Oceantic Network is no longer accepting applications for our scholarship program to attend the 2024 International Partnering Forum (IPF). We appreciate the strong interest and thank everyone who applied. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about future opportunities, please contact us.

Oceantic Network is pleased to announce that we are now taking scholarship applications to attend the 2024 International Partnering Forum (IPF). Scholarship recipients receive one (1) complimentary ticket to IPF, which gives you full access to all IPF week activities including education sessions, training, networking events, technical workshops, and special events. 

The scholarship program is an opportunity for diverse organizations looking to establish or expand their offshore wind presence. To be considered, applicants will need to meet certain classification standards (see below), be (relatively) new to the offshore wind industry, and are looking to establish or expand their offshore wind presence.  

Note: Scholarships are limited. All applications are reviewed by a committee and preference will be given to those who best fit the considerations outlined above.  

Classification standards include: 

• Disadvantaged business (DBE) 
• Disability-owned business (DOBE)
• Disabled-veteran-owned business (DVBE) 
• Lesbian-, gay-, bisexual-, transgender- and queer-owned business (LGBTQ+) 
• Minority-owned business (MBE) 
• Service-disabled-veteran-owned business (SDVBE) 
• Small disadvantaged business (SDIS) 
• Tribal-owned/Native American-owned business 
• Veteran-owned business (VBE) 
• Woman-owned business (WBE)  

Questions? Email [email protected]. 

The success of the U.S. floating offshore wind industry is dependent on its ability to establish robust port infrastructure and deploy the many specialized vessels needed to construct and maintain floating wind farms. Oceantic Network’s Floating OSW Port & Vessel Summit convenes key decision makers and innovators for a day-long West Coast event to set goals, identify challenges, and propose pathways to success for critical port infrastructure and supporting the sector’s vessel demands. Join the Network and the California Association of Port Authorities on February 22, 2024, in Sacramento, to discuss and identify how industry leaders can work together to unlock the many port & vessel business opportunities on the West Coast.

The annual Leadership100 Summit gathers U.S. offshore wind leaders for an intimate working meeting to identify the industry’s pressing, shared challenges and develop action plans to continue growing a robust U.S. offshore wind industry and supply chain. This event is for invited Oceantic Network members only. Invitations are non-transferrable. 

Oceantic Network’s Ventus Gala brings together the global offshore wind community to celebrate our collective accomplishments as well as honor the leaders and innovators that inspire the industry with ingenuity and confidence. Join your peers and colleagues at the annual event, taking place April 29, 2025, in Virginia Beach and enjoy an evening of coming together to share in the growth, achievements, and excellence in our industry.  Meet the 2025 Ventus Award Finalists.

The Ventus Awards are Oceantic Network’s highest level of professional recognition, celebrating the trailblazing people, companies, organizations, and work worldwide ushering in the global adoption of offshore wind and other ocean renewables.   

New in 2025, Oceantic Network has broadened nominations for select Ventus Award categories to reflect the evolution of Oceantic Network’s mission, vision, and membership. The Ventus Awards will continue to shine a spotlight on those who are making a difference in the world through their talent, drive, and commitment to advance offshore wind and, now, other ocean renewables as well as improve the environment.  

Presented in eleven categories designed to honor all contributions and facets of the ocean renewables industry on a global scale, the awards now fall under two groups:   

Open to all Ocean Renewables  

• Advancement in Project Siting and Development  
• HSE Program of the Year 
• Innovation of the Year 
• Next Wave Leadership 
• Talent Management Leadership 
• Viterna Award for Engineering Excellence 

Awards Specific to Offshore Wind  

• Offshore Wind Leadership 
• Offshore Wind Trailblazer 
• Supply Chain Advancement – Private Sector  
• Supply Chain Advancement – Public Sector

Find below tools to help promote the OSW O&M/ Health & Safety Summit, including an informational flyer and copy for an email blast, newsletter article, and social media.  

Promotional Toolkit 

Download the OSW O&M/ Health & Safety Summit promo toolkit to access sample email, newsletter, and social media copy. 

Social Sharing Tools 

Let your network know that you will be participating in the OSW O&M/ Health & Safety Summit. Whether you are an attendee, speaker, or sponsor, use the social media tools below to share information about the Summit with your colleagues – let the industry know you are ready to connect in-person in Virginia Beach! 

Make sure you are following Oceantic Network on your favorite social platforms and tag us in your posts:  

• LinkedIn  
• X 
• Instagram  

Use the following hashtags in your posts so that the Network can find them and share: 

#offshorewind #OHMSE #OM #HSE 

Attendees

Speakers

Sponsor

Exhibitors

Social Media Copy for Speakers 

I am excited to be speaking at the OSW O&M/ Health & Safety Summit, taking place January 18-19 in Virginia Beach.  Hosted by Oceantic Network [tag] (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind), the Summit addresses current challenges and opportunities in two of the industry’s critical support systems: operations & maintenance + health & safety. I will be part of the following panel/presentation: [NAME OF PANEL/ PRESENTATION]. View the full agenda and register here: https://oceantic.org/omhse 

Join me in Virgina Beach! I look forward to speaking at the OSW O&M/ Health & Safety Summit, hosted by @oceanticnetwork. I will be part of the following panel: [NAME OF PANEL]. View the agenda and register here: https://oceantic.org/omhse  

Social Media Copy for Attendees 

I am excited to attend the OSW O&M/ Health & Safety Summit, taking place January 18-19 in Virginia Beach. Hosted by Oceantic Network [tag] (formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind), the Summit addresses current challenges and opportunities in two of the industry’s critical support systems: operations & maintenance + health & safety. Join me and register today! https://oceantic.org/omhse 

Join me in Virginia Beach! I will be attending the OSW O&M/ Health & Safety Summit, hosted by @oceanticnetwork. The Summit will address industry standards for O&M and how to ensure that safety remains a high-level priority as projects get underway. https://oceantic.org/omhse