Wind Energy Technology Summit 2026

A focused afternoon of knowledge and networking on the technologies driving cost reduction and performance in offshore wind.

Date: 27 October 2026 | 12.00 - 18.00

Location: Rodebol Events, Sint-Denijslaan 485, 9000 Gent, Belgium (Google maps)

Language: English

Price:

• Companies based in Flanders + Sirris members: €65 (excl. VAT)

• Companies based in Flanders (non-Sirris members): €78 (excl. VAT)

• Standard price: €435 (excl. VAT)

Wind energy is evolving fast. Are you? 

Autonomous drones and new inspection techniques, robotics, AI, advanced sensing, twin turbines in floating wind and long-duration offshore energy storage: new technologies are reshaping how we design, build and operate wind farms — and increasingly determining the cost and performance of energy at sea. On 27 October 2026, the Wind Energy Technology Summit brings together the offshore wind community in Ghent for an afternoon of cutting-edge insights, real-world cases and a panel discussion, followed by networking.

The summit is curated by Pieter Jan Jordaens, Sirris expert in energy transition and offshore wind. 

For Whom?

The Wind Energy Technology Summit brings together an inspiring mix of participants:

• Pioneering corporates and global technology players

• Local innovative companies and suppliers

• Research institutes and academia

• Government officials from regional, national and neighbouring countries

Whether you come for the knowledge sessions or the connections, you will find yourself in the right room. 

Key takeaways

The programme for 2026 is currently being finalised. Expect sessions covering:

• How drones and robotics are reducing inspection and maintenance costs

• AI applications for monitoring, predictive maintenance and asset optimisation

• New measurement systems enabling smarter offshore operations

• Technology-driven pathways to lower the cost of offshore wind energy

• A panel discussion with industry practitioners 

Programme

The programme is taking shape. More speakers will be announced shortly. 

Programme

TIME	SUBJECT	SPEAKER
TBC	Introduction & overview of technology development in (offshore) wind	Pieter Jan Jordaens, Sirris
TBC	Matching size and precision in wind tower and foundation manufacturing	Geert Creemers, Argon Measuring
TBC	Twin turbine floating wind technology explained	Jef Monballieu, Multi.Engineering
TBC	Technology developments related to co-located energy storage with offshore wind assets	Daniel Buhagiar, Flasc B.V.
TBC	Future concept of USV operations	Mathieu Holvoet, GEOxyz
TBC	Acoustic emission-based condition monitoring for wind turbine main bearings	Prof. Dr. Ing. Florian König, UGent
TBC	I3Float roadmap and technology highlights for floating wind developments	Marcos Suarez Garcia, Basque Energy Cluster

Flemish companies can take advantage of a subsidy from VLAIO for this course

This programme is part of Industriepartnerschap in which 13 Flemish innovation partners offer an integrated service to stimulate growth and innovation in the Flemish industry in the 6 following themes: AI, Cybersecurity, Circularity, Digitisation, Climate & Energy and Industry 4.0. They do so under the leadership of Agoria and Sirris and with the support of Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen.

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