Event agenda
Thursday, 3 October 2024
08:30 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 09:40
Opening moderators Nienke Homan (Impact Hydrogen) and Jörg Gigler (TKI New Gas)
2 speakers
09:40 - 09:45
Word of welcome by Marieke Abbink (CEO New Energy Coalition)
1 speaker
09:45 - 10:05
Opening plenary - keynote speech 1
10:05 - 10:25
Shaping the global energy transition by Timo Bollerhey (H2Global Foundation)
10:25 - 10:50
Willemien Terpstra (Nederlandse Gasunie)
1 speaker
10:50 - 11:20
Coffee break
11:20 - 11:40
Financing hydrogen projects, a Lender’s perspective by Viktor Markelin
Current hydrogen trends in the Nordic market, what makes a project bankable and what are the usual challenges.
1 speaker
11:40 - 12:00
Henrik Solgaard Andersen (VP Global Hydrogen Equinor)
12:00 - 12:20
Samuel Magid (Copenhagen Infrastructure investment fund)
1 speaker
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 15:30
A: How to involve society to accelerate your sustainability transition
This workshop offers new insights in collective transition leadership and new action perspectives for professionals. With interactive round tables we will learn how involving all of society will accelerate the much needed sustainability transition
2 speakers
B: Unlocking the North Sea's Potential: Challenges and Breakthroughs in Large-Scale Energy Projects
This workshop delves into challenges and innovative solutions for the North Sea energy region. Through case studies and expert discussions, participants will explore technological advancements and collaborative efforts shaping the region's future.
4 speakers
C: HyDelta results – Hydrogen going places
This session provides a taste of the >80 research reports on hydrogen transport and distribution in gas grids, published as part of the HyDelta research program. Technology, safety, economics, system design and social aspects will be covered.
10 speakers
D: Get your project off the ground - Nordic cases
This session will explore Nordic success stories in making hydrogen projects bankable and achieving final investment decisions (FID).
4 speakers
E: Powering Homes with Hydrogen Gas
Discover how hydrogen gas can power homes. Learn about hydrogen integration in residential areas, featuring real-world pilot projects like Scotland's H100 and the Netherlands' Haringvliet and Hoogeveen.
F: Hydrogen crossborder storage & transportation
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee break
16:00 - 16:45
Panel discussion
Panel discussion on offshore energy ambitions and developments
2 speakers
Meeting block
16:00 - 17:00
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
Meeting block
17:00 - 18:00
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
Friday, 4 October 2024
09:00 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 09:40
Opening moderators Ceciel Nieuwenhout (University of Groningen) and Joep Sanderink (New Energy Coalition)
An introduction of the 6 points from the plan 'Future of Groningen'.
2 speakers
09:35 - 10:00
Patrick Walison (Royal Haskoning)
A reflection on Seaport developments and its capacity, connecting Eemshaven Port developments to the region.
10:00 - 10:30
Johan Hamster and Henk Jumelet (Province of Groningen and Drenthe)
A reflection on regional benefits.
1 speaker
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 - 11:20
Reflections and evaluations on ecological issues surrounding the Waddensea
11:20 - 11:40
Reflections and evaluations on the topic Logistics and Planning Development
11:40 - 12:00
Reflections and evaluations on the regional benefits and participation and the development SMEs
12:15 - 13:00
AI gives a voice to nature: A keynote speech by Milan Meyberg (Emissary of Gaia)
What if nature actually had a voice? Would we then take her interests into account in our activities and decisions?
13:00 - 13:15
Award ceremony
13:15 - 14:00
Match and lunch
During the closing lunch, there is a final matchmaking session where you can request and schedule meetings. It is dedicated to students and young professionals to meet with other organisations. Make sure to add the matchmaking block to your agenda below.
Meeting block
13:15 - 14:00
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots