Strengthen your international network in offshore energy
The offshore energy sector is evolving rapidly. Companies and knowledge institutions are confronted with new market conditions, increasing international competition and various technological developments. To respond to these trends, Blue Cluster and Flanders Investment & Trade are organising two targeted roadshows on offshore renewable energy in spring 2026.
The roadshows connect you with key organisations in Scotland and Ireland and create opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and strengthening their international position. This gives companies a clearer view of how the international market is developing and what role they can play within it.
Alongside these two roadshows, other activities are planned for 2026 that will help you broaden your international outlook and discover new opportunities in offshore renewable energy. Further on in this article, we briefly shed light on these initiatives.
Scotland – Edinburgh Offshore Renewables Roadshow
This roadshow takes place from 13 to 17 April 2026 and focuses on the wider offshore renewable energy sector, with special attention to floating offshore energy and decommissioning. You will meet Carbon Trust, ORE Catapult, the Scottish Government (ScotGov), Flotation Energy and project developers of the Inch Cape Wind Farm.
Brief programme
- Day 1 – Edinburgh: Presentations and interactive sessions on regulation, market access, R&D cooperation and international opportunities.
- Day 2 – Inch Cape-project: Meetings with companies, insights into the supply chain and technological challenges.
- Day 3 – Flotation Energy: Visit and exchange on future floating wind projects.
Ierland – Blue Economy Roadshow
This roadshow takes place from 11 to 13 May 2026 and focuses on sustainability within offshore renewable energy, with themes such as nature-inclusive design, ecological impact, circularity and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). Participants will become acquainted with leading Irish research centres, government agencies and companies.
Brief programme
- Sunday 10 May: Flight to 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, followed by a networking reception in Cork.
- Tuesday 12 May – Cork: MaREI, Simply Blue Group, DP Energy and possibly Exceedence.
- Wednesday 13 May: Return flight to Brussels.
Internationalisation activities in the first half of 2026
Below you will find an overview of relevant activities in offshore renewable energy in spring 2026 in which Blue Cluster is involved.
OASIS Pressure Cooker Norway (19-24 January)
The OASIS accelerator programme supports SMEs specialising in system integration and storage in the offshore renewable energy sector.
More info?
ORESA Accelerator Hub Netherlands (2-5 March)
The ORESA accelerator programme supports SMEs in integrating sustainability in offshore renewable energy projects.
More info?
Belgian Offshore Days (11-12 March)
Belgian Offshore Days is an annual networking event that brings together companies, researchers and policymakers in the offshore renewable energy sector. It offers a mix of keynote presentations, workshops and B2B meetings on the latest developments in offshore wind.
More info?
- Visit the official website
- Contact Ann Overmeire or Stefaan Mensaert.
Offshore Renewables Roadshow Edinburgh (14-16 April)
Road show organised by Blue Cluster and Flanders Investment & Trade. The programme includes site visits, presentations, pitching sessions and networking moments related to offshore renewable energy, with a particular focus on floating wind, decomissioning and shared energy transmission ambitions.
More info? Contact Michael Murphy.
WindEurope Annual Event (21-23 April)
The WindEurope Annual Event is one of the most important European gatherings on wind energy. It combines a large international fair with conferences, workshops and networking moments on the latest policy, market and technology trends in wind energy
During WindEurope, Blue Cluster is organising a side event in collaboration with Flanders Investment & Trade. This side event is expected to take place on 20 April (to be confirmed).
More info?
- Visit the official website
- Contact Ann Overmeire or Stefaan Mensaert.
Blue Economy Tour Ireland (11-13 May)
Road show organised by Blue Cluster and Flanders Investment & Trade. The programme includes site visits, presentations, pitching sessions and networking moments related to offshore renewable energy, with a particular focus on LCA, nature-inclusive design, circular material use and ecosystem impact.
More info? Contact Michael Murphy.
OASIS Pressure Cooker France (June)
The OASIS accelerator programme supports SMEs specialising in system integration and storage in the offshore renewable energy sector.
More info?
Torque 2026 (2 June)
Torque is a scientific conference on wind energy. This year, the conference will take place at Concertgebouw Bruges. Blue Cluster is organising a side event on weather and wake effects
More info?
Group business trip to Poland (10-11 June)
In June, Blue Cluster is organising a group business trip to Poland in collaboration with Flanders Investment & Trade and the Polish Wind Energy Association.
More info? Contact Michael Murphy.
Interested or any feedback?
We look forward to hearing who is interested in participating in one of the roadshows. Feedback on the thematic offering and our internationalisation activities is also highly appreciated.
Partners
These activities are made possible thanks to the cooperation between Blue Cluster and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), with support from international partners within the offshore renewable energy sector.
