Every two years, the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) gathers over 800 international stakeholders, experts and exhibitors from the ocean energy sectors (tidal, wave, ocean currents, ocean thermal gradients) to discuss device innovation, new market developments and regulatory frameworks to spur commercialization. In addition to unparalleled opportunities to network and learn from industry leaders from around the world, the event provides a variety of forums for attendees to share advancements in research and technology breakthroughs.
The theme for ICOE 2020 is “Energizing a Powerful Blue Economy.” The event will showcase innovations in ocean energy technology research and development, prepare ocean renewable energy to benefit the larger
“Blue Economy” and the electrical grid, and identify research needed to further advance the state of the technology. The event has been organized into the following key topic areas for panels, presentations and workshops:
* International Developer and Technology Showcase
* The Future of Our Oceans and Ocean Energy’s Potential to Power the Blue Economy
* Foundational and Cross-Cutting Research and Development
* Enabling the Long-term Evolution of Ocean Energy Industries
* How Do We Get There? Securing Funding, Supportive Policies, and Regulatory Acceptance
This event, which is being hosted by the National Hydropower Association (NHA), is supported by the International Energy Agency (IEA) through Ocean Energy Systems (OES). OES is an intergovernmental group that works on international collaboration for ocean energy in order to accelerate the development of the sector and reduce the costs of these energies.
The event is co-located with NHA’s Annual Conference Waterpower Week in Washington. The co-location of these events demonstrates the close partnership and cooperation of waterpower technologies – conventional hydropower and ocean energy.