About the event

The race for global leadership in renewable hydrogen, future-proof jobs, industries and cleantech is stronger than ever, with the energy transition now at the heart of geopolitics. Europe is leading the way with ambitious policies and targets to reduce its overreliance on fossil fuel imports. But more action is required to make these targets a reality. Hard-to-electrify sectors urgently need to make significant investments to replace fossil fuels to secure leadership in the markets of the future. At the same time, other global powers are accelerating efforts to claim dominance in the cleantech sector. Strengthening value chains in Europe, especially electrolyser manufacturing, is equally essential for achieving strategic industrial autonomy and securing the continent’s energy future.

 

As the new European political leadership takes office, join Europe’s top renewable hydrogen gathering on November 7th 2024 in Brussels (Marriott Hotel Grand Place), where CEOs from leading European companies and key policymakers will discuss and shape the energy, security and competitiveness agenda for the next five years. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to network.
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Agenda

7 November 2024 2:00PM - 8:00PM
14:00
Keynote Speech by RHC Chair and Vice-Chair
Olivia Breese
CEO and Senior Vice President, Region Europe, Ørsted
Håkon Volldal
President and CEO, Nel Hydrogen
14:20
Ministerial Session about the future of the European Green Deal: Making Europe Competitive and Resilient
As Europe enters a new political cycle amidst rising geopolitical tensions and pressing global challenges, it urgently needs to bolster its resilience to shocks and invest strategically in its future.

EU Ministers will discuss how the European Green Deal can become Europe’s growth strategy, placing the international competitiveness of the European industry at its core, to propel our continent towards a future defined by industrial excellence, sustainability, and prosperity.
Philipp Offenberg
Director, Europe, Breakthrough Energy
15:05
Hydrogen Market Outlook
Martin Tengler
Head of Hydrogen Research, BloombergNEF
15:20
Panel session on Electrolyser Technologies: Can Europe Stay Ahead?
Europe has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge electrolyser technologies. Today nine out of the fifteen leading global electrolyser manufacturers are based in Europe. But global competition seriously threatens Europe’s sovereignty and leadership in this strategic technology.

In this panel session, CEOs and policymakers will discuss the state of the global electrolyser manufacturing industry and address critical questions: how can we ensure that the European electrolyser industry remains competitive on a global scale? How can we make sure it stays and strives in Europe?
Nils Aldag
CEO & Founder, Sunfire
Sundus Cordelia Ramli
Chief Commercial Officer Power-to-X, Topsoe
Tsvetelina Penkova
Member of the European Parliament
Giles Dickson
CEO, WindEurope
16:05
Coffee Break
16:35
Panel session on Creating Lead Green Markets: Pioneering a Sustainable Future
The transformative power of renewable hydrogen can help hard-to-electrify sectors decarbonise and secure a leading edge on the markets of the future. But despite its promise, current demand for renewable hydrogen lags behind supply, with a staggering 90% of offtake agreements being non-binding.

In this panel session, CEOs and policymakers will discuss the policy and support instruments needed to unlock demand for renewable hydrogen, paving the way for a decarbonised and competitive green economy.
Walburga Hemetsberger
CEO, SolarPower Europe
Christian Pho Duc
Chief Technology Officer, Smartenergy
Frauke Thies
Executive Director, Agora Think Tanks
17:25
Fireside chat: Connecting the Dots
Developing fit-for-purpose hydrogen infrastructure is essential for hard-to-electrify sectors to access the renewable hydrogen volumes they need and decarbonise. Starting in 2026, the newly established European Network of Network Operators of Hydrogen (ENNOH) will drive this development with gas and electricity network operators.

ENNOH together with policymakers and industry leaders will discuss how to deliver an efficient and cost-effective energy system integration that maximises the use of renewables in our economy.
Philip Christiani
Partner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Pieter Van Aartsen
Moderator, ENNOH
17:40
Closing Remarks

Speakers

Olivia Breese
CEO and Senior Vice President, Region Europe, Ørsted
Håkon Volldal
President and CEO, Nel Hydrogen
Nils Aldag
CEO & Founder, Sunfire
Tsvetelina Penkova
Member of the European Parliament
Christian Pho Duc
Chief Technology Officer, Smartenergy
Sundus Cordelia Ramli
Chief Commercial Officer Power-to-X, Topsoe
Frauke Thies
Executive Director, Agora Think Tanks
Pieter Van Aartsen
Moderator, ENNOH
Philip Christiani
Partner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Martin Tengler
Head of Hydrogen Research, BloombergNEF
Giles Dickson
CEO, WindEurope
Walburga Hemetsberger
CEO, SolarPower Europe
Philipp Offenberg
Director, Europe, Breakthrough Energy
François Paquet
Managing Director, Renewable Hydrogen Coalition

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