Offshore Wind Connections (OWC 2026)

As one of the UK’s premier offshore wind events, OWC2026 attracts hundreds of regional, national, and international participants.  Supported by a prestigious line-up of industry leaders, it is an essential event for anyone wanting to connect with key players and stay informed about the dynamic growth in this vibrant industry.

With significant offshore wind developments in the Humber region in recent years, OWC2026 is the event to attend if you want to make meaningful connections and stay ahead of industry trends.

The two-day event starts on the evening of 29 April with the ever-popular RenewableUK Connect networking event and the exhibition hall will be open.  Day 2 continues with presentations, expert discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities.

The theme for this year’s conference can be revealed, Offshore Wind and Beyond: New Markets, New Funding, New Partnerships.

Offshore Wind Connections 2026 is firmly anchored in offshore wind, while showcasing the expanding opportunities emerging across adjacent and enabling sectors. As offshore wind assets, infrastructure and operations become increasingly critical to national energy security, they are converging with defence, security, cyber resilience, digital and dual-use technologies.
This convergence, driven by government priorities around national resilience, secure energy systems, maritime capability and innovation-led growth, creates a timely and practical opportunity for Humber-based businesses across offshore wind, ports, maritime, subsea, digital and engineering to:

• Expand within offshore wind.
• Access new and expanded funding streams.
• Diversify into adjacent markets.
• Strengthen supply chain assurance, cyber readiness and data resilience.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 developers, primes, innovators and public-sector partners.

Taking place at The Doubletree by Hilton in Hull, OWC 2026 will celebrate the region’s achievements, while bringing key organisations together to highlight opportunities, showcase developments and optimise collaboration.