Nexans is pleased to announce its participation in WindEurope’s Annual Conference 2026, taking place in Madrid from 21 to 23 April. This flagship industry event will bring together key stakeholders from across the European energy ecosystem to address critical topics such as competitiveness, energy security, and the role of wind power in driving electrification and the net-zero transition. With offshore wind expanding rapidly across Europe, the need for robust, reliable grid infrastructure and advanced subsea transmission solutions has never been greater.
At our booth, Nexans will highlight its comprehensive capabilities in installation, vessel capacity, and IMR (inspection, maintenance and repair)—essential services that support the long-term performance and resilience of offshore wind grid infrastructure. The event also provides an important platform for us to engage with customers, developers, TSOs, and policymakers, strengthening collaboration across the offshore wind value chain.
Conference program:
- Tuesday 21 April 2026, 14:30 – 15:30 CEST
Audun Johanson, Principal Engineer, will present the “Technical maturity and availability of dynamic export cables”, highlighting key developments and qualification in high-voltage dynamic cables and their role in enabling large-scale floating offshore wind deployment. - Thursday 23 April 2026, 14:45 – 15:45 CEST
Pascal Radue, Executive Vice President Power Transmission at Nexans, will speak in the panel discussion “Protecting our strategic assets from external threats”, sharing insights on safeguarding critical energy infrastructure in an evolving risk landscape.
We’re pleased to have two posters, showcasing key advances in floating offshore wind:
- PO363 – Dynamic HVDC export cables and floating substation for shallow water floating wind
Presented by Adedayo Adebayo, this work explores the technical challenges of deploying high-voltage dynamic export cables in shallow-to-deep water conditions, with new insights from the ConnectFOW project on cable design, performance, and operability. - PO369 – Environmental effects of offshore wind electrical infrastructure
Presented by Jorgen Skagemo, this poster examines how key design choices impact the environmental footprint of offshore wind systems, highlighting pathways to reduce emissions through optimized electrical infrastructure.