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, Hydrogen and Ammonia Department
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (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
Board Member, Director, in charge of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency Unit
The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
Tanaka Hideaki
Operating Officer, General Manager, Hydrogen Business Department
ENEOS Corporation
Toshiyuki Ito
Vice President, Division Director Frontier Business Division
Chiyoda Corporation
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
11:30 - 11:50
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Vision for a Sustainable Hydrogen-Powered Future
Hisataka Yakabe
Executive Officer, General Manager of Hydrogen and Carbon Management Department
Tokyo Gas
11:50 - 12:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Accelerating Energy Transition: Hydrogen's Role in Long-Term Climate Strategy
12:10 - 12:30
(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:
Hiroyuki Yuzuki
General Manager, New Energy Business Development Dept
Marubeni Corporation
Ashwani Raina
Executive Director, Business Development - Global Green Hydrogen
ACWA Power
Yasuhiko Otsuki
Director, Vice President Business Development
Siemens Energy
Daisuke Fujihashi
General Manager of Carbon Solution Projects, Carbon Solution Development Unit
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
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. Masami Takenaka
Lead Executive Officer, Senior General Manager, Green Solution Project
Asahi Kasei Corporation
Dr. Namiko Murayama
Senior Regional Manager, gH2 Business Development
thyssenkrupp nucera Japan
17:10 - 17:30
(20 mins)
[Keynote] The Chart of Hydrogen Generation from Water Photolysis
Dr. Dongping Duan
Researcher
Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences
17:30 - 18:20 (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)
18:20 - 19:50
(80 mins)