Strategy 2030: GWO Members’ Voices at Forum ’26

The renewables industry is scaling fast. And as the demand for wind and solar technicians rises, standardising training beyond the entry level is central to ensuring that strong skills frameworks serve the needs of our workforce.

As GWO looks ahead to a new strategy period up to 2030, responding to the needs of members within our industry and ensuring the continued relevance of workforce training for the energy transition is becoming increasingly important.

What’s Next for Standardised Training?

At the upcoming GWO Safety & Training Forum & Awards 2026 opening session, ‘Strategy 2030: GWO Members’ Voices’, you’ll get insights from a panel of specialists representing a range of employers across the renewables industry. You’ll hear from:

• Ella Marshall, Head of Training & Development at Muehlhan Wind Service
• Howard Xie, Global EHS Director & Compliance Commissioner at Envision Energy
• Sami El-Daoud, Head of Global Training Excellence at Siemens Gamesa
• Sebastian von Lueders, QHSE Director Supplier Management at Ørsted

Featuring a live Q&A session, you’ll be invited to share your perspective as the panel considers how standardised training can support the workforce to keep pace with evolving technologies and rising energy demand.

Continue the Conversation on Day 2

The conversation around GWO training will continue with sessions taking a closer look at competence.

Wednesday 30 September will offer a first look at GWO’s work on module-specific participant assessments, with an interactive session exploring our new, standardised approach. Attendees will also be offered a sneak peek at the prototype of our new assessment functionality in WINDA and a chance to discuss draft assessments and provide direct feedback on the developing approach.

The session will also explore what competence means for wind and solar technicians, including how employers and Training Providers can build a shared understanding of the skills required to support workforce mobility.

Together, these Day 2 sessions offer another opportunity to move beyond presentations and contribute directly to conversations shaping the future of training and competence across the industry.

Be the First to Know

Whether you’re a Forum first-timer curious about collaborating with your peers or a seasoned attendee looking to explore the emerging challenges and opportunities in the wind and solar workforce, then the GWO Forum is for you.

Secure your ticket before registrations close on 21 September.