Floating Wind 2023 - USA | Reuters Events | 28 November 2023 | San Diego

There’s never been a more exciting time to be active in this event. The DOI recently announced a new goal, which means the industry is projected to deploy 15 GW of installed floating offshore wind capacity by 2035. Industry collaboration will be vital to tackle barriers related to permitting, grid connectivity, port infrastructure, workforce development and supply chain to make floating wind a commercial reality.

To propel the industry, this event is gathering the most forward-thinking senior executives from developers, government, ports, operators and their respective supply chain who will explore the full floating wind potential that the U.S. has to offer by the end of this decade.

Top 5 benefits for Project Developer attendees:
• Fast-track Permitting, Grid integration, infrastructure and remove development bottlenecks: meet and hear from industry leaders and solution providers to learn how to fast track permitting, grid integration and infrastructure planning
• Streamline the permitting process and get the permits you need: receive updates from BOEM about permitting and leasing activities on the US OCS and collaborate to create a streamlined and sustainable process
• Lock in your next US offshore wind Lease and grow your market share in US offshore wind: secure the right partners and suppliers, lock-in your investors, and beat the competition to win your next offshore wind lease.
• Build Partnerships and Joint ventures with international and local supply chains: identify serious industry collaborators, understand who they are, how they can support you to seal your next Joint Venture.
• Evaluate project risks and rewards across key geographical locations: get critical updates from BOEM, competing developers, supply chain and infrastructure planners to identify your next development project

2022 Past Speakers

Kourtney Vaccaro
Commissioner, California Energy Commission

Jocelyn Brown-Saracino
Offshore Wind Lead, U.S. DOE

Nathan McKenzie
Technology Manager for Offshore Wind R&D, U.S. DOE

David Chiu
City Attorney, San Francisco City

Paul James Sørheim
Equinor, Project Manager - California & US West Coast

Hanson Wood
EDF Renewables North America, Regional SVP, Development - West Region

Carlos Martin
CEO, Bluefloat Energy

Alla Weinstein
CEO, Castle Wind

Michael Olsen
Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, Mainstream Renewable Power

Jim Lanard
CEO, Magellan Wind

Ellen Crivella
Head of Permitting, Environment, and Marine Affairs, Ørsted

Scott Lundin
Head of US Permitting and Environmental Affairs, Equinor Wind US

Necy Sumait
Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources, Pacific Regional Office, BOEM

Habib Dagher
Executive Director, University of Maine

Lydia Lostan
Business Lead West US - Offshore Power Americas, Shell Renewable and Energy Solutions

Mikael Jakobsson
Chairman, Floventis

Adrienne Downey
Principal Engineer and Country Manager US and Canada, Hexicon

Thalia Kruger
Senior Business Development Manager, Principle Power

Duncan Richards
Director of Sales, Garmin Guardian

Whitney Fiore
NEPA and Natural Resources Senior Manager, SWCA Environmental Consultants

Carol Stark
Managing Director - North American Renewable Energy Practice Leader, AON

Kristina Nielsen
Head of Insurance, Ørsted

Jennifer Lucchesi
Executive Director, California State Lands Commission

Kate Huckelbridge
Senior Deputy Director, Coastal Commission, California

Kelly Boyd
Lead, Business Development, Offshore Wind, Equinor

Matt Shields
Senior Offshore Wind Analyst, National Wind Technology Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Serene Hamsho
Director of Technology and Innovation, Hexicon

Travis Douville
Wind Energy Grid Integration Lead, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Theodore Paradise
Chief Policy and Legal Officer, Hexicon

Scott Adair
Director of Economic Development, CAO Liaison, County of Humboldt

Eric Endersby
Harbor Director, City of Morro Bay

Matthew Delany
Chief Advisor, Danish Energy Agency

Nicolas Mac Ferran
Head of Project Development – Americas, New Energies & Services – Renewables, SBM Offshore USA

Scott Ghiocel
Power Systems Manager, Hatch

Frankie Myers
Vice Chairman, The Yurok Tribe

LT Miranda Brumbaugh
Signals Management Officer, Eleventh Coast Guard District

Tyrone Conner
Deputy Chief, Waterways Management, Eleventh Coast Guard District

Lori Biondini
Director of Business Planning and Finance, Redwood Coast Energy Authority

Marne Sussman
Partner, Holland and Knight

Brittiny Bennett
Environmental Manager, EPI Group

Jeff Billinton
Director of Transmission Infrastructure Planning, California ISO

Christoffer Valstad
SVP Renewables US, Aker solutions

Jason Folsom
VP Renewables Business Development, Aker solutions