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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

09:00 - 09:10  (10 mins)

Welcome Address

09:10 - 10:10

(60 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

Hiroshi Matsuda
Chief Regional Officer, EMEA
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Charlotte Roule
CEO, Storengy - ENGIE
Vice President, Hydrogen, ENGIE

Hans Olav Raen
Chief Executive Officer
Yara Clean Ammonia

Coffee Break & Networking

10:40 - 11:00 (20 mins)

[UK Ministry Address] 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

11:00 - 11:40

(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, Chile

11:40 - 12:00

(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

Markus Exenberger
Executive Director and Chairman
H2Global Foundation

Hamead Ahrary
Chief Sales Officer
SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH 

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

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

Alex Hewitt
Co-founder and Board Director
CWP Global  

Gene Gebolys
Founder and CEO
World Energy

Michael Marti
Global BL Growth Industries Manager 
ABB  

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

Dr Thomas Goessmann
Chief Executive Officer
Thyssengas GmbH

Amir Sharifi
Chief Investment Officer
Hy24

Cristian Carraretto
Head of Energy Transition - Sustainable Business and Infrastructure
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 

18:00 - 21:00 

(180 mins)

Sustainable Energy Night with Cocktail Reception and Awards Gala Dinner
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