EWA Side Event: Showcasing Dutch excellence: from research to real-world impact

A showcase of Dutch excellence in offshore energy, bringing together developers, research institutes, and supply chain partners to present innovations from research to real-world impact, build new collaborations, and conclude with a joint call to action to accelerate deployment.

The Netherlands has world-renowned offshore capabilities, with deep expertise in ocean and water energy. This session brings it together and opens the door to collaboration beyond the Netherlands.

Co-hosted by the Dutch Energy from Water Association (EWA) and Bluespring, it convenes Dutch developers, research institutes, and supply chain companies to show what they have built and to strengthen the connections that will carry the work forward.

The programme runs in two parts. The first is a structured showcase of Dutch capability across tidal, wave, and other applications, with short pitches (?) from developers and researchers working at the frontier of the field.

A facilitated matchmaking session where tech developers, research institutes, and supply chain actors are present, allowing participants to move between them to meet Dutch organisations and explore new connections.

It closes with a joint statement to the Dutch government on what the sector needs to get from demonstration to deployment.

Open to all conference attendees and invited guests. Particularly relevant for international project developers, port authorities and grid operators, public funders, and policymakers.