Welcome to France and to IOWTC 2025!
Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Friends,
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to France and to the 2025 International Offshore Wind Technical Conference (IOWTC), proudly organized by EVOLEN for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
As the offshore wind industry continues to grow at a record pace across the globe, IOWTC has become a cornerstone for bringing together researchers, engineers, and professionals from industry, academia, and government. This year's conference promises to be no exception with more than 100 papers and presentations submitted so far.
IOWTC 2025 will focus on the latest technological advancements in offshore wind turbine deployment, and integration. Key topics include structural and hydrodynamic modelling, floating wind turbine systems, control strategies, grid integration, and new materials and manufacturing methods.
The state of the industry today reflects both incredible momentum and dynamic challenges. Offshore wind is at the forefront of the global clean energy transition, with ambitious deployment targets being set in several countries. Floating offshore wind is moving from pilot projects to commercial-scale implementation, while supply chain development and cost reduction continue to be pressing themes.
We are thrilled to host you in Toulon University, France, a beautiful region located on the Mediterranean coast, known for its beautiful views. France is a country with a growing offshore wind portfolio and a strong commitment to renewable energy innovation, aspiring to achieve target goals of 18 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2035. This year’s conference will not only provide a platform for technical exchange and collaboration, but also offer a taste of the rich culture, and hospitality of our host country.
We look forward to the insightful discussions, groundbreaking research, and new partnerships that IOWTC 2025 will inspire.
Bienvenue et à très bientôt!
Sincerely,
Emmanuel Vullierme
Conference Chair
IOWTC 2025 Organizing Committee,
Strategy and technical manager, EVOLEN