long-term strategy for energy security, economic growth and global leadership in clean technology. As momentum continues at home and internationally, Global Offshore Wind 2026 will bring together the people, policies and innovations shaping the future of the industry.
Stand bookings and sponsorship opportunities are now open and selling fast. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your brand and meet the market at one of Europe’s largest and most influential offshore wind events.
The professional, smooth and adaptable organisation of the event including access to key speakers set up an atmosphere of relevance, insight and fun at the cutting edge of energy policy
Siemens Energy, 2025 sponsor ,
Global Offshore Wind is a brilliant opportunity to lift your head above the in's and out's of everyday work, gain some perspective, shape your own future strategy and link up with key stakeholders in the industry.
Past attendee, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ,
Fantastic event, the whole industry is represented. great to see large and small companies side by side. great atmosphere. The RenewableUK team are very friendly and helpful, the amount of effort and passion put into the event is clear.
2025 speaker, Kinewell Energy ,
Global Offshore Wind 2026
Platinum Sponsor
Event Sponsors
2025 event highlights
5,211 attendees
200+ speakers
46 countries
294 exhibitors
Global Offshore Wind registration
Global Offshore Wind exhibition hall
Deputy CEO Jane Cooper at Global Offshore Wind
The Rt Hon Ed Miliband giving his keynote address
The NextGen zone at Global Offshore Wind
Exhibition space at Global Offshore Wind
Exhibition stand at Global Offshore Wind
Theatre presentation at Global Offshore Wind
Drinks reception
Delegates arriving at Global Offshore Wind
Exhibition stand at Global Offshore Wind
Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA at Global Offshore Wind
The launch of our supply chain investment guide
Elizabeth Conboy - Commercial director closing remarks
See you next year!
Call for abstracts | #RUKGOW26
If you'd like the chance to present at Global Offshore Wind 2026, please log into Oxford Abstracts and submit a short abstract up to 250-words summarising your idea by 23 January 2026.
Successful submissions received through the Call for Abstracts process will populate the Global Offshore Wind 2026 theatre programmes.
Theatre stages are located on the exhibition floor and consist of quick-fire 10-minute presentations on a wide range of topical industry issues.
We’re excited to hear your thoughts and collaborate on driving the future of offshore wind energy.
Exhibition | #RUKGOW26
The exhibition space at Global Offshore Wind 2026 offers a unique opportunity to showcase your business, connect with over 5,000 global industry leaders, and position your brand at the heart of the renewables sector.
View the floorplan below, check out the new zones and features for 2026, and book your stand early to avoid missing out.
Why exhibit?
- Global visibility: put your brand in front of over 5,000 renewable energy leaders and industry experts from around the world.
- Powerful connections: build valuable relationships with senior stakeholders, future partners and clients through a dynamic exhibition and networking events.
- Showcase your innovations: highlight breakthrough projects, cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking services to an audience eager for offshore wind solutions.
- Be in the room: with over 280 exhibitors in 2025, the demand for exhibition space at Global Offshore Wind is growing.
- Exhibition floorplan
- Start-up Zone
- Meeting rooms
- International Delegations
Stands selling fast
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Start-up Zone pods for offshore wind innovators
New for 2026, the Start-up Zone offers discounted rates for emerging start-ups and small business offering products and services in the offshore wind sector. Your business will be zoned with other start-ups, offering visibility for potential partners, buyers and investors at one of the largest offshore wind exhibitions globally.
To qualify, your organisation must:
- Be less than 5 years old
- Make an annual turnover of less than £500,000
- Have no more than 10 full-time staff members
Apply by 23 January 2026 to be considered for the Start-up Zone.
Private on-site meeting rooms available
Elevate your presence with exclusive access to fully equipped, on-site meeting room — the perfect environment for high-value conversations, private demos, or executive level discussions.
If you'd like to book use of a meeting room, please let us know in the form below.
Share your country's expertise at Global Offshore Wind
Offshore wind is a truly global industry, and we're always looking to learn from best practices in other nations and regions.
If you're planning a delegation to join us at GOW26 please get in touch too see how RenewableUK can support you
Sponsors | #RUKGOW26
We offer a range of sponsorship packages tailored to your budget and your organisation's objectives.
- Enhance your brand visibility: Sponsorship increases your brand recognition and positive perception in the industry with prominent branding throughout the event.
- Show thought leadership: Position your company and people as industry leaders with speaking opportunities or thought leadership content offered as part of our sponsorship packages.
- Network and engage: Connect with engaged audiences through networking opportunities and sponsored side events.
- Meet the sponsors
Ocean Winds
Platinum Sponsor
Born out of a strategic alliance between EDP Renewables and ENGIE, Ocean Winds develops, finances, builds and operates offshore wind farms all over the world. Ocean Winds increases its gross capacity day by day generating clean energy for millions of homes and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Bureau Veritas
Event Sponsor
Bureau Veritas is a Business to Business to Society services company. Our mission is to shape trust between businesses, public authorities and consumers.
As a world leader in audit and certification services, we support our 400,000 clients to be more efficient, more methodical and more trustworthy in their journey towards more sustainable business and a more sustainable world.
CWHI
Event Sponsor
CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (CWHI), is a world leading solution provider specialising in large scale manufacturing for offshore energy, renewable energy, oil and gas applications, infrastructure and mining. CWHI has more than 8 yards located in China, offerings cover XXXL Mono-piles (up to and including 15m OD), fully fabricated floating wind structures, transition pieces for both mono-pile’s and jackets, offshore wind farm serial jackets, pin piles, suction buckets, tubulars for serial jackets, etc.
With over 40 years of experience, CWHI has an extensive track record supplying complex projects globally for the energy sector. CHWI’s core business sectors include: large scale structural fabrication, engineering, resources integration, supply chain management, project management, global logistics and financing. We are Ahead for Energy, proudly contributing to the world’s transition towards sustainable energy.
Cyber Energia
Business Lounge Sponsor
Cyber Energia, founded in 2022, is a trusted cyber security service provider exclusively dedicated to protecting the renewable energy industry from cyber threats. Our solutions are purpose-built for the unique challenges of renewable operational technology (OT), ensuring that critical infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and compliant.
With a deep understanding of the intricacies of renewable energy assets, we provide tailored cybersecurity solutions that integrate onsite hardware, advanced SaaS platforms, and 24/7 Security & Network Operations Centre (SNOC) support. Our SaaS platform, CEntry, delivers real-time visibility into OT environments, enabling proactive risk mitigation, rapid incident response, and seamless compliance management.
With our headquarters in Hammersmith, London, and additional offices in Brazil, Israel and Switzerland, Cyber Energia is committed to ensuring the resilience and security of renewable energy infrastructures worldwide.
Ekwil
Networking Lounge Sponsor
Ekwil is a 50/50 joint-venture created by SBM Offshore and Technip Energies. With decades of expertise in complex offshore projects and large-scale energy developments, Ekwil is a pure player in floating offshore wind. Headquartered in Paris, Ekwil brings solid know-how in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) of floaters and mooring systems, ensuring reliable and bankable outcomes.
Masdar UK
Lanyard Sponsor
As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents with a combined capacity of more than 31.5GW.
National Grid
App Sponsor
Our business areas play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, while continually seeking ways to make the energy system cleaner. National Grid Ventures and National Grid Partners also enable innovations to help revolutionise and decarbonise the future of energy.
Venterra
Theatre Sponsor
Venterra is a dedicated offshore wind energy services group. Our member companies engineer, build and support the operations of offshore wind energy developments around the world.
RES
Networking Lunch Sponsor
RES is one of the world's leading renewable energy developers, working across the globe to develop, construct and operate projects that contribute to our goal of a sustainable future.
Plan your visit | #RUKGOW26
Venue and travel
The main event begins 16 June at:
Manchester Central,
Windmill St,
Manchester
M2 3GX
Public transport
The station is a 20-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station, which is accessible via national rail. The closest train station to the venue is Manchester Oxford Road, which is a 10-minute walk.
You can view more travel information on the venue's website.