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 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 Hydrogen Society of Australia
Dr Melinda Krebsz
Research Fellow
The Australian National University
14:05 - 14:35
(30 mins)
[Panel] CCUS Technology Frontiers: From Carbon Capture to Energy Optimization – Perspectives on Transforming Industrial Systems
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How innovations in industrial processes and technologies are shaping the future of CCUS
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Developments in efficient gas processing, energy utilization, and recovery
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The role of modular systems and gas-related technologies in accelerating CCUS scalability
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Collaborative pathways linking innovation to commercial deployment
Moderator:
David Kearns
Country Manager Australia
Global CCS Institute
Panelist:
Kei Ikegami
Founder and CEO
Planet Savers
Keshav Goela
Director of Operations
Gas Lab
14:35 - 14:55
(20 mins)
[Keynote] The role of hydrogen in the energy transition – we need to change our mindset
Lorie Jones
Director and Vice President
Hydrogen Society of Australia
David Cavanagh
Managing Director
Integrated Energy Pty Ltd
14:55 - 15:35
(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
Moderator:
Dr Melinda Krebsz
Research Fellow
The Australian National University
Panelist:
Dr Barry Prince
Vice President Hydrogen
Fabrum
Prof. Tiffany Walsh
Director of Hycel Technology Hub
Deakin University
Laurent van Helden
Director Sales & Market Development Australia & New Zealand
Plug Power
Roger Cressey
Executive Director
Gold Hydrogen
Dr Sarbjit Giddey
Research Group Leader, Thermal and Electrochemical Technologies
CSIRO
Dr Farzad Poursadegh
Development Manager, Hydrogen
1414 Degrees
15:35 - 15:55
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Electrolyzers and Compressors - Integrated solutions as a success recipe for Green H2 projects
Jens Wulff
CEO EMEA & India
NEUMAN & ESSER
15:55 - 16:00
(05 mins)
Closing Delivery by the Chair
Friday 18 July | Day 2 Morning
09:55 - 10:00
(05 mins)
Opening Delivery by the Chair
Joy Sumner
Professor (School of Engineering), Codirector Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition (FACET)
Swinburne University of Technology
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
Moderator:
Vanyssa Ong
Director
Renewable Energy Advisory Pty Ltd.
Panelist:
Geoffrey Drucker
Managing Director
Countrywide Hydrogen Pty Ltd
Wodek Jakubik
Innovation Manager
Coregas
Scott Brown
Managing Director
Pure Hydrogen
Dr. Noel Dunlop
Founder and Vice President
Energys Australia
Tim Butler
Business Development Director
Siemens Industry Software Limited
Break & Networking
11:20 - 12:00
(40 mins)
Western Australia CCUS Action Plan
Moderator:
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Rosie Johnstone
Chair
CCUS Network Australia (CCUSNA)
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Tyler Sujdovic
Executive Director of the Resource Environmental Compliance Division
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (Western Australia)
Bennett Green
Legal Consultant
Yara Pilbara
Joe Ariyaratnam
Vice President, Development
Mitsui E&P Australia
12:00 - 12:05
(05 mins)