The Business Network for Offshore Wind's annual International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF) is where experts share the most advanced technical and scientific findings and best business practices. Fill out the form below to submit a workshop session proposal for 2022 IPF, which will be held from April 26-28, 2022 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

2022 is expected to be a 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. 

Don’t miss this chance to shape vital conversations at the largest offshore wind conference in North America.  Learn more about 2022 IPF at 2022ipf.com . 

 
Critical Dates 

1. Workshop proposals due: October 29, 2021

2. Accepted authors will be notified by: December, 2021

3. Accepted authors must accept workshop offer by: January 7, 2022

Questions? Contact laurah(at)offshorewindus.org for assistance.

Workshop Areas of Interest

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

Workshop submissions* should include:

1. Workshop presenters (names & contact details) and identify one person as a moderator (designation field). The submitter (author) will be the primary contact person. In this section, co-author means co-presenter.
2. Short biography for each co-presenter, describing relevant experience and qualifications.
3. Description of the workshop: objectives, goals, relevance, and expected outcomes (3-4 sentences).
4. Indication of workshop topic category.
5. Rationale for holding your workshop during 2022 IPF.
6. Description of target audience.
7. Proposed workshop format.
8. Any differences between past IPF workshops and the proposed workshop.

*Submissions require at least two panelists from different organizations. Incomplete submissions will NOT be reviewed.

Review Criteria

The 2022 IPF Program Committee uses the following criteria in reviewing submissions. All submissions are graded using the following criteria with some criteria weighted more heavily than others. High scoring submissions are considered for inclusion in the IPF Program.

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: Is the proposed speaker(s) an expert or seen as a leader 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 to across the OSW Supply chain: Does the topic have mass appeal and will be of interest to many sectors of the OSW supply chain?  Is the the topic too narrow? (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: The workshop topic is new, innovative and has not been presented at other conferences? (Maximum 15 points)
6. Educational and informative:  Is the submission educational and/or informative in its intent and is not a corporate sales pitch? (Maximum 20 points)
7. Structure and Flow: Does the submission create the best-suitable format for its topic and panelists/presenters and create a clear picture of how this 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

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

Speakers are guaranteed registration to the 2022 IPF, and will receive a discount on IPF registration. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included. Please do not suggest panelists who will require travel assistance. If your company would like to include an academic, please consider providing an academic scholarship.

Program Leads

Contact: laurah(at)offshorewindus.org

Laura Hastings, Director of Programs & Events

Elizabeth Barminski, Manager of Programs & Events