Program

led by moderator Rogier Elshout and co-host Ben Oudman - Senior Director and Regional Manager CEMEIA DNV Oil & Gas

The European Green Deal has taken shape in the form of the Fit for 55 package. With this vision, the European Commission aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, safeguard biodiversity, establish a green and circular economy and eliminate pollution.

Opening speech by: Bart Biebuyck, Executive Director Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

In order for countries to achieve the goals that are set by the European Commission, collaborations must take place. Cross-chain partnerships are essential for a green future and must meet the future demand for energy. In what form can we create international supply chains and which rules and regulations must change? Let's discuss national policy vs European and the need for future international partnerships. How can governments contribute by preparing for the future hydrogen demand and supply.

With amongst others:

• Hinrich Thölken, Director for Climate and Energy, German Government
• Diederick Luijten, Vice President Hydrogen Energy, Air Liquide
• Matthew Williamson, Vice President Hydrogen, BP

Integrating higher shares of variable renewable energy into our current power systems is essential for decarbonising the power sector, while continuing to meet a rapidly growing demand for green energy. Together with following keynote speakers we will discuss this transformation in great detail

• Marcel van de Kar, Global Director New Energies, Vopak
• Tim Meyerjürgens, COO, TenneT Germany
• Hans Coenen, VP Corporate Strategy Gasunie

To meet the challenge of energy storage, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are testing new thermal energy storage technology that uses inexpensive silica sand as a storage source. What could this mean for businesses that require energy at any given moment? We will discuss the possibilities with Brian Higgins, Director Advanced Technology, Babcock & Wilcox

More and more countries are coming forward with their ambitious 2050 emissions reductions. World leaders have also expressed their vision for a green world economy and that what we are doing now is not sufficient. What is doable, what realistic path can be achieved? We're going to look at a collaboration between international companies that could provide us with a solid business case for the future.

• Oliver Weinmann, Managing Director Vattenfall Europe Innovation
• Ruben van Grinsven, General Manager Integrated Hydrogen Projects Shell