Offshore Wind Conference 2026 About the Event

As we enter a crucial year for developing offshore wind in Scotland, Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind Conference 2026 will explore what is needed to ensure the right conditions are in place to maximise the delivery of Scotland’s extensive pipeline of offshore wind projects.

The two-day event in Glasgow, on January 28 and 29, will examine how Scotland and the UK can maximise the opportunity this complex, but essential technology has to offer.

Hot on the heels of the much-anticipated Allocation Round 7 announcement on January 14 – which saw a record-breaking 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity secure Contracts for Difference, two of which were Scottish offshore wind farms with a joint capacity of almost 1.5GW – the Offshore Wind Conference 2026 comes at a pivotal moment for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. While welcoming this progress and the positive signal it sends to the market and Scotland’s supply chain, the conference will bring together the UK and Scottish governments, key stakeholders and industry leaders to address the biggest challenges that must be overcome to progress offshore wind projects from development and in to deployment in an ever-changing landscape.

You'll learn about:

• The critical actions that must be progressed to ensure that Scottish offshore wind is competitive and its pipeline will have a route to market.
• How Scotland’s offshore wind sector can sharpen its communication strategies to build trust, counter misinformation and drive a positive narrative.
• The latest on Scottish Government policy related to key areas, including consenting, ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament election.
• Fresh approaches to developing the supply chain in Scotland, from cutting the administrative burden of regulation to unique developer/tier 1 procurement collaborations to new methods of securing investment.
• How geopolitics and national security affect inward invest and turbine availability

Why attend?

Learn – about the top priority enablers to deploy Scotland’s offshore wind pipeline.

Network – connect in-person with more than 1,000 industry leaders including project developers, tier 1 contractors and the supply chain.

Ask – the questions that matter to you and your organisation.

Discover – the latest technological and process innovations from across the globe.

Access – exclusive Meet-the-Buyer Business Booths, supplier showcases, market intelligence reports as well as policy and guidance updates.

Discounts – Scottish Renewables members enjoy exclusive discounted access to our industry-leading events. 

Who should attend?

This is a must-attend event for organisations playing a part or exploring opportunities in the Scottish offshore wind sector. Whether you’re a developer, Tier 1 supplier, SME or innovator, the Offshore Wind Conference offers valuable insights and intelligence from across the industry.

Our conference sessions are designed to bring together key actors from across the sector to network with organisations involved in the energy transition. Regulators, academics and policy professionals will find meaningful discussions on how to coordinate and remove the barriers to achieving Scotland’s offshore wind ambition.