

The Future is
FLOATING
Along with the US West Coast, the Gulf of Maine (GOM) is poised to become the birthplace of the nation’s floating offshore wind industry. The 156GW offshore wind resource in the GOM is in close proximity to the New England region where electricity prices are some of the highest in the nation. With a tri-state BOEM task force in place, ambitious renewable energy policies in Maine and other Northeast states, advances in technology, and lowering costs, floating offshore wind is gaining significant momentum. To seize the opportunity, technical, regulatory, and permitting challenges must be addressed. AFloat 2023 brings together leading experts to address these drivers and challenges to chart a course for floating offshore wind in the US.

Monday, September 25
Evening Reception & Welcome
Tuesday, September 26
Conference Proceedings & Lobster Bake
Wednesday, September 27
Conference Proceedings
Thursday, September 28
Tour Advanced Structures & Composites Center
(Optional)
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2022 SPEAKERS

Senator Susan Collins
U.S. SENATE
Keynote Address

Senator Angus King
U.S. SENATE
Keynote Address

Walt Musial
NREL
Plenary Speaker

James Bennett
BOEM
Plenary Speaker
2022 SPEAKERS

Habib Dagher
University of Maine

Jocelyn Brown-Saracino
US DOE

Joan Ferrini-Mundy
University of Maine

Anthony Viselli
University of Maine

Dan Kennedy
Diamond Offshore Wind

Thalia Kruger
Principle Power

Lars Samuelsson
ABS

Damien Brady
University of Maine

Ignacio Pantojo Titos
Iberdrola

Julian Fraize
NOWRDC

Nathan McKenzie
US DOE

Randy Male
Green Giraffe

Leo Bello
Vryhof

Mike Olsen
ARPA-E

Jason Jonkman
NREL