Offshore Test Site Event

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
at 14:30 - 18:00
Campus@Sea, Hellingweg 9c, Scheveningen

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We are pleased to invite you to the Offshore Test Site Event, taking place on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at Campus@Sea in Scheveningen.

Organised in close collaboration with Offshore Proof, this event brings together innovators, technology developers, researchers, policymakers and users who are actively shaping the future of offshore innovation. Whether you are already testing offshore or exploring the possibilities, this afternoon offers inspiration, insight and practical takeaways.

During the event, you will hear real-world test experiences, gain insight into the latest developments at the Offshore Test Site (OTS), and learn how offshore testing supports innovation, validation and scaling in a controlled, real-life marine environment. The programme highlights what is already possible today and how the OTS is used in practice by a wide range of users.

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

📍 Location: Campus@Sea, Hellingweg 9c, Scheveningen
📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
⏰ Time: From 14:30 hrs

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. We encourage you to register in advance via the forms below.

We look forward to welcoming you in Scheveningen for an inspiring afternoon focused on offshore testing, innovation and collaboration.

Kind regards,
European Seaweed Association & Campus@Sea
in close collaboration with Offshore Proof – offshoreproof.nweurope.eu

Please register below for the Offshore Test Site Event 10 March 2026 in Scheveningen.