Energy Talks & Drinks | Scaling Blue Innovations

Rising sea levels. Growing pressure on space. The need for clean energy, resilient infrastructure and sustainable use of our oceans.

Whether you work in energy, maritime, technology, research or policy, one thing is becoming clear:

The biggest challenges of the coming decades will increasingly require innovative solutions on and around water. Blue innovations are creating new opportunities for clean energy, climate adaptation, sustainable infrastructure and future-proof coastal development.

But how do promising ideas become real-world projects? And what is needed to move from demonstration to wider adoption?

During this edition of our Energy Talks & Drinks, we will explore how innovative solutions on and around water are shaping the future of energy, maritime infrastructure and coastal development.

Hosted during the vibrant week of Blue Week and ICOE OEE 2026, this Energy Talks & Drinks explores the opportunities and challenges of blue innovation.

Program

• 17:00 Walk-in with drink and bites
• 17:30 Start of the plenary program
  • Arnoud Molenaar | Global Director Resilience and Partnerships | Square Floating City
    Discover how floating urban developments can shape climate-resilient, space-efficient solutions for the coastal cities of the future.
  • Annemargreet de Leeuw, Program Manager Infrastructure Systems – Deltares
    Why resilient infrastructure systems are becoming increasingly important and how innovative solutions on and around water can help address challenges related to climate adaptation, energy transition and spatial development.
  • Arjan Braamskamp, Head of Business Relations – Netherlands Water Partnership
    Where opportunities for blue innovation are emerging worldwide, and what it takes to turn these promising innovations into meaningful impact.
• 18:30 Networking drinks

This event is free of charge, but registration is required, so make sure to register to save yourself a seat.
We would love to see you on the 15th of October.