Though the deadline for discounted hotel rooms has passed, you can still book in Oceantic Network’s hotel block to secure favorable IPF rates. Hotels in the block ( Le Méridien New Orleans and Sheraton New Orleans) are located in walking distance of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

aRes Travel is the official hotel vendor for 2024 IPF hotel reservations as of April 11, 2024. You can book online or call 1-800-632-1696 for assistance (if you are booking more than one room, please call the 800 number). Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on the aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.

Demonstrate your leadership in the offshore wind industry by becoming an IPF sponsor. Sponsorship grants you access to a global audience – the Oceantic Network markets your business to more than four million people through contacts, industry networks, social media, email, and traditional press. 

View 2024 IPF sponsorship opportunities (updated March 12, 2024)

Benefits of IPF Sponsorship:

• Develop and enhance your credibility 
• Leverage lead generation 
• Media exposure and brand recognition 
• Generate new sales and form new business partnerships 
• Demonstrate your commitment to the offshore wind industry – and help shape it 

2024 IPF Sponsorship Information:

Sponsorship reservations for 2024 IPF are now open. 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.  

Elevate Your Business: Exhibit at 2024 IPF! The International Partnering Forum (IPF) is the largest offshore wind 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. 2024 IPF will be held April 22-25 (IPF Week) in New Orleans. With the unprecedented support of state and federal governments, offshore wind is poised to put a lot of steel into the water – you don’t want to miss this opportunity to showcase your products and leadership in the industry. 

This week-long event will be filled with presentations, panels, and dozens of networking opportunities – now is the time to elevate your business and exhibit at 2024 IPF. 

2024 IPF will take place at the Morial Convention Center (Halls B-D) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Venue Details: 

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA  70130

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center boasts over 1.1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space and is the sixth-largest convention facility in the United States. Centrally located in downtown New Orleans, it is just minutes from the famous French Quarter and the Mississippi River. The Convention Center is a short 25-minute drive from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and less than 10 minutes from the Union Passenger Terminal (Amtrack). 

The International Partnering Forum (IPF) is the premier offshore wind energy conference in the Americas. Hosted by the Oceantic Network (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind), IPF connects global leaders and businesses in the supply chain, offers unparalleled networking opportunities, and delivers the most timely and relevant updates on the industry, from technology and policy to safety and siting. 

In addition to plenary presentations and cutting-edge workshops from public officials and industry leaders, IPF offers registrants a wide array of networking opportunities to grow your business, including the popular WindMatch™ program. With the rapid expansion of offshore wind, IPF attendance helps secure your place as a leader in the industry. 

2024 IPF will take place April 22-25, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico: Building on its offshore energy past

Located in the heart of America’s offshore energy industry, New Orleans will host 2024 IPF just as the Gulf of Mexico begins developing its offshore wind market. Gulf companies are already hard at work building America’s next energy industry and moving to integrate new technologies like green hydrogen into offshore wind. Embracing its offshore energy past and embracing the future of offshore wind, New Orleans and the state of Louisiana are emerging as a center of experience, expertise, innovation, and heart of this new industry. 

Who is the Oceantic Network?

The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, 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.

The International Partnering Forum (IPF) is the premier offshore wind energy conference in the Americas. Hosted by Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, IPF connects global leaders and businesses in the supply chain, offers unparalleled networking opportunities, and delivers the most timely and relevant updates on the industry, from technology and policy to safety and siting.

Oceantic Network hosted 2024 IPF April 22-25, 2024, in New Orleans. Learn more about IPF.