Agenda at a Glance
Date | CHE Strategic Summit | Sustainable Fuels Europe | Start-up Innovation Challenge | Cocktail Party | H2Innovate Next |
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Tuesday, 17 June | - | 09:00AM - 17:40PM | - | - | - |
Wednesday, 18 June | 09:00AM - 18:30PM | 09:00AM - 17:40PM | 10:30AM - 12:00AM | 18:30PM - 20:00PM | 14:30PM - 18:00PM |
Thursday, 19 June | 09:00AM - 17:40PM | - | - | - | 09:00AM - 17:30PM |
2025 Technical Summit Agenda

19 June 2025
Held in parallel with Connecting Hydrogen Europe 2025 Strategic Conference, 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.
H2Innovate Next is open to all delegates, exhibitors, and visitors.
Day 2 Morning
08:00 - 09:00
60 mins
Registration & Coffee
09:00 - 09:10
10 mins
Conference Chair's Welcome Remarks
09:10 - 10:00
50 mins
[Panel] Advancing Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies in Transport: Accelerating the Path to a Decarbonized Future
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Current State and Future Needs of Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure
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Cost Reduction and Market Competitiveness
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Exploring the Latest Developments in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies

Gilles Bouder
Vice President EMEA
HDF Energy

Richard Berkling
President & CEO
PowerCell Group

Nuno Lago de Carvalho
Chief Commercial Officer
CaetanoBus
10:00 - 10:20
20 mins
[Keynote] Material Testing in Hydrogen Industry: Challenges, Requirements, and Solutions

Dr. Chen Cao
Global Industry Manager Energy
ZwickRoell
10:20 - 10:40
20 mins
[Keynote] Technical Challenges and Success Stories in Retrofitting Existing Natural Gas Pipelines for Hydrogen Transportation

Oscar Ruiz Martinez
Principal Engineer
ROSEN Europe B.V.
10:40 - 11:30
50 mins
[Panel] Hydrogen in Industrial Applications - a Viable Pathway to Decarbonization
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Hydrogen as a Feedstock in Chemical Manufacturing
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The Challenges Associated with Integrating Hydrogen into Existing Industrial Infrastructure

Jeff Benoit
Vice President of Clean Energy Solutions
Power systems Mfg.. LLc,a Hanwha company

Matthias Schmidt
Head of Iberia & Latin America
Enertrag
11:30 - 11:50
20 mins
[Keynote] Smart Hydrogen: Leveraging AI and IoT for Efficient Energy Management

Siwar Djerad
Industrial Software Sr. Solution Consultant - Sustainability Asset Performance
Emerson
11:50 - 12:10
20 mins
[Keynote] Accelerating Deployment of Hydrogen Refueling Stations: Intelligent Management Systems and Modular Construction Strategies

Dr Massimo Venturi
Senior Vice President
REFIRE Europe
12:10 - 12:30
20 mins
[Keynote] Technical Requirements, Cost Control and Global Logistics Networks for Liquefied HydrogenTransportation

Senior Representative
Coolergy
Luncheon & Networking Break
Day 2 Afternoon
14:00 - 14:50
50 mins
[Panel] Hydrogen Projects in Spain: Leading the Way to Net-Zero Economies

Débora Prada Gracia
Chief Commercial & Partnerships Officer
RIC Energy
14:50 - 15:20
30 mins
[Roadshow] Hysencia - Unlocking Spain’s Hydrogen Market Potential

Philippe Esposito
Chairman & President
Chairman & President
15:20 - 15:40
30 mins
[Roadshow] H2 Project Roadshow
15:40 - 16:10
30 mins
[Roadshow] H2 Project Roadshow
16:10 - 16:40
30 mins