Christian LeBlanc Thilsted

Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder Wood Thilsted

A Founding Partner and CTO of Wood Thilsted, Christian brings decades of experience in the Offshore Wind Industry. He combines deep engineering expertise with a strategic focus on digitalisation and software automation to drive the effective execution of offshore wind projects - from initial site investigations to detailed design and optimisation. Christian personally developed the industry-leading software used for the detailed design of wind turbine foundations, which has been applied in numerous offshore wind projects globally. Today, he remains a central figure in the industry, championing the use of software to enhance quality in design, fabrication, and installation of offshore structures.

Focus Day, Exploring Geotechnics | Monday, 24th August 2026

13:10 Panel and Peers - Digitalizing Offshore Installation – Moving from manual planning and driving a Cultural Shift

Offshore installation remains one of the most complex phases in wind farm development, yet digitalization is lagging. While technology exists, the challenge is cultural too: shifting from a project-by-project mindset to a collaborative approach that embraces data sharing, standardization, and continuous improvement. Planning frequently relies on fragmented or manual tools, monitoring capabilities remain limited, and knowledge transfer between projects is insufficient.

How can the industry overcome resistance to change and adopt workflows that improve efficiency, safety, and transparency? This panel will explore technical gaps, cultural barriers, and practical steps toward true digitalization in offshore installation.

• Why do spreadsheets still dominate offshore installation planning? What technical and cultural obstacles prevent adoption of integrated digital solutions?

• How can real-time process monitoring, AI and data-driven decision-making improve safety, efficiency, and cost control?

• How do we overcome the “project mindset” and ensure knowledge retention?

What role does cultural change play in enabling standardization and back loop communication?

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Christian LeBlanc.

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Geschäftsführung: Torben Haagh, Richard A. Worden, Michael R. Worden