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.

Evening location

Onkel Johnny

A beautiful sandy beach as far as the eye can see, the vastness of the North Sea and a bright blue sky. Right at the end of Wenningstedt on the picturesque island of Sylt, the location “Onkel Johnny” welcomes you. A place where the beautiful nature of North Friesland is combined with a unique location. Pure enjoyment and a relaxed atmosphere await you throughout the evening. The friendly Behrens brothers and their team will give you a warm welcome.

Speakers & Speakers

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Vinod Philip
Member of the Executive Board, Siemens Energy AG
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Trine Borum Bojsen
Senior Vice President Global Offshore Wind at Equinor
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Werner Gatzer
Chairman of the Supervisory Board Deutsche Bahn AG
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Manahil Lakhmiri
Vice President Offshore Wind at TotalEnergies
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Maurits den Broeder
Member of the Executive Committee of Van Oord
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Horatio Evers
CEO Ming Yang Europe
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Catrin Jung
Senior Vice President and Head of the Wind Division at Vattenfall
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Kai Müller
Mayor of Wenningstedt-Braderup on Sylt
Claas Pinkenburg
Claas Pinkenburg
CEO Buss Ports
Prof. Dr. Karl Martin Ehrhart
Prof. Dr. Karl-Martin Ehrhart
Professor at the Institute of Economics (ECON) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
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Dr. Falk Lüddecke
Owner of the engineering office Jörss - Blunck - Ordemann GmbH
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Dr. Christoph von dem Bussche
CEO Gascade
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Dr. Dennis Kruse
Managing Director Deutsche WindGuard GmbH
Wilke Briese
Wilke Briese
Managing Director Briese Schiffahrt
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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 XX n, 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
“XXX”

10:30
11:00
Coffee break
from 13:45
Post conference activities on Sylt (optional) with:
16:00
18:00
Return journey to the mainland

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