This is a recording of an online forum originally held on March 18, 2021. Click here to watch the recording via Youtube.
Industry experts lead an exploration of offshore wind energy, including economic development on and off the water, investments in local infrastructure, and workforce expansion and planning. This event spans multiple sessions led by technical professionals and officials, who will speak on current projects as well as emerging opportunities across many sectors.
Agenda:
9:45 am
Opening Remarks
9:55 am
Keynote Address (Session One): New London's Place in the US Offshore Wind Industry
Featuring Michael Ausere, Eversource Energy; Francis Slingsby, Orsted; and Matthew A. Morrissey, Orsted
10:45 am
Featured Speaker (Session One): Elizabeth Treseder,
Equinor Wind US
11:00am
Session Two: Regional Impact of Offshore Wind: Economic, Engineering and Environmental Perspectives
Featuring Tony Appleton, Burns & McDonnell and Paul Vigeant, OSW Advisors
11:45am
Featured Speaker (Session Two): Juliemar Ortiz,
Vineyard Wind
12:00pm
Session Three: State Pier Development & Updates
Featuring John Henshaw, CT Port Authority; Jim Dillman, Gateway; and Deputy Commissioner Alexandra Daum, DECD
12:45pm
Closing Remarks