Offshore Wind Connections 2022 has been announced against a backdrop of gains for the Humber region over the last 12 months.
Team Humber Marine Alliance’s well-established conference returns as a live event this spring, having been pulled in 2020 as the pandemic struck and gone virtual in 2021.
And it is back in Bridlington, at The Spa, where it spent a couple of successful years prior to its Hull hosting.
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Hundreds of delegates will converge on the coastal town for the industry get together which has secured headline sponsorship from Ørsted.
Last month, the world-leader hit a major milestone in generating the first power from its Hornsea Two wind farm. It will take the global record as the largest offshore wind farm when fully operational.
Speakers will reflect on the significant advances made by the region following recent government and private investment in offshore wind, totalling hundreds of millions of pounds.
Industry experts will highlight supply chain opportunities and provide insights into the progress and success of some of the globally significant Humber-based renewables projects.
Andrew Oliver, chair of Team Humber Marine Alliance, said that the conference would put a spotlight on innovation and focus on maximising the benefits of recent developments which include the award of freeport status and government-backed investments by Able Marine Energy Park, GRI Renewable Industries, SeAH Steel and Siemens Gamesa.
“The Humber region continues to blaze a trail in offshore wind, and in the race to decarbonise,” he said. “The successes to date have been fuelled by a collective ambition which is why OWC is so important in its role of bringing people together for this high-level networking opportunity.
“We learn from one another, share stories and keep the momentum going to ensure the prosperity of our region and our place on the world stage.
“We know there is a big appetite for a return to a physical conference, and The Spa has proved to be hugely popular with delegates in the past who particularly appreciate its convivial seaside location along with its flexible and sociable spaces.”
The two-day event, launching on April 27, includes an exhibition, presentations and networking. The line-up of high-profile speakers will be announced over the coming weeks.
ORE Catapult is also on board as a sponsor, with maritime logistics sponsorship being provided by Kestrel. RSM will once again support the networking drinks.
OWC is also being supported by national trade organisation RenewableUK which will host its popular Connect event on the evening of April 27. Grimsby Renewables Partnership, which announced last year that it will be merging with Team Humber Marine Alliance, is a conference partner, with Business Live providing the media support.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For further details and to buy a conference pass visit www.offshorewindconnections.co.uk.
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