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 at the Saal am Kliff in Wennigstedt. This venue is located right on the North Sea. The Saal am Kliff not only offers ample space for all participants but also a special atmosphere, with plenty of views of the sea. These are the ideal conditions for fostering 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
Daily program
By ICE / RE or by car.
followed by words of welcome 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 a welcoming speech by:
Dr. Tobias Keitel, CTO RWE Offshore Wind.
Opening speeches from
N.N.,
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
Dr. Tobias Keitel
CTO RWE Offshore Wind
Damien Lhors,
Head of Global Offshore Wind, Vestas
"New auction design in Germany"
(Experiments with all participants)
Panel discussion moderated by Dr. Christine Falken-Großer, Managing Director BEE e.V. with:
Tania Moreira, Senior Vice President, Technical and Innovation, Masdar
Catrin Jung, VP Global Wind, Vattenfall
Trine Borum Boysen, VP Global Offshore Wind, Equinor
Panel discussion moderated by Jörg Singer:
• Stefan Kapferer, CEO, 50Hertz
• Horatio Evers, CEO, Ming Yang Europe
• Josche Muth, Managing Director, Orsted Germany
• Dr. Johannes Kammer, Head of Engineering, TenneT Germany
Werner Gatzer, former State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance & Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn
Panel discussion moderated by Stefan Wenzel, former State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Economics, featuring:
- Maurits den Broeder, MD, Offshore Energy & Executive Committee, Van Oord
- Jan Van Rossum, General Manager, Offshore, DEME Management
- Claas Pinkenburg, Managing Director, Buss Energy Ports
- Wilke Briese, CEO of Briese Schiffahrts GmbH & Co. KG
Gunnar Herzig, Managing Director of WFO
Dr. Christoph von dem Bussche,
CEO, Gascade & President ENNOH
Adam Thomsen, CDO of Skyborn Renewables
Award ceremony:
"Best offshore wind power plant
in operation 2025 & HSE Award
Main Sponsors
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