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ATEX & Process Safety 2025

A Practical and Forward-Thinking Conference on ATEX and Process Safety
The annual ATEX & Process Safety Conference is a dynamic, practice-focused event designed to support your compliance with ATEX regulations and improve all aspects of process safety.

At the heart of the conference is knowledge sharing and peer interaction, providing a valuable platform for professionals to stay informed, exchange insights, and strengthen their networks.

The program highlights the latest advancements in explosion protection and process safety, offering a well-rounded, high-quality agenda tailored to industry needs.

With over 250 participants, this is the go-to annual event for staying up to date, gaining practical knowledge, and connecting with fellow experts in the field.

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The Hydrogen Conference

A rare opportunity – to learn from the organisations at the leading edges of the development of the Hydrogen sector – their research, technology, projects, products, services and routes for investment.
The Hydrogen Conference takes place for the first time on September 9 2025 at a University venue in the Midlands in the UK. Full details are being finalised. Following the Conference, the highly regarded international Hydrogen Awards will be presented at a black-tie Awards dinner on the evening of September 16th


Presentations from organizations at the cutting or leading edge of building a hydrogen economy, together with networking opportunities, mean that The Hydrogen Conference will deliver content that shouldn’t be missed.
And, of course, the big question will also be under discussion...
“How to Build a Hydrogen Economy?”


The mix of expert presentation, case studies (including input from end users), animated discussion between audience and stage, coupled with great networking in a great venue on a campus that has a leading reputation in R&D on Hydrogen and a reputation for excellent food and service, will make for a compelling, vibrant conference.


Why hold the Conference? And why focus on building a hydrogen economy?
Since launching four years ago, the one question repeatedly asked about the Hydrogen Awards’ winners is why one company won, rather than any other finalists in a category, and what was it that made their entry special. The Hydrogen Conference will hear from the front line about what organizations did to achieve their Hydrogen Awards’ glory – and there will be evidence of groundbreaking genius at work.



• What differentiated the Winners from the other finalists?

• What made their Hydrogen offering stand out?

• What has happened to their organization since?

• What plans do the winners have to develop their Hydrogen projects next?

• What have they learned in the process, and what will they do differently next?

The Hydrogen Conference should not be missed! 


Delegates at will hear from leading companies in the Hydrogen sector and from Universities and their partners:
• What does it take to achieve best practice and how do partnerships work best? 

• How to differentiate through a best-in-class Hydrogen initiative? 

• The golden rules of Hydrogen - is it time to re-think the H&S rule book? 

• What part does marketing play and how to use it effectively? 


Networking 

If success depends on who you know, this is the place to be:
The Hydrogen Conference – is about learning from one’s peers. It is also about getting to know them, so networking is of primary importance. 

A welcome reception on September 16th - the evening before the Conference begins - with entertainment and appetisers – not to mention some wine tasting – will ensure that new contacts can be made and turned into strong business relationships over the course of the Conference and in months and years to come. 



During the Conference, you will feel you are in a roomful of colleagues and friends, ready to question, challenge and discuss the leading-edge issues with the speakers and the panel members. Following the conference, you will be able to access presentations from the speakers, the delegate list and a summary of the important issues discussed. This should give you everything you need to raise your knowledge of the Hydrogen sector to the next level.
Adding credibility and reach to the Conference is the support of Engineering Hydrogen Solutions as a media partner and of Hydrogen England, ERA and HyDEX.
This is a conference that shouldn’t be missed!

Information, terms and conditions
Conference delegate fees
There are two levels of delegate booking rate:
Early booking delegate rate: £200.00 per person, plus UK VAT if applicable. This rate will apply until June 9 2025. This rate can reduce by 10% if the delegate booking is for 5 or more people.
Standard booking delegate rate: £275.00 per person, plus UK VAT if applicable. This rate will apply on or after June 10 until September 9 2025. This rate can also reduce by 10% if the delegate booking is for 5 or more people.
What is included in the delegate fee? 



• Evening reception and buffet 
• Full access to all conference sessions on September 16th , 2025

• Breakfast snacks on arrival, lunch, light refreshments throughout the day, 

• Delegate manual and speaker presentations (may be printed or supplied on a memory stick, or as a password protected online archive) 

How to Book 

All delegate bookings are made online at www.thehydrogenconference.com. 
Once you click the Submit button on your booking form you will receive an automatic acknowledgement and be taken to the payment page.
Payment is required at the time of booking unless you make alternative arrangements.
This is a conference that shouldn’t be missed!

Contacting the conference team

Helen Warrilow, Commercial Director (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Zarina Kapasi, Business Development Manager (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Telephone:
0330 635 5005 (UK local call rate)
+44 (0)178 977 7612 (International calls)


Postal address:
The Hydrogen Conference, c/o SPP, 14 Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6LU United Kingdom

Time to Enter the Hydrogen Awards 2025

In an era when the urgency for decarbonisation has never been greater, the Hydrogen Awards stand as a beacon of innovation, recognizing pioneers who are shaping the future of clean energy. While many in the industry are well aware of hydrogen’s potential, fewer may be familiar with these prestigious awards, which are now in their third year and that celebrate the visionaries - scientists, technologists, engineers, investors and policymakers - turning this promise into reality.

The Hydrogen Awards were established to highlight the ground-breaking work happening across the hydrogen sector. As countries race to meet net-zero targets, hydrogen has emerged as a crucial component of the sustainable energy mix. Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, offers a pathway to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries such as steel, chemicals, and aviation. Blue hydrogen, while still reliant on natural gas, is gaining traction with carbon capture technologies that mitigate emissions. The Hydrogen Awards shine a light on the game-changing technology and projects and ground-breaking research accelerating these advancements.

Beyond technical innovation, the Hydrogen Awards recognize leadership in policy and investment, two pillars essential for hydrogen’s widespread adoption. Governments worldwide are rolling out hydrogen strategies, while private investors are placing bold bets on infrastructure and supply chains. The awards acknowledge those who bridge the gap between ambition and execution, ensuring that hydrogen moves from pilot projects to mainstream implementation.

This year’s Hydrogen Awards highlight progress across various categories, from production breakthroughs and storage solutions to transportation applications and regional policy initiatives. A key focus is also placed on the next generation of hydrogen leaders, with dedicated University categories recognizing outstanding academic research, student-led innovation, and emerging talent shaping the industry’s future. These categories serve as an important bridge between academia and industry, ensuring that pioneering hydrogen advancements continue to flourish.

The closing date for entries is April 30, 2025.

The significance of these awards extends beyond recognition—they are a call to action. By showcasing best practices and ground-breaking achievements, the Hydrogen Awards inspire further innovation, investment, and policy commitment. As the world grapples with climate change, hydrogen remains one of our most promising solutions, and those pushing the boundaries deserve to be celebrated.

We will honour this year’s recipients at a black-tie event on September 9, 2025. Venue details are still being finalised, but the dinner and ceremony will take place at a major Midlands’ University in the UK. That celebration will also allow us to look ahead to the challenges and exciting opportunities that are opening up across the sector. The Hydrogen Awards remind us that the clean energy transition is not a solitary endeavour but a collective movement. The future is being shaped today, and hydrogen will undoubtedly play a defining role in the global energy landscape.

The support of Engineering Hydrogen Solutions as a media partner and of Hydrogen England, ERA and HyDEX are helping to extend the reach of the Awards both in the UK and Europe and around the world.

Hydrogen Awards – Enterprise. Innovation. Excellence.

Shortlist Announced for World Hydrogen Awards & Public Voting Now Open

Rotterdam, Netherlands – The Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) & RX Global have announced the shortlist of nominees for the World Hydrogen 2025 Awards, comprised of 24 extraordinary projects, companies and individuals who are transforming the hydrogen industry.

The winners will be announced on 20th May 2025 at a ceremony at the Rotterdam Ahoy, as part of the World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition, organised by Sustainable Energy Council and RX Global in partnership with the Dutch Government, the Province of Zuid-Holland, the City of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam.

The 6 awards categories celebrate the outstanding contributions of leaders within the hydrogen sector whose work is shaping the future of energy. Through innovation, partnerships and commercial advances, these finalists are enabling the scalability needed to make hydrogen commercially viable and readily available to decarbonise even the most polluting sectors of our global economy.

Following record number of nominations received, the Awards Judging panel made up of the SEC Hydrogen Advisory Board,SEC Hydrogen Advisory Board, carefully reviewed and voted on each of the nominees based on this year’s awards criteria to produce the shortlist.

This year, the global hydrogen community is invited to participate not only by submitting nominations, but also by voting on the shortlist to define the ultimate winners. Public voting is now open until 2nd April via the World Hydrogen Awards Website here.

The finalists of the World Hydrogen 2025 Awards are:

Clean Hydrogen Project Shortlist

1. Ceres Power Limited, United Kingdom

2. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, Namibia

3. Niagara Falls, Linde - New York City, USA

4. REFORMERS, Netherlands

Industrial Application Shortlist

1. Stegra AB, Sweden

2. OCI/Woodside Blue Ammonia, Linde - Beaumont/TX, USA,

3. Enaex Holding, Chile

4. Aurubis AG, Germany

Future Leader Shortlist

1. Rumaitha Al Busaidi, Business & ICV Development Manager, Hydrom

2. Assia Kasdi, CEO, Milvus Advanced

3. Jan Rongé, CEO, Solhyd

4. Eloa Guillotin, Co-Founder & CEO, Beyond Aero

Hydrogen Transport Shortlist

1. Maris Fiducia, Netherlands

2. Beyond Aero, France

3. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha / A-Tug 'Sakigake', Japan

4. Amogy's Ammonia-Powered Tugboat, Brooklyn, USA

Port of The Future

1. Port of Amsterdam

2. Port of Antwerp – Brugge

3. Port of Rotterdam

4. Porto Piaui, Brazil

Person of The Year

1. Rumaitha Al Busaidi, Business & ICV Development Manager, Hydrom

2. Bart Biebuyck, CEO, Green Energy Park (GEP)

3. Anne-Laure Parrical de Chammard, Member of the Executive Board, Siemens Energy

4. J. Colter Eadie, CEO, Abraxas Power and EVREC

Have your say on the final winner, submit your vote on each category until 2nd April via the World Hydrogen Awards Website here.

 

Rotterdam, the Netherlands Pushes Ahead with Hydrogen hosting World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition

The World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition, the largest global event on hydrogen projects, policy and technology, will take place in Europe’s hydrogen hub, Rotterdam from 20-22 May 2025. Organised by Sustainable Energy Council and RX Global in partnership with the Dutch Government, the Province of Zuid-Holland, the City of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam, World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition will bring together international energy Ministers and CEOs with 15,000 clean energy professionals to sign new partnerships needed to unlock the challenges facing the hydrogen industry ramp up.

Although recognised as a key enabler of the energy transition, the hydrogen industry has faced a recent slowdown in deployment and sobering of targets due to high costs and macroeconomic headwinds. Despite the challenges, governments and industries world-wide have been rapidly implementing hydrogen strategies in line with 2030 and 2050 goals, resulting in 434 projects reaching FID in 2024 representing USD 75 billion.

With more than 300 projects in the Netherlands, World Hydrogen 2025 takes place in a melting pot of experience and innovation, leading Europe’s hydrogen ambitions with solid FIDs.

Under the theme “Navigating Challenges with Solid FIDs” the World Hydrogen 2025 Summit agenda comes at a pivotal moment for the hydrogen sector, hosting 2000 C-Level stakeholders from across the value chain to analyse current progress and set the next steps to activate the global hydrogen market. Confirmed speakers can be viewed on the website here.

30 country pavilions and more than 700 exhibiting companies will be present at the Exhibition making it the largest edition to date enabling global executives to connect directly with technology providers and project developers in operational phases. With participants from both established and emerging markets, World Hydrogen 2025 will provide a comprehensive global outlook on the hydrogen industry and international energy ecosystem.

The Netherlands Minister for Climate and Energy Policy and Deputy Prime Minister, Ms. Sophie Hermans said: “The government of the Netherlands is co-organizing the World Hydrogen Summit for the second time, and that is no coincidence. We want to provide certainty to the global hydrogen sector about our commitment to hydrogen and the role we want to play as the gateway to North-West Europe. The summit provides a great opportunity to share our latest policy developments and to learn from each other. This year our joint H2Global tender with Germany is an important milestone for which we will be hosting several joint sessions at the World Hydrogen Summit. By working together and making agreements now, we strengthen our energy security and create economic opportunities for a sustainable future”

Province of Zuid-Holland Regional Minister, Mr. Arne Weverling said: “Zuid-Holland is on the verge of a hydrogen economy, which is crucial for self-sufficiency and achieving our climate goals. Hydrogen can play an essential role in the transition to a green economy and offers opportunities for collaboration among businesses, knowledge institutions, and governments. With the Port of Rotterdam, strong infrastructure, and innovation capacity, we can build a hydrogen value chain that benefits the entire European continent. Projects like converting aircraft to liquid hydrogen and developing inland waterway transport as a key demand sector for green hydrogen are vital for success. Let’s join forces and create a sustainable future where hydrogen is central to our energy supply and economic growth.”

City of Rotterdam Mayor, Ms Carola Schouten said: “We are proud and honored to host the 2025 edition of the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, as we have done over the recent years. We welcome participants from all over the world at a time where the energy transition is crucial, both from a climate perspective as well as for our own prosperity and resilience. Hydrogen plays a key role in decarbonizing the energy system and for us to succeed, intensified international cooperation between countries, regions and cities, public and private parties, is required. This is what we aim for during this key-event in Rotterdam.”

Port of Rotterdam CEO, Boudewijn Siemons said: “As a key part of Europe’s industrial cluster in the Rhine Delta and a major energy port, we aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Hydrogen plays a crucial role in this ambition and in our efforts to supply European industry with low-carbon energy, ensuring its strength and thereby enhancing Europe's strategic autonomy. Thanks to our unique location on the North Sea and excellent inland connections to other industrial clusters in the Netherlands and abroad, we are further developing as the European hub for both imported and locally produced low-carbon hydrogen in north-western Europe. The entire value chain of the hydrogen economy is now taking shape in the port of Rotterdam. We eagerly anticipate meeting all the active stakeholders in hydrogen from around the world at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025!”

Sustainable Energy Council Managing Director, Chris Hugall said: “SEC and RX Global are proud to work alongside our key partners the Dutch Government, Province of Zuid-Holland, City of Rotterdam and Port of Rotterdam to host the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition at a crucial time for the industry. Now more than ever, it’s key to continue the discussions and strengthen relationships to help mitigate risks and ramp up demand for the hydrogen industry to significantly contribute to decarbonization goals.

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World Electrolysis Congress 2025

The 4th annual World Electrolysis Congress returns as the THE go-to electrolysis event in a new location in Germany: Join us in Cologne from 10 - 13 February 2025! Following the success of the previous editions, event organiser, World Hydrogen Leaders, now a part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, is excited to bring together the entire global renewable hydrogen ecosystem under one roof to accelerate collaboration within the electrolytic hydrogen ecosystem.

Join over 600 decision-makers at the forefront of project development and investment in the global electrolytic hydrogen market. This is a unique opportunity to access expert thought leadership, connect with solution providers for your next project, and participate in a vibrant exchange of knowledge on the latest hydrogen electrolysis technologies.

Download the brochure: https://bit.ly/4ifcAI2

Access the agenda: https://bit.ly/41d5o99

Register now with our exclusive event partner code EHS20 for a 20% discount on delegate passes: https://bit.ly/3B0XWU9

Cutting-edge engineering on show at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025

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Advanced technology from across the mechanical engineering and electrical/electronic spectrum awaits visitors to the next Southern Manufacturing & Electronics trade fair, which will take place from 4th to 6th February 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre (www.southern-manufacturing-electronics.com).

The new owner of the exposition, Easyfairs, an exhibitions specialist that runs more than 100 events across Europe, says that a particularly high level of interest in the run-up to the show from companies not just in Britain and Ireland but also from overseas indicates that 2025 will be a sell-out, with more than 500 stands expected to be booked for the first time.

The event, which was launched in 1997 as a small, regional gathering of engineering firms in the south of England, has grown to become the largest and most comprehensive annual industrial exhibition in the UK and a major global showcase for engineering and manufacturing technology. Testament to its effectiveness as a business forum is the very high rate of return bookings. A large percentage of participants are regular returnees and many have been with the show since it started.

It is important enough to attract big-name manufacturers, but is also accessible to SMEs, as the exhibition operates a policy of open access that discourages larger firms from dominating the space to the detriment of smaller vendors. The amalgamation of diverse sectors and vendors under one roof makes it an ideal platform for undertaking multifaceted research and sourcing requirements.

It will be the place to see all the latest in equipment, components and consumables for mechanical, electrical and electronics manufacturing, as well as a host of ancillary products and services such as labelling, storage and handling, freight forwarding and training. It is a key occasion for anyone involved in design, production, procurement or management who is keen to keep up to date with new developments in machine tools, tooling, workholding and other accessories, box build, PCB manufacture, automation and robotics, test, inspection, measurement, additive manufacturing, production planning, engineering and business software, and much more.

Over the three days, visitors will be able to take advantage of an extensive programme of free technical seminars covering a wide range of topics to give visitors valuable learning opportunities, with a particular focus on the technical, managerial and environmental issues facing manufacturers today.

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025 co-locates with AutoAero, a specialist thread that runs through the main programme concentrating on matters important to automotive and aerospace engineering. Both sectors directly contribute billions of pounds to the UK's GDP, while supporting numerous industries and businesses in the supply chains and providing much needed employment for highly skilled people.

There is free car parking at the Farnborough site, which is well served by road and public transport links. A regular, complimentary bus service runs between the two local railway stations and the showground. Admission to the exhibition is also free. People that sign up now are guaranteed to receive an advance copy of the printed preview guide. Register today at:

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Find safe lifting solutions for hazardous environments at LiftEx 2024

LiftEx 2024, the flagship event of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), will take place on 16-17th October 2024 at the new West Hall at Olympia in London.

The free-to-attend show is an essential visit for lifting safety professionals and anyone involved in using or procuring lifting equipment or vital supporting services such as inspection, maintenance and training for hazardous environments.

Challenging lifting applications are frequently carried out in oil and gas, mining, chemical plants, power generation or anywhere where there are potentially explosive atmospheres. Performing these tasks safely and efficiently will often require specific solutions involving developments such as automation, remote operation systems, explosion-proof technology and corrosion resistance. Adherence to best practice will also ne needed.

The Lifting Equipment industry is constantly evolving with the onset of new materials, innovative ideas, better ways of doing things and the inclusion of modern technologies. Experts for these services offer the assurance of safety as well as value. For example, the ability to create solutions you might never think about, seeing the long-term implications of a project, saving time effort and money through safe and efficient practice.  

A show floor full of lifting innovation

The LiftEx show floor at Olympia will be packed with exhibitors offering expertise and demonstrating innovations to improve productivity, efficiency and safety. They will showcase the latest lifting products including hoists, mobile and overhead cranes, steel chains, wire rope, winches, shackles, web slings, rigging, spreader beams, height safety and load monitoring equipment, IT solutions and more.

Boost your knowledge

Crucially, a visit will contribute to improving safety and best practice with advice from experts on the LEEA stand, while free training sessions and presentations will be delivered at the LEEA Accredited Training Scheme (ATS) seminar sessions, held across both days in the show floor theatre. Check for details and times at events.leeaint.com/liftex-london-2024/ats-seminar.

Network at the best LiftEx yet

The leading annual networking event for the lifting industry is set to be the best yet, supported by sponsors including YOKE, the manufacturer of lifting fittings for chain, wire rope and webbing slings; Rope and Sling Specialists, one of the largest independent companies in the field of lifting equipment engineering in the UK; and Headline Sponsor RiConnect Inc, which offers powerful software known as RiConnect, designed to streamline equipment management and ensure regulatory compliance and traceability.

There will be many chances to network with peers and colleagues, not least on the evening of 16 October 2024 – Day One of LiftEx – when the annual LEEA Awards ceremony will be held at the iconic Dorchester hotel. This promises to be the Lifting Industry’s party of the year. To attend, book at.

All of this means a visit to LiftEx 2024 offers the perfect chance to gain vital hazardous environment lifting related knowledge and insights, as well as an opportunity to meet LEEA members and discuss ways they can help achieve best lifting practice. 

Register now for LiftEx 2024 at events.leeaint.com/liftex-london-2024.

Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2025

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This is the must-attend event for professionals in design, engineering, production, and procurement. It's the go-to place to discover the latest in production hardware, components, consumables, and cutting-edge technology. The expo caters to a diverse range of industries, including Aerospace/Defence, Automotive, Electronics Assembly/Production, Industrial Machinery, Packaging/Handling/Logistics, Energy, Marine, Medical/PharmaBio, Mechanical Engineering, and Metal Processing.

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics is your opportunity to explore a wide array of solutions all in one place. Whether you're in Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, or any of the other mentioned sectors, you'll find the innovations and tools you need to excel in your field."

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World Electrolysis North America

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About the event:

The inaugural World Electrolysis North America emerges as one of the largest commercial electrolysis-focused events in the North American market, solely focused on business collaboration, networking and exploring the intricacies of electrolyzer technology for generating zero-carbon hydrogen.

With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the event is set to drive significant growth in the North American renewable hydrogen market as a pivotal platform for leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, and a diverse array of industry stakeholders to converge, strategize, and capitalize on renewable hydrogen opportunities.

Hosted by World Hydrogen Leaders, World Electrolysis North America’s extensive and deeply focused three-day agenda features talks on electrolyzer technology, policy, finance, and more. It provides a unique opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge and seize commercial opportunities in the clean hydrogen market. Join over 200 senior stakeholders for three days of high-level content and networking in Boston on September 4 – 6!

 For more information and to view the complete agenda, download the brochure:

 [Optional] Use our exclusive partner discount code for 20% off your delegate pass. Please use code EHS20 when registering online.

Register here:

Event Dates: September 4- 6, 2024

Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Boston. Address: One Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 0211, USA.

Organizer: World Hydrogen Leaders, now a part of S&P Global Commodity Insights

Contact Number: +44 (0)20 7099 0600.

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URL: www.wordlelectrolysisnorthamerica.com

FIERA MILANO LAUNCHES NETZERO MILAN: PATHWAYS TO A DECARBONIZED ECONOMY

  • A Sector in Need of Acceleration: 50% of companies worldwide are developing a roadmap and setting decarbonization goals, but we are far from the 2050 targets
  • The EU has allocated €4,500 billion in investments to meet the 'Fit for 55' package targets by 2030, while Italy’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) estimates over €900 billion in resources mobilized by 2030
  • NetZero Milan: a new project designed to support the industry, built on four pillars: technology, policy, business, and finance

Milan, June 24, 2024 – Fiera Milano presents NetZero Milan, an expo-summit dedicated to industrial sector decarbonization, scheduled to take place from May 14-16, 2025 at Allianz MiCo, Europe’s largest convention center. This event aims to gather C-level executives, corporate decision-makers, and international stakeholders to discuss and promote innovative solutions for a zero-emission economy.

 

“NetZero Milan represents the first new event confirming the positive start of Fiera Milano’s 2024-2027 strategic plan execution,” - said Francesco Conci, CEO and General Manager of Fiera Milano. “With this new initiative, our goal is to support the industrial world, especially sectors that are hard to decarbonize, by helping them identify strategies, tools, and technologies to efficiently navigate the decarbonization path towards the 2030 and 2050 strategic horizons. The international context is significantly driving the change process and energy transition of companies. In the coming years, it will likely become strategic for Italy and Europe to work towards developing a leadership role in alternative energy generation and distribution. Additionally, through the themes addressed by NetZero Milan, we aim to emphasize the importance of sustainability integrated into business, which is at the core of Fiera Milano's strategic vision. Defining it within the company’s business model is a qualifying criterion and a competitive advantage in the international landscape”.

 

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over 70% of new energy generation capacity by 2030 must come from renewable sources to maintain the net-zero emissions goal by 2050. Currently, the probability of meeting the Paris Agreement and limiting global warming to 1.5°C is only 14%. A recent Roland Berger analysis shows that, globally, about 50% of companies are developing a roadmap and setting decarbonization goals, but acceleration is needed. Today, ambition levels are still low: only 10-15% of large companies aim to reduce emissions of 50% by 2030, while the sum of current targets would only lead to a maximum reduction of 20%.

Europe has initiated a profound structural change in its economic system with a clear goal: to assume technological leadership in the fight against climate change. This is a significant economic challenge that will mobilize over €4,500 billion in investments across the EU to meet the 'Fit for 55' package targets by 2030. For Italy, this means mobilizing over €900 billion in resources by 2030 as estimated in the PNIEC (National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan).

A qualitative leap is needed to put the world on the right path towards a more sustainable future, directing industries towards reducing both direct and indirect emissions from purchased energy or supply chains.

NetZero Milan aims to support companies in this challenge, particularly those active in the hard-to-abate sectors, like steel, cement, and paper. It proposes to be a multi-technology and multi-stakeholder platform involving all technologies capable of contributing to the decarbonization goal: from utility-scale and industrial solar to hydropower and wind power, from energy storage to green hydrogen, from emerging energy technologies to new fuels, and solutions for CO2 emissions removal and compensation. It will also focus on electrification, digitalization, and decarbonization solutions designed for industries with the highest environmental impact, addressing policy and green financing issues. This project is built on four pillars: technology, policy, business, and finance. It is essential for every company to have the skills and tools to embark on a tailor-made change path, balancing actions strategically and financially to combine efficiency, security, and competitiveness.

NetZero Milan, through collaboration with recognized knowledge partners in the energy and industrial sectors such as the ECCO think tank and Roland Berger consultancy, intends to enhance dialogue and discussion on innovation themes. The sharing of vision and knowledge will also be at the heart of the preparatory events over the coming months, providing an initial networking opportunity in view of the May 2025 event.

World Hydrogen North America doubles in size to keep pace with exponential growth of hydrogen industry

  • Houston, Texas plays host to World Hydrogen North America conference and exhibition May 21st-23rd
  • Exceptional speaker program to include hydrogen trailblazers
  • Tailored program dedicated to addressing US and Canadian hydrogen challenges, exploring solutions, and seizing opportunities.

London, UK – April 15, 2024: World Hydrogen Leaders announce that the “World Hydrogen North America 2024” congress and exhibition will be taking place in Houston, Texas from May 21st- 23rd. Mirroring the rapidly accelerating progress across the North American hydrogen landscape, the program has doubled in size from 2023 and will see key players across the hydrogen value chain gather to align on solutions to current challenges.

A report from the Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress identified the potential for hydrogen growing from USD 642 billion by 2030, to USD 980 billion by 2040, and USD 1.4 trillion by 2050. But with such opportunity come challenges that need to be urgently addressed.

The 3-day event is one of the largest and most influential in the industry and will host over 1,200 attendees from organisations across the US and Canada. Representing the top hydrogen minds, over 200 renowned industry speakers will oversee panel discussions and round tables on dozens of critical hydrogen topics - and back by popular demand, a full day of masterclasses which will deeply dive into priority issues including the IRA, derivatives, electrolyzers, safety and more. Additionally, the conference will address whether the current policy levels for the US and Canada are adequate to instigate the rapid scale-up needed, as well as enlightening case studies from Texas and California.

“As the energy capital of the world, Houston sits at the epicenter of the global hydrogen landscape,” said Nadim Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer, World Hydrogen Leaders. “The city brims with leading hydrogen experts and innovation ecosystems, so is the perfect venue for this influential gathering of industry leaders. And with 80 percent of speakers and attendees at VP, director or C-level roles, World Hydrogen North America has demonstrated that it not only attracts seasoned experts within the industry, but those with the capacity for real decision-making.”

The keynote speakers are well recognised hydrogen trailblazers and include Katrina Fritz, President & CEO, California Hydrogen Business Council; Frank Wolak, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association and Daniel Dus, CEO, United States, ACME, among many others.

The hydrogen and clean energy sectors in North America have experienced an unprecedented surge over the last year, marked by significant policy shifts including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S., and the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit in Canada,” said Katrina Fritz President & CEO, California Hydrogen Business Council. “However, to address evolving regulations and required development of the supply chain, collaboration between industry leaders is imperative.”

To view the whole agenda and register, please visit www.worldhydrogennorthamerica.com