2025 STRATEGIC SUMMIT AGENDA
Day 1 Morning - Navigating Policy and Global Markets
08:00 - 09:00 (60 mins)
Registration & Coffee
09:00 - 09:05 (5 mins)
Welcome Remarks by Conference Chair
09:05 - 09:15 (10 mins)
[Opening Keynote] National Hydrogen Strategies: The Current Status and Future Developments
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Japan’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050
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The role of hydrogen in achieving decarbonization in Japan
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Key measures under the "Hydrogen Society Promotion Act"
09:15 - 09:35 (20 mins)
[Keynote] NEDO's R&D Activities in Supporting the Promotion of Japan Hydrogen Future

Hidenori Saka
Director of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology Office
NEDO
09:35 - 10:10 (35 mins)
[Global Perspectives] Building Global Hydrogen Networks: Partnerships Driving Decarbonization
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Overview of policy trends in the national hydrogen strategies
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Global vision for creating an interconnected hydrogen market
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Key challenges and opportunities in fostering cross-border hydrogen partnerships
10:10 - 11:00
(50 mins)
[Opening Executive Panel] Advancing the Global Hydrogen Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways to Growth
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Insights into regional policies and strategies driving hydrogen adoptio
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Driving Innovation, Investment, and Infrastructure to establish a stable global hydrogen supply chain
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Exploring financing mechanisms and partnerships in developing critical and viable hydrogen economies
Moderator:

Hirofumi Taba
Partner
Linklaters
Panelist:

Toshiyuki Sakamoto (Reserved)
Board Member, Director, in charge of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency Unit
The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan

Toshiyuki Ito
Vice President, Director of Frontier Business Division
Chiyoda Corporation
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
11:30 - 11:50
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Vision for a Sustainable Hydrogen-Powered Future
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Reserved for Major Partner
11:50 - 12:10 (20 mins)
[Market Delivery] Breakthrough Trends in the 2025 Global Hydrogen Market
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Reserved for Diamond Sponsor
Luncheon
Day 1 Afternoon - International Supply Chain and Successful Project Execution
14:00 - 15:00 (60 mins)
[Panel] International Supply Chains: Leveraging Hydrogen and Ammonia for a Sustainable Future
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Global trade dynamics: challenges in hydrogen and ammonia supply chain
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Collaborative projects and policies shaping regional and global trade market
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Building stronger ties to overcome logistical and economic barriers in cross-border hydrogen and ammonia supply chains
Moderator:

Speaker Representative
King & Spalding
Panelist:

Yasuhiko Otsuki
Director, Vice President Business Development
Siemens Energy
15:00 - 15:20 (20 mins)
[Project Highlight A] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break
15:50 - 16:10 (20 mins)
[Project Highlight B] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
16:10 - 17:10 (60 mins)
[Panel] Scaling Clean Hydrogen Projects: Overcoming Barriers in Production and Demand
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Explore how clean hydrogen cost and production challenges can be overcome to create more market certainty and demand.
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The latest breakthroughs in clean hydrogen production technology and their market potential
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Experience shared: Learn from successful case studies of clean hydrogen production projects
Moderator:

Speaker Representative
Nishimura & Asahi
Panelist:

Dr. Namiko Murayama
Senior Regional Manager, gH2 Business Development
thyssenkrupp nucera Japan
17:10 - 18:00 (50 mins)
[Panel] Unlocking Public and Private Capital: De-risking Hydrogen Projects for Growth
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Understand the investment strategies, risk management, and the financial mechanisms in financing hydrogen projects
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How do public and private investors assess the potential growth and profitability of hydrogen-related investments?
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Discover the requirements for creating a favorable investment environment for early stage hydrogen projects

Kohei Toyoda (Reserved)
Director General for Energy Transformation Strategy Energy and Natural Resources Finance Group
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
18:10 - 19:30
(80 mins)