🗓️07/09/2026-11/09/2026

📍Portugal

The European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) is set to take place at the Vidamar Resort Hotel Madeira in Funchal, Portugal. This prestigious Conference, which marks its 16th iteration, aims to gather experts from across the wave and tidal energy sectors. The Conference will provide a platform for professionals to discuss advancements and innovations within these fields. Accessibility is further enhanced by its proximity to Funchal’s International Airport, making it an ideal location for attendees coming from different regions.The event will feature a diverse range of topics, encompassing wave device development and testing, tidal device development and testing, market financing, certification, marine spatial planning, environmental impact assessments, and more. The Conference will include presentations from notable speakers including Luís Gato from Universidade de Lisboa, who will address significant themes such as grid integration, power take-off mechanisms, and the structural mechanics involved in ocean energy. To encourage academic contributions, outstanding papers will be selected for review and publication in the International Marine Energy Journal (IMEJ). Additionally, the Conference will provide numerous sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, allowing organizations to showcase their products and services to over 500 experts in the field. The primary sponsorship packages include Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers, with details soon to be finalized. The Conference will also feature industry sessions and side events that offer further platforms for showcasing cutting-edge research and innovations, pending approval by the Scientific Committee. Overall, EWTEC 2025 promises to be a pivotal event for networking and collaboration within the renewable marine energy community.

🏷️ Wave Energy; Tidal Energy; Marine; Blue Economy; Wave and Tidal Device Development; Financing; Investment