The 8th Asian Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (AWTEC 2026) will be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from September 6 to 10, 2026. This conference serves as a premier platform for engineers, researchers, and industry experts to stay at the forefront of innovations and state-of-the-art developments across the broad spectrum of ocean energy — including wave, tidal, ocean thermal, ocean current, and offshore wind energy.
AWTEC is the sister conference of the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC), which has been held biennially in Asia. Since its inception in Jeju, Korea (2012), followed by successful gatherings in Tokyo (2014), Singapore (2016), Taipei (2018), and Busan (2024), the AWTEC series has grown into one of the most significant and influential events in ocean energy across Asia. Thanks to the dedication of delegates, organizing committees, and previous hosts, AWTEC has become a cornerstone for scientific advancement, technological progress, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary collaboration in this vital field.
AWTEC 2026 continues this proud tradition by providing a vibrant forum where scientists, engineers, and professionals can share their latest research findings, present industrial applications, and engage in meaningful dialogue with peers from around the world. Beyond the technical sessions, participants are warmly invited to experience the dynamic spirit of Kaohsiung — a city that beautifully blends maritime heritage, modern innovation, and tropical charm.
The conference topics span the fields of wave and tidal energy research together with offshore wind and OTEC, ranging from technical to cross-cutting policy, finance and environmental subjects. You are encouraged to submit abstracts in the following topics/categories:
- Device development and testing
- Hydrodynamic modeling
- Grid/off-grid integration, power take-off and control
- Resource characterization
- Markets, financing, certification and standardization
- Marine spatial planning, environmental impact and appraisal
- Structural mechanics – materials, fatigue, loadings
- Station-keeping, moorings and foundations
- Operations, maintenance and decommissioning
- Co-location, hybridization and synergies in the Blue Economy
- Supply chain, economic, social, legal and political aspects of ocean energy
Past Events
- 7th Asian Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (AWTEC 2024), Busan, Korea, 19-24 October 2024
- 4th Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (AWTEC), Taipei, Taiwan, 8-13 September 2018
- 3rd Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (AWTEC), Singapore, 23-28 October 2016