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 2024 |
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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 - 09:40
(40 mins)
[Australian Remarks] Unveiling the Evolution of Hydrogen Policies—What’s Next for the 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
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)
[C-Level Visions] Shaping APAC’s Hydrogen Ecosystem: Local Insights and Global Market Impact
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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
Coffee Break & Networking
11:30 - 12:20
(50 mins)
[Panel] Advancing to the Next Stage by Harmonizing Regulatory Frameworks with Techno-Economic Insights and Environmental Stewardship
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Policy frameworks to support hydrogen innovation and investment
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Techno-economic assessments for cost-effective solutions
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Integration of environmental impact assessments
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International collaboration between government, industry, and research
David Parker
Chair
Clean Energy Regulator
12:20 - 12:40
(20 mins)
[Case Study] Australian Best Practices in Green Hydrogen
Luncheon
Day 1 Afternoon Session: From Production to Supply: Econimic Opportunities & Investment and Financing
14:00 - 14:50
(50 mins)
[Panel] Commercializing and Investing in the Hydrogen Production and Supply
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Economic viability and cost competitiveness
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Building a reliable hydrogen supply market
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Hydrogen production innovations and investments for commercialization readiness
Isaac Hinton
Head of Australia
InterContinental Energy
14:50 - 15:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
15:10 - 15:30
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
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
Kristin Raman
Head of Strategy and Sustainability
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
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
David Green
Partner and Founder
Climate Impact Corporation
Ignacio Hernandez
CEO Asia Pacific
HIF Global
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)