Welcome to Offshore Wind Chapter 2. Preparing Yourself for Sector.

Eastwind is bringing businesses together in Essex for a practical morning focused on getting ready for opportunities in offshore wind. Whether you're already working in the sector or looking to take your first steps into the offshore wind supply chain, this free event will give you practical insight, useful tools and opportunities to connect with other businesses across the region. What we'll cover • Marketing your business: Helping businesses understand how to position themselves to potential clients. • Routes to market: Understanding how businesses can connect with developers and enter the supply chain. • Essex County Council portal: Helping businesses understand how to use the portal to identify relevant opportunities. • Tender support: Practical guidance on becoming tender-ready and navigating procurement processes. • Funding: An overview of relevant funding opportunities available to businesses looking to grow or enter the sector. There will also be time to network with other businesses. Agenda • 9:00 am - Arrival, registration and networking • 9:15 am - Welcome and introduction • 9:30 am - Readying Yourself: Marketing • 9:50 am - Readying Yourself: Route to Market • 10:10 am - Tea and cake break • 10:30 am - Readying Yourself: ECC Portal • 10:50 am - Readying Yourself: Tender Support • 11:10 am - Funding: Opportunities to Support Business Growth • 11:30 am - Networking • 12:00 pm - Event close Who is the event for? The event is aimed at businesses across Essex who are: • Already working in offshore wind or the wider energy sector • Looking to enter the offshore wind supply chain • Interested in understanding upcoming opportunities • Looking to improve their marketing and market positioning • Interested in tendering and procurement opportunities • Keen to connect with other businesses and organisations in the region • Interested in joining or contributing to Eastwind's Essex working groups This is a free, ticketed event, but places are limited. Please register in advance. Please note that the event agenda and content may be subject to change. We will endeavour to communicate any significant changes to attendees in advance.