OWC 2026 Speaker Announcement

Speaker Panels shape up!
 

The speaker panels for this year’s OWC at Hull’s Doubletree by Hilton are now starting to take shape. Focusing on resilience, security and innovation, our speakers will assess operational readiness and how businesses act on opportunities. They follow the morning's presentations on the national context and policy direction for how offshore wind development is achieved at scale. With a keen appraisal of where the market is heading, this will be set in context for the Humber in particular.

So far, former Siemens Project Director Dowling will be joined by fellow speakers and panellists: 

Rob Gilbert, Director, GB Energy
Will Apps, Offshore Wind Strategy Director, The Crown Estate
Ajai Ahluwalia, Head of Supply Chain, RenewableUK
Daniel Weil, Managing Director, TICQ
Prof Jim Gilbert, Director, Aura & Energy Institute, University of Hull
Sheena McGuinness, Partner, RSM UK Tax
Didde Bjerglund-Martin, Head of JOSCAR, Hellios Information
Ricci Boston, North Regional Manager, Global Underwater Hub
Laurie McIntosh, Strategy Analyst, OWGP
Patrick Bastiaanse, Commercial Manager, N-Sea 

Many more to be announced shortly.

Keynote sponsors this year are Orsted and RWE.
Support sponsors so far are Associated British Ports (ABP), and DBS Offshore Wind. 
Branding partners include Hull City Council, Rix Renewables, Andrew Jackson Solicitors, Torque Solutions and RSM UK.

● To book tickets and exhibition stands:  www.offshorewindconnections.co.uk
● To discuss sponsorship opportunities: tom.austin@newsco.com
● For any queries about this event: isobel.reade@iconicmediagroup.co.uk

Taking place at The Doubletree by Hilton in Hull, OWC 2026 will celebrate the region’s achievements, while bringing key organisations together to highlight opportunities, showcase developments and optimise collaboration. The OWC conference will once again welcome expert speakers to provide insightful debate on the issues that matter most, from workforce development to future infrastructure. It's a fantastic time to get involved.

As always, the conference kicks off with a networking evening on the 29 April with the exhibition officially open, followed by a full day of presentations, expert panel debates and invaluable networking opportunity, this year incorporating "meet the buyer" sessions for more targeted networking. Tickets, sponsorship and exhibition stands are selling fast, click here for more information: https://www.offshorewindconnections.com/

After the conference close on Thursday 30 April, the room is transformed and the Humber Renewables Awards and Dinner commence!