WEI 2021 Offshore Conference
The WEI 2021 Offshore Conference, sponsored by ESB, will take place as a hybrid event in Killashee House Hotel, Kildare on 21st & 22nd September subject to HSE guidelines at the time, with a combination of virtual and physical tickets available.
Online tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 28th July. Physical tickets will be limited due to COVID restrictions and a systemic approach will be taken in making these available to members.
All Health & Safety guidelines will be adhered to at all times and if restrictions are in place at the time of the event and no physical presence is permitted, full physical tickets will be transferred over to virtual tickets and refunds will be given for the balance.
The theme of the conference is Offshore Wind: Building a New Irish Industry.
The Conference will take place over two days and, with this theme in mind, look at what must happen in the coming months and years to ensure that we not only deliver the 5 GW set out in the Programme for Government but that we create a thriving new industry which attracts investment, creates jobs and revitalises Ireland’s coastal communities.
We are delighted to announce Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Eamon Ryan, Minister for Climate Action, Communications Networks and Transport as keynote speakers for the event.
Day 1 – Wednesday 21st September – Following our keynote in the morning, with Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the first session will look at how we can design an industrial strategy for offshore wind energy, which will be followed by a discussion on what we hope will by then be a much clearer understanding of our new offshore planning system.
Day 2 – Thursday 22nd September – The second day of the conference will also begin with some keynote contributions, including Eamon Ryan, Minister for Climate Action, Communications Networks and Transport before a panel discussion on the new systems for grid connections and route-to-market for offshore renewables. The conference will conclude with an examination of the exciting new potential for floating offshore wind and hydrogen to play their part in our decarbonised energy future.
