Introducing Global Gateway:
Global Gateway is a new program offered by the Business Network for Offshore Wind that directly connects U.S.-based companies to the international offshore wind marketplace and supply chain. Through organized delegation trips to key markets in Europe, Asia, and South America, Global Gateway provides you access to our in-depth offshore wind knowledge and international introductions that will help accelerate the export of your products and services on a global scale.
Global offshore wind markets currently do not have enough supplies and services to meet the demands of the industry – Global Gateway directly connects you to developers, OEMs, and Tier-1 suppliers who are looking to purchase your products and services. Participants in Global Gateway will receive global industry introductions, attend renowned international offshore wind tradeshows and conferences, and make the essential connections needed to increase exports for your business.
Why Should my Business Participate in Global Gateway?
Accelerate your Exports
Accelerate your Exports
Meet key stakeholders in the global offshore wind industry and connect with businesses looking to purchase your products and services.
Industry Introductions
Industry Introductions
Organized industry introductions and meetings for your business and opportunities to ask industry experts about the latest technology.
Speaking Opportunities
Speaking Opportunities
Speaking and presentation opportunities at tradeshows and conferences.
Pre-Departure Meetings
Pre-Departure Meetings
Attend pre-departure meetings with the Network to maximize your networking opportunities on the trip.
Capped Small Delegation Groups
Capped Small Delegation Groups
A small delegation of 15-20 people allows for one-of-a-kind networking opportunities.
Cost and Time-Efficient Trips
Cost and Time-Efficient Trips
Delegation trips are organized by the Network. Don’t worry about travel planning to have a presence at global trade shows and conferences.
Business Network Member Discounts
Business Network Member Discounts
Business Network members receive discounted delegation rates.
Registration is open to all Organizations
Registration is open to all Organizations
Global Gateway is open to any company currently in or wanting to expand into the offshore wind industry.
Global Offshore Wind and Offshore Wind Educational Tour:
This delegation trip will take place on June 11-15, 2023 to London, United Kingdom. This delegation will attend the annual Global Offshore Wind conference, exhibit with the Business Network for Offshore Wind in the USA Pavilion, and participate in a pre-conference OSW site visits.
Delegation Details:
- Member Fee: $2,670
- Non-Member Fee: $3,170
- Fees include: trip organization, registration ticket, meetings, introductions, hotel recommendations, local transport, booth costs, possibility for speaking opportunity
- Participant responsible for airfare and lodging expenses
Brazil Windpower and Offshore Wind Educational Tour:
This delegation trip will take place on September 10-15, 2023 to São Paulo, Brazil. This delegation will attend the annual Brazil Windpower conference, exhibit with the Business Network for Offshore Wind in the USA Pavilion, and participate in an Offshore Wind Educational Tour.
Delegation Details:
- Member Fee: $3,483
- Non-Member Fee: $3,983
- Fees include: trip organization, registration ticket, meetings, introductions, hotel recommendations, local transport, booth costs, possibility for speaking opportunity
- Participant responsible for airfare and lodging expenses
Previous Delegation Trips:
European Floating OSW Educational Tour
The first delegation trip took place on April 4-8, 2022 to Bilbao, Spain. A group of over 20 delegates attended the WindEurope conference and participated in a pre-conference European Floating OSW Educational Tour with visits to the Port of Bilbao in Spain and floating wind farm WindFloat Atlantic in Portugal.
Floating Offshore Wind ‘DeepDive’ hosted by RWE
As part of our plans for the WindEurope 2022 event in Bilbao, RWE hosted the Business Network and Delegates to a focused floating offshore wind ‘DeepDive’ event to build an understanding about floating wind and to see some real-life activity first-hand.
Global Offshore Wind
The second delegation trip took place on June 20-24, 2022 to Manchester, UK. A group of U.S. delegates attended the Global Offshore Wind conference, exhibited in the USA Pavilion, spoke in conference sessions, and participated in a post-conference tour of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s blade facility in Hull, UK.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Blade Facility Tour
As part of our delegation trip to Manchester, UK, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy hosted the Business Network and Delegates on a site-visit to the blade manufacturing facility located in Hull, UK. Delegates had the exciting opportunity to see offshore wind blades up close and learn more about the manufacturing process.
WindEnergy Hamburg
The third delegation trip took place on September 27-30, 2022 to Hamburg, Germany. A group of U.S. delegates attended the WindEnergy Hamburg conference, exhibited in the USA Pavilion, and spoke in conference sessions.
Funding Information:
Global Gateway is a new resource from the Business Network for Offshore Wind. The program is made possible thanks to a Market Development Cooperator Program Grant (MDCP), awarded by the Department of Commerce. MDCP is the U.S. government’s most successful export assistance program. The awards help nonprofit organizations pursue innovative projects that address trade barriers, enhance industry competitiveness, and generate exports that create or sustain U.S. jobs.
The MDCP grant established a partnership between the International Trade Administration and nonprofit industry groups like trade associations and standard-developing organizations, to pursue innovative projects that address trade barriers, enhance industry competitiveness, and generate exports that create or sustain thousands of U.S. jobs. The average MDCP project generates nearly $100 million on exports. The MDCP project will help fund Global Gateway for three years.
Information on State Grants:
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) assists small U.S. businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets. Through STEP, your company may qualify for a grant to fund your participation in the Global Gateway delegation trips. Email your state point of contact about eligibility and next steps. Contacts in your state can be found using this link.
Learn More and Enroll in Delegation Trips:
Bettina Geissbuehler
Director of Business Development & Global OutreachFor inquiries about delegation trips, please contact Bettina Geissbuehler, who is the Network’s Director of Business Development and Global Outreach. She oversees the Network’s Global Gateway initiative and is responsible for developing and coordinating the Network’s international delegation trips.