
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 2025 |
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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 Technical Summit Agenda

17-18 July 2025
H2Innovate Next is a dynamic and engaging platform dedicated to driving innovation and advancing the hydrogen industry. This exclusive technology-focused event focuses on the latest technologies, trends, and opportunities in low-carbon hydrogen production, efficient storage, distribution, and applications.
From high-level conferences to interactive exhibitions, H2Innovate Next is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay at the forefront of the hydrogen industry and contribute to a sustainable future.
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Thursday 17 July | Day 1 Afternoon
14:00 - 14:05
(05 mins)
Welcome Delivery by the Chair
14:05 - 14:45
(40 mins)
[Panel] Conceptual Design of Energy Hub for Hard-to-Abate Industries
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Tailoring the CCS or hydrogen hub design for industry-specific needs
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Integration the hub with energy recycle networks
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Optimizing capture technologies for large-scale deployment
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CO2 storage technologies and monitoring
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Energy integration and efficiency
14:45 - 15:05
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
15:05 - 15:25
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
15:25 - 16:05
(40 mins)
[Hydrogen Insights] Advancing Cost-Effective Hydrogen Production and Storage
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Hydrogen production and storage methods comparison
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Techno-economic breakthroughs for mega-scale production and storage
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Emerging pilot technologies, including electrolysis, carbon capture, thermochemical, nanotechnology and more

David Clement
VP Oceania
HDF Energy

Laurent van Helden
Director Sales & Market Development Australia & New Zealand
Plug Power

Neil McDonald
Managing Director
Gold Hydrogen Limited

Prof. Tiffany Walsh
Director of Hycel Technology Hub
Deakin University

Dr Sarbjit Giddey
Research Group Leader, Thermal and Electrochemical Technologies
CSIRO
16:05 - 16:10
(05 mins)
Closing Delivery by the Chair
Friday 18 July | Day 2 Morning
09:55 - 10:00
(05 mins)
Opening Delivery by the Chair
10:00 - 10:40
(40 mins)
[Mobility Insights Panel] Green Mobility: Innovative Hydrogen Solutions Driving Future Transportation Systems
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Hydrogen mobility in shipping, long-haul trucking, and aviation
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Cost-efficient and reliable hydrogen fuel cells
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Hydrogen refuelling stations and infrastructure development

Geoffrey Drucker
Managing Director
Countrywide Hydrogen Pty Ltd

Wodek Jakubik
Innovation Manager
Coregas Pty Ltd - a Wesfarmers company

Scott Nargar
Senior Manager Future Mobility & Government Relations
Hyundai Motor Company Australia

Dr. Noel Dunlop
Founder and Vice President
Energys Australia
10:40 - 11:00
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
11:00 - 11:20
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
11:20 - 12:00
(40 mins)
[Carbon Transportation] Cross-Border CO2 Transport & Shipping Solutions
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Liquefaction and compression technologies for CO2 Transport
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Infrastructure and materials readiness
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Process monitoring and detection
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Considerations of shipping vessels and efficiency

Brett Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Marathon Group Australia
Lunch & Exhibition Tour
Friday 18 July | Day 2 Afternoon
14:00 - 14:40
(40 mins)
[Social Insights Panel] Increasing the Community Engagement and Social Acceptance
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Safe management of hydrogen
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Sustainable alternative energy solutions
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Strategic Community Engagement Framework
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Employment and supply opportunities
14:40 - 15:00
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
15:00 - 15:20
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor
15:20 - 15:25
(05 mins)