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Portugal and Norway: Fostering Offshore Wind Supply Chain Development.

December 3, 08:00December 4, 16:30
Lisbon, Portugal
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Organized by WavEC Offshore Renewables in collaboration with the Embassy of Norway in Portugal, Innovation Norway, and Norwegian Offshore Wind, this event will focus on the theme “Portugal and Norway: Fostering Offshore Wind Supply Chain Development."

The seminar offers a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to explore collaboration opportunities and discuss advancements in the marine renewable energy sector.

On December 4th, B2B meetings will be held, providing a platform for all stakeholders to engage in productive discussions.

As a member of Norwegian Offshore Wind you will have a discount. Use the code WAVECSEM24AS

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Program

TimeEventSpeakers
09.00

Opening session

Marco Alves

Wavec

Hanne Brusletto

Norwegian Ambassador to Portugal

Lidia Bulcão

Secretary of State for the Sea
09.30

Session I - Offshore Wind Industry: Where Are We Today? The Portuguese Perspective

Hear Industry experts’ perspective on the current state of the Portuguese offshore wind market, exploring its opportunities, challenges, and prospects. This roundtable will provide insights into market developments, investment potential, and the strategic direction of Portugal’s offshore wind sector.

Paulo Carmona

General Director, DGEG

Daniela Ribeiro

Market Segment Manager Portugal

Nuno Antunes

Partner, Miranda Law Firm
10.15

Session II - Building Success: Value Chain Development in Offshore Wind Projects

This session will feature presentations from key companies in the offshore wind supply chain. It will focus on the development of a strong value chain, highlighting best practices, innovative solutions, and collaboration opportunities essential for the success of offshore wind projects.

Kenneth Fossøy

Business and Project Development, Odfjell Ocean Wind

José M. Gómez

Country Manager Spain

Arne Vatnøy

Kommunikasjonssjef, Norwegian Offshore Wind
11.15

Coffee Break

11.45

Session III - Enhancing Competitiveness: Driving Innovations in Offshore Wind

A roundtable session to explore how emerging technologies and innovative approaches developed by leading technology developers can enhance competitiveness and efficiency in offshore wind projects.

Alex Raventos

CEO & Co-Founder at X1 Wind

Ricardo Morgado

CEO, WAM Horizon

Aaron Smith

CCO, Principle Power

Jon Salazar

Founder and CEO, Gazelle Wind Power

Luis Machado

Executive Director, Etermar
13.00

Lunch Break

14.30

Session IV - Building the Backbone: Ports and Infrastructure for Offshore Wind Expansion

This session will focus on the critical role of infrastructure in supporting the expansion of offshore wind. Discussions will cover current capabilities, future developments, and the strategic importance of Portuguese ports in facilitating the growth of the offshore wind industry.

Einar Tollaksvik

CEO, Vestervind Contractors

Francisco Correia da Fonseca

Head of Engineering and Operations, WavEC

Margunn Bjørnestad

CEO, Wergeland Group

Hugo Lopes

Development and Sustainability Director, Port Authority of Douro, Leixões and Viana do Castelo (APDL)

Eduardo Feio

President of the Board of Directors

Pedro Ponte

Engineering and Environment Director, Port of Setubal and Sesimbra (APSS)
16.00

Session V - Accelerating Development: Cutting-Edge Innovations

In this session, attendees will gain insights into the latest scientific developments, new technological applications, and forward-looking trends driving the rapid evolution of offshore wind energy.

Tor Arne Johnsen

EU Adviser, Norwegian Offshore Wind

Francisco Garcia

CEO, Wedge

Carlos Pinho

CEO, Companhia de Energia Oceânica

Marte Gammelsæter

Research Scientist at SINTEF - EU Scarlet project
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Programme responsible

Tor Arne Johnsen

EU Advisor

Organisers

Innovasjon Norge

Norwegian Offshore Wind

WavEC

Norwegian Embassy in Lisbon

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