RWE at Global Offshore Wind 2026

Our Programme & Insights from Tuesday 16th to Wednesday 17th June 2026

RWE is proud to be part of the conversation at the 2026 edition of Global Offshore Wind. As one of the world’s leading offshore wind companies, with more than 20 years of experience and 10 operational offshore wind farms in the UK, we are helping drive the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system.

Throughout the conference, our experts will be joining industry leaders to share insights on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of offshore wind. Visit us at our stand to hear from colleagues across the business, discover more about our projects and partnerships, and explore how RWE is helping deliver the UK’s offshore wind ambitions.

You can browse our full programme of stand sessions and speaker appearances below to see when and where you can hear directly from our team during the event.

Conference programme

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It’s now or never: delivering a least cost, centrally-planned energy system

Time: 09:30 - 09:40
RWE Colleague: James Brabben
Session Title: It’s now or never: delivering a least cost, centrally-planned energy system
Location: Energy Transition Zone

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Nature-based design in offshore wind: from policy drivers to proven outcomes

Time: 10:30 - 11:15
RWE Colleague: Helen Elphick
Session Title: Nature-based design in offshore wind: from policy drivers to proven outcomes
Location: Supply Chain Hub

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From Contracts to construction: offshore wind delivery at scale

Time: 11:30 - 12:30
RWE Colleague: Gunhild Grieve
Session Title: From Contracts to construction: offshore wind delivery at scale
Location: Stream A

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Shared success: offshore wind jobs delivering community and business value

Time: 13:00 - 14:00
RWE Colleague: Celia Anderson
Session Title: Shared success: offshore wind jobs delivering community and business value
Location: Stream B

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Navigating the complexities of offshore wind asset decommissioning in the UK, Ireland and Germany

Time: 15:45 - 16:45
RWE Colleague: Nicola Crawford-Percival
Session Title: Navigating the complexities of offshore wind asset decommissioning in the UK, Ireland and Germany
Location: Stream B

RWE Stand Programme

Location: Manchester Central, Stand C28

Tuesday 16th June 2026

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    Spotlight on Awel y Môr: what’s next?

    Time: 13:30 - 14:00
    Presenter: Philippa Powell, Senior Project Manager – Awel y Môr, with guest speakers from Welsh Government and the Offshore Energy Alliance
    Description: This session provides a project update on one of Wales’ largest-ever renewables developments, highlighting key milestones, and what it takes to deliver a flagship project in one of the UK’s most important offshore wind regions.

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    Harnessing momentum: the next phase of Vanguard West & East

    Time: 14:30 - 15:00
    Presenter: Tobias Lee, Engineering Manager – Vanguard West & East
    Description: This session provides a project update on Vanguard West & East, two 1.4GW projects, exploring progress to date, key delivery milestones, and how the industry is harnessing growing momentum to bring offshore wind capacity online at scale.

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    Offshore wind at scale: delivering Dogger Bank South

    Time: 15:30-16:00
    Presenter: Adam Ezzamel (Project Director – Dogger Bank South) with guest speaker from Masdar
    Description: This session provides an update on Dogger Bank South, which will have an estimated combined capacity of 3GW. The update will cover milestones from lease award to anticipated final investment decision and what it takes to deliver offshore wind at scale.

Wednesday 17th June 2026

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    Forging Stronger Supply Chain partnerships in Offshore Wind

    Time: 10:00 –10:30
    Presenter: Jordan O’Neil (Supply Chain Development Manager)
    Description: Offshore wind is scaling rapidly, but success depends on a supply chain that can keep pace. This session provides information about RWE’s approach to supply chain engagement and the steps we’re taking to foster a strong and resilient offshore wind supply chain.

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    Delivering Corporate PPAs from Global Offshore Wind

    Time: 11:00-11:30
    Presenter: Tom Richardson (Originator – RWE Supply & Trading)
    Description: Corporate PPAs are helping businesses secure long-term access to renewable energy for their operations. Focused on practical delivery, this session explores flexible partnership models that provide price stability, reduce exposure to market volatility, and support businesses in achieving their sustainability goals.

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    Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Findings & Insights

    Time: 12:00 –12:30
    Presenter: Edward Robb (Stakeholder & Communications Manager – Vanguard West & East) with guest speakers from Headland
    Description: Offshore wind development is not only shaping the future of energy, but also uncovering the past. This session explores the remarkable discovery of a Roman villa, revealing new insights into ancient life beneath today’s energy infrastructure.

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    Powering Offshore Growth Through Strategic Partnerships

    Time: 13:00 –13:30
    Presenter: Marie Achterberg (Joint Venture Partnering Strategy & Insights)
    Description: As offshore wind projects grow in scale and complexity, strategic partnerships are becoming essential to delivery and long-term success. This session explores how fostering strategic partnerships enable the acceleration of offshore wind growth.

Our partners

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  • A corporate logo in navy and teal showing a stylized wind turbine and wave with a ship integrated into the word "the offshore energy alliance".
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