Co-Located Events at IPF Co-located events offer additional opportunities to connect, learn, and do business alongside the core IPF program. These independently organized events take place during IPF week and complement the main conference experience. Monday, Feb 9 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET Infrastructure Supplier Forum Location: Lavan Midtown New York, 641 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 The Infrastructure Supplier Forum connects developers, investors, primes, OEMs, suppliers, and nonprofits to contracts, grants, incentives, tax credits, and public trust. Designed to foster real business relationships, the Forum supports meaningful connections across U.S. and global public and private development. Registration Info: Register Now Monday, Feb 9 12:30 – 4:30 PM ET Strengthening Offshore Wind Development The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA), National Wildlife Federation, and Equnival Partners will convene community leaders, industry partners, state officials, and advocacy groups to discuss recommendations from CESA’s report, Strengthening Offshore Wind Development. The goal is to identify the infrastructure needed to build public support for and expedite offshore wind development—and to outline a 2026 process to advance that work. Registration Info: Space is limited; to learn more about participating, contact Sam Schacht ([email protected]) or Kevin Bryan ([email protected]). Monday, Feb 9 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET Offshore Wind Technical Advisory Panel (OWTAP) Standards & OCRP Meeting Location: energyRe Office, 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10003 Join fellow industry experts for a face-to-face meeting focused on the latest developments in Offshore Wind Compliance Recommended Practices (OCRP) documents. Agenda topics include OCRP updates, floating wind standards, design and safety standards, grid-related standards, and recent ARESCA activities, with time reserved for open discussion. Registration Info: Register Now Monday, Feb 9 2:45 – 5:30 PM ET New York City Maritime Tour Location: Pier 79 – Hudson River Park, W 39th Street, New York, NY 10018 Join the NY Delegation for a Networking Ferry Tour at IPF, sponsored by NYC Economic Development Corporation, Carver Companies and SUNY Maritime. Registration Info: Register Now Mon, Feb 9 – Tue, Feb 10 Mon, Feb 9 – 9 AM-4:30 PM Tue, Feb 10 – 8:30 AM -12:30 PM 2026 NOWRDC Technical Symposium Location: SUNY Global Center, 116 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022 Hosted by the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium (NOWRDC), the symposium is a focused convening for industry, researchers, and public-sector leaders advancing offshore wind and marine energy innovation. Registration Info: Register Now Tuesday, Feb 10 5:00 – 7:30 PM ET 2026 Windward Innovation Celebration Location: Morrison & Foerster LLP, 250 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019 Discover the next wave of offshore wind innovations at the 2026 Windward Innovation Celebration. A networking and exhibit-style showcase presented by the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub at NYU Tandon Urban Future Lab. Registration Info: Register Now Tuesday, Feb 10 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM ET Offshore Wind Drinks Location: RPM Underground, 246 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Come join us for Offshore Wind Drinks to socialize and network during IPF 2026 in New York City! Registration Info: Register Now Thursday, Feb 12 1:30 – 4:30 PM ET Deep-Sea Critical Minerals Industry Discussion Location: Sheraton New York Times Square, Metropolitan Ballroom, Level 2 This discussion assesses industry interest and readiness to pursue deep-sea critical minerals mining, with a focus on technology, environmental considerations, and regulatory frameworks. Registration Info: Register Now Submit a Co-Located Event Hosting an event during IPF week? Share your details with us to have your co-located event considered for inclusion on the IPF website and attendee resources. Submit Your Event Submission does not guarantee inclusion. Please note: Participation in co-located events may require a separate invitation or registration and does not replace an IPF conference pass unless otherwise noted.
