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Offshore Wind Energy Thread 

Advancements in offshore wind energy have expanded the offshore sector on a global scale. In support, OTC 2024 will present a three-day dedicated wind energy thread to discuss the technological advances that play a vital role in offshore wind farms.  

During this dedicated thread, you will hear from energy professionals from organizations such as Ørsted , Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, TotalEnergies, SBM Offshore, Technip Energies, and the US Department of Energyas they discuss cutting-edge technologies on topics like site characterization AI applications, and project design challenges and advancements. 

With Houston as one of the world's most significant energy hubs, OTC is the perfect meeting place to unite energy professionals to convene and discuss successes, current activities, and how to be successful in the future. 

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Featured Speakers

Larry Mayer

Larry Mayer
Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping,
University of New Hampshire  

Rain Byars

Rain Byars
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC 

Jocelyn

Jocelyn Brown-Saracino
U.S. Department of Energy 

Noteworthy Sessions You Won't Want to Miss

Technical Sessions

Time Monday, 6 May  Tuesday, 7 May  Wednesday, 8 May 
0930–1200    Advancements and Challenges in Floating Offshore Wind Developments: From Design to Deployment 
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Marine Geoscience for Offshore Wind Farm Development: The Historical Data Review to AI Application 
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1400–1630  Site Characterization: Geophysical and Environmental Aspects for Offshore Wind 
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  Offshore Wind Design Challenges and Advancements
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Keynote Speaker Series

Time Monday, 6 May  Tuesday, 7 May  Wednesday, 8 May 
0800–0900  Harnessing the Winds: The U.S. Department of Energy's Role in Advancing Offshore Wind 
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Developer Perspective on Offshore Wind in the U.S. 
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The Move from Offshore Oil and Gas to Offshore Wind with First Experience in the U.S. 
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1230–1330  Innovations in Site Characterization 
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The Future of Offshore Wind: Opportunities and Challenges 
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Developing a Sustainable Supply Chain and Advancing Technology Needed to Deploy the First U.S. Floating Offshore Wind Projects
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Panel Sessions

Time Monday, 6 May  Tuesday, 7 May  Wednesday, 8 May 
0930–1200  How Standards and Standardization will Enable Efficiency in the Offshore Wind Industry 
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1400–1600    Harnessing Floating Wind Power for Decarbonization: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future of Oil and Gas Facilities 
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Networking Session

Tuesday, 7 May | 1700–1800 
The Four Winds of Connection: Offshore Wind Networking Social
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End day two of the offshore wind thread with a tasty beverage, a snack, and an array of new faces on your LinkedIn feed. Hear from four industry experts on their latest innovations and collaborations, then join a friendly match (or two) of Connect 4. Don't forget to enter your business card into Bardex's raffle for cool prizes at the end of the event.

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