AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Date | Strategic Summit | H2Innovate Next | Regional Development Forum | Happy Hour in the Exhibition | Exhibition | Start-up Challenge | Women in Net-Zero Future Program | Sustainability & Diversity Night 2025 |
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17 July, Thursday | 9:00-18:15 | 14:00-16:00 | - | 17:45-18:45 | 09:00-17:30 | 10:30-12:00 | 16:06-17:45 | 19:00-21:00 |
18 July, Friday | 9:15-16:35 | 09:55-12:05 | 9:30-15:40 | - | 09:00-16:30 | - | - | - |
2025 Strategic Summit Agenda
Day 1 Morning Session: International and National Blueprint and Regulatory Consideration
09:00 - 09:05 (05 mins)
Welcome by Chair
Phil O’Neil
Energy Transition Partner
Worley
09:05 - 09:10
(05 mins)
[Keynote] Unveiling the Evolution of Australia's Energy Transition—What’s Next for the Hydrogen Industry?
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The Hon Josh Wilson MP
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Assistant Minister for Emergency Management
Australian Government (Virtual)
09:10 - 09:20
(10 mins)
[International Insights] Strengthening Trans-Tasman Collaboration: Unlocking the Potential of Hydrogen for a Sustainable Asia-Pacific
The Hon Simon Watts
Minister of Climate Change,
Minister for Energy,
Minister for Local Government and Minister of Revenue
New Zealand Government (Virtual)
09:20 - 09:30
(10 mins)
[Western Australian Perspective] Unveiling the Evolution of Australia's Energy Transition—What’s Next for the Hydrogen Industry?
The Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA
Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara
Government of Western Australia
09:30 - 09:40
(10 mins)
[International Insights] Australia and Denmark's Bilateral Partnership - Driving the Hydrogen Revolution through green shipping
Ingrid Dahl-Madsen
Danish Ambassador to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
09:40 - 09:50
(10 mins)
[International insights] Scotland’s Vision for a Sustainable Hydrogen Future
The Rt Hon Angus Robertson MSP
Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture
Scottish Government (Virtual)
09:50 - 10:00 (10 mins)
[Keynote] Hydrogen in NSW: Insights from Recent Milestones
Justin O’Connor
Senior Project Officer, Hydrogen Strategy, International & Investor Engagement Lead
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
10:00 - 10:40
(40 mins)
[Fireside Chat] 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
Moderator:
Vicky Au
Director, Strategic Advisory - APAC
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Panelist:
Jane Wardlaw
A/g Executive General Manager
Clean Energy Regulator
Sanjay Shrestha
President
Plug Power
Hiroyuki Yuzuki
General Manager, New Energy Business Development Dept
Marubeni Corporation
Isaac Hinton
Head of Australia
InterContinental Energy
Coffee Break & Networking
11:20 - 11:40
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Net Zero in APAC and the Role of Australia
Takehiko Kikuchi
Chief Regional Officer, APAC and India, MHI
Chairman, MHI-AP
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
11:40 - 12:00
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Update on the Murchison Project and Hydrogen Market
Shohan Seneviratne
Chief Executive Officer
Murchison Green Hydrogen
Luncheon
Day 1 Afternoon Session: From Production to Supply: Econimic Opportunities & Investment and Financing
14:00 - 14:50
(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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Hydrogen production innovations and investments for commercialization readiness
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Establishment of energy hubs - national and international scenarios
Moderator:
Karen Kozielski
Deputy Lead, CSIRO Hydrogen Industry Mission
CSIRO
Panelist:
Catherine Zerger
Branch Head, Hydrogen Strategy
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Ren Jiang
Sales President APAC
LONGi Hydrogen
Alexandra McIntosh
Investment Director
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Tats Kato
Head of Project Origination, Managing Director Department
Sojitz
Dr. Johann Rinnhofer
CEO Australia
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14:50 - 15:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] PtX and eFuels
Sarath Prasannan
Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific
Everllence
15:10 - 16:00
(50 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
Moderator:
Su Yin Lim
Partner, Energy Transition & Climate Advisory
Deloitte
Panelist:
Ir. Surendran Kandasamy
Head (Hydrogen), Energy Transition Solutions, Project Delivery & Technology
PETRONAS
Thomas Gao
Manager
Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer
Sardar Hyat Khan
Head of Sales and Business Development, APAC & China, Climate Technology Solutions
Baker Hughes
Sarath Prasannan
Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific
Everllence
Amy Philbrook
Alternative Fuels Technical Lead
Arup
Coffee Break & Networking
16:40 - 17:20
(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
Moderator:
Michael Peoples
State Manager Victoria
GPA Engineering
Panelist:
Vikram Singh
Head of Renewable Gas Development
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
Dr Klaas van Alphen
Head of Hydrogen and Future Fuels, Energy Solutions
APA Group
Dana Spiers
Project Development Lead
Linde
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
Moderator:
Kyra Schwarz
Associate Director, Energy Transition & Decarbonisation
Deloitte
Panelist:
Stephen Land
Chief Investment Officer
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Tim Stanton
Partner
Clayton Utz
Kathryn Grace
Associate Director, Alternative Fuels
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Liam Reid
Chief Commercial Officer
HIF Asia Pacific
Naoki Takahashi
Chief Representative in Sydney
Japan Bank for International Cooperation
18:10 - 18:15
(05 mins)
Closing Address by the Chair
17:45 - 18:45
(60 mins)
Happy Hour in the Exhibition
19:00 - 21:00
(120 mins)