• Grasp the best practice to becoming subject experts across basic workforce norms to wind farm technicality.
• Build concise structure to effectively communicate types and number of job vacancies and time needed to find those talents.
• Ensure your contractors’ commitment to hiring and spending locally.
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Nickie Collard-Andrade, MA Bid/Senior Coordinator Workforce Development, Avangrid RenewablesÂ
• Explore the most recent federal initiatives to guide a sustainable energy transition by driving U.S. leadership in floating offshore wind design, development, and manufacturing.
• Tackle key technical and cost challenges to reach U.S. climate goals while supporting the creation of jobs, economic opportunities for U.S. communities and fruitful relationships with ocean co-users.
• Discover the federal economic injections that can pave the way for cost-effective domestic manufacturing and deployment of commercial scale floating offshore wind energy technologies.
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Speakers include:
Jocelyn Brown Saracino, Offshore Wind Lead, US DOE
Moderator:
Adrienne Downey, Principal Engineer and Country Manager US and Canada, HexiconÂ
• Learn key business and technical strategies to position yourself at the forefront of West Coast’s floating wind agenda and accelerate development.
• Assess the California roadmap for 25 GW of floating wind by 2045 after the first lease, as well as the collaboration between developers, suppliers, ports, and the government.
• Gain insight into the expected auction timeframe for Oregon, as well as Washington’s and Hawaii’s potential for market share.
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Speakers include:
Amy Vierra, Offshore Wind Lead, CA State Lands Commission
Necy Sumait, Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources, Pacific, BOEMÂ
Nathan Barcic, Supervisor, Integrated Resource Planning, CPUCÂ
Jonathan Fraser, Renewable Energy Specialist, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the InteriorÂ
Moderator:
Adam Stern, Executive Director, Offshore Wind CaliforniaÂ
Workforce Development, Community Engagement and Advocacy: Building strategic partnerships with unionsÂ
·      Learn about the role of labor unions as key stakeholders in the U.S. floating wind industry.Â
·      Gain understanding of how unions are engaged in skilled workforce training, community outreach and policy advocacy. Â
·      Identify how partnering with unions can help projects comply with labor provisions in policies and funding programs.Â
Speakers include:Â
Micah Mitrosky - California & Nevada State Association of Electrical WorkersÂ
• Learn the latest floating wind development updates from California’s lease-winning developers post auction.
• Understand technological pros and cons to drive costs down and improve US floating wind LCOE.
• Receive an update on California’s port readiness to welcome the floating wind revolution and what is being done to accelerate upgrades and the build-out of reliable infrastructure.
• Review the steppingstones to reach commercial scale floating wind in California and solutions to the challenges the industry will face.
Speakers include:Â Â
Scott Morgan, Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Ocean Winds
Erin Grizard, Vice President for Government Affairs -California, Invenergy
James Sun, Development Director, RWE
Martin Goff, Project Director Offshore Wind California, Equinor
Moderator:
Adrienne Downey, Principal Engineer and Country Manager US and Canada, Hexicon
•Examine the lessons learnt from existing dynamic cable
•Grasp the design and qualification process associated with dynamic cable systems.
•See the anticipated advancements in dynamic cable systems for the coming years and assessments of the technology readiness level.
Speakers include:
Erik Bendiksen, Lead Tender Engineer, NKTÂ
• Gain a realistic insight of market demand and supply chain capabilities and how to benefit your project planning and race to target.
• Receive accurate forecasting regarding the perceived cost of energy and understand the potential impact on your projects’ bottom line.
• Identify the status and upgrades required for supply chain readiness, as well as how transmission, port infrastructure, and workforce are getting improved.
• Review the technological breakthroughs in floating wind turbines components and LCOE reduction pathway.
Speakers include:Â Â
Kelly Boyd, Director, Policy Development and Regulatory, West Coast, US REN Strategy and Portfolio, Equinor
Brett Hershman, Director of Business Development and Government Relations, General Dynamics NASSCO
Eli Harland, Offshore Wind Federal Programs and Outreach Liaison, California Energy Commission
Moderator: Mikael Jakobsson, Founder and Manager Director, Cademo
• Learn about studies performed in response to stakeholder requests as part of the open and transparent regional planning processÂ
• Discover more about the 3 GW of offshore wind along the Oregon coast, studied in 2022Â
• Delve into 2023 when 1 GW of pumped storage hydro was added to the 3 GW of offshore wind Â
• Gain insight on the impacts to the transmission system and the subsequent upgrades needed to support the proposed installations from a regional perspectiveÂ
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Speakers include:
Chelsea Loomis - Manager of Regional Transmission Planning Services – Western Power PoolÂ
• Discover Washington’s ambitious energy and climate goals, calling for "Carbon neutral electric supply by 2030 and zero CO2 emissions by 2045"
• Find out where most of the electricity demand occurs in Western Washington in winter months (OSW off the cost of WA is winter peaking and is most valuable as it coincides with the demand)
• Learn about E3 - Energy + Environmental Economics, a study commissioned by Trident Winds, to determine the value of OSW to the WA state electrical system
• The E3 study determined that WA state would be hard pressed to meet its energy and climate goals without electricity produced by OSW on the West side of the state.
• Get an overview of the OSW potential in WA state, results and assumptions of the E3 study and suggested path forward.
Alla Weinstein, CEO, Trident Winds Inc
• Hear from thought leaders, policy experts, and industry stakeholders collaborate to pave the way for a prosperous sector in California.Â
• Assess synergies and challenges between workforce development and supply chain management.Â
• Case studies, best practices, and collaborative efforts that pave the way for a sustainable and prosperous future for the industry.Â
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Speakers include:
Scott Lewis, Executive Director, NCCT Nor Cal Carpenters UnionÂ
Rob Collier, Founder and Manager Director, CADEMOÂ
Dave Osborne, General Vice President, District Council of IronworkersÂ
Marina Secchitano, Patrolman/Business Agent, Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific
Moderator:
Rafael Aguilera, Field Specialist, California Workforce Development BoardÂ
Multi-Stakeholder Panel: How to Build Long-Term Relationships with Stakeholders and Reduce Environmental Impact
• Understand the strategy for local energy usage and development of rural communities with a sustainable long-term development plan.Â
• Learn how to form partnerships with large developers, oil majors and Tribes, whilst respecting local communities, wildlife and the oceanÂ
• Understand how to balance project planning whilst working with local fisheries, local tribes and learning how to share the oceanÂ
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Speakers include:Â Â
Rodney Cluck Chief, Division of Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies Program, BOEMÂ
John Bain, Technical Advisor, Renewable Energy, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (US DOI)Â
Matthew Koller, California Sea Grant State Fellow, California State Lands CommissionÂ
Penny Ruvelas, Associate Deputy Regional Administrator, NOAAÂ
Moderator:
Adrienne Downey, Principal Engineer and Country Manager US and Canada, Hexicon
Presentation: What's data got to do with it? How the right fisheries data can best inform offshore wind co-use goals
•Discover tools and resources for where and how to find fisheries and fishing community data necessary to optimize siting decisions and minimize impacts
•Learn about working with fisheries participants, scientists, and managers to incorporate the best available data in planning to benefit decision making and avoid conflicts
•Gain perspective and resources to benefit collaboration and engagement with ocean fisheries user groups
Speaker: Kerry Griffin, Staff Officer, Pacific Fishery Management Council
Keynote Tribes Panel:Â Improving Ocean Co-Usership, Co-Management and Advancing Engagement and Communication with Potential Tribal Partners
• Discover how to improve communication with all communities for long-term positive results on your project, the ocean and sovereign communitiesÂ
• Explore how sovereign governments inclusivity looks like in the early stages of your projects for Â
• With more call areas on the West Coast being validated for new leases, assess how Tribes can be more involved in the assessment process, siting, timelines and have a positive impact over environmental goal, as well as local communities Â
• Ensuring the principles of government-to-government communication and consultation is being address in early communication and engagement principles, including the incorporation of Tribal Science (aka Tribal Ecological Knowledge)
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Speakers include:Â Â
Sam Cohen, Government Affairs and Legal Officer, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash IndiansÂ
Anecita Agustinez, Tribal Policy Advisor, Executive Division, Department of Water ResourcesÂ
Moderator: Margaret Corvi, Tribal Coordinator, West Coast Ocean AllianceÂ
Keynote Technology Panel: Unlock the potential of floating technology to improve reliability and decrease risk
• Explore what projects and technology are predicted to get financing from the government in the next five years and how that affects your projects’ pipeline.Â
• Learn about predictions to commercialize floaters and floating technology and how that will contribute to competitive pricesÂ
• Find out what government bodies are preparing and how that will impact the development of innovative floating technology.Â
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Speakers include:Â
Lydia Lostan, Director, Offshore Wind & Emerging Technologies Development, US West Region, EDF Renewables North AmericaÂ
Alla Weinstein, CEO, Trident Winds IncÂ
John Crofts, Deputy Directo, SWFSCÂ
Michael Magri Overend, Senior Project Manager / EPC Director - California Floating Offshore Wind (US), Equinor
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Moderator:Â Â
Travis Douville, Wind Systems Integration Portfolio Lead, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
· Discover how the Port of Long Beach plans to make an impact on the West Coast and be the host for future floating wind projectsÂ
· Learn about the Port of Long Beach’s operation, towing logistics management and key features of their proposed offshore wind facility to meet the scale of floating offshore wind on the West Coast. Â
· Understand the impact that Port of Long Beach may have on workforce development and how the high production rate at the facility can unlock manufacturing opportunities, new jobs and economic benefitsÂ
Speakers include:Â Â
Suzanne Plezia, Senior Director of the Program Delivery Group, Port of Long BeachÂ
· Connect with key industry players and policy makers to plan and coordinate California’s offshore wind industryÂ
· Discuss port optimization and coordination required to serve California’s offshore wind supply chainÂ
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Speakers include:Â Â
Suzanne Plezia, Senior Director of the Program Delivery Group, Port of Long BeachÂ
Robert Holmlund, Development Director, Humboldt Bay Harbor DistrictÂ
Brian Sabina, CEO, Clean Energy TerminalsÂ
Moderator:
Chris Moelter, Offshore Wind Lead, Anchor QEAÂ
West Coast Transmission Development Panel: Tackle Challenges Pertaining to Transmission, Grid Integration and Interconnections
• Find out the state plan for transmission through California and Oregon and learn how that will affect your planned pipeline.Â
• Understand the strategy for local energy usage and development of rural communities with a sustainable long term development plan.Â
• Learn about the strategic building of offshore grid for transmission for transmitting the energy further South or North where the demand is.Â
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Speakers include:Â Â
Eli Harland, Offshore Wind Federal Programs and Outreach Liaison, California Energy Commission Â
Travis Douville, Wind Systems Integration Portfolio Lead, Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryÂ
Ricky Bustamante, VP of Transmission Operation, Bonneville Power Administration Â
Rick Umoff, Director of Government Affairs, Vineyard OffshoreÂ
Moderator:
Kelly Boyd, Director, Policy Development and Regulatory, West Coast, US REN Strategy and Portfolio, EquinorÂ
• Discover the method developed to assess the net value of a change to the generation and transmission mix as experienced across the Western Interconnection.Â
• Learn about the application on three offshore wind generation and transmission scenarios on the Southern Oregon and Northern California coast.Â
• Find out about the scenarios that were defined through bottom-up analyses enabled through production cost and power systems models representing near (2030) and mid-term (2030+) futures.Â
• Assess the benefits of an offshore backbone that were quantified and resulted from improvements in capacity contribution, production cost savings, emissions, and system resilience.Â
• Gain insight into the potential value which can be captured by intentional co-design of generation and transmission, and future work is indicated.Â
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Travis Douville, Wind Systems Integration Portfolio Lead, Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryÂ
• Review the potential of the Gulf of Maine and the infrastructure needed to make it the first East Coast region for floating windÂ
• Discuss the leases that are being planned for this region and how this will impact neighboring project and regionsÂ
• Understand how the Gulf of Maine can play an incrementally important role in the journey to 30 GW by 2030 and the opportunities for partnerships and joint venturesÂ
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Mike Olsen, Business Development Manager, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine
