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Let’s talk about offshore wind industry

About

Offshore wind energy is an industry with enormous development potential. By 2040, we will be able to produce 60% of electricity from the Baltic Sea, which will lead Gdańsk to become the heart of the offshore ecosystem. That is why today we are building awareness of the importance of the offshore wind industry.

We are creating a Blue Baltic Community

STARTER Incubator invites you to co-create the Blue Baltic Community, which aims to connect the world of offshore wind energy with the world of modern technologies and more!

Blue Baltic Community is an initiative that, from 2023, is a space for discussion, exchange of experiences and mutual inspiration between representatives of the offshore wind energy industry and representatives of the technology and innovation industries.

We are initiating a dialogue that will allow us to recognize the potential of existing technologies or create new solutions for the offshore wind industry. Blue Baltic Community is also a community of people interested in the offshore wind energy , but also in the broadly understood economy of the Baltic Sea.

As part of the Blue Baltic Community activities in 2024, a series of seven meetings of working groups is planned, the aim of which is to establish a dialogue between the offshore wind industry and the technology and innovation industry in order to create new solutions. The second edition of the project will end with a Project Summary Meeting, which will be held in November 2024.

Work groups

Meetings of working groups “Modern solutions in Offshore” are a continuation of the series initiated in 2023. Their goal is to confront the technological needs of the Offshore Wind industry with local entrepreneurs providing technological innovations that may be used in the energy wind secotor. By initiating dialogue, we want to jointly develop new contacts and opportunities for cooperation between industries.

We invite representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises from the technology, IT, robotics and automation industries, as well as the broadly understood maritime industry, to take part in working group meetings.

This year’s edition will include 7 meetings of working groups. Topics of the meetings and more information below.

Certification in Offshore Wind – projects and components

29.10.2024 10.00-12.30

Jakub Budzyński

Prelegenci: TBA

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Communication technologies and 5G technology in Offshore Wind

5.11.2024 10.00-12.00

Jakub Budzyński

Prelegenci: TBA

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ESG and circular economy in the Offshore Wind and related industries

10.10.2024 10.00-12.30

Jakub Budzyński

Speakers: Joanna Wis-Bielewicz, Anna Kneba, Joanna Czerepko

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HR, training and retraining of employees in Offshore Wind industry

11.06.2024 10.00-12.00

Jakub Budzyński

Speakers: Justyna Molenda, Marta Krugły and Michał Sokulski

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Environmental and geotechnical research for OWF projects

15.05.2024 10.00-12.00

Jakub Budzyński

Speakers: Ernest Jezionek, Klaudyna Świstun and Paweł Weiner

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Multifunctionality and aquaculture of offshore wind farms

20.09.2024 10.00-12.30

Jakub Budzyński

Speakers: Sylwia Łyskawka, Aleksandra Zgrundo and Marcin Kuciński

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Hydrogen Solutions for Offshore Wind

15.04.2024 10.00-12.00

Jakub Budzyński

Speakers: Żaneta Kłostowska, Olaf Godlewski, Paweł Trojanowski, Łukasz Lelek

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Experts

We present our experts who will share their knowledge and expertise during working group meetings.

Joanna Wis-Bielewicz (Ørsted)

Expert in sustainable development and zero-emission transformation with over 20 years of experience in these fields. For five years associated with Ørsted - a leader in offshore wind energy, where she holds the position of Director of Market Development, responsible for, among others, the development of new projects and cooperation with key stakeholders for sustainable development, fair transformation and development of innovative technologies in Poland.

Anna Kneba (ESGall)

An entrepreneur with a deep passion for sustainable development, with strong communication skills. A graduate of law (Univerity of Gdańsk), currently studying MBA ESG (Lazarski University). Her mission is to create a more sustainable business. She implements strategies that not only increase operational efficiency, but also contribute to the creation of social and ecological value.

Joanna Czerepko (Uniwersytet Gdański)

Dr. Joanna Czerepko is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Gdańsk. In September 2023, Dr. Joanna Czerepko initiated the creation of the Pomeranian ESG Forum, the first meeting of which took place in the STARTER Incubator. Currently, she is focusing on the development of this project, the creation of postgraduate studies in the field of ESG and the further analysis of enterprises and consumers in the area covered by this acronym.

Sylwia Łyskawka (ERM)

Sylwia Łyskawka - a Managing Consultant for Environmental and Social Affairs at ERM: Environmental Resources Management, where she specializes in offshore wind energy and project financing in accordance with international standards. Member of the Strategic Group for Marine Resources Management at the Africa-Europe Foundation and the International Innovation Council at the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock. Winner of the EU Young Ocean Advocate title awarded by the European Commission.

Aleksandra Zgrundo (Uniwersytet Gdański)

Aleksandra Zgrundo is a marine biologist and her scientific interests focus on the ecology and taxonomy of micro- and macroalgae and their use in environmental monitoring, aquaculture and biotechnology. She is currently employed in a research and teaching position at the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography of the University of Gdańsk, where she teaches, among others, ecology and monitoring of the aquatic environment.

Marcin Kuciński (Uniwersytet Gdański)

I currently work at the University of Gdańsk as an assistant professor in the Department of Marine Biology and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, where I conduct research in the field of biotechnology of salmonid fish production. I also teach students of Aquaculture - Business and Technology, teaching subjects such as: Use of RAS Technology, Hydrotechnics and Construction in Aquaculture, Nutrition and Feed Science, Marine and Inland Fishing and Fish Genetics.

Marta Krugły (H2B Group)

Co-founder of H2B Group - a consulting company in the IT&IoT area, HR manager.
She has been managing the company, projects and people for years. She is committed to building effective partnerships that contribute to the success of complex projects, including: in the energy, offshore and Industry 4.0 industries.

Justyna Molenda (Uniwersytet Morski w Gdyni)

Doctor of technical sciences, graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Maritime University of Gdynia, employee of this faculty since 2006, and vice-dean since 2016.
As a deputy dean and student, she is deeply involved in the process of adapting the UMG educational offer to the needs of the Offshore Wind Energy market. She coordinated the process of creating new study programs for Offshore Wind in cooperation with business.

Michał Sokulski (VULCAN Training & Consultancy)

Michał Sokulski serves as Sales & Marketing Manager at Vulcan Training & Consultancy, where he is responsible for establishing long-term relationships, strategic building of the company's image, representation at key industry events and expanding the business client portfolio.

Vulcan Training & Consultancy specializes in improving the competences and awareness of employees in the Oil & Gas and Wind Energy sectors, offering advanced training.

Paweł Weiner (MAG Offshore)

He has experience in managing maritime projects and has played an active role in supporting many offshore investments in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Mediterranean.
Paweł manages MAG Offshore, which is becoming a leading provider of marine research and O&M services for OWF in the Baltic Sea region.

Klaudyna Świstun

An expert in the field of offshore environmental research and obtaining environmental permits for the development of offshore wind farms.
Associated with the offshore environment for 8 years, working on the preparation of environmental impact assessment reports, the protection status of species and the Baltic Sea in HELCOM working groups, as well as the development of methodological guides for PMŚ monitoring.

Ernest Jezionek (EJ-SEA)

Over 25 years of professional experience in the field of hydrographic, engineering and environmental projects in the offshore sector. He specializes in technical support for projects in the field of geophysical and geotechnical research, underwater positioning, intervention works in the seabed and designing underwater cable and gas pipeline routes.
He gained professional experience both at sea and in the office, working for the Maritime Institute in Gdańsk, Subsea 7 and Ocean Installer in Stavanger.

Łukasz Lelek (MEITILL Solutions)

MEITILL Solutions - Our mission is to support investments and R&D activities in energy, industry and environmental protection, especially hydrogen solutions.

Paweł Trojanowski (Rockfin)

Paweł Trojanowski - Business Development Director at Rockfin, Author of the podcast Attention Hydrogen!
Manager, promoter of business development and popularizer of knowledge in the field of modern technologies, professionally associated with the energy industry for over a dozen years.

Olaf Godlewski (Worthington Enterprises)

Currently Sales Director at Worthington Enterprises, Member of the Pomeranian Hydrogen Cluster and Hydrogen Europe.
Since 2005, he has been associated with the automotive industry. Professional experience gained at Mercedes-Benz, SKF, BMZ and Worthington.

Żaneta Kłostowska (Klaster Technologii Wodorowych)

Director of the Hydrogen Technologies Cluster. Initiator of the first cross-sector Offshore2Hydrogen Working Group in the country. Co-author of the popular podcast "Attention Hydrogen!". Author of training programs in the field of hydrogen economy. Member of Woman in Green Hydrogen.

Blue Baltic Community 2024

Contact

Julia Halemba

Project Coordinator