Networking Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Harbor View Gallery, Sponsored by DEME Group

Opening Remarks & Keynote Presentations: 9:05-10:20 a.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Cook Memorial Theater
Welcome: Jennifer Downing, New Bedford Ocean Cluster; Keynote Presentations: John Mitchell, Mayor of New Bedford; Jan Kjaersgaard, GE Renewables; Klaus Moeller, Vineyard Wind

Break: 10:20-10:35 a.m.

Panel Discussion on Fishing & Offshore Wind Coexistence Challenges & Opportunities: 10:35-11:35 a.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Cook Memorial Theater
Panelists: Eric Reid, New Bedford Ocean Cluster & New England Fishery Management Council; Crista Bank, Vineyard Wind; Gordon Carr, New Bedford Port Authority; Capt. Jarrett Drake, New Bedford Lobsterman

Lunch: 11:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Harbor View Gallery

Break: 12:30-1:00 p.m. (Board buses and travel to program tracks)

Program Tracks: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Workforce Development & Training, “Developing a Diverse & Equitable Offshore Wind Workforce of the Future” at Bristol Community College’s National Offshore Wind Institute

Track includes a facility tour, fireside chat with NOWI leadership, and a panel discussion with industry leaders.

Speakers & Panelists: Jennifer Menard, Bristol Community College; Dr. Alan Lowden; Dr. Cynthia Brown, IWNL Energy; Carlos Avila, New Bedford Ocean Cluster; Jennifer Cullen, Vineyard Wind; Jennifer Daloisio, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center; Callum Dewar, Maersk Training

Supply Chain, “Building the Offshore Wind Supply Chain in Massachusetts: Reflecting on Progress and Preparing for the future” at Shoreline Marine Terminal North, Pope’s Island, Sponsored by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Track includes a facility tour, panel discussion, and engaging roundtable discussion with industry leaders.

Speakers & Panelists: Bruce Carlisle, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center; Dan Kent, Vineyard Wind; Michael Quinn, Quinn Fisheries & Shoreline Offshore; Vicki Chapman, Chapman Construction Group; Philip Hamels, Jan De Nul; Joel Whitman, Foss Offshore Wind; Matt Cadwallader, TerraSond

Innovation & Technology, “Fisheries & Offshore Wind: Advancing Science and Opportunities for Innovation” at UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science & Technology

Track includes a facility tour, presentations, and panel discussion with industry leaders.

Speakers & Panelists: Kevin Stokesbury, UMass Dartmouth; Pingguo He; Steven Cadrin, UMass Dartmouth; Travis Lowery, Vineyard Wind; Tim Barrett, Owner/Operator of F/V Odessa and President of Northeast Fishing Sector 10

Port Asset Tour #1: 3:30-4:15 p.m. and Port Asset Tour #2: 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Cuttyhunk Ferry, 66B State Pier, New Bedford(rotating tours)
Speakers: Gordon Carr, New Bedford Port Authority; Andrew Saunders, New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal; Tim Griffin, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Free time: 3:30-5:30 p.m. We encourage you to explore historic, downtown New Bedford during your free time. We recommend a visit to one of the following locations, which are in walking distance to the waterfront.

• • New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
  • Vineyard Wind Education Exhibit
  • Seamen’s Bethel
  • New Bedford Art Museum

Cocktail Reception: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at The Black Whale

After-Hours: 8:00 p.m. Not ready to call it a night? These great spots are in walking distance to The Black Whale: 

• • Rose Alley Ale House (Food and large variety of brews and spirits)
  • Cork Wine & Tapas (Creative cuisine, tapas, spirits)
  • Moby Dick Brewing Company (Food and brews on tap)
  • Cultivator Shoals (Food and craft cocktails)
  • Port Royal (Bar & cigar lounge)

ACP Offshore WINDPOWER Attendees:

October 4th – Bus transportation from Boston to New Bedford will be provided. Two buses will leave the Hynes Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. at the Boylston Street Entrance for New Bedford. Please plan to store your luggage in room 305 at the Convention Center and pick up before heading to the buses. The bus will drop off passengers at their hotels in the New Bedford area: Residence Inn (Dartmouth), Fairfield Inn & Suites (New Bedford), and New Bedford Harbor Hotel (New Bedford).

October 5th – One bus will depart the Sheraton Boston at 6:00 a.m. for New Bedford. Please plan to meet at the front lobby of the hotel with your luggage. The bus will drop at New Bedford area hotels so that you can store your luggage before making your way over to the Whaling Museum for the conference. Transportation will be provided during the event on October 5th from the Whaling Museum to program track locations, and from program track locations to the dock for Port Tours. However, attendees must arrange for their own transportation to the Whaling Museum from their respective hotels and back to their hotels after the cocktail reception at The Black Whale. Note – The Fairfield Inn and New Bedford Harbor Hotels are in walking distance to the Whaling Museum and The Black Whale.

October 6th – Attendees must arrange for their own transportation to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal (49 State Pier, New Bedford) on the morning of Oct. 6th. Note – The Fairfield Inn and New Bedford Harbor Hotels are in walking distance to the Ferry. The vessel will begin boarding at 7:00 a.m. and conclude at 7:45 a.m. sharp. Luggage will not be allowed on board of the vessel. Please plan to check your bag at your hotel’s concierge before heading down to the dock for the trip. When the tour concludes, one bus will begin picking up passengers at New Bedford area hotels at 3:00 p.m. to head to Logan International Airport. Please note that the bus schedule is based on survey responses received via an ACP-circulated survey. If you have any questions or concerns, please contactconference@cleanpower.org.

Hybrid Attendees:

October 6th – Attendees must arrange for their own transportation to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal (49 State Pier, New Bedford) on the morning of Oct. 6th. Note – The Fairfield Inn and New Bedford Harbor Hotels are in walking distance to the Ferry. The vessel will begin boarding at 7:00 a.m. and conclude at 7:45 a.m. sharp. Luggage will not be allowed on board of the vessel. Please plan to check your bag at your hotel’s concierge before heading down to the dock for the trip. Driving to the Ferry? Please plan to park your car at either the Whales Tooth Parking Lot (provides a shuttle from car to ferry) or the Elm Street Garage. If you are an ACP attendee traveling to Boston after the tour, please note that one bus will begin picking up passengers at New Bedford area hotels at 3:00 p.m. to head to Logan International Airport. Please note that the bus schedule is based on survey responses received via an ACP-circulated survey. If you have any questions or concerns, please contactconference@cleanpower.org.

All Other Attendees:

October 5th – Transportation will be provided during the event on October 5th from the Whaling Museum to program track locations, and from program track locations to the dock for Port Tours. Attendees must arrange for their own transportation to the Whaling Museum from their respective hotels and back to their hotels after the cocktail reception at The Black Whale. Note – The Fairfield Inn and New Bedford Harbor Hotels are in walking distance to the Whaling Museum and The Black Whale.

October 6th – Attendees must arrange for their own transportation to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal (49 State Pier, New Bedford) on the morning of Oct. 6th. Note – The Fairfield Inn and New Bedford Harbor Hotels are in walking distance to the Ferry. The vessel will begin boarding at 7:00 a.m. and conclude at 7:45 a.m. sharp. Luggage will not be allowed on board of the vessel. Please plan to check your bag at your hotel’s concierge before heading down to the dock for the trip. Attendees must arrange for their own transportation back to their respective hotels at the end of the event. Driving to the Ferry? Please plan to park your car at either the Whales Tooth Parking Lot(provides a shuttle from car to ferry) or the Elm Street Garage.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the program on Oct. 5th. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at the evening cocktail reception. A bagged breakfast and lunch will be provided on Oct. 6th. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase at the vessel café.