Global Leaders and Industry Experts to Convene At Largest Offshore Renewable Energy Conference in the Americas
The global offshore wind industry will convene in Virginia Beach for the International Partnering Forum (IPF), the largest offshore renewable energy conference in the Americas. Hosted by Oceantic Network April 28 – May 1 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, IPF gathers key decisionmakers, government officials, and supply chain leaders to deliver market intelligence and the most pertinent programming across the offshore wind and ocean renewables sectors in the U.S.
IPF Week will kick off Monday, April 28, with two tours showcasing Virginia’s local offshore wind supply chain and how the region is already supporting the largest offshore wind project in the nation currently under construction. Also on Monday, a U.S. Offshore Wind Market Update will give attendees a detailed overview of the market and feature a series of speakers and panels providing the latest critical news and regional insights. At the same time, IPF Host Sponsor LS GreenLink USA will break ground on its $700 million submarine power cable manufacturing facility in nearby Chesapeake, Virginia.
The Opening Plenary will take place Tuesday, where Oceantic Network CEO Liz Burdock, The Honorable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, leaders from Dominion Energy, RWE, and LS Cable & System, and other key figures will speak on the state of the industry and how collectively we continue to “Power ON” despite regulatory uncertainty and political headwinds. Workshops will begin after the plenary, and the day will conclude with Oceantic Network’s Ventus Gala, happening at IPF for the first time.
“2025 IPF arrives at a crucial moment for offshore wind,” Burdock said. “With unprecedented attacks on the industry and an unpredictable regulatory environment, this year’s conference programming is packed with content designed to help companies adapt. Whether you’re expanding your role in offshore wind or exploring opportunities in the marine renewables space, IPF offers the insights, tools, and connections to navigate the year ahead.”
On Thursday, IPF will host the U.S. Offshore Wind Workforce Summit, a gathering of workforce development leaders, industry experts, government officials, and others to create solutions to address offshore renewable energy workforce needs.
New for 2025, IPF introduces the Ocean Renewables Summit, focused on emerging energy technologies such as wave, tidal, and floating solar, and the Central Atlantic Supplier Fair, where local businesses can connect with Tier 1 suppliers, developers, and OEMs.
Thousands of professionals are expected to attend from across the globe, joining more than 200 expert speakers, hundreds of exhibitors, and dozens of networking events. Attendees will gain access to the latest intelligence on transmission, permitting, workforce, port development, and project updates—all critical for scaling marine renewable energy in the U.S. and building global collaboration.
IPF Week Highlights: April 28 – May 1
Presented by Oceantic Network
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Access the full schedule online.
Oceantic Network | https://oceantic.org/
