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February 26, 2026

UPDATE: 10 March: Offshore Test Site Event brings offshore innovation to life in Scheveningen

On Tuesday, March 10, Campus@Sea will be the setting for the Offshore Test Site Event. During this inspiring afternoon, developers and innovators will share their practical experiences with testing at sea at Offshore Test Site NL. Visitors will gain a clear picture of the latest developments in offshore innovation and discover how testing at sea contributes to accelerating the Dutch and European blue economy.

What to expect?

A dynamic program full of practical stories, insights, and concrete lessons. You will see how Offshore Test Site NL is used by a wide range of users within four areas of innovation. In addition, Offshore Proof’s accredited testing services will be explained, showing how they reduce risks, increase confidence, and lead to validated test reports that accelerate innovation.

A strong and diverse group of speakers will share their practical experiences and the programme will be expertly led by Anoek van Vlaardingen (Delft University of Technology). She will serve as moderator and chairperson, deepening and connecting the discussion. We will conclude with a networking reception, the perfect place to exchange ideas and explore new collaborations.

Programme

• 14:30-15:00 Registration and coffee/tea
• 15:00-15:10  Welcome and introduction by Anoek van Vlaardingen
• 15:10-15:20  Campus@Sea – Annemarie Smabers
  Annemarie will outline the vision and role of Campus@Sea as an open innovation fieldlab, and how its ecosystem and facilities enable offshore testing and collaboration.
• 15:20-15:30 European Seaweed Association – Roëll Schroor
  Roëll will share updates on the Offshore Test Site and introduce the new website as a sector knowledge hub.
• 15:30-15:40 Campus@Sea – Peter Scheijgrond
  Peter will explain how Campus@Sea is building an international network of offshore test centres recognised under IECRE to deliver certification-ready testing services as part of the OFFSHORE PROOF project.
• 15:40-16:00 WeCo – Cas van de Voort
  Cas will take us into the world of testing and developing of their wave energy technology.
• 16:00-16:20 Mecal – Demi Huntelerslag
  Demi will share offshore testing insights and ecological development on their biodiversity enhanced scour protection.
• 16:20-16:40 KGG – Fonz Dekkers
  Fonz will share his perspective on the importance of innovation, offshore testing, and the role of supportive public policy in accelerating developments at sea.
• 16:40-17:00 SolarDuck – Don Hoogendoorn
  Don will share SolarDuck’s offshore solar experiences with offshore testing at OTS-NL.
• 17:00-17:05 Conclusion of the programme by Anoek van Vlaardingen
• 17:05-18:00 Networking reception

Practical information

📆: Tuesday 10 March 2026
📍: Campus@Sea, Hellingweg 9c, Den Haag.
⏱️: 14:30 – 18:00 hours

Admission: Free (registration required)
👉 campusatsea.nl/events/offshore-test-site-event/

About the event

The Offshore Test Site Event is an initiative of the European Seaweed Association and Campus@Sea and is part of the Offshore Proof project. It brings together innovators, experts, policymakers, and market parties who are building the future of offshore innovation.

Want to know more about Offshore Proof: offshoreproof.nweurope.eu