14th Economic Forum Offshore Wind

+++ The WFO 2025 will take place on Sylt - Wenningstedt! From 28.08.25 to 29.08.25 +++

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. 14th edition of the WFO on 28.8. and 29.8.2025 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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Kursaal3

This year’s conference will take place in the Kursaal3 in Wennigstedt. This venue is located directly on the North Sea. Kursaal3 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

Beach grass Sylt

A beautiful sandy beach as far as the eye can see, the vastness of the North Sea and a bright blue sky. The prime location “Strandhafer Sylt” welcomes you directly on the main steps of the beach promenade in Wenningstedt on the picturesque island of Sylt. 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 warm host Stefan O. Huemer and his team will give you a warm welcome.

Speakers & Speakers

Ahmed Alattar
Ahmed Alattar
Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Federal Republic of Germany
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Vinod Philip
Member of the Executive Board, Siemens Energy AG
Joschka Knuth, Staatssekretär Ministerium für Energiewende, Klimaschutz, Umwelt und Natur
Joschka Knuth
State Secretary at the Ministry for Energy Transition, Climate Protection, Environment and Nature
Liz Burdock
Liz Burdock
President & CEO at Oceantic Network, USA
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Husain Al Meer
Director, Global Offshore Wind and UK at Masdar
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Sven Utermöhlen
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
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Martin Neubert
CIO of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Richard Sandford
Richard Sandford
Chief Development Officer (CDO), JERA Nex bp (designated), Chairman World Forum Offshore Wind e.V.
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Kerstin Andreae
Chairwoman of the Executive Board and member of the BDEW Executive Committee
Heiko Mützelburg
Heiko Mützelburg
CEO / Managing Director, Titan Wind Energy (Germany) GmbH
Esben Strandgaard Kyndesen
Esben Strandgaard
Executive Vice President of Commercial Business Development
Jost Backhaus
Jost Backhaus
Managing Director, Steelwind Nordenham GmbH
Jaroslaw Lasinski Dajin Heavy Industry Europe
Jarosław Łasiński
Managing Director Dajin Heavy Industry Europe
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Dr. Falk Lüddecke
Owner of the engineering office Jörss - Blunck - Ordemann GmbH
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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

28 August 2025
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
with greetings from Joschka Knuth, State Secretary at Ministry for Energy Transition, Agriculture, Environment, Nature and Digitalisation of Schleswig-Holstein
13:45
14:30
Maritimes Lunch at kursaal3
14:30
15:15
Opening speech from
  • N.N. Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
  • His Excellency Ahmed Alattar, Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Kerstin Andreae, Chairwoman of the Executive Board and Member of Presiding Board, BDEW
15:15
15:45
Keynote speech from
15:45
16:00
Coffee break
16:00
17:00
“How to overcome the hurdles”

Introduction by:

Martin Neubert, COO CIP, followed by a panel discussion with:

Thomas Karst, CCDO Skyborn Renewables
Husain al Meer, Director Global Offshore Wind, MASDAR
Richard Sandford, CDO JERA Nex bp
SvenUtermöhlen, CEO RWE Offshore Wind

17:00
17:45
„Parliamentary Blue hour“ with politicians (Members of the German Parliament)
18:00
18:15
Evening Reception
18:45
22:00
„Captain’s Dinner“ and Networking at Strandhafer Sylt, Wenningstedt
29 August 2025
10:00
10:30
“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
N.N.Ore Catapult

"Best offshore wind Farm in operation 2024" award ceremony

12:45
13:45
Lunch at the golf club
from 13:45
Post conference activities on Sylt (optional) with:

• Express learning course at the Putting Green (requested)
• Cornhole Competition

16:00
18:00
Return journey to the mainland

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