Energy Talks & Drinks | February
What if our waters could do more than host infrastructure? What if we could restore ecosystems, store carbon, and create new value — all at the same time?
Innovators and industry are already proving this is possible. On water. With nature.
During the next Energy Talks & Drinks on February 5, we explore how these solutions are taking shape and what they mean for the future of energy, engineering, and innovation.
Speakers
- Jaime Ascencio – Reefy
By combining expertise in hydraulic engineering and marine biology, Reefy integrates nature restoration into marine infrastructure projects. They support clients from start to finish: navigating project requirements, selecting the right solutions, and monitoring ecological impact throughout the project’s lifespan.
- Ferdi Knoester – Kelp Blue
Kelp Blue is cultivating giant kelp on large-scale offshore structures to help rewild our oceans, lock away carbon, and restore marine ecosystems. Beyond its ecological benefits, the harvested kelp is processed into high-performing biostimulants, supporting the transition to more sustainable agricultural. Their work shows how offshore, ecology, and industry can reinforce each other, creating impact both at sea and on land.
- Robbert Wolf – Port of Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam is a place where industry and nature coexist. The Port Authority actively works to protect, preserve, and further develop nature and biodiversity within the port’s industrial landscape. By integrating ecological thinking into port development and operations, the Port of Rotterdam demonstrates how large-scale infrastructure can evolve towards a more nature-inclusive and future-proof system.
Program
- 17:00 – Walk-in with bites and drinks
- 17:30 – Start of the plenary program
- Jaime Ascencio – Reefy
- Ferdi Knoester – Kelp Blue
- Robbert Wolf – Port of Rotterdam
- 18:30 – Networking drinks