On 21 May 2025, HCSS Deputy Director Michel Rademaker will share his insights on the vulnerabilities of maritime infrastructure and strategies to enhance resilience amid growing geopolitical and hybrid threats, at the Wind Finland Offshore seminar in Helsinki, Finland. The event brings together more than 300 professionals and stakeholders from across the offshore wind sector, offering a full day of expert presentations, discussion, and networking opportunities centred on the future of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea region.
The programme features twelve distinguished speakers addressing key developments and challenges in offshore wind. Among the highlighted sessions:
- Sea infrastructure under attack: how to be prepared? – Michel Rademaker (HCSS);
- Sustainability and circularity in the offshore wind sector – Nina Vielen-Kallio (ECHT regie in transitie).
Michel Rademaker, Deputy Director of HCSS, will be present at the event to share insights on the vulnerabilities of maritime infrastructure and strategies to enhance resilience amid growing geopolitical and hybrid threats.
The event will conclude with a networking dinner and cocktail reception, fostering dialogue and collaboration among policymakers, industry leaders, and service providers.
The Netherlands will be represented by the OffshoreWind initiative, hosting a dedicated booth to facilitate Dutch-Finnish cooperation. A Dutch mission organised under the Partners for International Business (PIB) programme will also take part. The draft programme for the Dutch delegation and registration details are available here.
Key topics include:
- The resilience of maritime infrastructure;
- SCircular design principles in offshore wind;
- Lessons from Dutch offshore wind development;
- Strategic prospects for Finland’s offshore energy future.
This event presents a timely opportunity to engage with leading voices in the field, gain actionable insights, and contribute to a resilient, secure, and sustainable offshore wind ecosystem.
For more information, ticketing, and speaker details, visit: https://www.windfinland.fi/wind-finland-offshore-2025/