Offshore opportunities in Ireland with the Blue Economy Roadshow

The Irish offshore energy sector is growing rapidly and strongly focused on sustainability. Circularity, nature-inclusive design, ecosystem impact and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) are becoming increasingly important, creating new opportunities for Flemish expertise.

Against this backdrop, Blue Cluster and Flanders Investment & Trade are organising a Blue Economy Roadshow to Ireland in May 2026. Flemish companies and knowledge institutions will meet leading Irish players and explore collaboration opportunities around sustainable offshore energy.

• Sustainable offshore innovation
  Insight into circular strategies, ecological impact, LCA and nature-inclusive design, and how Ireland translates these themes into concrete projects.
• Visits to leading institutions
  Meet marine research centres, robotics and innovation labs, and companies at the forefront of floating wind, wave energy and integrated aquaculture.
• Matchmaking & networking
  Strengthen your international contacts during networking receptions and meetings with policymakers, researchers and companies from the Irish offshore sector.
• Opportunities for Flemish expertise
  Discover where Flemish knowledge and technology can add value to Ireland’s growing ambitions for sustainable energy at sea.

• Sunday 10 May: 
  Arrival in Dublin, transfer to Galway & overnight stay.
• Monday 11 May: Galway & Limerick
  Visits to Blue Wise Marine, the Marine Institute and the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS). Evening reception with local stakeholders in Cork.
• Tuesday 12 May: Cork
  Meetings with MaREI, Simply Blue Group, DP Energy and (subject to confirmation) Exceedence.
• Wednesday 13 May:
  Return flight to Brussels (via Cork or Dublin).

The roadshow offers a direct look into the fast-growing Irish offshore sector and reveals new opportunities around sustainable energy at sea. You will meet influential research centres, companies and policymakers, and discover where Flemish expertise can connect with Ireland’s ambitions.

Please tell us if you are interested in taking part in the Blue Economy Roadshow Ireland. Your feedback on the thematic offering and our other internationalisation activities is also welcome.

Please contact Michael Murphy.