Dutch Offshore Wind Development Seminar

Date and time: June 20, 2025, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Venue: 2F Meeting Room, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Lane, Pasay, Metro Manila
Hosts: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Philippines and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (DCCP)
Context: Held alongside Offshore Wind Asia Expo, June 18 to 20, at the same venue

Overview

The Netherlands is a global leader in offshore wind, with deep experience in coastal engineering, port readiness, seabed investigation, wind farm design, and finance. This seminar brings Dutch expertise to Manila for a focused look at how proven methods can support the Philippines in building an investable offshore wind pipeline. Expect practical insight on ports, surveys, engineering choices, floating platforms, and financing structures that turn strong wind into reliable megawatts.

What you will learn

• How port and coastal infrastructure shape installation, O&M, and timelines
• How geotechnical and geophysical surveys reduce risk and cost
• How integrated design improves constructability and supply chain fit
• Where floating offshore wind makes sense in Philippine waters
• How to structure bankable projects with clear risk allocation

Who should attend

Developers, EPC firms, marine contractors, port authorities, survey companies, equipment suppliers, insurers, banks, and policymakers working to accelerate offshore wind in the Philippines.

Speakers

• Opening remarks: Robert van der Hum, Deputy Ambassador, Netherlands Embassy in the Philippines
• Port and coastal development: Trevor Morrish-Hale, Country Director, Royal HaskoningDHV
• Sustainable flooring solutions: Beatrice Stoian, Founder, Strizo Asia
• Geo risks for offshore wind: Jerry Paisley, Regional Strategic Sales and Marketing Director, Asia Pacific, Fugro
• Dredging and offshore energy (virtual): Ardaan van Spreeken, Commercial Manager Offshore Energy and Regional Manager Far East, Boskalis
• Engineering and wind farm design (virtual): Dr. Sherif Gebaly, Investment Director, Arcadis
• Floating offshore wind (virtual): Eric Kamphues, CEO, IX Renewables
• Financing opportunities: Gabriel U. Lim, Head of Corporate Finance, BDO Unibank Inc.
• Closing remarks: Mitchel Smolders, Executive Director, DCCP

Program at a glance

• 14:00 to 14:30: Registration and walk in
• 14:30 to 14:35: Opening remarks, Robert van der Hum
• 14:35 to 14:50: Port development and coastal development, Trevor Morrish-Hale
• 14:50 to 15:05: Sustainable flooring solutions, Beatrice Stoian
• 15:05 to 15:20: Geo risks for offshore wind in the Philippines, Jerry Paisley
• 15:20 to 15:30: Open floor 1
• 15:30 to 15:45: Dredging and offshore energy, Boskalis, virtual
• 15:45 to 16:00: Engineering and wind farm design, Arcadis, virtual
• 16:00 to 16:15: Floating offshore wind, IX Renewables, virtual
• 16:15 to 16:30: Financing opportunities, BDO Unibank
• 16:30 to 16:40: Open floor 2
• 16:40 to 16:45: Closing remarks, Mitchel Smolders
• 16:45 to 17:00: Networking

Registration and access

Attendance policies and fees are set by the organizers. Secure your place through the official registration page. Bring a valid ID for venue access. For expo logistics, check the Offshore Wind Asia Expo guidelines.