We are no longer accepting applications for Startup Alley. Thanks for your interest!

For the third straight year, Oceantic Network (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind) and SeaAhead are partnering to host Startup Alley at the 2024 International Partnering Forum (IPF), taking place April 22-25, 2024, in New Orleans. Pitch your business innovation directly to offshore renewable energy stakeholders!

What is Startup Alley? 

Startup Alley offers companies working in the offshore wind and offshore renewables sectors an opportunity to pitch their business innovations to attendees at the largest offshore wind conference in the Americas. View examples of innovation areas below.

SeaAhead, a bluetech startup platform that helps accelerate the development of new companies working on issues related to ocean industries and ocean sustainability, will select 10-12 start-up businesses to deliver five-minute pitches to IPF attendees and participate in a moderated Q&A session.  

If accepted, SeaAhead will work with your company one-on-one to help hone your pitch. As the industry’s premier annual networking event and largest offshore wind conference in the Americas, your business will have access to an anticipated 4,000 global industry professionals from across the supply chain. 

As the offshore wind and marine renewables industries continue their rapid growth along U.S. coastlines, there is a need for innovative businesses in the supply chain to help reduce costs and ensure sustainable development. It is often difficult, however, for startups to find their foothold in this growing and changing industry. Startup Alley gives your business the opportunity to showcase your innovations and directly connect with industry leaders and stakeholders. 

The Oceantic Network (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind) is pleased to present the agenda for the OSW O&M/Health & Safety Summit, taking place January 18-19, 2024 in Virginia Beach, VA. This preliminary agenda designed to help with your initial planning.

Registration for the 2024 International Partnering Forum (IPF) is open! Registration gives you access to all tours, trainings, workshops, the Plenary, networking events, and the Exhibit Hall. Registration also includes breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks. Note that several events, including tours and trainings, have limited capacity and are filled on a first come, first served basis when you register.

The Oceantic Network is pleased to present the following tools and resources for all your exhibition needs at the 2024 International Partnering Forum (IPF), taking place April 22-25, 2024.

The 2024 IPF Call for Workshops is now closed. Thanks for your interest!

Please note that workshop acceptances and status notifications are being sent out during the month of January. If you have not received an update on your submission, please check your spam folder. Contact Carley Milligan with questions.

Thank you for your patience as we work to build a robust 2024 IPF!

Hosted by the Oceantic Network, the International Partnering Forum (IPF) is the largest offshore wind conference in the Americas. Featuring 4,000 attendees and 250+ speakers, industry experts from around the world converge to share best business practices, the most advanced technical and scientific findings, and policy updates impacting offshore wind. 

2024 is expected to be another year of exponential growth for offshore wind renewable energy. Do you have a solution to a current offshore wind energy industry challenge? Now is your opportunity to create a session and assemble experts for an IPF workshop. Participating in a workshop at IPF offers you the opportunity to share your expertise, gain recognition among industry peers, and build a professional network – there is no better place to define your role in the industry.