Offshore WINDPOWER 2024 First-Timers

First-Timers

Heading to Offshore WINDPOWER for the first time?

Keep scrolling for an overview of everything you can expect at the event, a chance to ask questions and ways to get plugged in to ensure you get the most out of your time in Boston.

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We're so glad you're joining us in Boston this year.

Here are the ACP team’s top tips for having a successful Offshore WINDPOWER: 

  1. Start Planning Early: Download the event app, and familiarize yourself with the agenda. With three tracks of concurrent sessions, it helps to have your schedule planned out in advance. Browse the attendee list in the app and the floorplan to see who you might want to meet with onsite.
  2. Put Yourself out There: Bring lots of business cards, attend as many networking events as possible, and ask lots of questions. You never know who you’ll meet in the most random places while onsite.
  3. Take Care of Yourself: Business casual dress is recommended, and we encourage wearing comfortable shoes. If you’re comfortable, you’ll have an easier time doing everything you want to do.

First-Timers Meetup

4:45 PM | Monday, Oct. 2 | Meet at Hall A Main Entrance
Meet up with a member of the ACP membership team and other first-time attendees so that you can head into the Welcome Reception with a few new connections.
Once you’ve picked up your badge, head around the corner from the registration desks to the Hall A prefunction area and look for meetup signage.
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LinkedIn Group

Want to make a few connections in a similar boat before you arrive? Join the first-timers LinkedIn group to start networking today. This group is only open to registered, first-time attendees of the conference.

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Parting Waves Closing Reception

Make the most of the conference by staying until the very end for the Parting Waves closing reception featuring your favorite New England bites and brews.  Join us in the exhibit hall after the final sessions on October 4th to end the conference with some fun! Plus, this is a great chance to cement connections made earlier during the conference. 

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Schedule Overview

October 2

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Registration Open
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Pre-Conference Seminars
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Invite-Only ACP Committee Meetings
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception

October 3

6:00 am – 7:00 am | 5k Run & 2.5k Walk
Sponsored by National Grid Ventures
7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration Open
7:30 am – 8:30 am | Networking Breakfast
8:30 am – 10:00 am | Welcome General Session
10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 am – 3:30 pm | Breakout Sessions
11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Networking Lunch
11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Invite-Only  Committee Meetings
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Happy Hour

October 4

7:30 am – 4:00 pm | Registration Open
8:00 am – 9:00 am | Networking Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:00 am | Invite-Only  Committee Meetings
8:00 am – 4:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Breakout Sessions
11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Networking Lunch
11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Invite-Only Committee Meetings
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Parting Waves

October 5 – October 6

Offsite Tours

View the full agenda

(Hint: Log in to the agenda using your email and badge ID to favorite sessions and build your schedule)

ACP Membership Onsite

ACP’s offshore wind membership lead, Angela Bell, will be onsite. If you see her, feel free to say “hi!” The ACP booth (Booth #217) will also be staffed at all time during the conference, swing by to ask questions, check out the merch store and learn more about ACP.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Onsite Logistics

When and where do I pick up my badge?

Badge pick up will be available in the Plaza Level Foyer of the Hynes Convention Center during the following times:

  • Monday, October 2 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday, October 3 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, October 4 | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We recommend picking up your badge early (Monday afternoon) to avoid long lines.

Who can attend committee meetings?

Committee meetings listed on the agenda are open only to ACP members who have joined those committees. To learn more about ACP committees or ACP membership, visit our membership page or reach out to our membership team.

Is there an event app?

Yes! Click here to download the app for Apple and Android phones, and then sign in using your email and badge id (found in your confirmation email).

What should I do if I have questions onsite?

Visit the registration desk located in the Plaza Level Foyer of the Hynes Convention Center if you have questions relating to your badge, registration or other conference logistics. For questions regarding ACP membership, stop by the ACP booth (#217) for chat with our membership team.

Is it too late to book a hotel?

Discounted hotel pricing has expired, and most official conference hotels are fully booked. However, you can view the list of official conference hotels, and call them directly to inquire about booking a room.

Registration Related Qs

How do I edit or add to my registration?

You can access information regarding your registration in our Registration Resource Center. You will need the email address you registered with and the badge number provided above.

Access your registration at any time and have the ability to:

  • Update contact information
  • Print a receipt
  • Add optional activities (eg. Pre-Con Seminar) to your registration
  • View a sample badge

We recommend making any changes to your registration no later than Friday, September 29. After this date, any changes or substitutions will need to be made on-site at the event.

Please note: Substitutions CANNOT be processed through this system. To provide a substitution for your registration, email the full contact information for the new attendee to conference@cleanpower.org and the registration will be transferred.

What other items require separate registration?

Items that require seperate registration include:

  • 5k run/2.5 Walk
  • Pre-Convention Seminar
  • Offshore Wind Drinks
  • Tour of Port of New Bedford & Vineyard Wind 1
  • Offshore Wind Skills Academy

Learn more and sign up here. 

Post-Conference

Will session recordings be available?

Session recordings will be available to in-person attendees for a limited time following the conference. If you’d like to purchase access to the recordings beyond that time period, that option will be available.

How long do I have access to the event app?

You will have access to the event app for 3 months post-event.

What are the details for next year's event?

The date and location for next year’s event will be announced onsite at this year’s conference.

ACP Membership

How can I join ACP?

Reach out to membership@cleanpower.org or visit our membership page to learn about becoming an ACP member.

How can I get more involved with ACP?

If you’re already an ACP member and need more information on ways to get more involved with ACP, please reach out to our membership team at membership@cleanpower.org.

Still Have Questions?

Submit a question using the form below, or reach out to marketing@cleanpower.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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