Offshore Industry – discount for IRO members

Offshore wind is one of the fastest growing energy sources globally, particularly in the North sea. Though a great achievement, it brings with it issues in market imbalances and infrastructure. Still, it is the largest source of renewable energy available in the region.

That’s why Management Producties is organizing the 11th edition of the Offshore Industry conference on the 21st of November 2024. To bring together the entire value and supply chain, as well as leaders crucial to decision making in the market. These leaders will be on stage to bring the market back into harmony:

• Marco Waas, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Nobian
• Sjouke Pieter Bootsma, Director Supply Chain, TenneT
• Kristian Borum Jørgensen, CEO, Maersk Stillstrom
• Stas Verichev, CEO, Vibrotwist
• Jasper Vis, Country Manager Netherlands, SSE Renewables
• Philipp Lausberg, Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre
• Rafaël Iemants, Managing Director, Smulders
• Michal Meidan, Director China Energy Programme, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
• David Zenner, Chief Assets Officer, Elia Group
• Arnoud Kuis, Managing Director, Van Oord Offshore Wind
• Ruben Dijkstra, Managing Director Benelux, Ørsted
• And chaired by Bert van der Lingen, Vice-President, NedZero

Want to help build up the blue battery of Europe and be part of the solution? Join the conversation at Offshore Industry! Look at the program of this year and register now at www.offshoreindustry.eu. IRO is an official media-partner of Offshore Industry, giving you better access to this event via the discount code: OFF100IRO valid until 12 November!

Management Producties is also organizing speeddates with students and other young professionals, to find the offshore leaders of tomorrow. Also looking for an energizer to boost your organisation? Then be sure to drop by in the Hague!

Read here what our speakers have to say!:

“The offshore grid is a cornerstone for the green transition as well as a key enabler for the electrification of the maritime industry. Increased and accelerated development of the offshore grid is pivotal to achieve the targets of Net Zero Emission by 2050. An efficient and widespread offshore grid will enable offshore power and charging of vessels thereby lowering emissions of maritime operations.”

– Kristian Borum Jørgensen, CEO, Maersk Stillstrom

“Demand-side policies are crucial for creating sustainable green markets. By establishing lead markets and setting robust norms governments can reduce the need for subsidies, ensuring offshore wind industry has a customer base willing to pay a premium for green products. This approach not only supports decarbonization but also maintains industrial activity within Europe.”

– Ruben Dijkstra, Managing Director Benelux, Ørsted

“Scaling the supply chain for 2030 and beyond will require a strategic reassessment of the entire value chain for offshore wind energy. As turbine sizes increase, so too must the capacity of vessels, ports, and infrastructure, demanding significant capital investments. The success of this growth depends on long-term planning, robust energy infrastructure, and a true partnership approach between developers and the supply chain, to ensure a sustainable and competitive market.”

– Arnoud Kuis, Managing Director Offshore Energy, Van Oord

“De uitrol van onze windparken op zee is een grote uitdaging voor de sector. Door toenemende risico’s bij en eisen aan de ontwikkeling van windparken en gebrek aan elektrificatie in de industrie, wordt de business case voor ontwikkelaars lastiger.

Dit zal leiden tot een trickle down effect in de toeleveringsketen, zoals bij investeringsbeslissingen voor vaartuigen, installatietechnologie en haveninfrastructuur. Hierbij rijst de vraag of de uitrol mogelijk is zonder publiek-private samenwerking.”

– Bert van der Lingen, Vice-Chair, NedZero