FAQs

Questions About 2025 IPF?

• When is 2025 IPF?

  The 2025 International Partnering Forum is April 28 – May 1 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

• When does registration open?

  Registration for the 2025 International Partnering Forum (IPF) will open in fall 2024 and will remain open through the event.

• Who hosts the International Partnering Forum (IPF)?

  The International Partnering Forum (IPF) is hosted by Oceantic Network, a member-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the offshore wind and ocean renewable industries and their supply chains and supporting its diverse interests and people.

• Will you offer WindMatch™ at 2025 IPF?

  Yes! WindMatch™ is IPF’s exclusive networking service that helps jumpstart your meeting planning and connect with colleagues one-on-one. WindMatch™ will open in late March 2025.

• Can I attend the Exhibit Hall only for a reduced registration fee?

  No. Registration pricing includes access to the entire conference. We do not offer Exhibit Hall-only passes.

• How far is the Virginia Beach Conference Center from Norfolk International Airport (ORF)?

  The Convention Center is conveniently located 19 miles (30.5 kilometers) from the Norfolk International Airport (ORF), approximately a 25-minute drive. Amtrak provides train service to Norfolk from major east coast cities. The train station is 17 miles (27 kilometers) from the Convention Center.

• I want to speak at IPF. How do I submit a proposal?

  Our Call for Workshops will open summer 2024.