Key topics
Business Opportunities
Business Opportunities in a Short-Term and Long-Term Perspective.
Development plans
Development Plans and Projects in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, and Others.
Ports and Infrastructure
Mapping and Possibilities of North Sea Ports and Infrastructure.
Wind Majors
Offshore Wind Majors about the Market and Their Future Ambitions.
Business Expansion
Strategies for Business Expansion in the Offshore Wind Sector.
Competences and Capacity
Mapping the needed workforce - competences and capacity.
Conference programme 2025
The programme committee is working on the program for North Sea Wind Conference 2025.
10. June 2025
North Sea SupplyHub – explore how to become a supplier through presentations and targeted B2B meetings with offshore wind developers.
Sea Breeze – meet speakers and industry professionals in an informal setting, enjoy meaningful conversations, and expand your network at the evening networking event.
11. June 2025
North Sea Wind Conference Introduction
09.00 – 09.05
Introduction to North Sea Wind
Introduction to the North Sea Wind Conference by the committee leader, Frank Emil Moen, CEO – Energy Innovation and Director of the Board, Norwegian Competence Centre for Offshore Wind.
09.05 – 09.25
Offshore Wind Market Outlook: Exclusive Insights from Rystad Energy
Rystad Energy gives exclusive market insights into Europe’s offshore wind sector. Explore the latest data on upcoming projects, market trends, and business opportunities in both floating and fixed-bottom wind developments across the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
Markus Naevestad, Partner – Rystad Energy
PART 1:
09.25 – 09.45
Building Norway’s Offshore Wind Market: Progress & Next Steps
Norway is making strategic moves to build a competitive offshore wind market. What progress has been made so far, and how will the government unlock new areas for development while keeping investors and developers engaged?
Astrid Bergmål, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
09.45 – 10.05
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: The Future of Offshore Wind in Northern Europe
TBA
10.05 – 10.25
Siemens Gamesa: Market Outlook & Scaling Offshore Wind in the North Sea and Baltic Sea
Offshore wind activity in the North Sea and Baltic Sea continues to grow, with new projects, cross-border collaborations, and industrial scaling shaping the future of the market. This session will explore opportunities and challenges from a turbine manufacturer’s perspective—focusing on market expansion, supply chain constraints, and the need for increased efficiency in deployment.
Bjarne Johannessen, Sales Director Offshore Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
10.25 – 10.50
Let's Take a Break - Build your network and visit the exhibition.
PART 2: North Sea development projects
In the project section of the conference, we invite developers to present projects from the North Sea regions. In these case studies, we examine the deliveries and resource requirements for the developments in their various phases.
10.50-11.10
Bałtyk II og Bałtyk III
Equinor presents the latest updates on Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III, two major offshore wind projects developed in partnership with Polenergia. With a combined capacity of 1.44 GW, these projects are shaping the future of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea. This session will highlight key milestones, supply chain opportunities, and Equinor’s strategy for successful execution.
TBC
11.10-11.30
Thor Offshore Wind Project
RWE presents key updates on Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind project with a planned capacity of 1 GW. Located in the Danish North Sea, Thor is a flagship development in RWE’s growing offshore wind portfolio. This session will explore major milestones, execution strategy, and opportunities for the wider supply chain.
Per Vølund, Project Development Director OW – RWE Offshore Wind Nordics
11.30-11.50
Green Volt update
TBC
11.50-12.10
Sørlige Nordsjø II
Parkwind presents key insights from Sørlige Nordsjø II, sharing their experiences so far and the road ahead toward operations by 2031. The session will outline Parkwind’s approach to navigating regulatory and technical challenges, building a resilient supply chain, and driving efficient project execution in a competitive offshore wind landscape.
TBA – Parkwind
12.10-12.30
ENBW
As a key player in Europe’s offshore wind sector, ENBW will present its growing project portfolio across Germany, the UK, and other European markets. This session will highlight developments such as He Dreiht and partnerships in the UK, showcasing ENBW’s approach to sustainable growth, project execution, and long-term investment in offshore wind.
TBA
12.30-13.40
Lunch
13.40-14.00
Panel debate
We invite the developers to share their view on how the markets in Northern Europe will evolve, and which can be characterized as ‘hotspots’, what are the bottlenecks, and how suppliers should position themselves for assignments and deliveries to the offshore wind developments.
Moderator: Marthe Michelsen – National Competence Centre for Offshore Wind
Panel: Equinor, RWE, Parkwind
PART 3: Yards: Industrial Hubs and Logistics for Offshore Wind
Session moderator:
Turid Storhaug – Chief Executive Officer – Windport
14.00-.14.15
Port collaboration for efficient project execution
As offshore wind projects grow in scale and complexity, efficient port logistics and collaboration are critical to ensuring timely execution. The Port of Esbjerg, a key hub for offshore wind in the North Sea, shares insights on how ports can streamline supply chains, optimize infrastructure, and work together to support faster, more efficient project delivery.
Dennis Jul Pedersen, Port Director, Port of Esbjerg
14.15-14.30
Experience from Hywind Tampen
TBA
14.30-14.40
Yard-Based Collaboration in Cross-Border Offshore Wind Projects
TBA
14.40-15.00
Panel debate: Unlocking Yard Capacity for Offshore Wind Growth
Modator: Turid Storhaug
Panel: TBA
15.00-15.30
Let's Take a Break - Build your network and visit the exhibition.
PART 4: Supply Chain – Scaling for Growth & Business Opportunities
15.30-15.45
Identifying Market Openings in Scottish Offshore Wind
This session presents a GAP analysis of Scotland’s offshore wind market, identifying supply chain opportunities and key areas where suppliers can position themselves to meet future project demands.
TBA
15.45-16.00
TBA
TBA
16.00-16.15
Aibel: Driving Offshore Wind Expansion
Aibel has established itself as a key player in offshore wind, delivering critical infrastructure for major projects across Europe. The company is supplying HVDC converter platforms for Dogger Bank and Hornsea 3, while also having delivered key components for projects like DolWin Beta, DolWin5, and the Hywind Scotland floating wind farm. This session will showcase Aibel’s offshore wind journey, highlighting major projects, technological advancements, and opportunities for collaboration in the evolving supply chain.
Sebastian Haver – Business Development – Aibel Offshore Wind
16.15
Summary
Executive summary
Conference dinner
19.00-22.00
This very popular must-attend event includes a pre-drink, a delicious dinner, entertainment and of course the opportunity to network with all the other participants, speakers, partners and exhibitors.
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