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The Future of Offshore Wind: What Direction Will It Blow?

Monday, 4 May
Room 300
Panel
Offshore wind is entering a decisive phase in the clean energy transition, and while the U.S. market is navigating challenges, the global sector continues to expand rapidly as Europe, Asia, and other regions drive innovation and scale—making this the right moment to position for accelerated growth and stay aligned with the latest technological, regulatory, and market advancements. This panel unites experts from across the offshore wind ecosystem and diverse global regions to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry’s future, including technological innovations such as advanced turbine design, floating foundations, digitalization, and updated certification processes; evolving policy and regulatory frameworks that support safe and efficient project deployment; market dynamics influencing global growth trajectories, investment trends, and competitiveness; and approaches to sustainability that balance energy generation with marine ecosystem protection, community engagement, and climate resilience. By highlighting these diverse perspectives, the discussion will underscore why now is a pivotal moment to embrace both challenges and opportunities to drive the next wave of clean energy innovation.
Chairperson(s)
Anupam Gupta, Assistant Vice President, Renewable Energies - WSP USA
Moderator(s)
Y Doreen Chin, President - Yunka Energy LLC
Speakers(s)
Alexander Fløtre, Senior Vice President and Head of Offshore Wind - Rystad Energy
James Bennett, Member, Board of Advisors - American Offshore Wind Academy
Shashikant Sarada, Senior Vice President, Power & Energy - WSP USA
Christian Wood, Executive Vice President - DNV

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