
18 February 2025, 14:00 - 18:00 GMT+09:00
Seminar
Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo are excited to invite you to an exclusive offshore wind seminar, bringing together key Japanese and Norwegian stakeholders in the offshore wind industry. This seminar offers a unique platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking opportunities.
Note that the event is now fully booked, and we have closed the registration. To join the waiting list, please contact our team directly. Thank you.
Following our keynote speakers, including Ambassador Iglum, you will explore innovative solutions to key operational challenges in offshore wind. Presentations will feature companies such as Cranemaster and Seaonics discussing advancements in lifting and installation, Jotun showcasing cutting-edge corrosion protection solutions, and insights from Japanese marine operators on local market perspectives.
Engage in a compelling panel discussion that delves into experiences from global markets, drawing lessons from the North Sea and examining advancements in both floating and bottom-fixed technologies.
After a coffee and refreshment break, we will dive into the future of offshore wind vessels. This session highlights the next generation of vessel designs, operational efficiencies, and sustainable fuels. Companies like Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, Kongsberg Maritime, and DNV will showcase their innovations. The session concludes with a dynamic panel discussion on supply chain challenges, vessel design advancements, and the evolving logistics.
The seminar will be followed by a lively reception with cocktails and networking, offering a relaxed atmosphere to connect with key industry stakeholders and explore potential partnerships. This optional social event will provide an excellent opportunity to engage with presenters, panelists, and fellow attendees, fostering meaningful discussions and collaborations beyond the seminar sessions.
This seminar provides a rare opportunity to:
Attendance is by invitation only. For more information, please contact our team. To express your interest in attending, kindly complete our registration form. All submitted applications will be reviewed, and confirmations will be sent to selected participants. We look forward to welcoming you to this impactful event in the heart of Tokyo.
All times are in GMT+09:00
Meiji Kinenkan · 14:00 - 15:00
Meiji Kinenkan
14:00 - 15:00
Join us as we set the stage for the seminar with insights into the status and future of offshore wind in Japan and Norway, alongside key perspectives on international standardization and alignment in the industry.
Noriyoshi Fukuoka, Director Wind Energy Policy Office, Ministry of Trade and Industry
Gunnar Birkeland, Director, Source Galileo
Ming Hui Zhang, Manager APAC Offshore wind, DNV
Per Christer Lund, The Norwegian Embassy
Kristin Iglum, Ambassador of Norway to Japan
Meiji Kinenkan · 15:15 - 16:15
Meiji Kinenkan
15:15 - 16:15
Meiji Kinenkan · 16:15 - 16:30
Meiji Kinenkan
16:15 - 16:30
Meiji Kinenkan · 16:45 - 17:45
Meiji Kinenkan
16:45 - 17:45
Meiji Kinenkan · 17:45 - 18:00
Meiji Kinenkan
17:45 - 18:00
Meiji Kinenkan, Room Suehiro · 18:00 - 20:00
Meiji Kinenkan, Room Suehiro
18:00 - 20:00
Companies must adhere to standards for responsible business conduct, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
Participants are expected to operate in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This entails conducting business responsibly, respecting human rights, ensuring decent working conditions, safeguarding environmental considerations, and actively preventing corruption.
Companies must carry out their own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts.

