HYDROGEN ONLINE CONFERENCE
The World’s Largest Online Hydrogen Event
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November 8, 0:00 – 0:40 Berlin | November 8, 7:00 – 7:40 Beijing | November 7, 18:00 – 18:40 New York
U.S. DOE National Clean Hydrogen Strategy, Roadmap, and More!
Dr. Sunita Satyapal | U.S. Department of Energy | Director, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office
Sunita Satyapal is the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and is also responsible for coordinating across DOE offices on hydrogen activities. She is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of hydrogen and fuel cell programs, including oversight of more than $1.6 billion in research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) activities, as well as staff. She also coordinates more than $9.5 billion in hydrogen activities in partnership across DOE offices and her office has been leading the Interagency Working Group on hydrogen across agencies for nearly two decades.
In addition, Dr. Satyapal coordinates international hydrogen activities as Vice-Chair of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy, a partnership among over 20 countries to accelerate progress in hydrogen and serves as the U.S. co-lead for hydrogen efforts within the Clean Energy Ministerial and Mission Innovation.
In her keynote presentation, Sunita will explain the U.S. DOE National Clean Hydrogen Strategy, roadmap and more.
November 8, 0:45 – 1:25 Berlin | November 8, 7:45 – 8:25 Beijing | November 7, 18:45 – 19:25 New York
Green Hydrogen at Work
Andy Marsh | Plug Power | President and CEO
Andy Marsh is the CEO of Plug Power, the leading manufacturer of fuel cells for material handling. More recently, Plug Power has also become a leader in building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem that addresses every step of operations ranging from green hydrogen production to hydrogen transport, hydrogen storage and hydrogen use.
In his presentation, Andy will explain their integrated approach to the hydrogen industry, “Green Hydrogen at Work”.
November 8, 1:30 – 2:10 Berlin | November 8, 8:30 – 9:10 Beijing | November 7, 19:30 – 20:10 New York
A U.S. National Hydrogen Mobility Strategy
Bill Elrick | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership | Executive Director
Bill Elrick has been the Executive Director and Technical Program Director at the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership (formerly known as California Fuel Cell Partnership) for 15 years. The work of his organization has been pivotal for the deployment of the hydrogen infrastructure and fuel cell vehicles in California.
In September 2022, CaFCP has become a national organization and launched a national hydrogen mobility strategy that focuses on building a hydrogen fueling network across the U.S. for heavy-duty trucks, enabling links between ports, hydrogen hubs and more.
In his keynote presentation, Bill will explain the national hydrogen mobility strategy and how it can be implemented thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
November 8, 2:15 – 2:55 Berlin | November 8, 9:15 – 9:55 Beijing | November 7, 20:15 – 20:55 New York
Hydrogen ecosystems – A New Zealand Case Study
Andrew Clennett | Hiringa Energy Ltd | Co-Founder and CEO
Andrew Clennett is the CEO of Hiringa Energy and a board member of Hydrogen New Zealand. Hiringa Energy is the leading zero emission green hydrogen company in New Zealand, aiming to decarbonize transport and industry. Currently, Hiringa Energy is developing a hydrogen refueling infrastructure for passenger cars and trucks around Auckland.
In his keynote presentation, Andrew will show the status of the hydrogen projects of Hiringa Energy and other hydrogen projects in New Zealand.
November 8 – 2:55 – 3:15 Berlin | November 8 – 9:55 – 10:15 Beijing | November 7 – 20:55 – 21:15 New York
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November 8, 3:15 – 3:55 Berlin | November 8, 10:15 – 10:55 Beijing | November 7, 21:15 – 21:55 New York
Hyundai Motor Company’s Fuel Cell Business
Ronald Grasman | Hyundai Motor Company | Vice President, Head of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Business Development Team
Ronald joined Hyundai Motor Company in 2020 as Vice President and Head of the Fuel Cell Business Development Team. He is a veteran with over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, with various engineering and management experience in Europe, Asia and North America. Since 2007 he has been focusing on the transition to electric mobility with battery and fuel cell electric vehicles and creating partnerships for the necessary electric/hydrogen infrastructures. Before joining Hyundai, he was responsible at Mercedes-Benz for the development of a holistic e-mobility ecosystem for electric vans.
In his keynote presentation, Ronald will explain Hyundai Motor Company’s Fuel Cell Business.
November 8, 4:00 – 4:40 Berlin | November 8, 11:00 – 11:40 Beijing | November 7, 22:00 – 22:40 New York
Green Hydrogen Supply Chain from Australia to South Korea
Daniel Kim | ARK ENERGY | CEO
Daniel has more than 20 years’ experience advising on cross-border deals between Asia and Australia across a broad range of industries including renewable energy, natural resources and infrastructure. He is currently the CEO of Ark Energy Corporation, Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc, which is the largest zinc producer in the world. Previously, Daniel was Queensland Government’s Trade & Investment Commissioner for Korea and based in Seoul for more than 5 years. Prior to that, he had a long career at KPMG in Transactions and Restructuring. Daniel is on the Steering Committees of the Hyzon Global Zero Carbon Alliance and the North Queensland Hydrogen Cluster. He has been a Director of the Australia-Korea Business Council since 2014. Daniel received a Korean Government Minister’s Citation in 2017.
November 8, 4:45 – 5:25 Berlin | November 8, 11:45 – 12:25 Beijing | November 7, 22:45 – 23:25 New York
Japan’s Energy, Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy
Prof. Dr. Hirohisa Uchida | Professor | Tokai University, Japan
The Fukushima nuclear accident was a wake-up call for the Japanese to rethink energy. This event has changed Japan’s energy policy.
The goals are:
- Reduction of Nuclear Power Dependence
- Acceleration of Introduction of Renewable Energy
- Change in Industrial Policy towards Realization of Hydrogen Society and Carbon Neutrality
This policy is abbreviated as “S+3E Policy” – Safety, Energy Security, Economic Revitalization and Environmental Protection
In his keynote presentation, Prof. Dr. Hirohisa Uchida, Distinguished Professor, Tokai University, will give an overview of Japan’s Energy, Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy, showcase best practice, potential supply chains and trade routes and explain the value chain for green ammonia in Japan and southeast Asia and Australia.
November 8, 5:30 – 6:10 Berlin | November 8, 12:30 – 13:10 Beijing | November 7/8, 23:30 – 0:10 New York
Hydrogen Market Development between China and Germany
Robert Herzner | GERMANY TRADE & INVEST | China Director
Robert Herzner is the China Director of Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), a state-owned company that helps international companies set up business in Germany – free of charge.
With 15+ years of experience in China, Robert is an expert for connecting people and companies across countries and cultures.
In his keynote presentation, Robert will showcase common business cases for Chinese and German companies in the hydrogen industry and explain how international companies can profit from the hydrogen-friendly policies and funding in Germany.
GTAI will also have a Showroom at Hydrogen Online Conference and will be available for free consulting.
November 8, 6:10 – 6:30 Berlin | November 8, 13:10 – 13:30 Beijing | November 8, 0:10 – 0:30 New York
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November 8, 6:30 – 7:10 Berlin | November 8, 13:30 – 14:10 Beijing | November 8, 0:30 – 1:10 New York
Hydrogen – The Cheese of the Energy Transition
Dr. Katsuhiko Hirose | HyWealth Co., CEO | Kyushu University, Professor
Prof. Dr. Katsuhiko Hirose has been an engineer and vice president at Toyota Motor Corporation for 39 years, and he is called one of the “fathers” of the Prius and the Mirai. Currently, he is a Visiting Professor at Kyushu University and the CEO and Chief Consultant at HyWealth CO.
He is famous for describing hydrogen as the “cheese of the energy transition” – comparing it to the process of transforming milk into something storable and transportable that adds value.
In his presentation, Hirose-san will explain what the benefits of hydrogen are compared to “pure” electricity and how it can contribute to create a peaceful, sustainable and happier society.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
November 8, 7:15 – 7:55 Berlin | November 8, 14:15 – 14:55 Beijing | November 8, 1:15 – 1:55 New York
Green Hydrogen and Energy Diplomacy in Ukraine
Oleksandr Riepkin | Ukrainian Hydrogen Council | President
Oleksandr Riepkin is the President of the Ukrainian Hydrogen Council and a Strategy Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, responsible for energy diplomacy with the EU. His current responsibilities include the Ukrainian Hydrogen Strategy and ways to produce clean energy in Ukraine and sell it to Europe.
In his presentation, Oleksandr will show how renewable energy and hydrogen can contribute to peace and how Ukraine can become a hydrogen hub for Europe.
November 8, 8:00 – 8:40 Berlin | November 8, 15:00 – 15:40 Beijing | November 8, 2:00 – 2:40 New York
Funding the hydrogen economy
Amir Sharifi | Hy24 | Chief Investment Officer
Amir Sharifi is the Chief Investment Officer of Hy24, the world’s largest investment platform dedicated to clean hydrogen managing the first-of-its-kind Fund: The Clean H2 Infra Fund. He initiated Hy24 as Energy Transition Lead of Ardian, a world-leading private investment house ($125bn of Assets Under Management).
In his presentation, Amir will talk about funding of the hydrogen economy.
November 8, 8:45 – 9:25 Berlin | November 8, 15:45 – 16:25 Beijing | November 8, 2:45 – 3:25 New York
125 million clean kilometers – learnings and opportunities
Audrey Ma | REFIRE | VP International Markets
Audrey Ma is a Vice President at Refire Group in Shanghai, responsible for scaling up the international business of the largest fuel cell systems manufacturer in China.
Refire has supplied fuel cell systems to more than 50% of the fuel cell vehicles in China and supported the integration in 118 different vehicles ranging from passenger cars to busses and trucks.
In her presentation, Audrey will showcase the fuel cell systems and highlight the impressive roll-out of both infrastructure and vehicles in China.
November 8, 9:25 – 9:45 Berlin | November 8, 16:25 – 16:45 Beijing | November 8, 3:25 – 3:45 New York
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November 8, 9:45 – 10:25 Berlin | November 8, 16:45 – 17:25 Beijing | November 8, 3:45 – 4:25 New York
Yesterday’s Wind – Today’s Fuel
Jacob Krogsgaard | Everfuel | CEO
Jacob Krogsgaard is the CEO of Everfuel, leading the way to commercialize hydrogen fuel and PtX. Before co-founding Everfuel, Jacob was a SVP at Nel Hydrogen, where he was responsible for the hydrogen refueling station business.
Everfuel, based in Denmark, is currently building and operating 13 hydrogen refueling stations and several electrolyzers with up to 20 MW.
In his keynote presentation, Jacob will explain why he believes that yesterday’s wind will be today’s optimal fuel – and what is needed to make it happen.
November 8, 10:30 – 11:10 Berlin | November 8, 17:30 – 18:10 Beijing | November 8, 4:30 – 5:10 New York
Scaling up hydrogen refueling infrastructure
Adamo Screnci | Hydrogen Refueling Solutions | Board Member – Director
Adamo Screnci is a Board Member and Director at Hydrogen Refueling Solutions, the Chair of the Working Group Mobility at Hydrogen Europe, a Board Member at Dii Desert Energy and a Member of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance.
Before joining HRS, Adamo was a VP at TotalEnergies, ThyssenKrupp and AirLiquide and a Co-Founder of McPhy.
In his keynote presentation, Adamo will explain how to scale up hydrogen refueling stations in France and in the rest of Europe and what policies and regulatory framework is needed to make it happen.
November 8, 11:15 –11:55 Berlin | November 8, 18:15 – 18:55 Beijing | November 8, 5:15 – 5:55 New York
SOFCs for Power and Heat
Marcus Spickermann | Robert Bosch GmbH | SVP – Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Program
Marcus heads the stationary Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) program with a focus on “Customer and Market Excellence” at Robert Bosch GmbH.
In his previous positions, he always had a strong focus on environmental friendly mobility and is now concentrating on sustainable energy supply at Bosch. With his expertise in building and scaling business models, he defines the go-to-market of the stationary SOFC to shape the transformation towards a green energy supply for people, cities and industries.
November 8, 12:00 – 12:40 Berlin | November 8, 19:00 – 19:40 Beijing | November 8, 6:00 – 6:40 New York
Hydrogen storage solutions for infrastructure & mobility
Morten Holum | Hexagon Purus | CEO
Hexagon Purus is one of the world’s leaders in hydrogen storage – and a SILVER Sponsor of Hydrogen Online Conference 2022.
Products Hexagon Purus supplies include high pressure Type IV cylinders, hydrogen storage systems, hydrogen distribution systems, liquid hydrogen tank systems and battery systems for commercial vehicles.
In his keynote presentation, Hexagon Purus CEO Morten Holum will explain their perspective on a growing zero emission vehicle market, on stationary energy storage, hydrogen infrastructure, trucks, busses, trains, maritime applications and the decarbonization policy both in the EU and in the US.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, and the Hexagon Purus team will be available for an additional Q&A session in their showroom after the presentation.
November 8, 12:40 – 13:00 Berlin | November 8, 19:40 – 20:00 Beijing | November 8, 6:40 – 7:00 New York
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