Conference programme 2025

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.

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 – 09.20

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:

09.20 – 09.35

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 Energy

09.35 – 09.50

How Smarter Auction Designs can Positively Shape the Future of Offshore Wind - What is required to build a bankable, competitive offshore wind auction design in 2025 and beyond?

Aegir Insight presents key auction models shaping offshore wind development. Explore international design trends, success factors, and how strategic choices influence market attractiveness—essential insights for Norway’s evolving offshore wind landscape and upcoming leasing rounds.

Thomas Hwan Jensen, Principal – Regional Lead Europe – Aegir Insights

09.50 – 10.05

Norway’s Offshore Wind Sector Plan – An Industry-Led Vision for Growth

Norwegian industry is driving efforts to develop a national offshore wind sector plan. With coordinated area allocation and long-term vision, the plan aims to accelerate market growth, ensure industrial development, and unlock Norway’s full offshore wind potential.

Arne Eik, Head of Electrical and Energy Sector – Federation of Norwegian Industries

10.05 – 10.25

Panel debate: Charting the Course for Offshore Wind: Critical Success Factors for a Competitive Market

Moderator:
Peter Constantin Brun, Global Segment Leader Offshore Wind – DNV Denmark A/S

Panel:

Thomas Hwan Jensen, Principal – Regional Lead Europe – Aegir Insights
Arne Eik, Head of Electrical and Energy Sector- Federation of Norwegian Industries
Jarle Dyrdal, Vice President and Head of Offshore Wind, Å Energi

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

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.

Wim Verrept, Project Director Sørlige Nordsjø II

11.10-11.30

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.

Sverre Strand – Technical Manager i Baltyk 2 og 3 – Equinor

11.30-11.50

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

11.50-12.10

Green Volt update

Vårgrønn presents the latest developments on the Green Volt project, Europe’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm. With a planned capacity of 560 MW, Green Volt is set to deliver renewable power to both oil and gas platforms and the UK grid. This session will provide key insights into project milestones, supply chain strategies, and the road ahead to becoming operational by 2029.

Frida Knudsen, Project Manager – Vårgrønn

12.10-12.30

Deep Wind Offshore

Deep Wind Offshore will present their offshore wind development activities in Sweden and Estonia, highlighting project status, partnerships, and how they are positioning for growth in the Baltic Sea region.

Hans Petter Øvrevik, CCO – Deep Wind Offshore

12.30-13.30

Lunch

13.30-13.50

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.

Tina-Miriam Fuchs, Head of New Development Offshore Wind, EnBW

13.50-14.10

Panel debate

We invite industry experts 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: Frank Emil Moen, CEO – Energy Innovation

Sverre Strand – Technical Manager i Baltyk 2 og 3 – Equinor
Per Vølund, Project Development Director OW – RWE Offshore Wind Nordics
Hans Petter Øvrevik, CCO – Deep Wind Offshore
Alfred Risan, Business Development Director, MRC Global Norway

PART 3: Yards & Supply Chain

Session moderator:

Turid Storhaug – Chief Executive Officer – Windport

14.10-.14.25

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

14.25-14.40

Experience from the first offshore wind projects and preparation for the next phase

Wergeland Group played a key role in the assembly and logistics for Hywind Tampen, the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm. With valuable experience from this groundbreaking project and other projects, they are now preparing for the next phase—scaling up to support a 500 MW floating wind development and ultimately 1 GW annually. This session will highlight key learnings, infrastructure readiness, and how ports can facilitate efficient large-scale floating wind deployment.

Margunn Bjørnestad, Group Chief executive officer, Wergeland Group

14.40-15.10

Let's Take a Break - Build your network and visit the exhibition.

15.10-15.20

HavnERGI – how Norwegian ports can meet offshore wind demand

This brand-new report explores how Norwegian ports can position themselves as key hubs for offshore wind logistics, assembly, and operations in the years ahead.

Kjell Eirik Haavold, Head of Legal, National Competence Center for Offshore Wind

15.20 – 15.35

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

15.35-15.50

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

15.50-16.05

Offshore Wind Is Moving — Are You in the Supply Chain?

ABB Norway is leveraging 40+ years of offshore oil & gas expertise to lead in the energy transition. As ABB’s global hub for offshore wind substations, it has delivered on major projects like Dolwin5, Hornsea 3, and Doggerbank (A, B, and C). ABB is also supporting the Green Volt floating wind project alongside Aker Solutions. In this session, ABB will share insights from its shift to offshore wind and show how smaller suppliers can access opportunities by working with system integrators and EPCs.

Frank Wilhelmsen, Segment Manager Offshore Wind – ABB

16.05-16.25

Panel debate: Unlocking Yard and Supply Chain Capacity for Offshore Wind Growth

Modator: Turid Storhaug

Panel:

Dennis Jul Pedersen, Port Director – Port of Esbjerg
Margunn Bjørnestad, Group Chief executive officer – Wergeland Group
Bjarne Johannessen, Sales Director Offshore – Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Frank Wilhelmsen, Segment Manager Offshore Wind – ABB
Sebastian Haver – Business Development – Aibel Offshore Wind

PwC Garden Party

17.00-21.00

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.

Hosted by PwC