Successful completion of the SHOREWINNER GR CoVE Local Development Event advancing offshore renewable energy skills in Greece

Athens, 3 April 2026 — The SHOREWINNER GR CoVE Local Development Event was successfully held at the Goethe-Institut Athens, marking an important milestone in strengthening skills development and cross-sector cooperation for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) in Greece and Europe.

The event convened a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from vocational education and training (VET) and higher education, industry, research institutions, clusters, chambers, and public authorities. The gathering provided a structured platform for dialogue on the evolving needs of the offshore energy sector and the alignment of education, labour market requirements, and policy frameworks.

The programme featured highly interactive sessions delivered by the EduTech Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) of the University of the Aegean, represented by academic contributors including Stavros Pitsikalis and Ilona-Elefteryja Lasica. These included a fireside discussion on the current state of offshore wind development in Europe and Greece, a strategic dialogue on skills and labour market alignment, and a closing roundtable dedicated to defining the strategic roadmap of the Greek CoVE ecosystem.

Across the discussions, participants identified key challenges and opportunities for the sector and contributed to outlining next steps for targeted skills development, upskilling initiatives, and enhanced cross-sector collaboration.

A central conclusion emerging from the event was the importance of reinforcing synergies between education, industry, policy, and strategic partnerships as a foundation for the sustainable growth of offshore renewable energy in Greece.

Special acknowledgement was extended to the Goethe-Institut Athens for hosting the event and supporting a long-standing collaboration that fosters dialogue, innovation, and the translation of ideas into actionable outcomes. Appreciation was also expressed to the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce for its continued contribution to strengthening the link between education, skills development, and labour market needs.

Further recognition was given to all speakers, partners, and participants for their active engagement and substantive contributions throughout the event. The initiative is further supported by partners including Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN), and SAEK Egaleo, as part of ongoing efforts to develop the Greek CoVE ecosystem for the offshore energy transition.