Agenda at a Glance
Date | Strategic Summit | H2 Projects Roadshow | H2 MasterClass | Cocktail Party | H2Innovate Next | Women & Student Program | Startup Challenge Hub |
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Tuesday, 25 June | - | - | 14:00PM - 17:30PM | - | - | - | - |
Wednesday, 26 June | 09:00AM - 18:00PM | - | - | 18:30PM - 20:00PM | - | 11:00AM -15:00PM | 15:30PM - 17:30PM |
Thursday, 27 June | 09:00AM - 17:30PM | 09:00AM - 17:30PM | - | - | 09:00AM - 17:30PM | - | - |
2024 Strategic Summit Agenda
Day 1 Morning – Strategic Summit
08:00 - 09:00
60 mins
Registration & Coffee
09:00 - 09:10
10 mins
Conference Chair's Welcome Remarks
09:10 - 10:00
50 mins
[Opening Keynote Adresses] The European Hydrogen Strategies
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Hydrogen's role in the medium and long-term decarbonisation of the future energy system
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National hydrogen strategies: the current status of hydrogen deployment and future developments
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Continued policy action driving the hydrogen strategy implementation
10:00 - 11:00
60 mins
[Executive Panel] Commercial Strategies: Hydrogen Driving The Future Global Economy
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Leadership and initiatives from across industry, policy and finance to drive the Global hydrogen economy forward
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Fostering the adoption of common global industry standards
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The prospects for hydrogen as an energy carrier: flexibility and viability
Morning coffee & Networking Break
11:30 - 12:30
60 mins
[Executive Panel] Accelerating the Iberian Hydrogen Market: A Key Driver for European Energy Transition
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Iberia's Role in Energizing Europe: Unlocking Hydrogen's Potential
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Ambition into reality: the potential for Iberia as future hydrogen exporter
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The availability of renewable energy in scaling up green hydrogen deployment

Ana Quelhas
Managing Director for Hydrogen
EDPR

Carolina Mesa lvern
VP Hydrogen, Spain and New Markets
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Thierry Lepercq
Founder & President
HyDeal
Lunch & networking break
Afternoon - Strategic Summit A
14:00 - 14:20
20 mins
[Keynote] Hydrogen Safety and Regulations: Ensuring a Secure and Responsible Hydrogen Economy in the EU
14:20 - 15:20
60 mins
[Panel] European Hydrogen Network - Connecting Supply and Demand Centers
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Explore how centers with export potential can mutually benefit from those experiencing high demand
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The current hydrogen import and export projects leading developments
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The role of ports and maritime in establishing hydrogen network: opportunities and prospects

Osamu Ikeda
Managing Director
Chiyoda Corporation Netherlands B.V.

Carsten Borchers
Vice President Global Green Gas Projects
E.ON
15:20 - 15:40
20 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for AVEVA: Digital Twin for Green Hydrogen

Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break
16:10 - 16:35
25 mins
[Keynote] Synergizing Hydrogen and Gas: Advancing European Energy Transition
16:35 - 17:00
25 mins
[Keynote] Optimizing the Hydrogen Supply Chain - Partnering for Sustainable Success
17:00 - 18:00
60 mins
[Panel] International Cooperation Toward a Cross-border, Global Hydrogen Trade Market
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Greater multilateral cooperation to realize the benefits of global hydrogen deployment
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Collaborative initiatives in the global hydrogen market: partners for integrated hydrogen demonstrations projects
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Hydrogen as a commodity - what key actions are being made to achieve commercial viability

Ryo Kogure
VP Hydrogen Supply Chain & Infrastructure, European Markets
Mitsubishi Corporation
18:30 - 20:00
90 mins
Sustainable energy night party
Afternoon - Strategic Summit B
14:00 - 14:20
20 mins
[Keynote] Selected EU Funding Programmes Supporting Hydrogen Deployment
14:20 - 15:20
60 mins
[Panel] Exploring the Viability of Hydrogen: Assessing Hydrogen Bankability and Investment Opportunities
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What makes hydrogen projects bankable and how can stakeholders manage the risks associated with such projects?
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How do public and private investors assess the potential growth and profitability of hydrogen-related investments?
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What’s needed to stimulate investments in accelerating the development of green hydrogen?
15:20 - 15:40
20 mins
[Keynote] Hydrogen Pricing Models and Implications for Investments and Financing
Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break
16:10 - 16:35
25 mins
[Keynote] Case Study - Pilot Project Highlights
16:35 - 17:00
25 mins
[Keynote] Case Study - Pilot Project Highlights
17:00 - 18:00
60 mins
[Panel] Deployment at Scale: Challenges and Growth Opportunities in Hydrogen Projects
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Challenges and opportunities of delivering hydrogen projects from production to end-use sectors
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International project experience: success stories and lessons sharing

José Miguel Macho
Business Development Director, Hydrogen and P2X Applications, SW Europe
Siemens Energy
18:30 - 20:00
90 mins