Program
This years’
event theme Harmony encompasses a range of aspects, including environmental
protection, stakeholder collaboration, technological integration, safety, and
international cooperation. Achieving harmony in these areas is crucial for the
successful and sustainable innovative development of offshore renewable energy
resources
Conference
The varied program covers in detail trends from different segments of the offshore energy sector. Experts and industry leaders from the different markets discuss the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition in these turbulent times. They present the latest innovations and developments from the sector and share strategies to remain future-proof. The sessions are recorded and made available on our online platforms.
The Stage
At the open stage on the exhibition floor, different aspects of the offshore energy sector are put in the spotlight. Companies, experts and students share market insights, product solutions and fresh perspectives. The content recorded on The Stage is available for sharing online and on social media for promotional purposes.
The Square
During the program of The Square, representatives of different markets take the stage to share knowledge and address challenges and solutions. On this stage, companies present their products or services in short pitches for their relevant audience.
Timetable Tuesday 26 November
Floating wind is waiting to deployed at scale to kick off cost reduction. Current challenges predominantly include lack of port capacities as most floating tech that is maturing requires full port assembly and maintenance via turbines being towed to port and back, instead of on-site repairs like in conventional, fixed-bottom offshore wind. It’s expected that calls for standardization will be a focal point in this industry too as there are currently nearly 100 technology designs.
Speakers
- Axelle Viré, Professor Floating Offshore Wind at TU Delft
- Remco Boersma, Director Contracting & Construction at Ventolines
- Tommy Sandtorv, CCO Karmsund Port at Karmsund Port Authority
- Richard den Hollander, Global Business Development and Account Management Director at Seaway 7
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is going to play an important role in the transition to net zero emissions. Many believe it is vital in realizing the climate goals of the future. However, it’s no secret that its adoption will face many challenges before reaching a significant scale. Think of mismatched scale of operations, ongoing storage liabilities and the social dynamics in the industry and society.
Speakers
- Berte Simons, Business Unit Director CO2 Storage & Transportsystems at EBN
- Alistair Macfarlane, Manager UK Carbon Transport & Storage at NSTA
- Martin van Onna, CEO at Strohm
Finance is a main enabler in offshore energy. Cleantech investment is critical to delivering emissions reductions. How much will investment in clean energy technology grow in the years to come and how will the soaring interest drive the cleantech market? On the other hand, finance institutions stopped providing dedicated finance for exploration and extraction of new oil and gas fields and even oil & gas infrastructure activities. What do these developments mean for the future of the offshore energy sector?
NLHydrogen
Rolf de Vries, Managing Director Bluestream
Cross market knowledge sharing, collaboration & innovation
Huisman
Seabed Security in collaboration with IRO
Moderator René Peters
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Floating Wind
Axelle Viré, Professor Floating Offshore Wind at TU Delft
Remco Boersma, Director Contracting & Construction at Ventolines
Tommy Sandtorv, CCO Karmsund Port at Karmsund Port Authority
Richard den Hollander, Global Business Development and Account Management Director at Seaway 7
09:30 - 10:30 -
CCS
Berte Simons, Business Unit Director CO2 Storage &
Transportsystems at EBN
Alistair Macfarlane, Manager UK Carbon Transport & Storage at NSTA
Martin van Onna, CEO at Strohm11:30 - 12:30 -
Finance14:00 - 15:00
Timetable Wednesday 27 November
Every offshore wind substation and export cable is a kind of a grid on its own. Besides single project connections, there are also offshore platforms connecting multiple offshore wind farms. On top of this, there are offshore interconnectors between countries’ electricity grids, several existing and many new planned. Transparency and collaboration are key to make the right choices.
Speakers
- Fedor van Veen, Managing Director at Iv-Offshore & Energy
- Joris Koornneef, Lead scientist North Sea Energy programme at TNO
- Saskia Jaarsma, Head of Offshore Development - Large Projects Offshore at TenneT
- Dr Joyce von Marschall, Director Offshore Development Netherlands & Belgium at RWE
A smooth supply chain is essential in realizing the energy transition. Yet the offshore energy supply chain faces a variety of challenges and bottlenecks that could hamper the with renewable energy targets. What can be done to secure resilient supply chains? Expect discussions on topics such as shortages, recycling and aligning supply chains and policy measures.
Speakers
- Zahra Janipour, Energy Transition Specialist at Rabobank
- Rebecca Groundwater, Head of External Affairs at EIC (Energy Industries Council)
- Paul Flos, Program Director International Naval Materiel Cooperation at Ministry of Defence The Netherlands
- Venterra Group
Join us for an engaging conference session on ‘Innovations for offshore renewable energy tenders’. As non-price criteria are increasingly recognised as a key element in offshore tenders, we will explore how innovative solutions in the fields of nature-inclusive design and system integration can enhance energy security & sustainability of offshore renewable energy projects. Expect insights from various industry stakeholders on the topics of:
- Developments in offshore tender design
- Offshore system integration
- Nature-inclusive development and biodiversity enhancement
Jan Vos, Chairman at NedZero
The Netherlands has the North Sea, offering high wind speeds and excellent wind energy potential. We need wind energy because it provides sustainable power during winter, when demand is highest. While we also invest in solar energy, it currently causes congestion and imbalance issues, partly because solar power is generated in summer when demand is low.
How can we best align our solar and wind energy supply with our energy needs? What should we store, and what should we use immediately?
Sander Mertens, Director Centre of Expertise "Mission Zero" & Professor "Energy in Transition" at The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Sarah Craig, Energy Transition Director, Erasmus Centre for Energy Transition
David Molenaar, Former CEO Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy B.V.
David wants to leave the planet in a better shape than when we found it. No (time to) waste.
Manon van Beek, CEO at TenneT
Cybersecurity, KVNR
This year we will have an Innovation Show at Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference with a jury and live audience. The innovators will pitch their story and answer questions from the jury and audience. A prize will be awarded to the winner.
Meike Broenink, Partner & Trainer Critical Minds
Tjardo Meulenbroek, Managing Partner & Trainer Critical Minds
NEW LEADERS
The challenges in the world ask for new leaders; leaders who dare to be courageous, do things differently and be authentic. Leaders who make impact.
Leaders are everywhere; you can be a leader and make impact from any position.
Tjardo Meulenbroek and Meike Broenink from Critical Minds will inspire you in this session with theoretical insights in how your believes thrive your impact as a leader.
You will not only listen in this session, but you will do an exercise in which you will experience this powerful insight yourself.
Are you ready to make impact?
Closing Drinks
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Grids and interconnectors
Fedor van Veen, Managing Director at Iv-Offshore & Energy
Joris Koornneef, Lead scientist North Sea Energy programme at TNO
Saskia Jaarsma, Head of Offshore Development - Large Projects Offshore at TenneT
Dr Joyce von Marschall, Director Offshore Development Netherlands & Belgium at RWE
09:30 - 10:30 -
Supply Chain
Zahra Janipour, Energy Transition Specialist at Rabobank
Venterra Group
Rebecca Groundwater, Head of External Affairs at EIC (Energy Industries Council)
Paul Flos, Program Director International Naval Materiel Cooperation at Ministry of Defence The Netherlands
11:30 - 12:30 -
DMEC - Innovations for offshore renewable energy tenders14:00 - 15:00
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Offshore Wind Outlook, Jan Vos, NedZero09:30 - 09:55
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The Value of Wind, Sander Mertens10:00 - 10:25
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What Young Leaders should know about the Energy Transition, Sarah Craig10:30 - 10:55
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David Molenaar, Former CEO Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy B.V.11:30 - 11:55
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Manon van Beek, CEO at TenneT12:00 - 12:30
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Cybersecurity, KVNR13:30 - 13:55
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Innovation Show14:00 - 14:55
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Are you ready to make impact?15:00 - 15:30
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Closing Drinks15:30 - 16:30
It’s all about harmony!
The content program of Offshore Energy emphasizes the importance of cooperation and coordination in the process of shifting from traditional fossil fuels to more sustainable and renewable energy sources. Achieving a sustainable and clean energy future requires working together across sectors, borders, and disciplines to ensure a smooth and effective transition towards cleaner, renewable alternatives.
Achieving harmony in areas like environmental protection, stakeholder collaboration, technological integration, safety and international cooperation, is crucial for the successful and sustainable development of offshore energy resources.
