Plan Ahead, Register Early
With the promise of current research and development projects and data being presented and with time for meetings and networking, setting your plan to attend now opens you to shaping the forum to your best advantage.
Early registration is available for everyone, including private sector, non-profit, NGO, academic, and government.
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Forum Overview
Turn Offshore Wind Potential into Nation-Building Projects
The Nova Scotia Offshore Wind R&D Forum 2025 is a full-day gathering of innovators, researchers, investors, and decision-makers, convened by Net Zero Atlantic to align research efforts with the urgent needs of industry and government.
Accelerating R&D for Real-World Impact
Nova Scotia’s offshore wind opportunity is significant. Not just 5 GW under lease by 2030, but billions in investment, new clean-tech jobs, and the potential to deliver carbon-free electricity to meet rising clean energy demands. Getting leases awarded is an important milestone, but the real goal is projects in operation. That’s where focused, applied R&D plays a critical role.
As Nova Scotia prepares for its first offshore wind call for bids in 2025, this Forum provides an opportunity to take stock of progress and define what’s needed next.
Building on Progress
Significant momentum is already underway. The Final Regional Assessment Report, released in January 2025, outlined a clear vision for the research needed to support responsible offshore wind development. It emphasized the need for stronger partnerships, shared goals, and coordinated action. The inaugural 2024 Forum contributed by identifying many of the local research leaders poised to advance this work.
The 2025 Forum will revisit and refine the key research themes identified in the RA report and the 2024 Forum. It will push toward concrete next steps, aligning efforts, reduces duplication of work, and support timely decision-making.
Who Should Attend?
This forum is for anyone advancing offshore wind projects in Atlantic Canada.
- Industry: Understand where R&D can reduce risk and drive project success.
- Government: Align policy and investment with emerging research needs.
- Academia: Connect your expertise to real-world offshore wind challenges.
- Indigenous Communities: Ensure Indigenous knowledge and leadership guide development.
- NGOs: Help shape environmentally responsible and socially inclusive research.
- Fisheries: Share knowledge on environmental impacts and inform mitigation strategies.
The R&D Forum is presented by Net Zero Atlantic in partnership with Nova Scotia Department of Energy
Early Registration Discount Available
Plan now to take full advantage of the forum.
With the promise of current research and development projects and data being presented and with time for meetings and networking, setting your plan to attend now opens you to shaping the forum to your best advantage.
Delegate passes and fees*
As a delegate you will have access to the R&D Forum sessions, plenary and keynote, a networking reception, as well as breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks.
Private sector - $350 early, $390 regular
Non-profit, NGO, academic, and government - $225 early, $265 regular
Student - $50**
Student presenter - Free
Media pass - Free
If your organization would like to be invoiced for delegate passes, please email your request to events@netzeroatlantic.ca
Important notes: *Fees do not include taxes or EventBrite fees. **Proof of full-time student status is required to be eligible for the student rate. Proof can be in the form of student ID or other official documentation of enrollment.
Media accreditation
Media credential passes are available to qualified media. Media access includes access to forum sessions only.
For a media pass, please contact Kasia Morrison, Communications and Engagement Lead at kmorrison@netzeroatlantic.ca.
Cancellation policy
Refunds will be accepted up to 14 days prior to the event. After that period, no refunds will be accepted. Noting that EventBrite fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. We encourage you to instead transfer your registration to a colleague, guest or client rather than refund your ticket. Please email events@netzeroatlantic.ca to have a name changed on tickets being transferred.
No invitation letters will be provided
Curious about last year’s R&D Forum experience?
Explore the 2024 program guide to see the speakers, topics, and themes covered.
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