Workshop submissions for the 2023 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF) are now being accepted through November 7, 2022. Hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind, IPF is the premier offshore wind conference in North America. Featuring 3,000+ attendees and 250+ speakers, industry experts from around the world converge to share best business practices, the most advanced technical and scientific findings, and policy updates impacting offshore wind. 2023 IPF takes place March 28-30 in Baltimore, Maryland. Read through the complete details below before submitting your abstract.

2023 is expected to be another year of exponential growth for offshore wind renewable energy. Do you have a solution to a current offshore wind energy industry challenge? Now is your opportunity to create a session and assemble experts for an IPF workshop. Visibility at IPF provides an opportunity to build your professional network, gain recognition as a market thought leader, and engage with your peers. 

Critical Dates 

1. Workshop submissions due: November 7, 2022 

2. Accepted authors will be notified by: December 9, 2022 

3. Accepted authors must confirm workshop offer by: January 13, 2023 

Questions? Contact jane@offshorewindus.org for assistance.

Workshop Areas of Interest  

• Vessels (Green Vessels, Autonomous Solutions, Next Generation)  
• Wave & Green Hydrogen 
• Floating Offshore Wind
• Project Installation & Execution 
• Ports Innovation and Logistics  
• Cyber Security/Data 
• Research & Development/ Innovation 
• Operations and Maintenance 
• Workforce Development, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Policy and Regulatory Developments 
• Grid and Transmission 
• Finance and Insurance 
• Public Outreach and Perception 
• Business and Organizational Growth/Development/Scaling 
• U.S. Manufacturing and Building the Supply Chain 
• Export Opportunities 
• Health and Safety 

Workshop Panel proposals need to include:  

• Workshop presenters (name, affiliation, and email address) and one person identified as a moderator. The primary submitter will be the primary contact person. 
• At least two panelists from different companies/organizations 
• Short biography for each co-panelist, describing relevant experience and qualifications 
• Headshot for all workshop presenters (.png or .jpg) 
• Title and Description of the workshop: objectives, goals, relevance, and expected outcomes (3-4 sentences) 
• Rationale for holding your workshop at 2023 IPF 
• Description of target audience 
• Proposed workshop format (panel, roundtable discussion, etc.) 
• Differences between past IPF workshops and the proposed workshop 

*Submissions require at least two panelists from different organizations.

An uploaded headshot and bio are required.

Please note that incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

Review Criteria 

The 2023 IPF Program Committee uses the following criteria in reviewing submissions.  

The purpose of IPF is to disseminate accurate, cutting-edge, and innovative information regarding the offshore wind industry and related technologies. This purpose is best served by including workshops that are varied in terms of topics and presenters. 

1.   Company/Individual experience and expertise:  

Are the proposed speakers seen as experts/leaders in the field? (Maximum 10 points) 

2.   Move the industry forward:  

Does the topic contribute to the advancement of the offshore wind industry? (Maximum 10 points) 

3.   Broad appeal across the offshore wind supply chain:  

Does the topic have mass appeal and interest for various sectors of the offshore wind supply chain?  (Maximum 10 points) 

4.   Challenge the Status Quo:  

Does the technology/process discussed in the workshop challenge legacy processes/technologies and contribute to the betterment of the offshore wind industry? (Maximum 5 points) 

5.   Novel and Unique:  

Is the workshop topic new and innovative? Has it been presented at other conferences? (Maximum 15 points) 

6.   Educational and informative:  

 Is the submission educational and/or informative in its intent and not a corporate sales pitch? (Maximum 20 points) 

7.   Structure and Flow:  

Does the submission present a well-suited format for the topic and panelists/presenters and create a clear picture of how the workshop will flow? (Maximum 5 points) 

8.   Engagement:  

Does the workshop offer opportunities for audience interaction? (Maximum 10 points) 

9.   Ready to go:  

Is the workshop submission complete (all speakers and presentation topics identified, description, and title)? (Maximum 15 points) 

Selection Process 

Proposals are reviewed and scored by an independent advisory committee composed of industry, government, and academic professionals. Proposals with the highest scores are selected. When scores for proposals are equal, priority will be given to Network members and speakers who have not presented at previous IPF conferences. The Network encourages you to reach out to potential speakers to confirm their support and engagement in the process. 

All speakers receive a discount on 2023 IPF registration. The member speaker rate is $1,095 and the non-member speaker rate is $1,295. Travel and hotel accommodation are not included.