09:00-09:30 - Opening Session

09:30-10:30 - Session I

Powering offshore Wind: Unlocking Investment and Financing Opportunities

How Portugal and Brazil can mobilize public and private investment to drive the growth of offshore wind, with a special focus on floating wind projects? Experts from development banks, private equity, and project developers will discuss financing models, risk mitigation strategies, and lessons learned from internationalmarkets. Showcase of investment-ready offshore wind projects in both countries.

10:30-11:30 - Session II

Opportunities for Joint Industrial Development to Accelerate Offshore Wind Deployment

This session discusses the importance of industrial capacity for offshore wind success. Building an industrial and supply chain strategy between Portugal and Brazil, to accelerate offshore wind deployment at scale.

11:30-12:00 - Coffee-break

12:00-13:00 - Session III

Driving Innovation: Building Bridges Between Research and Industry for Offshore Wind

Here we will hear about the technological synergies in floating platforms, mooring systems, environmental monitoring and digital twin applications. Showcase innovation platforms, test sites, and living labs, emphasizing how pilot projects in Brazilian waters can benefit from Portuguese experience in floating offshore wind. Explore how can joint R&D projects be structured between Portugal and Brazil.

13:00-14:30 - Lunch and Poster Session

14:30-15:30 - Session IV

Building Sustainable Offshore Wind: Environmental and Social Pathways for Success

As the offshore wind industry prepares to scale up in Portugal and Brazil, building a qualified and resilient workforce becomes a critical priority. 

This session will explore the skills and competencies needed for floating offshore wind, the role of universities, and industry-led training initiatives and opportunities for Portugal and Brazil to collaborate on developing the next generation of offshore wind professionals.

15:30-16:00 - Coffee-break

16:00-17:00 - Session V 

Building the Offshore Wind Workforce of the Future

This session will share best practices on coexistence with marine life, fishing communities, and coastal stakeholders. Will discuss Environmental Impact Assessment methodologies adapted to deepwater offshore projects and address environmental licensing challenges from both countries.

17:00-17:30 - Closing Session

Reflections and Future Collaboration