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2026 Strategic Summit Agenda
Day1 Morning — Realistic Strategy & Global Partnership
08:00 - 09:20
80 mins
Registration & Coffee
09:20 - 09:30
10 mins
Conference Chair's Welcome Remarks
09:30 - 09:50
20mins
[Opening Keynote] The Global Hydrogen Compass: IRENA's Roadmap from Policy Pledge to Project Pipeline
Norela Constantinescu
Deputy Director, Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC)
IRENA
09:50 - 10:40
50 mins
[C-Suite Panel] From Promise to Progress: Exploring Hydrogen in Europe’s Energy Future
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Key lessons from early demonstration projects and strategies for commercial rollout
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Innovations driving efficiency, cost reduction, and market competitiveness
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Coordinating production, infrastructure, and offtake to ensure market viability
Moderator:
Jose Luis Garcia Valdeolivas
Senior Manager
BCG
Panelists:
Natalia Latorre
Director General of Energy Transition
Enagás
Teresa Rasero Guerrero
Chairwoman of the Board
Air Liquide Spain
Mark Freymueller
CEO Energy & Hydrogen Europe
Hyundai Motor Group
Jens Henneberg
Chief Operating Officer
Sunfire
Daniel Fraile
Chief Policy and Markets Officer
Hydrogen Europe
Sundus Cordelia Ramli
Chief Commercial Officer & SVP Power-to-X
Topsoe
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
11:10 - 11:30
20 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Strategic Media Partner
Martin Tengler
Head of Hydrogen
BloombergNEF
11:30 - 12:20
50 mins
[Executive Panel] The Global Hydrogen Push: Catalyzing an International Energy Transformation
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How industry association are shaping hydrogen trade flows, subsidies, and mandates to accelerate adoption
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The role of bilateral and multilateral agreements in building an international hydrogen market
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How existing platforms being more effective, and where are the gaps in international cooperation?
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The Green vs. Blue Debate: Pragmatism or Purity?
Moderator:
Martin Tengler
Head of Hydrogen
BloombergNEF
Panelists:
Norela Constantinescu
Deputy Director, Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC)
IRENA
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Eiji OHIRA
European Representative
Japan Hydrogen Association
Ganapathy Swamy
VP Large Project Development EMEA
Linde
Nawfal EL FADIL
Executive Director Green Hydrogen
Masen
Alan Cortizo Suarez
Vice President Sales
Mitsubishi Power
Luncheon & Networking Break
Day1 Afternoon — Green Hydrogen Opportunities: Markets, Infrastructure, and Projects
14:30 - 14:50
20 mins
[Keynote] CINEA - CEF Energy and Funding Opportunities for H2 Projects
Juan de Miguel Salanova
Head of Sector, Hydrogen, Smart gas grids & CO2 Networks
CINEA
14:50 - 15:50
60 mins
[Panel] Driving Iberia's Green Hydrogen Growth: Connecting Renewable Power to Industrial Demand and Global Markets
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What policy support, financing models, and offtake agreements are needed in 2025–26 to move more Iberian hydrogen projects from plans to FID and construction?
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How can Iberia’s abundant renewable energy be turned into competitive green hydrogen through smart arbitrage strategies?
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Should Iberia prioritize hydrogen for domestic industries (refining, chemicals, shipping fuels) or position itself as Europe’s main exporter via H₂Med and global e-fuel markets?
Moderator:
Mike Kämmer
Senior Lead Engineer, Green Hydrogen & Ammonia
Fichtner
Panelists:
Maribel Rodríguez
Director, Hydrogen Business
Repsol
Jorge Palomar
Global Hydrogen Development Director
Iberdrola
Antón Martinez Rodriguez
Chief Executive Officer
Enagás Renovable
Sérgio Goulart Machado
Head of H2 & Renewable Fuels
Galp
Jose Manuel Perez
Executive Director for Regulation Spain
EDP Renewables
15:50 - 16:10
20 mins
[Keynote] Green Hydrogen 2030: What It Takes to Deliver Europe’s Net-Zero Ambition
Ignacio López Muñoz
Key Account Manager
Sungrow
Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break
16:30 - 17:20
50 mins
[Panel] Deploying Infrastructure to Build a Pan-Continental Hydrogen Network to Power Net Zero
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How can Iberia’s hydrogen corridors be upgraded and interconnected with northern Europe to create a reliable, cross-border hydrogen backbone by 2030, considering realistic timelines and technical constraints?
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What role do regional supply chains and industries play in building infrastructure efficiently, and how can collaboration prevent bottlenecks without delaying deployment?
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Which financing mechanisms, industrial demand anchors, and policy supports are most critical to de-risk investments and ensure the backbone meets both domestic consumption and export potential?
Moderator:
Thomas Hillig
Managing Director
THEnergy
Panelists:
Luis Ignacio PARADA
EU Energy Policy & Regulation Director
Enagás
Michael Thomadakis
Chief Strategy and Development Officer
DESFA
Helmie Botter
VP Business Development, Hydrogen
Gasunie
Nicolai Raß
Head of Business Development Hydrogen International
OGE
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Valentin Calfa
Public Affairs Advisor
Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S)
17:20 - 17:40
20 mins
[Keynote] Refhyne II Project Overview
Senior Representative
ITM Power
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Johan Dekeyser
Science Executive Safety, Refining Technology & Pipelines
Concawe (part of the European Fuels Manufacturing Association)
17:40 - 18:30
50 mins
[Project Roadshow] Green Hydrogen in Action: Lessons from Leading Spanish Projects
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From Plans to Reality: Developer Insights – Hear from leading project developers on reaching FID, securing partnerships, and navigating regulatory hurdles.
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From Blueprint to Financial Close: What off-take model proved successful? What were the most significant regulatory hurdles?
Moderator:
Mónica Trilho
Research Analyst, Hydrogen & Derivatives
Wood Mackenzie
Panelists:
Ali Aljefri
Associate Director, Partnerships & Commercial
Masdar
Olga Fedorova
Project Manager Green Hydrogen Andalusian Valley
Moeve
Cristina del Pozo
Vice President, PtX Investment Spain
Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Co.
Jose María Santa Bárbara
Managing Director
Fundación Hidrógeno Aragón
Philippe Esposito
Chairman & President
DH2 Energy
Leire Colomo
Board Member
BH2C
18:30 - 20:00
90 mins
Cocktail Party Reception
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