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 an availability for OEEC ticketholders to join these expert sessions but a pre-registration is required.
NL Pavilion
The Netherlands will be represented with the NL Pavilion, stand nr. 2.212, where you can meet staff from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). The pavilion also offers matchmaking sessions to help you network with international entrepreneurs.
Organizers:
- Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
Program for Tuesday 24 November
10:30 – 12:00
Room G104/G105
Discover how Ecowende is setting a new standard for ecological offshore wind development. As a pioneer in nature-inclusive wind farm design, Ecowende integrates ecology into every phase of development, creating opportunities for innovation, economic value and the coexistence of offshore wind and other activities, including fisheries.
Go beyond policy ambitions and explore how ecological principles are translated into practical solutions. Gain insights into the lessons learned, innovative approaches and opportunities for a more sustainable future for offshore wind.
13:00 – 14:30
Room G104/G105
Offshore wind is evolving rapidly, opening the door to a new generation of innovative energy solutions. In this innovation session hosted by Energy Innovation NL, discover the next generation of offshore energy solutions, from offshore energy storage and floating solar to offshore data centres.
Explore emerging technologies, innovative projects and new opportunities to develop a smarter, more integrated offshore energy system. The session also highlights initiatives such as Vattenfall’s collaboration with Project ENKI, offering a glimpse into how innovation can unlock new possibilities at sea.
15:00 – 16:30
Room G104/G105
In this session, DNV and industry partners share insights from a Joint Industry Project (JIP) that brings together stakeholders from across the European offshore wind sector. Discover how greater consistency in design parameters, project requirements and development pipelines can help reduce costs, improve project delivery and strengthen confidence for supply-chain investment while leaving room for continued turbine innovation.
Rising costs, uncertain auction outcomes and fluctuating project pipelines are creating challenges for the European offshore wind industry. Greater predictability, industrialisation and standardisation are key to building a more competitive and resilient supply chain.
Join the discussion and explore practical opportunities to accelerate offshore wind development through greater collaboration and standardisation.
Program for Wednesday 25 November
9:30 – 10:30
G104/G105
The Netherlands is moving towards a new generation of offshore wind connections designed to accommodate up to 2 GW of capacity per connection. Delivering these connections requires more than larger offshore substations: it means integrating offshore platforms, heavy-lift transportation and installation, export cables, cable landfall and onshore grid infrastructure into one functioning system.
How can the sector overcome the technical, logistical and organisational challenges of delivering these complex connections? Bringing together expertise from across the offshore wind supply chain, this session will explore the key bottlenecks, practical solutions and innovations — including future concepts such as floating substations — that could shape the next generation of offshore wind infrastructure.
11:00 – 12:00
G104/G105
The Netherlands is moving towards a new generation of offshore wind connections designed to accommodate up to 2 GW of capacity per connection. Delivering these connections requires more than larger offshore substations: it means integrating offshore platforms, heavy-lift transportation and installation, export cables, cable landfall and onshore grid infrastructure into one functioning system.
How can the sector overcome the technical, logistical and organisational challenges of delivering these complex connections? Bringing together expertise from across the offshore wind supply chain, this session will explore the key bottlenecks, practical solutions and innovations — including future concepts such as floating substations — that could shape the next generation of offshore wind infrastructure.
13:00 – 14:30
Room G104/G105
With the construction of offshore wind farms across the North Sea and rapidly developing geopolitical tensions, offshore wind is becoming a highly significant target. This means defence, deterrence, and resilience are now topics of discussion in boardrooms and operations rooms. This requires a shift in both government and business organisations. Can we orchestrate a joint approach that not only protects our offshore energy system but also places it at the centre of our societies’ resilience?
DNV Cyber shares insights into what you need for a digitally resilient offshore energy system. But that also requires alignment across all North Sea countries to prevent us from reinventing the wheel across different zones of our renewable energy power station. How can industry and governments come together to harmonise cybersecurity regulations for offshore wind?
15:00 – 16:30
Conference Stage
Join the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the Ministery of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) and TSO TenneT four our semi-annual update on Dutch offshore wind. The workshop takes place one day before the permit application period opens for IJmuiden Ver Gamma A and Gamma B (1 GW each).
The session opens by celebrating the timely delivery and comissioning of the Ecowende wind farm. Next, the latest policy updates and the progress of the Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap and the Development Framework are shared, and there is a look at the demand side of renewable electricity.
This is a special edition. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency celebrates the completion of all fieldwork for the site characterisation studies supporting the 23 GW Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap. “Above all, we want to thank industry, partners and government for another year of close collaboration.”
* €105,-
Ticket for Professional
Event date
24 & 25 November 2026
Event location
RAI Amsterdam
- Event Access to OEEC on 24 & 25 November 2026
- Full access to the conference and stage program
- Full access to the matchmaking program
- Full access to the official networking party
