PIANC WA – Ocean Renewable Energy – Technical event 18 June 2026

The PIANC WA Chapter invites you to attend an evening technical event focused on ocean renewable energy, on Thursday 18 June, hosted at the UWA Coastal and Offshore Research Lab (CORL).
The event will feature technical presentations by UWA researchers on wave energy and offshore wind infrastructure, followed by a guided tour of the laboratory facilities and post-event networking at a nearby venue (subject to interest).
DATE
Thursday 18 June 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
UWA Coastal and Offshore Research Lab (CORL)
1 Underwood Avenue, Shenton Park Western Australia 6008
Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1593162
PROGRAM
▪ Technical presentations on:
– Albany M4 Wave Energy Demonstration Project: Hugh Wolgamot (UWA)
– Characteristics of Hydrodynamics of Subsea Power Cables: Hongwei An (UWA)
▪ Guided tour of the UWA Coastal and Offshore Research Lab
▪ Networking with PIANC members, researchers and maritime professionals
POST-EVENT NETWORKING SESSION
A post-event networking session is planned at a nearby off-site venue, subject to final confirmation.
Attendees are invited to indicate during registration whether they would be interested in joining the networking session to assist with venue booking and logistics.
REGISTRATION & COST
This event is free for PIANC AU-NZ members, and $10 for non -members – Registrations are essential due to venue capacity limitations.
Sponsorship opportunities available for companies wishing to sponsor the event.
PIANC events count towards your Professional Development Plan (PDP).