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STRATEGIC SUMMIT AT IH2025

DAY1

2025 STRATEGIC SUMMIT AGENDA

Day 1 Morning – Strategic Summit

08:00 - 09:00

(60 mins)

Welcome Morning Coffee & Registration

09:10 - 09:20  (10 mins)

[Host Country Welcome] UK’s Net Zero and Hydrogen Roadmap

  • Overview of the UK’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050

  • Key role of low-carbon hydrogen in achieving the UK's climate goals

  • Government initiatives and investments supporting hydrogen technology and infrastructure

09:10 - 09:50 (40 mins)

[Ministry address] Establishing a Global Hydrogen Market: Vision, Strategy, and Industry Steps

  • Global vision for creating an interconnected hydrogen market

  • Strategic frameworks for standardizing hydrogen regulations and trade

  • Scotland, Germany, Australia, US, Chile

09:50 - 10:10 (20 mins)

[Spotlight] Hydrogen Corridor: from Netherlands to Germany

  • Development of a cross-border hydrogen corridor between the Netherlands and Germany

  • Infrastructure advancements for seamless hydrogen transport and storage

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 - 11:50

(50 mins)

[Opening Roundtable] Unlocking Investment Decision: Powering the World's Hydrogen Economy

  • Addressing key strategies, challenges, and opportunities for creating a sustainable hydrogen industry.

  • Financing mechanisms to support global hydrogen economy expansion

  • Strategies for mitigating investment risks and ensuring long-term returns

RWE

Dr. Sopna Sury
Chief Operating Officer Hydrogen
RWE

Valérie Ruiz-Domingo
Group Hydrogen Vice President
ENGIE

Hiroshi Matsuda
Chief Regional Officer, EMEA
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

11:50 - 12:10

(20 mins)

[Keynote] Driving the Expansion of the Hydrogen Market *Reserved for sponsor

  • Initiatives to scale up global hydrogen production to meet rising demand

  • Importance of technological innovation in hydrogen production and distribution

Luncheon

Day 1 Afternoon – Strategic Summit

14:00 - 14:50 (50 mins)

[Executive Panel] Regional and Global Hydrogen Trade: Connecting Europe with Global Partners

  • Opportunities for Europe to lead in global hydrogen trade and exports

  • Developing partnerships with global regions for hydrogen supply and demand balance

  • Infrastructure and logistical challenges in creating a seamless hydrogen trade network

Ivo Bols
President Europe and Africa
Air Products

Tom Hautekiet
Chief Business Development and Transition Officer
Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Markus Exenberger
Executive Director and Chairman
H2Global Foundation

Hans Coenen
Member of the Executive Board, Business Development and Participations
Gasunie (Reserved)

14:50 - 15:10 

(20 mins)

[Keynote] Clean Hydrogen and its role in decarbonizing heavy industry *Reserved for Sponsor

  • Potential of clean hydrogen in reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors like steel and cement

  • Industry strategies for transitioning from fossil fuels to hydrogen in heavy manufacturing

Coffee Break & Networking

15:40 - 16:30 

(50 mins)

[Panel] Deploying Large-Scale Clean Hydrogen Projects

  • Current trends in large-scale hydrogen project deployment across regions

  • Technical, regulatory, and financial challenges in scaling up hydrogen projects

  • Case studies and best practices from ongoing large-scale hydrogen initiatives

Hugo Dijkgraaf
Chief Operating Officer
TES

Gene Gebolys
Founder and CEO
World Energy

Alex Hewitt
Co-founder and Board Director
CWP Global  

16:30 - 16:50

(20 mins)

[Keynote] Scaling Up Electrolysis for Large Scale End-Use *Reserved for sponsor

  • Role of electrolysis in enabling widespread hydrogen adoption across industries

  • Overcoming cost and efficiency barriers in large-scale electrolysis

16:50 - 17:40

(50 mins)

[Panel] Public & Private Cooperation: Financing Hydrogen Projects

  • Role of public-private partnerships in financing hydrogen infrastructure and projects

  • Government incentives, subsidies, and policies to attract private investments

  • Strategies for balancing risk and returns in large-scale hydrogen projects

Malcolm Bruce
Chief Executive Officer
Edmonton Global

Amir Sharifi
Chief Investment Officer
Hy24

Dr Thomas Goessmann
Chief Executive Officer
Thyssengas GmbH

18:00 - 21:00 

(180 mins)

Sustainable Energy Night with Cocktail Reception and Awards Gala Dinner
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