15th Economic Forum Offshore Wind

+++ The WFO 2026 will take place again on Sylt - Wenningstedt! From 27.08.26 to 28.08.26 +++ 

Meeting place for all captains of the offshore wind industry

Top-class speakers, clear dialog in an authentic ambience are the ingredients with which we can also help you to achieve your goals. 15th edition of the WFO on 27.8. and 28.8.2026 want to score points.

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The top leaders of the offshore industry in one place

Like every year, we asked ourselves, is there anything more? In fact, there are two points that are close to our hearts: less CO₂ – more time for networking.

Industry meeting place for the offshore wind industry since 2012

In-depth presentations and panel discussions will be held in a small setting of max. 120 C-level representatives from business, science and politics were held, providing important impetus for the further development of the offshore wind industry.

In addition, a small setting enables effective networking and collaboration between participants, which also helps to promote partnerships and business development.

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Saal am Kliff

This year’s conference will take place in the Saal am Kliff in Wennigstedt. This venue is located directly on the North Sea. The hall on the cliff not only offers enough space for all participants, but also a special atmosphere with a great view of the sea. The ideal conditions to promote productive discussions and the exchange of ideas.

Speakers & Speakers

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Kai Müller
Mayor of Wenningstedt-Braderup on Sylt
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Jörg Singer
Former Mayor of Helgoland & Chairman AquaVentus Association
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Prof. Dr. Martin Skiba
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Henryk Ibe-Meinhardt
Owner Agency IBE

Daily program

27 August 2026
10:00
15:00
Accreditation
until 13:15
Arrival to the island

By ICE / RE or by car.

13:30
13:45
Reception in the inner courtyard of kursaal3

followed by greetings from Kai Müller, Mayor of Wenningstedt-Braderup and Joschka Knuth, State Secretary in the Ministry of Energy Transition, Agriculture, Environment, Nature and Digitization of the State of Schleswig-Holstein, as well as welcoming remarks from XXXX,

13:45
14:30
Maritimes Lunch at kursaal3
14:30
15:15
Opening speech from
  • XXX
15:15
15:45
Keynote speech from
15:45
16:00
Coffee break
16:00
17:00
“How to overcome the hurdles”

Introduction by:

 

17:00
17:45
NEU
18:45
23:00
Evening reception at Strandhafer Sylt and networking

Evening reception with welcoming speeches by

28. August 2026
09:30
10:00
“Offshore Wind in the USA: Status & Perspectives”

Liz Burdock, President & CEO at Oceantic Network, USA

10:30
11:00
Coffee break
11:00
12:10
Monopile production around the globe: trends and challenges

with an introduction by Dr. Falk Lüddecke, Managing Director of JBO GmbH Panel discussion with:

  • Jarosław Łasiński, Managing Director, Dajin Heavy Industry Europe Wind
  • Jost Backhaus, Managing Director, Steelwind Nordenham GmbH
  • Heiko Mützelburg, Managing Director, Titan Wind Energy GmbH
  • Esben Strandgaard, EVP Commercial Business Development, EEW Group
12:10
12:30
Dr. Dennis Kruse Managing Director Deutsche WindGuard

"Best offshore wind power plant in operation 2024" award ceremony

12:45
13:45
Lunch at the golf club
from 13:45
Post conference activities on Sylt (optional) with:
16:00
18:00
Return journey to the mainland

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