STRATEGIC SUMMIT AT IH2025
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
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Overview of the UK’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050
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Key role of low-carbon hydrogen in achieving the UK's climate goals
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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
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Global vision for creating an interconnected hydrogen market
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Strategic frameworks for standardizing hydrogen regulations and trade
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Scotland, Germany, Australia, US, Chile
09:50 - 10:10 (20 mins)
[Spotlight] Hydrogen Corridor: from Netherlands to Germany
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Development of a cross-border hydrogen corridor between the Netherlands and Germany
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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
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Addressing key strategies, challenges, and opportunities for creating a sustainable hydrogen industry.
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Financing mechanisms to support global hydrogen economy expansion
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Strategies for mitigating investment risks and ensuring long-term returns
Valérie Ruiz-Domingo
Group Hydrogen Vice President
ENGIE
11:50 - 12:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Driving the Expansion of the Hydrogen Market *Reserved for sponsor
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Initiatives to scale up global hydrogen production to meet rising demand
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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
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Opportunities for Europe to lead in global hydrogen trade and exports
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Developing partnerships with global regions for hydrogen supply and demand balance
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Infrastructure and logistical challenges in creating a seamless hydrogen trade network
Markus Exenberger
Executive Director and Chairman
H2Global Foundation
14:50 - 15:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Clean Hydrogen and its role in decarbonizing heavy industry *Reserved for Sponsor
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Potential of clean hydrogen in reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors like steel and cement
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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
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Current trends in large-scale hydrogen project deployment across regions
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Technical, regulatory, and financial challenges in scaling up hydrogen projects
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Case studies and best practices from ongoing large-scale hydrogen initiatives
Hugo Dijkgraaf
Chief Operating Officer
TES
16:30 - 16:50
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Scaling Up Electrolysis for Large Scale End-Use *Reserved for sponsor
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Role of electrolysis in enabling widespread hydrogen adoption across industries
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Overcoming cost and efficiency barriers in large-scale electrolysis
16:50 - 17:40
(50 mins)
[Panel] Public & Private Cooperation: Financing Hydrogen Projects
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Role of public-private partnerships in financing hydrogen infrastructure and projects
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Government incentives, subsidies, and policies to attract private investments
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Strategies for balancing risk and returns in large-scale hydrogen projects
Malcolm Bruce
Chief Executive Officer
Edmonton Global
18:00 - 21:00
(180 mins)