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Monday 03/11/2025

5k Run
| Side Event

5k Run

Join our traditional 5K run, route will be announced soon!

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Tuesday 04/11/2025

Flagship projects – Watts in the Water
| Auditorium

Flagship projects – Watts in the Water

One of our programme mainstays, the Flagship session showcases the newest projects by European developers all over the world. Check out our 2025 edition!

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Ocean Energy – A homegrown industry
| Auditorium

Ocean Energy – A homegrown industry

From technology development to farm deployment, the ocean energy sector is made in Europe. It relies on a supply chain that spans multiple countries and industries. From specialized SMEs to large industrial manufacturers, the sector drives innovation, creates jobs and fosters technical cooperation across borders.

In this session, leading device manufacturers and their industrial suppliers will discuss the following questions: What does it take to build and maintain a competitive supply chain? And how can policymakers support an industry that delivers economic and strategic value to Europe?

 

Chair: Daniel Gerber, Team Leader, European Commission

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Speakers:

  • Eunice Silva

    CorPower Ocean (tbc)

  • Johannes Hüffmeier

    Minesto

  • Michael Baumann

    SKF

  • Joakim Nystrom

    SSAB

  • John MacLeod

    Leask Marine

Boosting Blue Economy Competitiveness with Ocean Energy
| Auditorium

Boosting Blue Economy Competitiveness with Ocean Energy

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EuropeWave - Ready to make a splash
| Side Event

EuropeWave - Ready to make a splash

This side event will showcase the EuropeWave Phase 3 projects, highlighting their current progress and key lessons learned from subsystem testing during the preparation phase for open-water deployment. A dynamic panel discussion will explore the projects’ strategic vision beyond EuropeWave, with a particular focus on advancing toward Stage 4 of the IEA-OES framework. The event will also feature a dedicated information session on the upcoming Horizon Europe call, offering new opportunities for funding wave energy research and development through a match-funded PCP programme.

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From tank to ocean – First deployment at sea
| Studio

From tank to ocean – First deployment at sea

Real-sea testing is a crucial milestone in ocean energy development, helping to de-risk the technology for further full-scale demonstration and pilot farms. However, making the leap from tank testing to open sea requires careful planning and preparation to ensure your device performs as expected. Join this session to hear from test sites, installation experts, and developers as they share hard-earned lessons and tips from their first deployment experiences.

 

Chair: Marlène Kiersnowski, Site Director of Bordeaux and Paimpol-Bréhat, OPEN-C Foundation

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Speakers:

  • Yago Torre-Enciso

    Technical Director | BiMEP

  • Matthew Finn

    Managing Director | EMEC

  • Jonathan Hodges

    Managing Director | Wave Energy Scotland (tbc)

  • Tim Warren

    Operations Director | Blackfish Engineering

  • Maarten Berkhout

    Director Project Development | SeaQurrent (tbc)

  • Francesco Ferrari

    Head of Innovation | WECO

Great for the grid – Flexibility benefits of ocean energy
| Auditorium

Great for the grid – Flexibility benefits of ocean energy

Ocean energy produces at different times from wind and solar and can help balance electricity supply and demand. What role is ocean energy already playing on the grid, and how can it accelerate electrification? In this session, meet the pioneering countries, utilities, and innovators deploying ocean energy to boost the grid.

 

Chair: Alva Bechlenberg, Energy Solution Analyst, DMEC

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Speakers:

  • Paula Rey Garcia

    Head of Unit | European Commission - DG ENER

  • Shona Pennock

    Senior Energy Systems Engineer | CorPower Ocean

  • Olivier Guiraud

    Qair (tbc)

  • John Walsh

    ESB (tbc)

Unlocking the global market
| Auditorium

Unlocking the global market

The Ocean Energy Resource Report highlights the vast global potential of ocean energy.

As the technology advances, a growing number of projects are developing beyond Europe. Country representatives will share insights on the challenges and opportunities of scaling up ocean energy in their regions.

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Technical Debate 1 - Topic TBC
| Studio

Technical Debate 1 - Topic TBC

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Conference Dinner
| Side Event

Conference Dinner

Join us for drinks and dinner: Network with your peers and colleagues, catch-up with old friends and make new connections!

Set in the beautiful Restaurant Albert, right in the centre of Brussels, this year’s dinner will feature drinks, delicious fresh food and fun activities in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Wednesday 05/11/2025

Building the business case – how to attract investors?
| Auditorium

Building the business case – how to attract investors?

This session will explore lessons learned on winning investor trust, and making your project bankable. What are the key technological and financial milestones needed to secure investor commitment and which public instruments can help? Take a deep dive with us to discover what’s needed to build a strong investment case.

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Technical Debate 2 - Topic TBC
| Studio

Technical Debate 2 - Topic TBC

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Wave tech showcase – Machines in the water, farms on the horizon
| Auditorium

Wave tech showcase – Machines in the water, farms on the horizon

This session explores the commercialisation of wave energy in Europe, focusing on the scaling, partnerships, and investment required to move from prototype to pilot farms. Developers will showcase their commercial-ready technologies and strategies, highlighting long-term, large-scale deployment advancements.

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Speakers:

  • Michael Henriksen

    CEO | Wavepiston

  • Jonathan Fievez

    CEO | Carnegie Clean Energy

  • Mocean Energy

  • Quentin Henry

    Project Director | Groupe Legendre (tbc)

  • Erwin Meijboom

    CEO | Slow Mill

  • Lawrence Sigaud

    Deputy General Manager | Seaturns (tbc)

  • Ingvill J. Bækø

    CEO | Havkraft

Tidal tech showcase – Towards the first commercial farms
| Auditorium

Tidal tech showcase – Towards the first commercial farms

Tidal stream technologies are advancing, with more mature devices producing energy. As Europe races to meet its offshore energy targets, how do we move beyond pilot projects and scale tidal energy into a commercial reality?

This session dives into the latest developments in projects and advancements in design, materials, etc.

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Captains’ Conclusions – Steering towards industrialisation
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Captains’ Conclusions – Steering towards industrialisation

The European ocean energy sector is accelerating towards industrialisation. Powered by local supply chains, Europe has the chance to be the first continent to scale up ocean energy while reaping the benefits of a new industry at home.

This high-level session will gather CEOs, EU officials and members of the European Parliament to take stock of the sector’s progress and chart the path forward.

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Thursday 06/11/2025

Site Visit - Offshore renewable energy site in Oostende with POM West-Vlaanderen
| Side Event

Site Visit - Offshore renewable energy site in Oostende with POM West-Vlaanderen

POM West Vlaanderen – a regional development agency – will welcome all participants in Oostende, the beating heart of the Blue Economy in Belgium.

The cost for the visit is €50 + VAT.

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