Join us at the Pacific Offshore Wind Summit 2026 Welcome Reception to kickstart your Summit experience with networking opportunities aplenty. Connect with industry pioneers, policymakers, and experts in an informal reception setting to forge valuable connections that will enhance your Summit journey.
With the first $228 million installment approved from Prop 4 – the $10 billion Climate Bond that includes $475 million for port upgrades for offshore wind – plans are advancing for infrastructure investments at the Port of Long Beach, Humboldt Harbor District, and elsewhere to serve the upcoming offshore wind pipeline. This panel will discuss current efforts, recommendations for port upgrades in the final AB 525 Strategic Plan, port readiness progress from AB 3, and prospects for private investment, short-term financing, and grant funding to develop facilities.
In implementing the AB 525 Strategic Plan, what are the key next steps in state policy – AB 209 grants, AB 3 port readiness, Prop 4 funding, and more – to advance California offshore wind development? What additional State policy changes are needed – especially given federal headwinds – to ensure the industry is ready to hit the ground running when the time is right in Washington? This panel discussion will focus on perspectives from political and policy experts on what California should do in the next 3 years to stay on track in building a sustainable industry and engaging key stakeholders to maintain its broad coalition of support.
Construction and maintenance of offshore wind and related facilities represents a substantial opportunity to deliver economic benefits to West Coast workers and communities. It also requires a highly skilled workforce. This panel will provide updates on progress regarding traditional building & construction trades skills transferable to offshore wind, the role of existing workforce training, and strategies that support successful project deployment while creating good-paying jobs in local communities.
Explore how R&D and new technology can advance monitoring and mitigation as it relates to progress and permitting for offshore wind. Discuss current state and federal permitting regimes and timing of approvals for offshore wind development, highlighting which aspects of offshore wind infrastructure California can proceed with efficiently and predictably in the near and mid future.
The sea space and coastline where the first California offshore wind lease areas are located is biodiverse, supporting an ecosystem of cetaceans, marine mammals, birds, fish, and other species as well as diverse coastal communities. Responsible offshore wind development is needed to mitigate impacts and coexist with ocean users, coastal communities, and marine sanctuaries. This panel will discuss scientific progress and funding to monitor guidance and mitigation measures—including the California Coastal Commission’s (CCC) new Statewide Strategy for the Coexistence of California Fishing Communities and Offshore Wind Energy—as well as other stakeholder engagement needed to protect the marine environment.
Achieving economies of scale for long lead-time resources like offshore wind is critical to lower costs for load-serving entities and ratepayers, and increase market confidence for investing developers. Building at scale also requires an adequate package of state, federal, and private financing. This panel brings together industry leaders and analysts to focus on the projected trajectory for floating offshore wind in lowering costs to ensure affordability. Highlight the broader benefits and importance of deploying offshore wind at scale to achieve California's clean-energy goals and help meet new electricity demand from vehicles, buildings, AI, and data centers.
2025 was a most eventful year for U.S. offshore wind on the East Coast, which had to resist federal headwinds that threatened projects as they approached the finish line of completion. We will hear from those in the thick of the struggle about lessons learned in court and operational experience gained as projects came online. We will discuss what federal policy framework must be ready for consideration in 2029 to enable a sustained restart of U.S. offshore wind development.
Floating offshore wind is showing great progress in Asia, Europe and other global markets, with a number of shared characteristics and opportunities for development on the Pacific Rim. This panel will explore the latest developments in global floating offshore wind, including models for collaboration in scientific research, interagency and international coordination, and California’s participation in the Global Offshore Wind Alliance. Highlight California’s potential to become a global hub for floating wind expertise and job creation by working with other global leaders in this space.
Location:
Parkers' Lighthouse
435 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, CA
Offshore Wind Drinks is an informal organization of offshore wind professionals who convene to network, socialize, and discuss ideas, trends and observations about the market.
Join us at Parkers' Lighthouse, known for its mesquite grilled fresh seafood and spectacular waterfront views, for our Summit "after-party".
Summit attendees and their guests are welcome to attend. There is a variety of food and beverages options you can order - everything from sushi and crab dip to lettuce wraps and seasonal flatbreads. Each person is responsible for their own bar and food tab.
Join your friends and peers for a 90-minute narrated excursion offering an up-close look at one of the world's premier seaports, Port of Long Beach. Discover how the Port is leading the way with innovative sustainability programs and view the site of the proposed 400-acre terminal to assemble some of the world's largest floating offshore wind turbines. The Harbor Tour is included with your Pacific Offshore Wind Summit registration.
Click here to view the Harbor Tour page for more informationForum Mobility delivers turnkey zero-emission solutions to help freight carriers confidently electrify their fleets. From small fleets to large operators, we’re building a cleaner, more reliable future for freight. At our tour of the world's largest port-based truck charging depot, you will see 44 high speed charging dispensers delivering power to a variety of trucks. Twelve motor carriers charge their trucks at this depot, which holds up to 9 MW of power. We will discuss how trucking companies utilize this site and its crucial role in launching the decarbonization of heavy-duty trucking—a sector traditionally difficult to electrify.
Backed by deep expertise in logistics, infrastructure, and policy, Forum Mobility provides charging depots, grant navigation, and innovative financing. Learn more about this cutting-edge change happening in Long Beach.
Location:
Forum Mobility
260 Pico Ave
Long Beach, CA
In this session, the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (NOWRDC) will explore how targeted research and innovation can accelerate offshore wind in California. It will open with an overview of NOWRDC’s Roadmap 5.0 and recent LCOE analysis, highlighting key opportunities to reduce costs and risk. A panel of NOWRDC-funded principal investigators will showcase projects relevant to California’s floating offshore wind market, alongside an expert perspective on transmission innovation, one of the sector’s most critical challenges. Together, the session will connect research to real-world deployment and identify priority areas for action.
In this session, the Port of Long Beach is charting a bold course toward zero emission operations, transforming one of the world's busiest trade gateways into a model for sustainable maritime infrastructure. This panel brings together industry leaders to explore the electrification of cargo handling equipment, the buildout of clean energy infrastructure, and the development of the Pier Wind facility. Panelists will discuss the partnerships, grid investments, and policy frameworks driving this transition, and what it means for California's broader clean energy future. From the wharf to the wind, this is the story of a port readying itself for the next century.
Location:
Long Beach Civic Center
411 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA
Hosted by Sperra at AltaSea, with support from the British Consulate-General of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Join us for a conversation on how the United States and United Kingdom can work together to advance offshore wind innovation, commercialization, and supply chain development. This session will bring together leaders from across the ecosystem - including startups, investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders - to explore shared opportunities, challenges, and pathways for collaboration. The discussion will focus on how cross-border partnerships can help de-risk emerging technologies, attract investment, and scale solutions more efficiently. As offshore wind continues to grow, innovation will play an increasingly important role. Drawing on the UK’s experience and California’s evolving market, the event will examine how innovation hubs, accelerators, and strategic partnerships can support new entrants and strengthen the broader ecosystem. This event follows the Port of Long Beach Harbor Tour and is a short 20-minute drive.
Location:
AltaSea - Berth 58
2451 Signal Street
San Pedro, CA
