Short biography: Emelie has a background in Business and Marketing as well as a HR degree from Uppsala University Sweden and National University of Ireland Galway. After 7 years in marketing she transferred to Research and Innovation in the maritime field. For the past 8 years she has been working in and contributing to the creation of national and international research and innovation projects focusing on making the maritime domain safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly. Emelie is currently working as Policy Area Coordinator of the Policy Area on Maritime Safety and Security within the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. Within the Policy Area and its stakeholders the co-existence of offshore wind energy and the needs of shipping has been an area of increased interest. Ice, snow and water has always been personal interests with hobbies such as synchronized ice skating, skiing and sailing.