Many offshore wind industry professionals have a background in oil and gas due to the synergies in areas such as permitting, stakeholder outreach, engineering, construction, installation, operations, and project management. But there are also many differences, and a steep learning curve may be required. This session will hear from professionals that have made the transition discuss the benefits and challenges of the career move, lessons learned, skills and technologies that transfer, and the gaps in the wind market that oil and gas companies can fill in.