Welcome to the 5th World Conference on Floating Solutions!
The 5th World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2025) takes place in Espoo, Finland, from 1–3 September 2025, bringing together professionals working on the future of floating infrastructure. The conference focuses on the theme: “Floating Solutions for Sustainable Urban Waterfront Development and the Blue Economy.”
Hosted by Bluet Floating Solutions and organised in collaboration with the Society of Floating Solutions (Singapore) / SFSS, VTT, Aalto University, and other partners, WCFS 2025 continues its role as a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.
Conference proceedings will be published and made publicly available.
Who should attend
WCFS 2025 welcomes architects, engineers, planners, investors, lawyers, researchers, manufacturers, policymakers and other service providers interested in floating solutions. Covering topics like architecture, climate resilience, sustainability, renewable energy, and policy, the conference fosters multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
Key topics: Floating Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development
Urban Waterfronts and Floating Infrastructure
Offshore Renewable Energy
Climate-Resilient Floating Communities
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Economic Opportunities in the Blue Economy
Community Engagement and Policy Support
Marine and Coastal Spatial Planning
Technological Innovations and Specialized Uses
Preliminary Program
The WCFS 2025 Conference program is carefully crafted to offer a dynamic blend of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and immersive local experiences.
Full program will be updated as participant presentations are finalised. The space for the participant presentations will be updated following the abstract schedule. If you’re interested in participating, you can find information on how to submit your abstract here.
Day 0
Sun 31 August
Pre-registration
Side event: Padel court visit
Day 1
Mon 1 September
ACADEMIC DAY
Registration
Keynote speakers
Parallel Sessions
Side event: Finnish sauna experience at Hanaholmen
Day 2
Tue 2 September
BUSINESS DAY
Registration
Panel Discussions
Optional Networking Dinner
Day 3 (optional)
Wed 3 September
Technical Tour (limited availability)
Day 2 | Business Forum – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
New for 2025, the Business Forum is where floating solutions meet global visibility. Hear from key investors, discover pioneering projects, and join live Q&As with industry leaders.
- Investor panel on funding trends
- Company and project showcases
- Structured networking with global partners.
Open to all registered participants.
Matchmaking Platform
The WCFS 2025 includes a dedicated B2match matchmaking platform for pre-booked 1-to-1 meetings between participants. The platform will be launched closer to the event and is open to all registered attendees.
Matchmaking is organised in cooperation with Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Business Finland and Business Turku.
Join colleagues from across disciplines to exchange ideas, insights and approaches.