Umbilicals Conference 2025
11/11/2025, 08:30 (GMT) Add To Calendar
Global Underwater Hub - Westhill
Global Underwater Hub and the Umbilical Manufacturers’ Federation will host their annual Umbilicals Conference on Tuesday, 11 November.
The one-day conference will take place in Westhill, Aberdeen, once again bringing together a range of stakeholders with an interest in the design, manufacture, installation and operation of subsea umbilicals.
Taking the theme of Umbilicals – The Dynamic Future Ahead, the conference will see discussion on a wide range of topics that affect the umbilical industry and the offshore energies sector. As the energy sector faces a dynamic and exciting future with new frontiers, markets and challenges, this conference is your opportunity to join the debate, share knowledge, ideas and experiences to help it drive forward successfully.
Programme outline
With the world’s energy industry once again in transition, targets are in place for global emissions to reach net-zero by 2050. To achieve this, the emerging floating offshore wind market is set to play a crucial role, while continued exploration of oil and gas, particularly in ultra-deepwater, will help maintain surety of energy supplies in the coming decades.
With the world’s energy industry once again in transition, targets are in place for global emissions to reach net-zero by 2050. To achieve this, the emerging floating offshore wind market is set to play a crucial role, while continued exploration of oil and gas, particularly in ultra-deepwater, will help maintain surety of energy supplies in the coming decades.
The umbilicals and cables required to deliver the demands of floating offshore wind and ultra-deepwater production, in what are challenging subsea environments, will need to withstand significant and varying marine pressures. Knowledge and experience of subsea umbilicals and cables built up over decades of oil and gas exploration in the North Sea can be applied to help address future market challenges and opportunities.
This year’s Umbilicals Conference will provide a platform that:
- Showcases new technologies
- Discusses new and evolving markets and the opportunities they offer
- Reflects on lessons learned and how we share knowledge to improve operations
- Explores the role of umbilicals and the umbilical manufacturing supply chain in the energy transition
- Examines the safety, performance and reliability of umbilicals.
The one-day Umbilicals Conference, on Tuesday, 11 November, will take place ahead of the Floating Offshore Wind 2025 conference and exhibition in Aberdeen on Wednesday, 12 and Thursday, 13 November. It offers delegates an opportunity to extend their visit to Aberdeen and benefit from attendance at both events.
Speaking opportunity
This year marks the fifth Umbilicals Conference to be organised by Global Underwater Hub and the Umbilical Manufacturers’ Federation. It is once again expected to welcome a strong calibre of speakers, which in 2024 saw presentations from representatives of Alleima, BP, Fibron, JDR Cable Systems, Oceaneering, SEA Enterprises, Siemens Energy, Subsea7 and TechnipFMC.
This year marks the fifth Umbilicals Conference to be organised by Global Underwater Hub and the Umbilical Manufacturers’ Federation. It is once again expected to welcome a strong calibre of speakers, which in 2024 saw presentations from representatives of Alleima, BP, Fibron, JDR Cable Systems, Oceaneering, SEA Enterprises, Siemens Energy, Subsea7 and TechnipFMC.
Call for papers
We are currently seeking speakers to join the programme for this one-day conference. Topics that we are seeking speakers on include:
We are currently seeking speakers to join the programme for this one-day conference. Topics that we are seeking speakers on include:
- Umbilical project execution
- Umbilical or offshore cable technology development
- Umbilical manufacturing development and or lessons learned
- Umbilical termination including subsea connectors – electric or hydraulic
- Umbilical logistics and or installation
- Floating offshore wind cabling and demonstration projects
- Umbilicals related to diving, ROVs or other equipment.
If you are interested in speaking at the conference, please submit a 200-word abstract via the online abstract submission form, by 12noon on Wednesday, 30 July.
Why attend?
The global umbilicals, risers and flowlines market is estimated to be worth in the region of $5billion annually, with further growth in the sector expected to come from the increase in offshore renewables and deepwater oil and gas exploration.
The global umbilicals, risers and flowlines market is estimated to be worth in the region of $5billion annually, with further growth in the sector expected to come from the increase in offshore renewables and deepwater oil and gas exploration.
- Learn about new technologies and gain insight on emerging markets
- Share knowledge and discuss current challenges and how they can be overcome
- Network with colleagues from across the umbilicals industry and wider energy sector
Who should attend?
The annual Umbilicals Conference brings together stakeholders from across the umbilical industry and conventional and renewable energy sectors. With UK and international attendees, this focused conference offers a platform to learn about new developments, exchange insights and discuss current challenges and future market opportunities.
Previous delegates have included representatives of oil and gas operators, umbilical and cable manufacturers, polymer manufacturers, systems designers, engineering consultancies, subsea cable protection manufacturers, certification and classification bodies, umbilical installers, equipment manufacturers and service providers.
If you are involved in the manufacture, certification, installation, operation and engineering of subsea umbilicals, the Umbilicals Conference is an ideal platform for you to learn about new developments, discuss market challenges and opportunities, and network with industry colleagues
Booking
Booking for the 2025 edition of the Umbilicals Conference, organised by Global Underwater Hub and the Umbilical Manufacturers’ Federation is open, with discounts available for members of GUH and UMF.
Booking for the 2025 edition of the Umbilicals Conference, organised by Global Underwater Hub and the Umbilical Manufacturers’ Federation is open, with discounts available for members of GUH and UMF.
| GUH and UMF members: individual ticket | £160 + VAT |
| Non-member: individual ticket | £200 + VAT |
To book your ticket for the conference, please click here or press the ‘Register’ button at the top of the page.
Conference bookings will close on Friday, 7 November at 12:00noon.
Please note that ticket prices on the booking page are inclusive of VAT at 20%.
A networking dinner is planned for the night of the conference (Tuesday, 11 November) in Aberdeen. Full details, including venue and costs, will be available shortly.
Venue information
The 2025 Umbilicals Conference will take place in the event studio at Global Underwater Hub's premises in Westhill, Aberdeen. Situated just off the A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, there is ample onsite and on street parking, while Aberdeen International Airport is a 10-minute drive away and Aberdeen Railway Station is 20 minutes from the office. A regular Stagecoach bus service connects Westhill with Aberdeen.
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Global Underwater Hub
1 Abercrombie Court
Prospect Road
Westhill
Aberdeenshire
AB32 6FE
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. For more information, please email events@theguh.co.uk
About Umbilical Manufacturers' Federation
The Umbilical Manufacturer's Federation was founded in 2001 and works to promote the benefits of umbilical products for the offshore oil and gas industry, seeking to build and improve upon the established high levels of quality, reliability and safety of umbilical products. Find out more about UMF.
The Umbilical Manufacturer's Federation was founded in 2001 and works to promote the benefits of umbilical products for the offshore oil and gas industry, seeking to build and improve upon the established high levels of quality, reliability and safety of umbilical products. Find out more about UMF.
About Global Underwater Hub
Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors. Find out more about becoming a member.
Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors. Find out more about becoming a member.