2022 calendar for offshore renewable energy
Internationalisation provides Flemish companies with unique opportunities to continue their growth in an increasingly competitive and complex world. It is Blue Cluster’s ambition to introduce our members into new international markets. Within this scope, we work together with Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) and various partners in Belgium and abroad.
In 2022, a great deal of fascinating activities were planned in the field of offshore renewable energy. The focus was not just on Europe, but also on the situation in North America and Asia. Want to take part in one of such activities? Fill in this short survey and we will keep you posted.
28-31 March: Floating Wind mission to San Francisco (California)
The ELBE consortium is organising a Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) mission to the West Coast of the US linked to the Pacific Offshore Wind Summit. The mission will take place from 29 to 31 March 2022. All companies active in FOW are welcome. In addition, Blue Cluster offers 2 SMEs one free 2-day pass for one person for the event mentioned above!
5-7 April, WindEurope - Bilbao (Spain)
From 5 to 7 April, Bilbao (Spain) acts as host of the WindEurope Annual Event. The ELBE consortium will receive a US delegation, and B2B meetings are planned between the members of the European clusters (Belgium, Spain, Denmark, France, Sweden and the UK) and the US delegation members. Together with Agoria Energy Technology Club, we are working on an exclusive offer of visits to companies and test sites in the Bilbao area.
24-30 April, IPF - Atlantic City (New Jersey)
The next edition of the International Partnering Forum (IPF) for offshore takes place at the end of April. This year's host city is Atlantic City (New Jersey).
Following our successful group business trip to Richmond in August 2021, a mission is also planned in 2022 that is linked to this event. Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) takes care of the practical organisation with support from Blue Cluster. In addition to participation in the exhibition and a group stand at IPF, local meetings and visits are on the agenda.
14-16 June, tidal energy mission to Halifax (Canada)
AREG, our Scottish partner in the ELBE consortium, organises an tidal energy mission to Canada in June linked to the 2022 H2O Conference. The focus is on tidal energy, but Canada also has a great deal of potential in the field of wind energy. The programme includes a visit to FORCE, a leading test center. Access to the conference is free.
August, group visit & B2B meetings on offshore wind power - Norway
In the course of August (exact time to be determined), we will pay a group visit to Norway in the context of offshore renewable energy. The programme includes various site visits and meetings with local players in the sector.
More info coming soon.
14-15 September, wave energy mission to Portland (Oregon)
OffshoreVäst, the Swedish partner within the ELBE consortium, will go on a mission to Portland in September as part of the Ocean Renewable Energy Conference. The programme includes meetings with relevant companies (including Oscilla Power) and site visits to e.g. the Pacific Marine Energy Center. The mission is open to Flemish organisations, and we can offer a free entry ticket for one to two SMEs.
21-22 September, Offshore Conference - Dublin (Ireland)
Ireland will install approximately 5 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. The first projects are already well advanced. Several Belgian companies are already active, and the time has come to bring the extensive Belgian expertise to the attention of Irish stakeholders. Together with Agoria Energy Technology Club & FIT, we are planning a group visit to the 2022 Offshore Conference by Wind Energy Ireland.
More information coming soon.
3-7 October, B2B matchmaking event in Esbjerg (Denmark)
Through the ELBE consortium, our members can join an international B2B matchmaking event in Esbjerg. In addition to organizations from Aberdeen and Stavanger, various delegations from Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are also expected.
Autumn, group visit and B2B matchmaking on offshore wind power (Japan)
In the autumn of 2022 (exact time to be determined), we are organising a group trip to Japan on offshore renewable energy. During this trip we visit various interesting sites and get to know local companies that are active in this sector.
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