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.
The International Partnering Forum (IPF) is the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas. Hosted by Oceantic Network, IPF is where industry experts from around the world come together to transform the industry through collaboration and innovation. Featuring thousands of attendees, hundreds of speakers and numerous sessions, IPF is where you make connections, grow your business, and access insider knowledge you need to navigate the changing and growing industry.
At 2025 IPF, we are celebrating the momentum of the U.S. and global offshore wind industry. Our strong and resilient industry is powering ahead, creating good paying jobs, building strong communities, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Together, we Power ON.
2025 IPF will take place April 28-May 1, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Why Virginia Beach?
Coastal Virginia has quickly become a major player in the offshore wind industry. Offshore wind companies have been setting up shops and existing suppliers are rapidly expanding in preparation for upcoming offshore wind projects.
One of the world’s largest ventures, the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, is expected to start construction in 2024. Once it is complete, the 2.6 GW project will be comprised of 176 monopiles, towers, and nacelles, and will generate a swarm of installation, operations, and maintenance activity. The region also holds the distinct honor of soon being the home base to the nation’s first American-flagged Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV).
As these projects come online, Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach will serve as installation and operations hubs creating new jobs, business development opportunities and an active supply chain.
Who is Oceantic Network?
Oceantic Network is a non-profit organization whose driving purpose is to inform, coordinate, and mobilize human ingenuity, enterprise, and labor to take advantage of the urgent need to tap the vast offshore wind and renewable energy resources that lie in the world’s oceans. The collective, coordinated efforts of our 600+ members equip communities and nations to accelerate the transition to clean energy and create economic opportunities. Join us by becoming a member.