Training &
Knowledge Transfer
Building expertise for the offshore wind sector
At OWI-Lab we offer high-quality training and masterclasses, alongside open access to valuable research datasets — equipping professionals and organisations with the knowledge they need to excel in offshore wind.
Training | masterclasses, courses & workshops
Wind Energy Technology Summit
The Wind Energy Technology Summit, organised by Sirris/OWI-Lab, is a one-day event dedicated to exploring the latest developments and emerging trends in offshore wind. Each edition brings together experts from industry, research and policy to discuss cutting-edge technologies and topics — from floating wind and digitalisation to end-of-life and circularity challenges. The summit helps ensure that Belgium remains at the forefront of offshore wind expertise and technological progress.
Tailor-made masterclasses
Does your organisation have specific training needs? At OWI-Lab we collaborate closely with you to design and deliver tailor-made sessions, whether in-house or at our facilities. These bespoke programmes are ideal for teams needing targeted training on emerging or advanced topics.
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Wind energy masterclass for young professionals
This one-day masterclass organized by Sirris/OWI-Lab offers starting professionals a high-level introduction to (offshore) wind energy. It is specifically designed for newly-graduated engineers and employees who are new to the sector and want to grasp the fundamentals of wind turbine systems and their broader technological context.
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Advanced course offshore wind energy
Ghent University provides three tracks of lifelong learning courses for those who want to expand their knowledge of all phases of offshore wind energy, with a mix of academic and industrial speakers.
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Foundational track: Covering the basics of offshore wind energy
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Advanced track: Technological aspects of offshore wind energy
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Regulatory and economic track: Addressing the legal frameworks and economics in offshore wind energy industry
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OWI-Metadatabase
The OWI-Metadatabase is the central repository for metadata related to offshore wind energy research, monitoring, and infrastructure. Supporting researchers, engineers, and industry professionals with a homogenized interface to access technical information about offshore wind energy assets.
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The OWI-Metadatabase is particularly valuable for facilitating collaboration, ensuring data transparency, and accelerating innovation in the offshore wind sector. It aligns with the broader goals of OWI-Lab to advance sustainable energy solutions through data-driven research.
This database was developed as part of the Smartlife (FOD165) and Windsoil projects (FOD88), funded from the Energy Transition Fund by FPS Economy and EU-funded Willow project (EUAR157)