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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Session | Room | 2026/7/8 morning | 2026/7/8 afternoon | 2026/7/9 morning | 2026/7/9 afternoon |
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Strategic Summit | Goldfields Theatre | 09:10-12:15 | 14:00-18;05 | 09:10-12:25 | 14:00-16:55 |
Unlocking Wind Capital Forum | Eureka 3 | 09:40-12:50 | - | - | - |
Regional Development Forum | Eureka 3 | - | 14:30-17:40 | - | - |
WindGrid Transmission Forum | Eureka 3 | - | - | 09:00-12:05 | 14:00-17:05 |
Offshore WindTECH Summit | Exhibition Bays via door 8 | 10:00-12:25 | 14:05-18:05 | - | - |
Onshore WindNEXT Summit | Exhibition Bays via door 8 | - | - | 09:30-12:40 | - |
OFFSHORE WINDTECH AGENDA
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Driving Australia’s offshore wind future through technology, innovation, and expert insights
The Offshore WindTECH Summit is Australia’s premier gathering for offshore wind innovators. From low-noise foundations and subsea cable innovations to digital O&M and autonomous inspection fleets, this summit highlights solutions that make projects safer, faster, and more cost-effective. Gain practical insights, emerging trends, and lessons from real-world offshore wind developments.
2025 Summit Partner:
DAY 1 Morning
10:00 - 10:05
05 mins
Summit Opening
09:45 - 10:25
40 mins
[Panel] Technology Priorities for Australia’s Offshore Wind: Insights from Developers and Contractors
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Floating vs. Fixed Foundations – Choosing the right technology for Australia’s waters.
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Grid Integration & Reliability – Ensuring scalable and stable energy delivery.
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Digital & Modular Solutions – Driving efficiency in construction and operations.
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Materials & Marine Durability – Tackling corrosion, weather, and long-term performance.
Senior Representative
EDF Power Solutions
10:45 - 11:05
20 mins
[Keynote] Geotechnical Site Investigation - Playing A Cruical Role for the First Offshore Wind Farm in Australia
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Seabed Mapping and Survey Techniques – Advanced methods for accurate site characterization.
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Soil and Rock Assessment – Evaluating geotechnical properties for foundation design.
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Foundation Design Considerations – Adapting turbine foundations to site-specific conditions.
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Risk Mitigation and Operational Planning – Addressing geohazards and uncertainties for safe, efficient construction.
11:05 - 11:45
40 mins
[Panel] Enabling Efficient and Safe Installation of Foundations and Wind Turbines for On-schedule & Cost-effective Project Delivery
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Smart Lifting & Positioning – Next-gen cranes and precision systems for safer, faster installs.
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Digital Planning Tools – BIM and simulations to streamline construction and avoid delays.
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Remote Monitoring & Robotics – Drones and sensors enhancing on-site safety and efficiency.
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Innovative Installation Methods – Modular and floating foundations cutting time and costs.
Simon Van de Sande
Area Manager APAC
DEME Group
11:45 - 12:05
20 mins
[Keynote] Engineering Silent Foundations – How Low-Noise Piling Shields Marine Mammal Habitats
Break
14:00 - 14:40
40 mins
[Panel] Advanced Grid and Subsea Cable Technologies – Enabling Offshore Wind Integration
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Flexible HVDC Transmission (VSC-HVDC): Addresses long-distance subsea cable losses and avoids stability issues associated with traditional AC transmission.
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Network-Coupled Energy Storage: Integrated solutions help smooth wind variability and support weak grid connections.
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Digital Twin Grid Planning to optimize coordinated dispatch between offshore wind farms and the onshore grid, preventing “energy stranded” bottlenecks.
14:40 - 15:00
20 mins
[Keynote] Challenges in the Operation of Subsea Cable Assets and Corresponding Solutions/Technological Trends
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Detection and Fault Location Challenges
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High Maintenance Cost and Accessibility
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Asset Aging and Lifetime Management
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Grid Integration and Stability
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Data and Monitoring Technology Gaps
15:00 - 15:40
40 mins
[Panel] Remote Monitoring and Digital O&M for A Significant Reduction of Labor Costs and Downtime Losses
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Digital twin and real-time monitoring for offshore assets
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Predictive maintenance to prevent unexpected failures
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Automation and remote control to minimize labor dependency
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Data-driven decision-making for optimized O&M strategies
15:40 - 16:00
20 mins
[Keynote] The Unmanned Fleet – How Autonomous Vessels and Drones Are Eliminating 80% of Manual Inspections
16:00 - 16:20
20 mins
[Keynote] Bridging Distances – AR-Powered Remote Collaboration Reshaping Offshore Troubleshooting
Break
17:00 - 18:00
60 mins
Exclusive Show Stage for one of our Country Partners
18:00 - 18:05
05 mins