Celtic Sea Conference 2026
24/02/2026, 08:30 (GMT) Add To Calendar
Global Underwater Hub - Bristol
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Join industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and suppliers at the Powering the Celtic Sea: Aligning Industry & Investment Conference on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 in the event studio at Global Underwater Hub's office in Bristol to explore how the supply chain can help deliver the next phase of offshore wind development in the Celtic Sea.
With more than 4GW of floating offshore wind planned, the region presents a major opportunity for investment, innovation and regional growth. Building a strong, capable supply chain will be vital to develop, install and maintain thousands of turbines and subsea components and to make offshore wind in the Celtic Sea a success
Join Global Underwater Hub for this one-day conference at our South of England office in Bristol on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
Confirmed speakers
The full programme for Global Underwater Hub's Celtic Sea Conference is currently being finalised, with further speakers to be announced shortly. Delegate attending this one-day event in Bristol will hear from representatives of ARC Marine, Astrimar, Griffin-Woodhouse (GWEC), Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, Partrac, Pulcea, Quintham, Reflex Marine, The Bristol Port Company, The Crown Estate, and The University of Plymouth.
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Why attend
Global Underwater Hub’s Celtic Sea conference is a one-day event that will focus on plans to develop the offshore wind capacity in this area of the Atlantic Ocean off the UK coastline. With both fixed and floating offshore wind projects planned, the latest of which were confirmed in the AR7 announcement in January 2026, there are numerous opportunities for to support the sustainable and environmentally sensitive delivery of these projects.
The programme will explore the topics of investment and infrastructure, the supply chain and service providers, and innovation and sustainability. Throughout the day there will be opportunities for attendees to:
- Gain insight and share expertise
- Connect with colleagues across the energy ecosystem
- Expand their knowledge and stay ahead of market developments
- Explore opportunities in a high-potential region
- Discover how offshore is contributing to net-zero goals and UK energy security
- Discuss routes to support growth within Wales and south-west England
- Highlight and promote regional innovation
Who should attend?
The Celtic Sea Conference will bring together a range of stakeholders from across the underwater industry supply chain to discuss offshore wind developments in the Celtic Sea.
Confirmed attendees at the one-day event already include representatives of academic institutions, government bodies, ports, subsea inspection and marine service companies, subsea cable specialists and businesses focused on marine mammal protection.
If you are an operator, a developer, part of the extensive offshore wind supply chain, a port and infrastructure specialist, a technology innovator, an investor, representative of a policy or industry body, work in academia or with a regional growth agency, this event is an ideal platform at which to build relationships and learn about the latest developments.
Booking details
| GUH member individual ticket: | £75 + VAT | |
| Non-member individual ticket: | £175 + VAT |
To register, please either click on ‘Register’ at the top of the page or the button below.
Booking for this event will close on Wednesday, 17 February 2026 at 12:00. However, please note that tickets are limited and may sell out before this date, so we encourage you to secure your place as soon as possible.
Please note that ticket prices on the booking page are inclusive of VAT. For details of our event booking terms and conditions, click here.
Venue information
The venue for this event is the event studio at Global Underwater Hub's south of England regional office in Bristol. Situated in Emersons Green, to the north-east of the city, the office is located close to junction 19 of the M4. Car parking is available at the office, although spaces are limited. On street parking can be found nearby. The office is a 15-minute drive from Bristol Parkway Train Station and a 25-minute drive from Temple Meads Train Station (city centre). Taxis are available from both train stations. Regular bus services are accessible within a short walk.
 | Global Underwater Hub 1 Brook Office Park Folly Brook Road Emersons Green Bristol BS16 7FL |
About Global Underwater Hub
Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors. A member-led organisation, GUH represents the diverse range of businesses operating across the UK’s £9.2billion underwater industry, facilitating cross-sector collaboration and growth.
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