Summit | Renewable Hydrogen Coalition

About the event

Europe has made significant strides in establishing groundbreaking policies to scale renewable hydrogen that has the potential to revolutionise hard-to-electrify sectors and drive deep decarbonisation. However, despite these advancements, renewable hydrogen is facing a major hurdle — the cost compared to existing technologies. Bridging the cost gap of renewable hydrogen will be crucial for Europe to accelerate its deployment. Equally important will be the need to build strong value chains in Europe. Join us on October 12, 2023, at the Radisson Collection Hotel Grand Place in Brussels for an unique event where CEOs from leading European companies and top EU policymakers will gather for high-level discussions shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights and network. Register now to secure your place! The event will be followed by a high level cocktail reception from 6:00pm.

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Agenda

12 October 2023 2:00PM - 8:00PM

2:00 - 2:05 PM

Welcoming remarks

François Paquet

Impact Director, Renewable Hydrogen Coalition

2:05 - 2:35 PM

Exclusive fire-side chat with Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič

Maroš Šefčovič

Executive Vice-President, European Commission

Olivia Breese

CEO Power-2-X, Ørsted and Chair of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition

Håkon Volldal

President and CEO, Nel and Vice Chair of the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition

2:35 - 2:50 PM

Renewable Hydrogen Market Outlook by Bloomberg NEF

Martin Tengler

Head of Hydrogen Research, Bloomberg NEF

2:50 - 3:50 PM

Session 1: Financing the European Green Industrial Revolution

Europe faces a critical challenge to the rapid uptake of renewable hydrogen: its cost. To meet the binding targets for renewable hydrogen and derivatives in priority sectors set by the EU, public financing to cover the green premium of renewable hydrogen will be vital. Join leading CEOs and top policymakers as they discuss the key role of the European Hydrogen Bank and other financial instruments to help bridge the cost gap with existing technologies and unlock investments in renewable hydrogen.

Alexandre Paquot

Director for Innovation for a Low Carbon, Resilient Economy, DG CLIMA

Ana Paula Marques

CEO, EDP Spain

Giles Dickson

CEO, WindEurope

Kajsa Ryttberg-Wallgren

Chief Growth and Hydrogen Business, H2 Green Steel

Rabab Boulos

EVP - Chief Infrastructure Officer, Maersk

Róbert Hajšel

Member of the European Parliament and Rapporteur for the Hydrogen Bank

4:20 - 5:20 PM

Session 2: Seven Years to Deliver: the Need for Strong Value Chains

In a reshaping global economy and geopolitical order, with seven years to deliver the 2030 goals, the importance of building robust value chains for strategic net zero technologies in Europe cannot be overstated. CEOs and top policymakers will tackle the challenges and opportunities surrounding value chain development and why this is not only a climate change imperative, but also industrial competitiveness and security imperatives to support the European renewable hydrogen industry and build a stronger, more resilient Europe.

An Stroobandt

Deputy Head of Cabinet for the Federal Minister of Energy in Belgium

Sven Utermöhlen

CEO Offshore Wind, RWE

Tsvetelina Penkova

Member of the European Parliament and Shadow rapporteur for the Net-Zero Industry Act

Kim Hedegaard

CEO Power-to-X, Topsoe

Agustín Delgado

Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer, Iberdrola

Walburga Hemetsberger

CEO, SolarPower Europe

5:20 - 5:50 PM

Exclusive fireside chat: The Rise of a New European Industrial Champion

As the global demand for renewable hydrogen surges, Europe has a unique chance to position its nascent but globally recognised electrolysis industry as world leader. Yet competition is fierce, making it crucial to maintain its first-mover advantage. Join us for an exclusive fireside chat as we delve into the critical factors shaping Europe's leadership in cutting edge electrolyser technologies and key measures to scale up production of technology "made in Europe”, delivering green growth and creating the jobs of future.

Kerstin Jorna

Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Nils Aldag

CEO, Sunfire

Vaitea Cowan

Co-Founder and CCO, Enapter

5:50 - 6:00 PM

Closing remarks

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Cocktail reception