Nature+ Conference 2026

The conference will explore nature-inclusive design innovations supporting the offshore renewable energy sector - in both mature and emergin Lisbon will host the 2026 edition of the Nature+ Conference, marking the first time the event takes place outside the Netherlands. Organised by DMEC in partnership with WavEC – Offshore Renewables, the conference will take place at Museu do Oriente and will bring together experts from across Europe to discuss how nature-inclusive design can support the sustainable development of offshore renewable energy. After two editions in the Netherlands, the Nature+ Conference is coming south. In 2026, DMEC and WavEC will bring the conversation on nature-positive offshore renewable energy to Lisbon, where Atlantic winds, deep waters and emerging floating offshore wind opportunities make biodiversity-first design increasingly relevant. Under the theme Nature-inclusive design innovations supporting the offshore renewable energy sector, this year’s conference will explore how nature+ solutions can support both mature and emerging offshore renewable energy markets, from the North Sea to the Iberian Atlantic. Nature+ refers to solutions to minimise environmental impact, and enhance biodiversity such as artificial reefs, habitat creation, as well as innovations to monitor and mitigate environmental effects, such as bird monitoring, noise mitigation, and more. The event will create a space to exchange lessons learned, strengthen international collaboration and accelerate the uptake of practical nature-positive approaches across Europe, while promoting opportunities for collaboration. Key topics will include biodiversity enhancement, scaling up environmental monitoring, mitigation by design, circularity and the delivery of positive net gains for marine ecosystems. The conference will bring together industry, policymakers, researchers, environmental experts and innovators to discuss how nature-inclusive solutions can be integrated into offshore renewable energy planning, permitting, deployment and operation. The event will create a space to exchange lessons learned, strengthen international collaboration and accelerate the uptake of practical nature-inclusive approaches across Europe, while promoting opportunities for collaboration. The event will take place both in person and online, with limited capacity for in-person attendance. Nature+ 2026 will also be closely connected to WavEC Lisbon 2026, taking place at Museu do Oriente on the previous day. While WavEC Lisbon will focus on the technological, industrial and market development of floating offshore wind, Nature+ will explore the environmental considerations shaping the sector. Together, the two events will provide complementary perspectives and bring Portuguese, British and international stakeholders to Lisbon for two days dedicated to the future of offshore renewable energy. Save the date – registration will open soon.