2025 Agenda

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Agenda at a Glance
08:00 - 09:00 Networking
09:10 - 09:25 Keynote , Presentation

In this keynote address, attendees will hear about the Portuguese government’s bold steps in integrating renewable gases into the public gas network, with a focus on the landmark launch of the country’s first tender for green hydrogen and biomethane blending.

  • Portugal’s broader strategic policies for clean energy
  • Opportunities for international collaboration and investment
09:25 - 09:50 Fireside Chat , Keynote

How might a CFO get comfortable with the switch to Green Hydrogen. This session will explore:

  • The impact on an offtaker’s bottom line
  • Understanding pricing trends with a view to long-term budgeting and financial planning
  • Calculating the payback period and ROI on Green Hydrogen
  • The capital requirements, subsidies and incentives needed
  • Offtake agreements and structures
09:50 - 10:30 Panel Discussion
  • Scaling up vs. pilot projects – what are the cost differences, and how can economies of scale reduce CAPEX?
  • Detailed analysis of hydrogen-specific costs: water, land, electrolyzer, safety and compliance
  • Supply chain and lead times – what to expect
  • What de-risking do banks and investors need to see?
  • How companies are planning for cost efficiency and overcoming the cost gap
  • Will offtakers pay a premium for green hydrogen, or will cost remain the dealbreaker?

 

10:30 - 10:50

This session will give you an opportunity to hear from lenders and dig into what they think would make a bankable project. Without naming names, we will discuss the common features seen in successful projects, some of the elements which may have de-railed deals and give you a firm understanding of what success looks like.

10:50 - 11:30 Networking

Hydrogen Buyers Forum

Energy Industry

11:30 - 12:10     Room One Panel Discussion
  • How to ensure that the electricity used to produce green hydrogen comes from renewable sources, aligning with your sustainability goals
  • Justifying up front cost to transitioning to green hydrogen: equipment, retrofitting, and infrastructure
  • What is a realistic expectation for ROI?
  • How would green hydrogen affect long-term operational cost?
  • What financing options are there?
11:30 - 12:10     Room Two Panel Discussion
  • What are the next steps for making transnational hydrogen transport a reality?
  • What financing models are being used to build these pipelines?
  • Public-private partnerships and EU funding strategies aimed at speeding up cross-border projects
12:10 - 13:00     Room One Case Study

This session will highlight companies that are leading the way in adopting green hydrogen across various sectors and discuss their experiences, challenges, and plans for the future.

  • How complex was the integration of hydrogen technologies with our existing systems and processes? What were the technical hurdles to overcome?
  • How do the maintenance schedules and requirements for hydrogen systems compare to existing systems?

What are the safety risks associated with green hydrogen (e.g., storage, transport, use) and how can we mitigate them?

12:10 - 13:00     Room Two Panel Discussion , Presentation
  • How green hydrogen projects will drive new solar and wind development
  • Green hydrogen’s role in accelerating renewable energy capacity investments
  • Renewable energy co-location opportunities with hydrogen production facilities
  • Exploring offshore wind’s potential to power green hydrogen production
13:00 - 14:30 Networking

 

14:30 - 15:30     Room One Panel Discussion , Presentation

A short presentation mapping the green hydrogen supply chain will be followed with a panel and audience Q&A.

  • How secure is the supply chain for green hydrogen?
  • What infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, storage facilities, fueling stations) needs to be developed to support green hydrogen adoption at scale?
14:30 - 15:10     Room Two Panel Discussion
  • Performance under varying renewable energy loads, hydrogen purity requirements, scalability, availability, and local regulations
  • What is the expected lifespan of hydrogen fuel cell systems, electrolyzers, or other hydrogen-related technology?
  • How often will we need to upgrade or replace these systems?
  • How are manufacturers demonstrating bankability?
  • Innovations and cost reduction trends in electrolyzer technology
15:30 - 15:50     Room One Presentation

Please contact lamarisa.barclay@informa.com if you would like to speak as an energy user.

15:50 - 16:20 Networking

Hydrogen Buyers Forum

Energy Industry

16:20 - 17:00     Room One Panel Discussion

How are companies modeling future costs of green hydrogen, factoring in technological advances, economies of scale, and policy incentives? What role do carbon pricing and green incentives play in these calculations?

16:20 - 17:00     Room Two Panel Discussion
  • International partnerships forming between hydrogen-producing and -consuming countries
  • Comparison with other hydrogen transport methods (e.g., shipping, trucking)
  • Case studies of emerging partnerships between hydrogen-rich regions (e.g., Australia, Middle East) and hydrogen-consuming regions (e.g., Europe, Japan)
17:00 - 17:30 Panel Discussion

Address the shift in workforce demand as industries transition to hydrogen, including the impact on engineers and technicians. This session will look at the real concerns of current employees, as well as how companies can continue to attract the best talent.

  • Reskilling and job transition strategies for traditional mechanical engineers.
  • The new roles emerging in the hydrogen economy.
  • Opportunities for enhancing workforce sustainability in the long term
17:30 - 19:00 Networking