Monday, 5 October 2026 | 11:00 - 12:15
Overcoming regulatory barriers
Regulatory uncertainty, especially around marine spatial planning, consenting, permitting and access to finance, is a common barrier to ocean energy development. Showcasing various concrete examples, panellists will present replicable, collaborative solutions and adaptive policies to support the development of ocean energy projects from design to decommissioning.
5 speakers
PhD Researcher
University of Galway
Project and Strategy Manager
Bluespring
Senior Project Manager
Marine Energy Wales
Innovation and International Research Programme Manager
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE)