Floating Wind Day 1,
Wednesday, May 29th

Registration

Time
Event
Location
8:00
-
10:00

Registration

Registration

Maritim Hall

The Big Questions: Geopolitics

Time
Event
Location
10:30
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10:35

Welcome to Floating Wind Days

Caroline Whittle (NOW), Arne Vatnøy (NOW)

Welcome to Floating Wind Days

Caroline Whittle (NOW), Arne Vatnøy (NOW)

Director of Floating Wind Days, Caroline Whittle, together with host Arne Vatnøy will open the festival on the main stage in Maritim Hall.

Maritim Hall
10:35
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10:42

Opening remarks

Astrid Bergmål (State Secretary, Norway)

Opening remarks

Astrid Bergmål (State Secretary, Norway)

Opening remarks by Norwegian State Secretary of Energy, Astrid Bergmål.

Maritim Hall
10:42
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10:55

Politics to drive floating wind forward

Liz Klein (BOEM)

Politics to drive floating wind forward

Liz Klein (BOEM)

An interview with Liz Klein, the Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Maritim Hall
10:55
-
11:05

Status on global offshore wind targets

David Linden (CEO of Westwood Energy)

Status on global offshore wind targets

David Linden (CEO of Westwood Energy)

Maritim Hall
11:05
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11:20

War, conflict and the effect on renewable energy

Giles Dickson (WindEurope)

War, conflict and the effect on renewable energy

Giles Dickson (WindEurope)

Giles Dickson, CEO of Wind Europe

Maritim Hall
11:20
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11:35

Investments in floating offshore wind

Michela De Palo (Director, ICP Infrastructure)

Investments in floating offshore wind

Michela De Palo (Director, ICP Infrastructure)

Maritim Hall
11:35
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11:55

Industry tackling the big questions

Maria Moræus Hanssen (Å Energi), Cédric Le Bousse (EDF Renewables), Kenneth Vareide (DNV), Peter Caluwaerts (Parkwind)

Industry tackling the big questions

Maria Moræus Hanssen (Å Energi), Cédric Le Bousse (EDF Renewables), Kenneth Vareide (DNV), Peter Caluwaerts (Parkwind)

Our panelists Maria Moræus Hansen (Director of the Board in Å Energi), Cédric La Bousse (Director for International Operations in EDF Renewables), Peter Caluwaerts (Head of Projects in Parkwind) and Kenneth Vareide (CEO of DNV's Business area Digital Solutions) round off the morning session with reflections from the industry.

Maritim Hall

Lunch

Time
Event
Location
12:00
-
13:00

Lunch

Lunch

Maritim Hotel

Networking

Time
Event
Location
13:00
-
14:00

NOW Accelerator

NOW Accelerator

Meet up with the start-ups and scale-up companies on the the NOW Accelerator Programme who have their own mini display area in the Bodega venue.

Bodega
13:00
-
14:00

Expo

Expo

Don't miss mingling with our Main sponsor partners at their stands directly outside the main stage, or in the Expo tent on the quayside by the main entrance to the hotel.

Maritim Hotel
13:00
-
14:00

Mingling

Mingling

Check out the numerous areas to mingle and make new contacts!

Multiple locations
13:00
-
14:00

B2B Meetings

B2B Meetings

Floating WInd Days is where deals get done - so use the Norwegian Offshore Wind app to find, book and confirm meetings with the companies and people you want to talk to!

Multiple locations

Sessions

Time
Event
Location
14:00
-
16:00

Ports and Infrastructure

Moderator Christine Korme (Norwegian Shipowners' Association), Giles Dickson (Wind Europe), Simon Tiedemann (Rambøll), Margunn Bjørnestad (Wergeland Group), Christine de Jouëtte (EDF Renewables), Stuart White (Royal HaskoningDHV), Rob Holmlund (Humboldt Bay Harbor), Andrew Kimball (New York City Economic Development Corporation)

Ports and Infrastructure

Moderator Christine Korme (Norwegian Shipowners' Association), Giles Dickson (Wind Europe), Simon Tiedemann (Rambøll), Margunn Bjørnestad (Wergeland Group), Christine de Jouëtte (EDF Renewables), Stuart White (Royal HaskoningDHV), Rob Holmlund (Humboldt Bay Harbor), Andrew Kimball (New York City Economic Development Corporation)

The floating wind industry is dependent on ports being further developed - and quickly. This session takes a global perspective and sets the focus on how to collaborate across markets to ensure capacity.

Garasjebryggeriet
14:00
-
16:00

Best practice in international markets

Moderator Arne Vatnøy (Norwegian Offshore Wind), Louise Efthimiou (World Forum Offshore Wind)‍, Georgia Fraser (RWE), Ambroise Wattez (SMB), Oskar Ahnfelt (Vattenfall), Jan Matthiesen (The Carbon Trust), Stewart McMahon (Corio Generation), Hugo Buis (Shell), Laura Rolo (BlueFloat Energy), Sam Byrne (Equinor Americas), Toshihiro Takano (Kansai)

Best practice in international markets

Moderator Arne Vatnøy (Norwegian Offshore Wind), Louise Efthimiou (World Forum Offshore Wind)‍, Georgia Fraser (RWE), Ambroise Wattez (SMB), Oskar Ahnfelt (Vattenfall), Jan Matthiesen (The Carbon Trust), Stewart McMahon (Corio Generation), Hugo Buis (Shell), Laura Rolo (BlueFloat Energy), Sam Byrne (Equinor Americas), Toshihiro Takano (Kansai)

From an international perspective, what are the key business developments regarding state and industry cooperation? What are the best commercial models and which political frameworks are achieving efficient processes? This session aims to investigate, enlighten and inspire!

Maritim Hall
14:00
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16:00

Public acceptance

Moderator Eli Rognerud (Res Group), Sigurd Solheim Pettersen (DNV), Merethe Dotterud Leiren (Cicero), Rune Klausen (Norwegian Competence Centre for Offshore Wind), Kristina Fröberg (WWF), Solrun Figenschau Skjellum (NIVA), Atle Knudsen (Å Energi), Joanna Irzabek (Polish Investment and Trade Agency), Grete Møgster (Utsira Offshore Wind Center), Anne Brønsten Osland (Directorate of Fisheries), Andrew Kimball (New York City Economic Development Corporation), Magnus Igel (RES Group)

Public acceptance

Moderator Eli Rognerud (Res Group), Sigurd Solheim Pettersen (DNV), Merethe Dotterud Leiren (Cicero), Rune Klausen (Norwegian Competence Centre for Offshore Wind), Kristina Fröberg (WWF), Solrun Figenschau Skjellum (NIVA), Atle Knudsen (Å Energi), Joanna Irzabek (Polish Investment and Trade Agency), Grete Møgster (Utsira Offshore Wind Center), Anne Brønsten Osland (Directorate of Fisheries), Andrew Kimball (New York City Economic Development Corporation), Magnus Igel (RES Group)

As a crucial issue in all international markets, this session will shed light on facts from both successful and unsuccessful processes regarding coexistence and also share new knowledge about environmental impact.

Høvleriet
14:00
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16:30

NOW Accelerator Programme

Roberts Proskovics (Corio), Thomas Hjort (Vattenfall), Haakon Lie Hokstad (Equinor), Erling Iversen (Deep Wind Offshore), Narve Hansen (NOW Accelerator), Alex Louden (Ørsted), Helge Myrvang (Seaway7)

NOW Accelerator Programme

Roberts Proskovics (Corio), Thomas Hjort (Vattenfall), Haakon Lie Hokstad (Equinor), Erling Iversen (Deep Wind Offshore), Narve Hansen (NOW Accelerator), Alex Louden (Ørsted), Helge Myrvang (Seaway7)

Join us for an exciting session opening with an introduction to the NOW Accelerator program and our esteemed industry partners. Discover the challenges set by each partner for the startups and scaleups. Then, prepare to be captivated as the three finalists present their innovative solutions to these challenges in amazing pitches. The winners of this competition will be revealed on the main stage on Day 2, Thursday, May 30th. Get ready for an inspiring showcase of innovation and excellence!

Bodega
17:00
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18:00

Float around the Globe

Susanne Starheim-Grøtter (Esgian), Anders Nordberg (Innovation Norway), Marco Alves (WavEC), Björn Ekelund (Grimsrud), Knut Vassbotn (Deep Wind Offshore), Liam Curran (Enterprise Ireland), Mototsugu Ikari (FLOWRA), Marie Mazurier (Bouygues Travaux Publics), Jan Thompson (British Ambassador to Norway), Hans Hansen (Fred. Olsen Windcarrier), Saverio Ventrelli (Siemens Energy), Rob Holmlund (Humboldt Bay Port Authority)

Float around the Globe

Susanne Starheim-Grøtter (Esgian), Anders Nordberg (Innovation Norway), Marco Alves (WavEC), Björn Ekelund (Grimsrud), Knut Vassbotn (Deep Wind Offshore), Liam Curran (Enterprise Ireland), Mototsugu Ikari (FLOWRA), Marie Mazurier (Bouygues Travaux Publics), Jan Thompson (British Ambassador to Norway), Hans Hansen (Fred. Olsen Windcarrier), Saverio Ventrelli (Siemens Energy), Rob Holmlund (Humboldt Bay Port Authority)

Grab a cold drink and round off day one with a whirlwind tour of the world's most promising floating wind markets. We’ll take you on a journey through the top global markets via dynamic 5-minute pitches, where each country gets to showcase the latest and greatest in their market. This one-hour session promises to be an eye-opening experience, packed with insights and energy. Join us!

Maritim Hall

Networking

Time
Event
Location
16:00
-
17:00

NOW Accelerator

NOW Accelerator

Check out the NOW Accelerator companies in their display area in the Bodega venue.

Bodega
16:00
-
19:00

Expo

Expo

Fit in time to visit our exhibitors in the Expo tent on the quayside, and our main sponsor partners outside the main stage!

Maritim Hotel
16:00
-
19:00

B2B Meetings

B2B Meetings

Don't forget to check your schedule on the Norwegian Offshore Wind app - New contacts may be requesting a meet-up with you! You'll be assigned a table number in one of our networking meeting areas which are situated in the main festival area.

Multiple locations
16:00
-
19:00

Mingling

Mingling

Meet up and mingle with new floating wind friends before dinner at the numerous bars and cafes in Haugesund! See the festival map for more details!

Multiple locations

Evening Event

Time
Event
Location
19:00
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20:00

Pre-dinner cocktails

Pre-dinner cocktails

Enjoy a pre-dinner drink with old and new FWD friends on the "beach" situated outside Høvleriet!

Høvleriet
20:00
-
22:00

Dinner

Dinner

Look forward to a sumptuous dinner experience in idyllic surroundings, together with all your contacts and new friends in the floating wind industry!

Høvleriet
22:00
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0:00

Live music and party

Live music and party

Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the live concert and party atmosphere - or grab a beer in a quiet corner with your favourites!

Høvleriet

Floating Wind Day 2

Thursday, May 30th

Floating Wind Day 2
See programme
Thursday, May 30th
See programme

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