AGENDA

  • Wednesday, November 01, 2023 Summit Day One
  • Thursday, November 02, 2023 Summit Day Two

08:00 AM 09:00 AM

Registration & Welcome Coffee

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00 AM 09:15 AM

Chair’s Opening Remarks

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM

Chair’s Opening Remarks

09:15 AM 09:30 AM

Opening Keynote Address

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

09:15 AM - 09:30 AM

Opening Keynote Address

09:30 AM 10:30 AM

Session 1: Panel-Led Discussion: Making the Global Clean Hydrogen Economy A Reality

  • Current and projected hydrogen projects across the Americas: where are the areas of growth?
  • What are the major policies incentivizing organizations towards a profitable energy transition?
  • The need for government energy incentives and subsidies: is green hydrogen production at $1 per 1 kilogram by 2031 a realistic target in the US? What has the progress been so far?
  • Outside of the Americas, which other regions are developing strong hydrogen development plans? Will this compete with or complement the Americas markets?
  • How will technological advancements improve hydrogen production at scale?
  • What areas of hydrogen demand growth will be the most prominent over the next 10 years?
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 1: Panel-Led Discussion: Making the Global Clean Hydrogen Economy A Reality

  • Current and projected hydrogen projects across the Americas: where are the areas of growth?
  • What are the major policies incentivizing organizations towards a profitable energy transition?
  • The need for government energy incentives and subsidies: is green hydrogen production at $1 per 1 kilogram by 2031 a realistic target in the US? What has the progress been so far?
  • Outside of the Americas, which other regions are developing strong hydrogen development plans? Will this compete with or complement the Americas markets?
  • How will technological advancements improve hydrogen production at scale?
  • What areas of hydrogen demand growth will be the most prominent over the next 10 years?

10:30 AM 11:00 AM

Networking Coffee Break

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking Coffee Break

11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Session 2: Panel-Led Discussion: The Role Of Hydrogen Hubs In Delivering Net-Zero Ambitions In The Americas

  • Why are hydrogen hubs so important to developing the wider hydrogen ecosystem?
  • How are project developers taking advantage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help secure incentives for production and end-use applications?
  • How can the energy industry realize the full potential of hydrogen hubs in terms of delivering on both public and private sector strategies?
  • How can hydrogen hubs capitalize on existing high scale energy infrastructure areas such as the Gulf Coast, to create a low-cost and high-scale hydrogen ecosystem?
  • What are the different approaches to developing hydrogen hubs? Existing and developing plans
  • How will hydrogen hubs create local community benefits?
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 2: Panel-Led Discussion: The Role Of Hydrogen Hubs In Delivering Net-Zero Ambitions In The Americas

  • Why are hydrogen hubs so important to developing the wider hydrogen ecosystem?
  • How are project developers taking advantage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help secure incentives for production and end-use applications?
  • How can the energy industry realize the full potential of hydrogen hubs in terms of delivering on both public and private sector strategies?
  • How can hydrogen hubs capitalize on existing high scale energy infrastructure areas such as the Gulf Coast, to create a low-cost and high-scale hydrogen ecosystem?
  • What are the different approaches to developing hydrogen hubs? Existing and developing plans
  • How will hydrogen hubs create local community benefits?

12:00 PM 01:00 PM

Session 3: Presentation-Led Discussion: The Role Of CCUS And Blue Hydrogen In Decarbonizing Hard To Abate Sectors

  • How will the energy sector bridge the gap to enable clean hydrogen to replace fossil fuels safely, reliably and economically?
  • What are the economic and commercial factors affecting widespread carbon capture sequestration across the energy industry?
  • What significant technological developments have been made and what more action needs to be taken?
  • How will the use of hydrogen in various industrial applications help decarbonize sectors such as steel production, ammonia synthesis, and refinery processing?
  • How will steam-methane reforming continue to complement greener hydrogen production?
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Session 3: Presentation-Led Discussion: The Role Of CCUS And Blue Hydrogen In Decarbonizing Hard To Abate Sectors

  • How will the energy sector bridge the gap to enable clean hydrogen to replace fossil fuels safely, reliably and economically?
  • What are the economic and commercial factors affecting widespread carbon capture sequestration across the energy industry?
  • What significant technological developments have been made and what more action needs to be taken?
  • How will the use of hydrogen in various industrial applications help decarbonize sectors such as steel production, ammonia synthesis, and refinery processing?
  • How will steam-methane reforming continue to complement greener hydrogen production?

01:00 PM 02:00 PM

Networking Lunch

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Networking Lunch

02:00 PM 03:00 PM

Session 4: Presentation-Led Discussion: Hydrogen Production At Scale – Connecting The Ecosystem To Produce Cost-Effective Clean Hydrogen

  • In its current state, is there enough capacity to produce clean hydrogen to meet projected demand?
  • How will technological advancements drive the production of more efficient electrolyzers?
  • What is the equilibrium price point of renewable power to make cost affective green hydrogen?
  • Is there a strategic case to bring electrolyzer production to North America?
  • Will green hydrogen production only occur within hydrogen hubs?
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Session 4: Presentation-Led Discussion: Hydrogen Production At Scale – Connecting The Ecosystem To Produce Cost-Effective Clean Hydrogen

  • In its current state, is there enough capacity to produce clean hydrogen to meet projected demand?
  • How will technological advancements drive the production of more efficient electrolyzers?
  • What is the equilibrium price point of renewable power to make cost affective green hydrogen?
  • Is there a strategic case to bring electrolyzer production to North America?
  • Will green hydrogen production only occur within hydrogen hubs?

03:00 PM 03:30 PM

Networking Coffee Break

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Networking Coffee Break

03:30 PM 04:30 PM

Session 5: Presentation-Led Discussion: Overcoming Infrastructure, Pipeline And Storage Constraints Restricting The Flow Of Hydrogen

  • What is the current state of hydrogen infrastructure in the Americas?
  • What are the established and new alternative storage options? How can industry create new efficiencies and cost effectiveness?
  • What are the infrastructure requirements, safety considerations and best practices for hydrogen storage and transportation?
  • Can existing pipeline infrastructure be retrofitted to support hydrogen flows?
  • How will new policy and regulations affect the transportation of hydrogen?
  • Will the shipping of hydrogen ever become an economically viable form of transportation?
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Session 5: Presentation-Led Discussion: Overcoming Infrastructure, Pipeline And Storage Constraints Restricting The Flow Of Hydrogen

  • What is the current state of hydrogen infrastructure in the Americas?
  • What are the established and new alternative storage options? How can industry create new efficiencies and cost effectiveness?
  • What are the infrastructure requirements, safety considerations and best practices for hydrogen storage and transportation?
  • Can existing pipeline infrastructure be retrofitted to support hydrogen flows?
  • How will new policy and regulations affect the transportation of hydrogen?
  • Will the shipping of hydrogen ever become an economically viable form of transportation?

04:30 PM 04:35 PM

Chair’s Closing Remarks

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

04:30 PM - 04:35 PM

Chair’s Closing Remarks

04:35 PM 04:35 PM

End Of Hydrogen Theater Day One

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Wednesday, November 01, 2023

04:35 PM - 04:35 PM

End Of Hydrogen Theater Day One

08:00 AM 09:00 AM

Registration & Welcome Coffee

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Thursday, November 02, 2023

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00 AM 09:15 AM

Chair’s Opening Remarks

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Thursday, November 02, 2023

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM

Chair’s Opening Remarks

09:15 AM 09:30 AM

Opening Keynote Address

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Thursday, November 02, 2023

09:15 AM - 09:30 AM

Opening Keynote Address

09:30 AM 10:30 AM

Session 6: Panel-Led Discussion: Accelerating The Adoption Of Widespread Hydrogen Fuel Cell Usage

  • How advanced is the hydrogen fuel cells market? Is the technology economically viable yet?
  • Where will fuel cell technology help decarbonize industrial processes?
  • How will hydrogen fuel cells decarbonize the mobility and transportation sector? What progress has already been made?
  • How will other sectors utilize the improvement in efficiency of hydrogen as a fuel? Will aviation and shipping follow the automobile industry?
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Thursday, November 02, 2023

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 6: Panel-Led Discussion: Accelerating The Adoption Of Widespread Hydrogen Fuel Cell Usage

  • How advanced is the hydrogen fuel cells market? Is the technology economically viable yet?
  • Where will fuel cell technology help decarbonize industrial processes?
  • How will hydrogen fuel cells decarbonize the mobility and transportation sector? What progress has already been made?
  • How will other sectors utilize the improvement in efficiency of hydrogen as a fuel? Will aviation and shipping follow the automobile industry?

10:30 AM 11:00 AM

Networking Coffee Break

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Thursday, November 02, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking Coffee Break

11:00 AM 11:45 AM

Session 7: Panel-Led Discussion: Securing Capital And Demonstrating Hydrogen Project Bankability

  • How will the hydrogen industry overcome new technology/industry uncertainty for investors?
  • Will the current profitability of hydrogen production be an issue for financiers?
  • What transportation and storage challenges will need to be resolved to create secure hydrogen customers?
  • How will regulatory and policy changes affect long term investment decisions?
  • Strategies to de-risk projects and speed up FIDs
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Thursday, November 02, 2023

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Session 7: Panel-Led Discussion: Securing Capital And Demonstrating Hydrogen Project Bankability

  • How will the hydrogen industry overcome new technology/industry uncertainty for investors?
  • Will the current profitability of hydrogen production be an issue for financiers?
  • What transportation and storage challenges will need to be resolved to create secure hydrogen customers?
  • How will regulatory and policy changes affect long term investment decisions?
  • Strategies to de-risk projects and speed up FIDs

11:45 AM 12:30 PM

Session 8: Panel-Led Discussion: Connecting The Latin American Hydrogen Economy Growth Areas

  • How can Latin America become a leading hydrogen economy?
  • What infrastructure, investment and government intervention needs to develop?
  • Which countries are taking the lead in their drive for a clean hydrogen economy?
  • Are government incentivized strategies, the only way to kickstart the clean hydrogen economy?
  • Will hydrogen hubs be prominent in Latin America up to 2050?
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Thursday, November 02, 2023

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Session 8: Panel-Led Discussion: Connecting The Latin American Hydrogen Economy Growth Areas

  • How can Latin America become a leading hydrogen economy?
  • What infrastructure, investment and government intervention needs to develop?
  • Which countries are taking the lead in their drive for a clean hydrogen economy?
  • Are government incentivized strategies, the only way to kickstart the clean hydrogen economy?
  • Will hydrogen hubs be prominent in Latin America up to 2050?

12:30 PM 01:30 PM

Networking Lunch

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Thursday, November 02, 2023

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Networking Lunch

01:30 PM 02:30 PM

Session 9: Presentation-Led Discussion: How Will Leadership Drive Strategic Partnerships, Hydrogen Innovation And Work Force Talent Recruitment?

  • What is the importance of industry partnerships and collaborations in advancing hydrogen energy projects? How are partnerships being formed?
  • Real working examples on successful industry partnerships and collaborations, including joint ventures, research collaborations, and public-private partnerships
  • What are the best practices for successful industry collaborations in the hydrogen energy sector?
  • How will leaders help create the full hydrogen ecosystem?
  • With such high predicted growth in the hydrogen industry, how is the industry tackling the current skills gap needed for the industry take off?
  • Will retraining natural gas experienced workers drive the industry forward?
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Thursday, November 02, 2023

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Session 9: Presentation-Led Discussion: How Will Leadership Drive Strategic Partnerships, Hydrogen Innovation And Work Force Talent Recruitment?

  • What is the importance of industry partnerships and collaborations in advancing hydrogen energy projects? How are partnerships being formed?
  • Real working examples on successful industry partnerships and collaborations, including joint ventures, research collaborations, and public-private partnerships
  • What are the best practices for successful industry collaborations in the hydrogen energy sector?
  • How will leaders help create the full hydrogen ecosystem?
  • With such high predicted growth in the hydrogen industry, how is the industry tackling the current skills gap needed for the industry take off?
  • Will retraining natural gas experienced workers drive the industry forward?

02:30 PM 03:00 PM

Networking Coffee Break

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Thursday, November 02, 2023

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Networking Coffee Break

03:00 PM 03:45 PM

Session 10: Presentation-Led Discussion: What Role Will Ammonia Play In Developing The Hydrogen Ecosystem?

  • The economic case for ammonia, its applications, and advantages
  • What is the leading hydrogen carrier to transport hydrogen? To what extent are other hydrogen carriers such as Methanol, LOHC or Liquid hydrogen viable?
  • The vital need for ammonia in hydrogen transportation
  • How do we efficiently transition to green ammonia use?
  • Ammonia combustion for power generation: How close is the technology for ammonia use in heavy industry? When will we see widespread use?
  • Where will we see the biggest growth in ammonia in the Americas?
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Thursday, November 02, 2023

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM

Session 10: Presentation-Led Discussion: What Role Will Ammonia Play In Developing The Hydrogen Ecosystem?

  • The economic case for ammonia, its applications, and advantages
  • What is the leading hydrogen carrier to transport hydrogen? To what extent are other hydrogen carriers such as Methanol, LOHC or Liquid hydrogen viable?
  • The vital need for ammonia in hydrogen transportation
  • How do we efficiently transition to green ammonia use?
  • Ammonia combustion for power generation: How close is the technology for ammonia use in heavy industry? When will we see widespread use?
  • Where will we see the biggest growth in ammonia in the Americas?

03:45 PM 04:30 PM

Session 11: Presentation-Led Discussion: Hydrogen Policies And Safety Standards

  • Technical presentations on hydrogen safety practices, regulations, and standards, including hydrogen handling, storage, and transportation safety
  • Latest advancements in hydrogen safety research and the best practices for ensuring safe hydrogen operations in North America
  • Case studies on hydrogen safety measures implemented in North American hydrogen projects and their effectiveness
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Thursday, November 02, 2023

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM

Session 11: Presentation-Led Discussion: Hydrogen Policies And Safety Standards

  • Technical presentations on hydrogen safety practices, regulations, and standards, including hydrogen handling, storage, and transportation safety
  • Latest advancements in hydrogen safety research and the best practices for ensuring safe hydrogen operations in North America
  • Case studies on hydrogen safety measures implemented in North American hydrogen projects and their effectiveness

04:30 PM 04:40 PM

Chair’s Closing Remarks

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Thursday, November 02, 2023

04:30 PM - 04:40 PM

Chair’s Closing Remarks

04:40 PM 04:40 PM

End Of Hydrogen Theater Day Two

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Thursday, November 02, 2023

04:40 PM - 04:40 PM

End Of Hydrogen Theater Day Two

  • Wednesday, November 01, 2023 Summit Day One
  • Thursday, November 02, 2023 Summit Day Two