Programme - 2025
4 March
Clarion Hotel Energy
Stavanger, Norway
4 March:
High Wind Conference 09:00 - 16:00
Afterwork 17:00 - 19:00
Opening Session
Welcome to High Wind 2025
13:30
to
13:50

Tormod Wilson Losnedal
,
Mayor
,
City of Stavanger

Sille Grjotheim
,
Global Segment Director Floating Offshore Wind
,
DNV

Moderator:
Jan Soppeland
,
Head of Policy and Advocacy
,
Shell
Where is the wind taking us?
This session will provide an update on the current status and political ambitions for offshore wind in Norway, while drawing on experiences and lessons learned from Scotland’s established offshore wind industry. Insights into policy development, project execution, and industry growth will be highlighted.
13:50
to
14:50

Astrid Bergmål
,
State Secretary, Ministry of Energy
,
The Norwegian Government

Ragne Low
,
Deputy Director Offshore Wind Programme & Invest.
,
The Scottish Government

Moderator:
Jan Soppeland
,
Head of Policy and Advocacy
,
Shell
Gap between the political ambitions and capacity in the supply chain?
Can the offshore wind supply chain cope with the demand driven by politics by 2035? Can small scale developments help to build more supply chain or local content?
14:10
to
14:50

Søren Lassen
,
Head of Offshore Wind Research
,
Wood Mackenzie

Alexander Bradshaw
,
Senior Director
,
Vestas

Helge Myrvang
,
Business Development Manager - Energy Transition
,
Subsea7/Seaway7

Lorna Finlayson
,
Head of Ports & Harbours Infrastructure for Offshore Wind
,
The Scottish Gorvernment

Geir Ramnefjell
,
Head of Governmental Affairs
,
Deep Wind Offshore

Moderator:
Jan Soppeland
,
Head of Policy and Advocacy
,
Shell
Break
A break with snacks & refreshments. Mingle with other participants and expand your network
14:50
to
15:10
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What's happening in the North Sea area?
The political and government perspective in North Sea area - is the North Sea on track for 2030 targets? This session will delve into the latest developments and opportunities in the North Sea Basin. Analysts and and industry leaders will discuss unlocking the offshore wind potential and addressing supply chain challenges. Topics will include coping with demand, identifying new market players, and overcoming supply chain constraints.
15:10
to
16:00

Erik Rindvoll
,
Project Lead HPO/BD Manager | Offshore Wind
,
Innovation Norway

Øistein Johannessen
,
Industry Coordinator Offshore Wind Norway
,
Equinor

Frida Rugstad Knudsen
,
Project Manager
,
Vårgrønn

Frederik Frank Greve
,
Consultant
,
Green Ducklings

Moderator:
Jan Soppeland
,
Head of Policy and Advocacy
,
Shell
Lunch
Sit down for lunch at the Hotel Restaurant
16:00
to
17:00
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Technology session: Innovative Solutions and Cost Reduction
In this session we will explore the big picture development for offshore wind technology in the next few years. What can we expect?
We will also look into the activities of the players in the Offshore Wind Supply chain. Do they have innovative solutions which can help reduce project time and/or costs? And concepts that increase the energy production like EtX and hybrid energy production.
17:00
to
18:00

Oskar Gärdeman
,
Senior Advisor Offshore Wind
,
Enova

Magnus Bakken
,
CCO
,
Wind Catching Systems

Cecilia Girard-Vika
,
Director
,
MET Centre

Ketil Arvesen
,
Vice President
,
Fred.Olsen 1848

Pål Norheim
,
CEO
,
Stationmar

Moderator:
Arne Vatnøy
,
Communication Manager
,
Norwegian Offshore Wind
Break
A break with snacks & refreshments. Mingle with other participants and expand your network
18:00
to
18:30
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The human factor
Attracting and training skilled personnel is crucial for the industry’s growth. This session will explore the forecasted need for competent professionals, the alignment of training and certification standards across the North Sea Basin, and the role of institutions like The Norwegian Offshore Wind Competence Centre.
18:30
to
19:30

Rune Klausen
,
CEO
,
Norwegian Competence Center for Offshore Wind

Signe Winther Jensen
,
Program Manager
,
Education Esbjerg

Mona Wetrhus Minde
,
Head of Department Science and Technology
,
University of Stavanger

Gunnar Birkeland
,
CEO
,
Source Galileo Norge

Frank Emil Moen
,
CEO/Managing Partner
,
Energy Innovation

Moderator:
Marthe Michelsen Bottéri
,
Communication Manager
,
Norwegian Competence Center for Offshore Wind
Norwegian Offshore Wind - what now?
This session provides an update on the current status of Offshore Wind activities in Norway. We will explore the path forward to achieve the plans for Offshore Wind development. Join us for insights on overcoming challenges and unlocking the full potential of Norway’s Offshore Wind sector.
19:30
to
20:00

Anne Karin Knausgård
,
Country Manager Norway
,
Parkwind

Pål Coldevin
,
EVP | Director for Offshore Development in the Nordics, Poland and Baltics
,
RWE

Roger Pedersen
,
Director Offshore Wind
,
Offshore Norge

Moderator:
Jan Soppeland
,
Head of Policy and Advocacy
,
Shell
The political perspective (in Norwegian)
Balancing the need for greener energy with access to affordable energy is a key political challenge. This session will examine progress towards EU and member state targets and provide insights into the political landscape ahead of the Norwegian election. A debate featuring representatives from various political parties and industry representatives will offer diverse viewpoints on these critical issues.
20:00
to
20:30

Frode Berge
,
Group leader Labour Party (Ap)
,
Rogaland County Council

Terje Halleland
,
Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment (FrP)
,
The Norwegian Parliament

Moderator:
Ulf Rosenberg
,
Energy Advisor
,