Where Infrastructure and Offshore Wind Suppliers Should Be Looking This Week at IPF

International Partnering Forum IPF is the premier convening for the offshore wind and broader clean energy ecosystem in the United States, bringing together developers, policymakers, investors, suppliers, and public sector leaders shaping the future of infrastructure development.

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Co located events offer additional opportunities to connect, learn, and do business alongside the core IPF program. These independently organized events take place during IPF week and complement the main conference experience by providing deeper access to policy discussions, technical standards, innovation pipelines, and relationship driven networking.

For suppliers, these events are where early signals form around compliance expectations, procurement pathways, and long term market direction.

1-Strengthening Offshore Wind Development
Monday, February 9 | 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM ET

This convening brings together community leaders, advocacy groups, industry partners, and state officials to discuss recommendations from the Strengthening Offshore Wind Development report. The focus is on the infrastructure required to build public support and accelerate offshore wind development heading into 2026.

Suppliers should attend to better understand how community expectations, environmental considerations, and public trust are increasingly influencing project timelines and procurement decisions.

Registration Info: Space is limited; to learn more about participating, contact Sam Schacht (sam.schacht@cleanegroup.org) or Kevin Bryan (kbryan@equnival.com).

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2-Offshore Wind Technical Advisory Panel Standards and OCRP Meeting
Monday, February 9 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

This in person meeting focuses on updates to Offshore Wind Compliance Recommended Practices documents, including floating wind standards, design and safety standards, grid related standards, and recent ARESCA activities.

While not a sales focused event, this meeting provides early visibility into standards that may soon become formal compliance requirements for suppliers across the offshore wind value chain.

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3-New York City Maritime Tour
Monday, February 9 | 2:45 PM to 5:30 PM ET

Hosted by the New York delegation, this networking ferry tour brings together regional developers, port operators, maritime stakeholders, and public sector partners in an informal setting.

Suppliers involved in maritime services, logistics, port operations, fabrication, or coastal infrastructure should view this as a relationship building opportunity where regional credibility and trust are often established.

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4-2026 NOWRDC Technical Symposium
Monday, February 9 to Tuesday, February 10

Monday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET
Tuesday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET

Hosted by the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium, this symposium convenes industry, researchers, and public sector leaders advancing offshore wind and marine energy innovation.

Suppliers offering emerging technologies, testing services, advanced materials, or data driven solutions should pay close attention to the research priorities and commercialization pathways discussed during this convening.

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5-2026 Windward Innovation Celebration
Tuesday, February 10 | 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET

Presented by the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub at NYU Tandon Urban Future Lab, this exhibit style event showcases the next wave of offshore wind innovation.

Suppliers can use this event to identify potential partners, acquisition targets, and technology integrations that strengthen future bids and long term competitiveness.

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6-Offshore Wind Drinks
Tuesday, February 10 | 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM ET

This informal networking event provides space for continued relationship building during IPF week.

While casual in format, conversations at this event often lead to follow up meetings, partnerships, and deal discussions after IPF concludes.

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7-Deep Sea Critical Minerals Industry Discussion
Thursday, February 12 | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM ET

This industry discussion assesses readiness and interest in deep sea critical minerals development, with a focus on technology, environmental considerations, and regulatory frameworks.

Suppliers with subsea technology, environmental monitoring, robotics, or regulatory expertise should view this as an early signal of a future procurement ecosystem beyond offshore wind.

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IPF week is not just about the main conference. It is about identifying where standards are set, trust is built, and future markets begin to take shape. Suppliers who engage thoughtfully in these co located events will gain insight, visibility, and momentum that extends well beyond IPF.

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