AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Date | Strategic Summit | H2Innovate Next | Regional Development Forum | Happy Hour in the Exhibition | Exhibition | Youth Progam | Women in Net-Zero Future Program | Sustainability & Diversity Night 2025 |
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17 July, Thursday | 9:00-18:15 | 14:00-16:30 | - | 17:30-19:00 | 09:00-17:30 | 10:00-12:00 | 16:00-17:30 | 19:00-21:00 |
18 July, Friday | 9:00-17:00 | 10:00-16:10 | 9:00–16:00 | - | 09:00-16:30 | - | - | - |
2025 Strategic Summit Agenda
Day 1 Morning Session: International and National Blueprint and Regulatory Consideration
09:00 - 09:10 (10 mins)
Welcome Remark: Victoria's Hydrogen Strategy on the Path to Net Zero in APAC
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Hon Daniel Andrews MP, Premier, Victorian Government (Reserved)
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Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Minister for Energy and Resources, Victorian Government (Reserved)
09:10 - 09:30
(20 mins)
Unveiling the Evolution of Australia's Energy Transition—What’s Next for the Hydrogen Industry?
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Government of Western Australia
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Queensland Government
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NSW Government
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Government of South Australia
Hon Josh Wilson MP
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Australian Government (Reserved)
09:30 - 09:40
(10 mins)
[International Insight] Australia and Denmark's Bilateral Partnership Driving the Hydrogen Revolution
Ingrid Dahl-Madsen
Danish Ambassador to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
09:40 - 10:00 (20 mins)
[International Insights] Eyes on the Global Hydrogen Landscape: Policies, Market Trends, and Technological Advancements
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German
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UK
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Denmark
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Japan
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South Korea
10:00 - 10:50
(50 mins)
[Global Visions] Envisioning the Hydrogen Frontier: Bridging Ideals and Realities for a Sustainable Low-Carbon Future
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Cross-Border Collaborations and Regional Synergies in APAC and Globally
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Challenges and Opportunities on supply chain issues, infrastructure needs, and market adoption strategies
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New business models and investment trends
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Future predictions and market shifts
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Supportive Regulatory Scheme and Policy
David Parker
Chair
Clean Energy Regulator
Timo Bollerhey
Co-founder; CEO
H2Global & Hintco
Wataru Ikushima
General Manager, New Energy Business Development Dept.
Marubeni Corporation
Senior-level executive
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Reserved)
Coffee Break & Networking
11:30 - 11:50
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Takehiko Kikuchi
Senior Fellow and Chief Regional Officer, APAC and India
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
11:50 - 12:05
(15 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Murchison Green Hydrogen
Shohan Seneviratne
Chief Executive Officer
Murchison Green Hydrogen
Luncheon
Day 1 Afternoon Session: From Production to Supply: Econimic Opportunities & Investment and Financing
14:00 - 14:40
(40 mins)
[Panel] Commercializing and Investing in the Hydrogen Production and Supply
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Economic viability and cost competitiveness
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Hydrogen production innovations and investments for commercialization readiness
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Establishment of energy hubs - national and international scenarios
Catherine Zerger
Branch Head, Hydrogen Strategy
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Kam Ho
Managing Director APAC
TotalEnergies H2
Michael Choi
Chief Executive Officer
Ark Energy Corporation
Alexandra McIntosh
Investment Director
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Isaac Hinton
Head of Australia
InterContinental Energy
Ren Jiang
Sales President APAC
LONGi Hydrogen
Dr. Johann Rinnhofer
CEO Australia
thyssenkrupp nucera
14:40 - 15:00
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for MAN Energy Solutions
Senior-level executive
MAN Energy Solutions
15:00 - 15:40
(40 mins)
[Panel] Unlocking the Potential of Power-to-X for Sustainable Industry and Energy Systems
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Investing in an integrated project
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Comparing the differences and advantages of PtL, PtG, Power-to-Chemicals
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Comprehensive energy solutions with ammonia, methanol, and liquid fuels
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Leveraging geopolitical and regional cooperation to expand applications
Richard Scott
Executive Vice President – Business Development Green Hydrogen and Ammonia
ACME Group
Sardar Hyat Khan
Head of Sales and Business Development, APAC & China, Climate Technology Solutions
Baker Hughes
Senior-level executive
MAN Energy Solutions
Coffee Break & Networking
16:10 - 17:00
(50 mins)
[Panel] Delve into Infrastructure Readiness: Pipelines and Refueling Stations
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The future model for hydrogen refilling stations
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Status and challenges in hydrogen pipeline development
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Technology advance and innovations for infrastructure readiness
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Intelligent monitoring systems
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Digitalization on refueling stations
Caroline Beattie
General Manager Future Energy
APA Group
Russell James
General Manager, Hydrogen and Future Fuels
ATCO
Kristin Raman
Head of Strategy and Sustainability
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
Theo Martin
Managing Director
Linde South Pacific and Head of BOC
17:00 - 17:20
(20 mins)
[Case Study] Green Metals for Decarbonizing the Mining Industry
17:20 - 18:10
(50 mins)
[Panel] Innovative Investment Strategies and Offtake Agreements: Accelerating Hydrogen Development in Australia and Global Markets
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Viable business cases for hydrogen investment
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Diverse applications in mining, aviation, and other industries
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The use of green bonds and climate finance
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The role of public-private partnerships in financing hydrogen projects
Panelist:
Craig Doyle
CEO
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Senior Representative
Clayton Utz
David Green
Partner and Founder
Climate Impact Corporation
Kathryn Grace
Associate Director, Alternative Fuels
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Ignacio Hernandez
CEO Asia Pacific
HIF Global
Terry Kallis
Co_Founder
Murchison Green Hydrogen
Naoki Takahashi
Chief Representative in Sydney
Japan Bank for International Cooperation
18:10 - 18:15
(05 mins)
Closing Address by the Chair
17:30 - 19:00
(90 mins)
Happy Hour in the Exhibition
19:00 - 21:00
(120 mins)