The Next Wave Leadership award recognizes a professional who is 35-years old or younger and has been in the industry less than ten years. This individual embodies the leadership qualities needed to advance the offshore wind and other ocean renewables industries into the next generation. Open to all Ocean Renewables
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The Supply Chain Advancement – Public Sector award recognizes a public sector entity that is making a lasting contribution to the advancement of the offshore wind energy supply chain.
Need more exposure for your business? Exhibit at the 2025 International Partnering Forum (IPF)! Hosted by Oceantic Network, IPF is the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas that connects thousands of leaders from around the globe who are looking for partners in the offshore wind and ocean renewables supply chain. 2025 IPF will be held April 28 – May 1, 2025 (IPF Week) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With the unprecedented support of state and federal governments, offshore wind is putting a lot of steel into the water – you don’t want to miss this opportunity to showcase your products and industry leadership.
This week-long event will be filled with presentations, panels, and dozens of networking opportunities – now is the time to elevate your business by exhibiting at 2025 IPF.

2025 IPF will take place at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The Virginia Beach Convention Center is the nation’s first convention center to earn LEED® Gold certification as an existing building from the U.S. Green Building Council. Recently named a “Best Venue” for 2018- 2019, as voted by International Live Events Association members, the eco-friendly, state-of-the-art building boasts over 500,000 square feet. Located minutes from the beach and resort areas, the convention center has all the perks of coastal charm with big-city amenities.
Demonstrate your leadership in the global offshore wind and ocean renewables industry by becoming an IPF sponsor. Sponsorship grants you access to a global audience: Oceantic Network markets your business to more than four million people through contacts, industry networks, social media, email, and traditional press.
Benefits of IPF Sponsorship:
- Develop and enhance your credibility as an industry leader
- Leverage lead generation
- Media exposure and brand recognition
- Generate new sales and form new business partnerships
- Demonstrate your commitment to the offshore wind and ocean renewables industry – and help shape it!
2025 IPF Sponsorship Information:
Sponsorship requests for 2025 IPF are now open. View the full list of sponsorship opportunities.
To be contacted for a sponsorship opportunity, please complete this form. Companies will be contacted on a first come, first served basis. Completing this form indicates your interest in sponsorship but does not commit you to or guarantee your sponsorship.