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FOWT genesis
In 2012, a visionary collaboration between the Pôle Mer Méditerranee and the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Marseille Provence sparked the birth of an innovative venture: the "Rencontres de l’Eolien Offshore Flottant". This pioneering initiative began as a series of four events, each one a beacon of progress in the realm of renewable energy.
By 2016, our ambition and scope expanded significantly, leading to the establishment of FOWT as a distinctive brand. France Renouvelables (ex France énergie éolienne) joined us in this exciting journey, becoming a partner in organizing these groundbreaking events.The year 2019 marked a pivotal moment in our story, characterized by a significant expansion into the international arena.
Since 2012, the event has grown from 50 attendees to 1,400 last year in Marseille, marking a record year for attendance with more than 30 nationalities.
Additionally, this event has always adhered to a 'no pay-to-speak' policy, ensuring total objectivity and equity among all participants.
Today, FOWT brings together experts, innovators, and decision-makers from across the globe, uniting their efforts to accelerate the adoption of this transformative technology.
Defining our mission and vision for success.
FOWT drives the global expansion of floating offshore wind energy.
Our mission is to unite international industry leaders, scientists, and innovators to accelerate the global energy transition. By fostering knowledge exchange, groundbreaking innovation, and strategic partnerships, FOWT champions the adoption of sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Join us in our endeavor as we navigate the dynamic world of offshore wind energy, catalyzing change and powering progress with nature's untapped resources. Together, let's harness the wind and waves to power a greener tomorrow.
FOWT aims to be the definitive global reference for floating offshore wind energy.
These revolutionary technologies are a game changer in the energy transition, transforming how the world generates and consumes power and paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient energy future on a global scale.
Pôle Mer Méditerranée
The ambition of the Pôle Mer Méditerranée, innovation sea cluster, is to sustainably develop the maritime and coastal economy in the
Mediterranean sea and throughout the world by developing innovative projects and supporting development of companies.
In the South Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Occitania and Corsica regions, the cluster brings together more than 500 scientific and economic actors around maritime and coastal themes with high security and sustainable stakes.
Pôle Mer Méditerranée is the co-founder of FOWT.
France renouvelables
France renouvelables is the association representing renewable electrical energies in France. It defends and promotes their development and brings together more than 370 members, professionals in the sector, spread across all value chains. We have a systemic vision of the controllability of the electricity system, the development of storage and associated flexibilities.
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Attention to Detail- Technology Integration
- Engagement and Impact
- Creativity and Innovation
FOWT’s Scientific and Technical Committee 2025
President of the Committee : Bruno Geschier, Expert consultant
Members of the organizing committee :
• Arthur Serment, Renewable Energy Project Manager, Sea cluster Pôle Mer Méditerranée
• Mattéo Bernard, Offshore Wind Manager, France renouvelables
Invited members :
• Audun Johanson, R&D Project Manager, Nexans
• Benoît Chassé, Project Director Offshore Renewable Energy, Principia
• Christine de Jouëtte, PGL Project Director, EDF Renouvelables
• Frédéric Renaudeau, Defense Strategy Expert, Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique
• Jean-François Filipot, Scientific Director and Researcher Offshore Wind, France Energies Marines
• Michael Mitchell, Business Development Manager, Siemens
• Philippe Besson, Philippe Besson – Business UnitDirector, Floating Offshore Wind, DEME
• Po Wen Cheng, Professor, University of Stuttgart
• Sille Grjotheim, Global Segment Director Floating Wind, DNV
• Thomas Marty, Business Development Manager Southern Europe, Principle Power
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Frequently asked question
What is the conference about ?
The primary objective of FOWT is to offer diverse and impactful presentations that showcase both “the best of science” and “the best of technology about floating wind energy.
What are the conference dates?
FOWT will take place on 23-25th April 2025.
What does my ticket include?
Access to all conferences, exhbition, qualitfied BtoB meeting, lunches and gala dinner on 23th April.
How to be a speaker at FOWT ?
To be a speaker at FOWT, you must have applied for the call for papers which is launched after the last edition, generally at the end of the year.
How to become a sponsor?
You can contact us at : contact@fowt-conferences.com
Will sessions be recorded?
Sessions will be recorded and made available after the event on a dedicated platform, accessible exclusively to our participants.