Governor Phil Murphy
New Jersey
ACP Offshore WINDPOWER Conference 2024
Conference Recap
Offshore wind drives economic growth and opportunity.
Thank you to the nearly 2,000+ experts and leaders who joined us in Atlantic City.
Offshore WINDPOWER unites top developers, government officials, and key stakeholders across the industry who are working to achieve the full promise of the U.S. offshore wind power industry.
ACP’s 2025 Offshore WINDPOWER Conference will be hosted in Boston, MA from October 6 – 8. Check out this 2024 recap to get a sense of what we have in store!
Thanks for Joining Us in Atlantic City!
Offshore WINDPOWER 2024 At-A-Glance
2,000
Nearly 2,000 attendees in 2024
100+
exhibitors in 2024
Featured Speakers
Below are just a few of the esteemed speakers who took the stage to help shape the future of offshore wind in 2024.
Jason Grumet
CEO
American Clean Power
Sean McGarvey
President
NABTU
Alicia Barton
CEO
Vineyard Offshore
Joris Veldhoven
CEO
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind
Doreen Harris
President & CEO
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Tim Sullivan
CEO
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Dr. Richard Spinrad
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & NOAA Administrator
Elizabeth Klein
Director
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Paul Huang
Deputy Director
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Chris Kearns
Acting Commissioner
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Elizabeth Mahony
Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
John Hensley
SVP, Markets and Policy Analysis
American Clean Power
2024 Featured Topics
Featured Topics at Offshore WINDPOWER 2024
Creating a sustainable commercial framework
- The only way to reach our country’s ambitious deployment goals is by developing a comprehensive and enduring set of procurement policies, regulations, financial and tax mechanisms, and infrastructure investments, plus enduring market demand that enables the long-term viability and growth of the offshore wind sector.
- Sessions at Offshore WINDPOWER will show the industry working together with federal, state and local governments to create an environment that fosters investment, innovation, and growth while ensuring long-term commercial viability.
Providing a predictable efficient permitting framework
- As more projects enter the pipeline, it is critical that project permitting processes become more streamlined, standardized, and consistent to ensure swift project progress towards construction. Sessions at Offshore WINDPOWER will bring government leaders at the helm of permitting processes to the room with project developers to facilitate conversation and collaboration around this crucial topic.
Building public support
- Public support is a key enabler for the successful deployment and expansion of offshore wind, influencing every stage from planning and approval to construction and operation, and our industry is bringing considerable investments and benefits to communities around the nation. Sessions at Offshore WINDPOWER will discuss success and lessons learned as we work together to grow support for the industry within key stakeholder groups and better communicate the environmental and economic benefits of this technology.
Education Breakdown
36 sessions across three track and the brand new PowerCast stage in the exhibit hall.
110+ speakers and poster presenters.
Over 80% of attendees met at least some of their goals for the event.
Attendee Breakdown
Nearly 90% of attendees would recommend the event to industry peers.
Over 60% of attendees play a role in final purchasing decisions at their organization.
Over 50% of attendees have been in the industry for more than 5 years.
Top Attending States: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, D.C., Virginia
Top Attending Countries: United States, Denmark, UK, Netherlands, Canada
Company Breakdown
Top 5 Types of Companies in Attendance:
- Consulting Firm
- Developer, Owner/Operator, or Utility Operator
- Government or Quasi-Government Entity
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
- Supply Chain and Manufacturing
Building Meaningful Connections
Partner Event: New Jersey and New York Offshore Wind Supplier Forum
Prior to the kickoff of Offshore WINDPOWER, NJEDA and NYSERDA convened the regional offshore wind industry with local businesses looking to supply their products and services to projects on the East Coast.
Run Like the Wind 5K Run & 2.5K Walk
More than 100 attendees joined ACP and sponsor National Grid Ventures on the boardwalk on October 30th for an energizing sunrise 5K run and walk.
Partner Event: Offshore Wind Drinks
Your favorite industry networking event returned to Offshore WINDPOWER this year, featuring the industry band “Making Wind.”
Welcome Reception
We kicked off the 2024 event at the Yard at Bally’s right on the famed Atlantic City boardwalk featuring coastal bites and brews and a local band.
2024 Highlights
2024 Presenting Sponsors
2024 Sponsors
