On Tuesday, March 10, Campus@Sea will be the setting for the Offshore Test Site Event. During this inspiring afternoon, developers and innovators will share their practical experiences with testing at sea at Offshore Test Site NL. Visitors will gain a clear picture of the latest developments in offshore innovation and discover how testing at sea contributes to accelerating the Dutch and European blue economy.
What to expect?
A dynamic program full of practical stories, insights, and concrete lessons. You will see how Offshore Test Site NL is used by a wide range of users within four areas of innovation. In addition, Offshore Proof’s accredited testing services will be explained, showing how they reduce risks, increase confidence, and lead to validated test reports that accelerate innovation. Kindly see below the program.
Programme
14:30 Registration and coffee/tea
15:00 Welcome and introduction by Anoek van Vlaardingen
- Campus@Sea – Annemarie Smabers
Annemarie will outline the vision and role of Campus@Sea as an open innovation fieldlab, and how its ecosystem and facilities enable offshore testing and collaboration. - European Seaweed Association – Roëll Schroor
Roëll will show the possibilities on the Offshore Test Site and introduce the new website. - Campus@Sea – Peter Scheijgrond
Peter will explain how Campus@Sea is building an international network of offshore test centres recognised under IECRE to deliver certification-ready testing services as part of the OFFSHORE PROOF project.
Speakers:
- KGG – Fonz Dekkers
Fonz will share his perspective on the importance of innovation, offshore testing, and the role of supportive public policy in accelerating developments at sea. - Mecal – Demi Huntelerslag
Demi will share offshore testing insights and ecological development on their biodiversity enhanced scour protection. - SolarDuck – Don Hoogendoorn
Don will share SolarDuck’s offshore solar experiences with offshore testing at OTS-NL. - WeCo – Cas van de Voort
Cas will take us into the world of testing and developing of their wave energy technology. - Closure by Anoek van Vlaardingen
17:00 Networking reception
The afternoon will be led by Anoek van Vlaardingen (Delft University of Technology), who will serve as moderator and chairperson, deepening and connecting the discussion. We will conclude with a networking reception, the perfect place to exchange ideas and explore new collaborations.
Practical information
📆: Tuesday 10 March 2026
📍: Campus@Sea, Hellingweg 9c, Den Haag.
⏱️: 14:30 – 18:00 hours
Admission: Free (registration required)