Background of the Conference

The second Asia Pacific Conference on Offshore Wind Technology (APCOW2025) will be held at Southern University of Science and Technology(SUSTech), Shenzhen, China, on December 15-17, 2025. This groundbreaking conference, which aims to advance offshore wind power technology, discuss key challenges, and explore innovative solutions to accelerate the deployment of the offshore wind energy industry, will bring together leading experts, academic researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers from Asia Pacific and all around the world.

The origins of APCOW can be traced back to academic exchanges among several offshore wind research groups in Asian and Pacific countries a decade ago. These exchanges evolved into an annual symposium hosted by the Research Institute for Applied Mechanics (RIAM) at Kyushu University, primarily supported by a joint research program aimed at fostering international collaboration within RIAM. During 2022-2024, the symposium also received partial support from the China-Australian Joint Research Center for Offshore Wind and Wave Energy Harnessing. Initially, participants were primarily from East Asian countries, but attendance has since expanded to include participants from other Asian countries and Europe. In 2024, The first Asia Pacific Conference on Offshore Wind Technology (APCOW2024) was held at Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. This conference will be held annually, rotating among different countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

The second APCOW conference, APCOW2025, will be organized by the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology. Since its establishment in December 2015, the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology has assembled a high-caliber faculty with global vision from around the world. The department is committed to achieving groundbreaking research results in major international issues related to ocean science and marine engineering. Its founding goal is to become an internationally renowned research hub in marine science and engineering, cultivating top-tier talent in these fields for the nation. 

Welcome Message

The Southern University of Science and Technology is honored to host the 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference on Offshore Wind (APCOW2025). This conference is convened to establish a premier platform for the global offshore wind energy community, facilitating the exchange of cutting-edge research, fostering industry-academia collaborations, and accelerating the advancement of offshore wind technologies.

The conference will be held at the Conference Center of Southern University of Science and Technology, a venue equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a conducive environment for productive discussions and knowledge exchange.

To further elevate the conference's scholarly impact, we were collaborating with the Leading journals and organizing a Special Issue featuring a collection of the most outstanding full papers presented at the conference. This Special Issue serves as a vital nexus for industry practitioners to articulate operational requirements while researchers present advanced technological solutions, enabling direct engagement.

Shenzhen, APCOW2025's host city, is the leading tourist and innovation city in China, renowned for its diverse and dynamic feature. The city enjoys a mild and pleasant winter climate, with comfortable temperatures ideal for exploring its unique technological vibrancy and natural attractions.

The APCOW2025 Organizing Committee extends its warmest welcome to all participants and looks forward to your valuable contributions to this significant forum.

Prof. Ye Li, Chair of APCOW2025