Bringing together the main leaders, innovators, and experts from the manufacturing, energy, (petro-) chemical, infrastructure, and metallurgy sectors, to make Europe frontrunner of the global hydrogen market. This conference focusses on industry’s side in the hydrogen debate.
We are counting down until February 19th, when we will share knowledge and make connections. We hope to see you there!
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Hydrogen is not just a part of Europe’s energy future—it’s rapidly becoming the premier energy solution. As Europe accelerates its hydrogen production, the market’s key drivers, especially the offtakers, will shape its direction.
The big questions—how much hydrogen will be produced, where pipelines will be built, and how much we’ll need to import—hinge on Europe’s ability to transition smoothly and scale its industry.
However, high energy costs, limited resources, and global competition pose challenges. Moving to hydrogen requires bold leadership and collaboration across sectors.
Join us at the forefront of this transformation. Together, we can make Europe’s hydrogen market not only feasible but profitable.
We need visionary leaders ready to drive this change. By aligning efforts across the Benelux, Germany, and Scandinavia, we can make hydrogen a profitable, sustainable cornerstone of Europe’s energy future. Will you lead the way?
Pål Oystein Stormorken
VP Industry & Market
Yara
Patrick Wendeler
CEO Europe and Head of Country Germany
BP
Marc Herter
Lord Mayor
City of Hamm
Joost Hooghiem
Managing Director
Hynetwork
Oliver Weinmann
President
DWV
Thilo von der Grün
Director System Development
ENTSOG
Reinhard Bartsch
Managing Director
Hydrogen Centre & Stadtwerke Hamm
Regina Horbach
Senior Advisor Hydrogen
Province of Utrecht
Erik Rakhou
Initiator and Co-Author
Touching Hydrogen Future
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Marc Herter, Lord Mayor, City of Hamm will open this edition
Opening speech
The fundamental question in realizing hydrogen for Europe! What is the status of policy and market in creating a new self-sustaining hydrogen economy?
European industry is facing serious threats domestically and internationally. How can hydrogen shift from being a costly challenge to becoming the driving force behind the green industrial transformation? And what role does it play in securing Europe’s economic future in the race for sustainability?
Hydrogen valleys have existed for some time now and have received special benefits under EU regulations. How have these projects turned out? Have producers and consumers found each other in these smaller regional markets? What lessons can we adopt at the European level?
- Patrick Wendeler, CEO Europe and Head of Country, bp
- Joost Hooghiem, Managing Director, Hynetwork
Blue hydrogen is currently the easiest form of hydrogen to access. How important will its role be in helping industries start using hydrogen? How can we shape Europe’s CO2 market to encourage businesses to make the switch? Could climate policies slow down the transition for European companies?
This and more are discussed by:
- Pål Øystein Stormorken, Vice-President Industry and Market, Yara
- Gilles Le Van, Vice President Large Industries and Energy Transition Central Europe, Air Liquide
- Albert Kassies, Director New Energy, TATA Steel
Moderated by Erik Rakhou, Initiator and Co-Author, Touching Hydrogen Future
Oliver Weinmann, President, DWV, will present the jury and the importance of the Hydrogen Leadership Awards in promoting initiative in the transition.
It’s time to take on a leadership role and work with your peers. In small, focused groups, you’ll discuss your challenges and successes. The aim is to find new ways to collaborate and align your projects with others, all with guidance from experts in the field. These groups will cover various topics, from financing to the European hydrogen grid.
A: Finance for changing production methods
B: National grids and how to connect them
Moderated by Thilo von der Grün, Director System Development, ENTSOG
C: Markets after hydrogen: demand for green products?
D: How to stimulate hydrogen mobility in the region?
Moderated by:
Regina Horbach, Senior Advisor Hydrogen, Province of Utrecht
Bert Strijker, Senior Project Manager, Province of Utrecht
E: Hydrogen Centre Hamm
Moderated by Reinhard Bartsch, Managing Director Hydrogen Centre & Stadtwerke Hamm
Involving industry in the hydrogen transition is key to reducing carbon emissions and improving energy use in Europe. Learn how companies are providing renewable energy sources like offshore wind with parts made using low-carbon hydrogen.
Who has shown real leadership in the European hydrogen economy this year ? The jury will now present their picks of who they considered to be the most inspiring initiative takers of 2024!
Chaired by Oliver Weinmann, President, DWV
Did you nominate your own initiative already? Make sure you participate via the award page: www.hydrogenaward.com
The event will bring together roughly 100 executives, senior managers, and policymakers from the industry and energy sectors, as well as ports, TSO’s, and consultants. Research institutes, financial actors, and other interested parties with a stake in the region and/or the transition will be present.
To get an idea of participating companies, last year included:
AAB, Accenture, ACM, AECOM Nederland, Air Liquide, Air Products, allesoverwaterstof.nl, Antea Group, ArcelorMittal Group, Avecom, Baker Hughes, BAM Infra – HK Regionaal, BASF, Batenburg Installatietechniek, Battolyser Systems, Berenschot, Bluebird Consultant, Bona iDea Advisory, Bosal, Bosch Rexroth, Boston Consulting Group, Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V., Shell Brunei, Bureau Veritas, CERI, Clean Air Task Force, Consulaat-Generaal Antwerpen Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, Corbion, CPMR, DAF Trucks NV, Dansk Industri, DCM EMBA, Deloitte, Deltalinqs, DEME Concessions NV, DEME Offshore, DNV, Dow Benelux, Dredging International nv, Duiker Clean Technologies, EBN, Ecotradex GmbH, EERA, E-Group a.s., Enduris, Eneco, Eneco Wind Belgium, Energeia, Energie-Nederland, Energy Climate Solution, ENGIE, ENGIE Electrabel, EOLY, Eon Energy Projects, ERAC Innovation, E-Trucks Europe, Eurogas, European Commission, Europoort Producties, Evides Industriewater, EvoBus Nederland BV, ExxonMobil, FETSA, Flanders Investment & Trade, Flow Meter Group International, Fluvius, Flying Fish Maritime Innovations, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM), Gasunie, Gate Terminal, Gemeente Amsterdam, Gemeente Rotterdam, Greenspread, Groingen Seaports, H. Essers, H2 Cluster, H2-Fuel Technologies, Heerema Marine Contractors, Heylen Warehouses, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Huisman Equipment, Hunter Douglas Europe, HyCC, Hydrasun, Hystream, Hyundai Motor Nederland, Iemants, IFIEC, IHI Hauzer Techno Coating, IMC, Imperial College London, InnoEnergy, IRO, IRO, Iv-Industrie, Jan De Nul, JFCC, Johanssen + Kretschmer Strategische Kommunikation GmbH, John Laing, KH Engineering, Knaap Tankstation, Koninklijke Vopak, Linde Gas, Louwman & Parqui, Lucifer GCV, MarFlex Europe, Marsh, Marsh, MEvL – Future Energy Learning & Consultancy, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties, Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, NautaDutilh, Nav-Tech, Nederlandse Vereniging Duurzame Energie, Nel Hydrogen, Neptune Energy Netherlands, Netherlands Aerospace Centre, NIBC Bank, NLHydrogen, Norsk Hydrogenforum, North Sea Commission, Nouryon, NOW GmbH, NRC Media, NV Bekaert SA, NV Vinçotte SA, Offshore Independents Personnel, Oiltanking Europe, Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Oost Nederland, Oost NL, Oranje-Nassau Energie, ORTEC, Otary RS NV, Petersburg Consultants | WSP, Pilz, PMF Pressure Equipment, PMV, Pondera Consult, Port of Amsterdam, Port of Antwerp, Port of Roenne, Port of Rotterdam, Pro6com BV, Provincie Drenthe, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Purac Biochem, Resato Hydrogen Technology, Rivermaas, Rosier SA, Rotterdam Mainport Institute, Royal Boskalis Westminster, RWE Belgium, RWE Generation, S&P Global, Saint Gobain Construction Products Belgium, SBM Offshore, SEA Europe, SEA-invest, SEA-Tank Terminal Antwerp, SEW Energy, Shell, Shell Hydrogen, Shell New Fuels, Shell Switzerland AG, Siemens NV, Soltegro, Solvay, SPDG, STAR Group NL, Statkraft Markets, Strohm, SUEZ Deutschland GmbH, Tallgrass Energy, Tata Steel, Tauw, Tech Tour, Teijin Aramid, TenneT TSO, The Clean Technologies Design Desk, Thomas More, thyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG, thyssenkrupp Veerhaven BV, TNO, Toyota Motor Europe, Toyota Tshusho Europe, Tradinco Instruments, TSA (Tank storage UK), TU Delft, TWI Ltd., Unabhängiger Tanklagerverband e.V. (UTV), Uniper Benelux, Universiteit Antwerpen, UNO-X, Valve World, Van der Spek Vianen, Van Hool.
Registration fee
The participation fee is €649,- (excl. VAT) per person. This fee includes a full programme with experts and professionals, lunch, refreshments and documentation. Click here to register.
Government
Government officials can access this event for a reduced fee of €499,- (excl. VAT). Do not forget to include your organisation on your registration form.
Offtakers
Is your company a (ptential) offtaker of hydrogen? Then you can register for a reduced a reduced fee of €499,- (excl. VAT) as well! Be sure to mention your organisation on your registration form.
Prefer to buy multiple tickets for the Hydrogen Leadership Forum for your company and contacts? Or do you want to become partner of this forum? Please contact Lucas Marsé by email or call +31 10 313 09 60.
Should you be unable to attend the conference yourself, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 3 weeks before the start of the event. The company regrets that no refund will be made available for cancellation notifications received less than 3 weeks before the event.
And get a taste of what you can expect.
