Event

Hosted by Westminster Transport and Energy Forum.

This conference will examine next steps for UK offshore wind, bringing together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and stakeholders to assess progress and priorities for delivering offshore wind projects at scale.

Discussion will focus on the implications of recent Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7 (AR7) outcomes, future auction reform, and the practical requirements for moving contracted projects through development and into construction. With the Government aiming to quadruple offshore wind capacity to 43–50GW by 2030, the event will consider delivery conditions, investor confidence, and the infrastructure, grid and workforce capacity needed to meet Clean Power 2030 ambitions.

The conference will also draw on early lessons from AR7, including the role of the Clean Industry Bonus and Fair Work Charter in influencing supply chain participation, workforce standards and delivery certainty ahead of future allocation rounds.

Key themes

• Contracts for Difference auction design and reform
• Translating AR7 outcomes into delivered offshore wind capacity
• Planning, consenting and marine spatial planning implications
• Environmental protection and compensatory measures
• Supply chain resilience, industrial strategy and workforce skills
• Investment conditions and funding for offshore wind delivery
• Grid capacity, network planning and connections reform
• Floating offshore wind and longer‑term pipeline development

Chair

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
Former Minister of State, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2024–2025)

Confirmed speakers (so far)

• Iliana Cardenes, Head, Energy Supply Chain Policy and Fund Design, Great British Energy
• Bea Filkin, Director, Major Projects, Ofgem
• Rebecca Sedler, Managing Director, Interconnectors, National Grid
• Professor Deborah Greaves, Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Oxford
• Will Apps, The Crown Estate
• Jen Ashwell, Burges Salmon
• Dr Malcolm Barnacle, SSEN Transmission
• Stephen Barrett, Energy and Utility Skills
• Andrew Elmes, Siemens Energy
• Andrew Macdonald, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
• Dr Douglas Parr, Greenpeace UK
• Paolo Pizzolla, Haskoning
• Eleri Wilce, RWE
• A senior speaker from Prysmian Group

Who should attend

This event will be relevant to those involved in offshore wind policy, regulation, development and delivery, including government departments, regulators, local authorities, developers, network operators, supply chain companies, environmental organisations, investors, researchers and advisers.

Officials expected to attend include representatives from central government departments, regulators and public bodies across the UK, alongside wider industry and stakeholder organisations.

Booking and attendance

To secure your place, please use the online booking form via the link below.
Delegate places are available, with concessionary rates for eligible individuals and organisations.

If you are unable to attend on the day, a full on‑demand recording will be available to purchase, including video, transcript and supporting materials.

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Speaking enquiries

If you or a colleague would like to be considered as a speaker, please contact:
speakeroffers@forumsupport.co.uk, clearly stating the event and session of interest.

About the organiser

Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum is strictly impartial and cross‑party, convening senior stakeholders from Parliament, government, regulators and industry to inform policy debate on energy, environment and infrastructure issues.