The key energy gathering

At the Bilbao Conference, there will be lots of good learning opportunities and educational programmes.

WindEurope is going back to Bilbao for its Annual Event 2022, on 5-7 April. After more than a year of virtual get-togethers, there is much to share, talk about, and bond over.

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With the entire European wind sector under one roof, covering every aspect of wind energy today, the Annual Event will be the key energy gathering of 2022. The whole value chain of wind energy will be there, for both onshore and ofshore wind, joined by policymakers, fnancial institutions, the scientifc community, innovators, start-ups, and strategic brains across the energy sector. It will be an exhibition and conference, full of matchmaking and networking opportunities.

All the latest

At the Bilbao Conference, there will be lots of good learning opportunities and educational programmes which have been developed with WindEurope’s Research and Innovation partners. All the latest on the science and technology on onshore and ofshore wind will be presented. Top speakers from the industry, government, fnance world, and other sectors will inform the audience on the latest market and policy developments. Whether onshore or ofshore, with hundreds of exhibitors, and thousands of attendees, WindEurope Bilbao 2022 will be a chance for the industry to reconnect.

At the Bilbao Conference, there will be lots of good learning opportunities and educational programmes which have been developed with WindEurope’s Research and Innovation partners.

Packed conference

Three days packed with learning opportunities enables visitors to choose between 70+ sessions with over 300 speakers from the length and breadth of the industry, and beyond. WindEurope will also be running a separate series of sessions in its Feature Areas. The main topics are: • Sustaining a strong European supply chain – How do we make sure wind turbines are made in Europe? • Floating wind – Where are we going to see all the new foating wind farms? And how will we scale up the manufacturing? • High energy prices – What is the role of wind in keeping energy afordable?

And what is the right market design? • Circularity and Sustainability– How do we recycle blades? • Digitalisation – How will digitalisation help reduce costs and support energy system integration?

Why Spain?

Spain’s exports of wind energy technology are currently worth more than its exports of wine. It is one of the most important countries in Europe for onshore wind, with 27GW of installed capacity. On the back of this, it has built up a major wind industry. Spain is embracing ofshore wind as well, with an Ofshore Wind Roadmap targeting up to 3GW of foating wind by 2030. When it comes to wind, Spain is on the move. This 5-7 April, the rest of Europe will be able to set the same ambitions. During the event, the hurdles to address will be identifed, as well as the breakthroughs to look out for.

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Three days packed with learning opportunities enables visitors to choose between 70+ sessions with over 300 speakers.

WindEurope Bilbao 2022 will be a chance for the industry to reconnect.

Event details

Date: 5 - 7 April 2022 Venue: BEC – Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Azkue Kalea, 1 – North Entrance, 48902 Barakaldo, Spain

Opening hours:

Tuesday, 5 April Wednesday, 6 April Thursday, 7 April Conference 09.00 – 17.00 09.00 – 17.00 09.00 – 16.00 Exhibition 09.00 – 18.00* 09.00 – 18.00 09.00 – 16.00

*Note: Ofcial Opening Reception takes place from 18:00 to 20:00 in the exhibition.