Participation from universities in WindEurope’s Annual Event 2025

Overview

WindEurope invites universities to submit proposals for student participation at WindEurope’s upcoming Annual Event – in Copenhagen from 8-10 April. The event will feature a wind energy industry exhibition, a high-level policy conference, a special student programme tailored to students’ needs, a networking lunch with industry leaders, and lots of side events. It’s a unique opportunity for students to engage with industry leaders, to gain hands-on experience, and explore career opportunities in the wind energy sector. We welcome proposals from engineering, business, environmental science, and IT faculty programmes.

Event date and location

• Date: 8 – 10 April 2025
• Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Objectives

WindEurope Annual Event aims to:

• Provide students with insights into the latest advances and trends in wind energy, including high-level policy input.
• Facilitate networking opportunities between students, professionals, and industry experts.
• Encourage academic-industry collaboration and partnerships.
• Inspire the next generation of wind energy professionals.

Programme

A detailed programme will be announced in February 2025.

Eligibility

We’re looking for proposals from accredited universities in the European Economic Area, Switzerland (EEAS) + UK with programmes in:

• Renewable energy
• Engineering
• Business
• Environmental science
• IT
• Related fields

We particularly welcome submissions from universities committed to

• Advancing diversity
• Promoting sustainability

We welcome proposals from universities with full-time Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate/PhD students. Please note that Doctorate/PhD students who are employed part-time by a company are not eligible to participate.

Proposal requirements

Proposals should include the following components:

1. Institutional overview: A brief description of the university and relevant academic programs.
2. Student selection criteria: Criteria and process for selecting students, emphasising diversity.
3. Number of attendees: Specifying the number of students.
4. Proposed programme: Outline how attendees will make use of their time at the event beyond participating in the student programme, conference and exhibition (i.e. bringing visibility to the event through articles, interviews, social media content etc.)

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance: Alignment with the event’s goals and objectives.
• Diversity: Commitment to diversity in attendee selection, including (gender, international students and students with diverse background, academic interests, and faculty).
• Impact: Potential benefits for students and university programme.
• Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to future participation.
• Innovation: Creativity in program design and engagement approaches.
• Evaluation and report: Propose evaluation framework and report.

Submission Process

Please submit your proposal electronically via our online submission portal before 30 October 2024.

Important Dates

• Call for proposal open: 10 September 2024
• Proposal Submission Deadline: 30 October 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: 30 November 2024
• List of the students provided to WindEurope: 30 January

Funding

Students will receive a daily per diem of 100 Euros.

Students based in Copenhagen will receive a daily per diem of 50 Euros.

The travel budget for students will be determined using the European Commission tool. This calculation will be based on the means of transportation and the distance from the place of departure to Copenhagen.

The reimbursement will be processed after the event, once students attendance has been verified and the university-issued invoice has been reviewed.

Universities that meet the evaluation criteria will receive full or partial funding based on the available budget. WindEurope retains the sole discretion to decide who receives funding.

We look forward to your proposals and to welcoming your students to our Annual Event.