Government of the Netherlands
The Dutch Government organizes an extensive program during Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference. For details of the program, see below.
The Government of the Netherlands organizes a knowledge and discussion programme during the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference. (OEEC). There is a limited availability for OEEC ticketholders to join these expert sessions and so a pre-registration is required. If there is too much interest we can request one person per organisation.
Offshore Wind Expert sessions
The Government of the Netherlands hosts a programme during OEEC where it organizes expert sessions on offshore wind related topics for international government officials and business leaders.
NL Pavilion
The Netherlands will be represented with the NL Pavilion, stand nr. 2.203, where you can meet staff from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, and Climate and Green Growth. The pavilion also offers matchmaking sessions to help you network with international entrepreneurs.
Organizers:
- Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
- Maritime & Offshore NL, NedZero, LinkedbyOffshoreWind
Program for Tuesday 25 November
13:00-14:30
Room G104
Floating wind technology is evolving rapidly, with the first commercial farms emerging in Europe and Asia. The Dutch offshore wind sector leads in tackling technological, infrastructural, and economic challenges. Strong international cooperation between partners and governments is essential, and this session will explore such collaborations in depth.
12.30h doors open
Speakers:
– Bert Stuij (manager National Programmes / Energy at RVO.nl – moderator)
– Mototsugu Ikari – General Manager, International Alliance Department – Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA Japan);
– Tessa Scott, Business Development Manager – ORE Catapult UK;
– Barend Jenje, Commercial Director Floating Wind – GustoMSC/NOV.
15:00–16:30
Room G104
As new offshore wind farms are built, the need for seabed and subsea infrastructure security is growing. This session examines key challenges and solutions in seabed and cybersecurity for the offshore wind sector, outlining risks and how to mitigate them internationally.
Speakers:
– Bert Stuij (manager National Programmes / Energy at RVO.nl – moderator)
– Paul Flos (Program Director International Naval Materiel Cooperation & Chairman of the Nato Naval Armament Group at Netherlands Ministry of Defence);
– Michel Rademaker (Deputy Executive Director The Hague Centre for Strategic studies);
– FLECS (Fieldlab Energy Cyber Security) representative.
Registration required
Program for Wednesday 26 November
09:00–12:00 (with break)
Europafoyer
Senior representatives of the World Bank, Invest International, RVO and international experts dive into opportunities and challenges for offshore wind in emerging markets and the investment financing opportunities.
Learn about experiences gained from countries that have successfully established their offshore wind sectors, and the wide-ranging opportunities for technical and financial assistance to help emerging markets quickly realise their offshore wind potential.
Hear more on how to firm up financial models for offshore wind pricing that will make offshore wind projects commercially viable and ensure project developers can finance installations with confidence emerging markets.
Speakers:
Invest International
-Neeanne Balamiento, senior investment manager
-Maaike Friedeman, senior business developer,
World Bank-
-Huub den Rooijen, Advisor
-Gregory Scopelitis, advisor
-Carolina de Mas Serrat, advisor
DNV
-Peter Brun, global offshore wind segment leader
Voltic
-Jan Peter Elffers, partner
Individuals
-Pierre-Antoine Tetard, Vice President of Business Development, Bluefloat Energy
-Margarita Nieves, International Consultant energy sector, Eolica Marina Colombia
Free entrance for OEEC ticket holders – no registration required.
11:00-12:30
Room G104
The increasing use of the North Sea places growing pressure on marine ecosystems with offshore wind as a relatively new but rapidly expanding sector. To ensure the sustainable use of the sea, it is essential to integrate nature into the design and development. However, as the economic viability of offshore wind comes under increasing strain, maintaining this focus on nature becomes more challenging. How can we create an integrated approach?
Speakers:
– Danielle Gerritsma, Advisor Offshore Wind at RVO.nl (moderator);
– Wouter Lengkeek (Director Waardenburg Ecology);
– Rogier Wilmink (Program Lead Ocean Health at Van Oord);
– Christiaan van Sluijs (The Rich North Sea);
– Twan Kolkert (Commercial manager offshore wind at Van Oord)
13:30-15:00
Room G104
Offshore wind turbines contain valuable and critical materials. Learn how the Dutch government is advancing circular end-of-life solutions for offshore wind energy.
Speakers:
– Anniek Zuure – Advsior International Circular Entrepreneurship (moderator);
– Bob Meijer – Program Manager / Director – Offshore Wind Energy R&D at TKI Offshore Energy;
– Nina Vielen-Kallio – Chair of Product Team at NL Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth.
Tickets
Register here to attend Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2025. Your ticket includes access to the exhibition floor and all the conference sessions.
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