STRATEGIC SUMMIT AT IGH2024
2024 STRATEGIC SUMMIT AGENDA
Day 1 Morning – Strategic Summit
09:00 - 09:10
(10 mins)
UK Government Welcome Address
09:10 - 09:20 (10 mins)
Opening Welcome Address
Gauri Singh
Deputy Director General
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
09:20 - 10:20 (60 mins)
[Ministries Address] Actions to A Green Hydrogen Revolution
This session will explore the crucial actions taken by ministries to accelerate the adoption and development of green hydrogen. Join us as we delve into the policies, strategies, and initiatives implemented by ministries worldwide to tackle climate change and achieve sustainable development goals. Discover how these actions are shaping the future of the global energy landscape.
Gillian Martin MSP
Minister for Energy and the Environment
The Scottish Government
H.E. Terje Aasland
Minister of Petroleum and Energy
Government of Norway
Dr. Philipp Steinberg
Director General for Economic Stabilization, Energy Security, Gas, Hydrogen Infrastructure
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Coffee Break (30mins)
10:50 - 11:50
(60 mins)
[C-Suite Roundtable] Building the Global Hydrogen Economy
A high-level discussion among top executives focused on developing and expanding the hydrogen economy globally, addressing key strategies, challenges, and opportunities for creating a sustainable hydrogen industry.
Dr. Sopna Sury
Chief Operating Officer Hydrogen
RWE
Valérie Ruiz-Domingo
Group Hydrogen Vice President
ENGIE
As Tempelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eneco
Bernhard Osburg
Chief Executive Officer
thyssenkrupp Steel
Hiroshi Matsuda
President of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA; Chief Regional Officer, EMEA
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
11:50 - 12:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Roadmap to global leadership in Green Hydrogen
Luncheon
Day 1 Afternoon – Strategic Summit
14:00 - 14:20
(20 mins)
[UK Address] The Hydrogen Roadmap to 2030
Lord Callanan
Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, UK Government
14:20 - 15:10 (60 mins)
[Executive Panel] Hydrogen Leadership: Making Global Trade Happen
A panel discussion featuring influential leaders and experts exploring how to facilitate and promote international trade of hydrogen through collaboration, policy frameworks, and new business models to drive a global shift towards a hydrogen-based economy.
Ivo Bols
President, Europe and Africa
Air Products
Dr Gabriel Clemens
CEO, Green Gas
E.ON SE
Knud Erik Andersen
Chief Executive Officer
European Energy
15:10 - 15:30
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Diamond Sponsor: Collaboration in the Global Hydrogen Market
Coffee Break (30 mins)
16:10 - 17:00
(50 mins)
[Panel] From Concept to Commercialisation: Perspectives from the Hydrogen Value Chain
A panel discussion presenting diverse insights from industry representatives regarding the transition from innovative concepts to successful commercialization within the hydrogen production value chain. Discussions encompass technological advancements, market dynamics, and key considerations to accelerate the deployment of green hydrogen technologies.
Moderator:
Iain Elder
Partner, London
DLA Piper
Panelist:
Ana Quelhas
Managing Director for Hydrogen
EDP Renewables
Andreas Bieringer
Director, Business Development and Commercial
Masdar
Olivia Breese
Chief Executive Officer, Power to X
Ørsted
17:00 - 17:50
(50 mins)
[Panel] Investing the Green Hydrogen Revolution
Experts and industry representatives discuss the various financial aspects, investment opportunities, and innovative funding models necessary to support the rapid scaling and deployment of green hydrogen technologies and infrastructure, paving the way for a sustainable hydrogen revolution.
Moderator:
Senior Representative
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Panelist:
Amir Sharifi
Chief Investment Officer
Hy24
Alicia Eastman
Host of ‘Everything About Hydrogen’ & Co-Founder/Board Member of InterContinental Energy
Malcolm Bruce
Chief Executive Officer
Edmonton Global
Jens Berge
Chief Executive Officer
Norwegian Hydrogen
Simon Monk
Head of Structured Transactions and Investments
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Ralph Ibendahl
Managing Director, Head of Renewables & Energy Transition, EMEA
RBC Capital Markets
18:00 - 20:00
(120 mins)