Event agenda
Thursday, 9 October 2025
08:15 - 09:15
09:15 - 09:25
Opening moderators Nienke Homan (Impact Hydrogen) and Jörg Gigler (TKI New Gas)
2 speakers
09:25 - 09:30
09:30 - 09:55
Tom Middendorp (General ret. at the Dutch Ministry of Defence)
1 speaker
09:55 - 10:20
Reshaping the Geopolitics of Energy
The global energy landscape is being reshaped by new producers, shifting alliances and changing market dynamics, with major implications for security, climate policy and international cooperation.
1 speaker
10:20 - 10:45
Trade wars, transactionalism, and climate denialism
Nine months of trade wars, transactionalism, and climate denialism: an analysis of Trump’s policies, the impact on energy and climate investments, and how states, cities, and businesses continue to pursue climate solutions.
1 speaker
10:45 - 11:10
Coffee break
11:10 - 11:40
Shaping a resilient and inclusive energy future for the North Sea and beyond
1 speaker
11:40 - 12:10
Boosting resilience in an age where energy security is redefined by geopolitics
Boosting resilience in an age where energy security is redefined by geopolitics
1 speaker
12:10 - 12:30
The Nordics panel discussion
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 15:30
A: The North Sea: the largest nature reserve or the green power plant of Europe?
This session features a short screening of 'North Sea Nature Untamed' and a panel discussion on how the energy transition and ecological preservation intersect in the North Sea, exploring both tensions and opportunities for a sustainable marine future.
B: Beyond electrification – fueling the European energy transition with Nordic Green Carbon
This parallel session will delve deeper into how green molecules produced in the Nordics can accelerate the energy transition beyond their borders by showcasing concrete projects and initiatives from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
C: Mapping innovation: how gas infrastructure, networks and entrepreneurship drive the energy transition.
Grid operators (Netbeheer Nederland) and researchers (UG Wubbo Ockels School for Energy and Climate and HyDelta project members) explore how spatial infrastructure and entrepreneurial ecosystems interact to drive regional energy innovation.
D: From Wind to Work
How to transform the huge amounts of wind energy and molecules produced at the North Sea (also) to viable regional and local economics. 4 businesses, share their experiences and facilitated discussion with participants.
E: Offshore Security in the Energy Transition
In this workshop we will discuss the challenges and solutions to secure critical infrastructure for data and energy transport in the North Sea. Where are the critical assets and how can we protect them?
F: Ports at the helm of Europe’s hydrogen future
This flagship session showcases NSH2V’s EU-wide port collaboration on maritime hydrogen. Discover master plans for H2 infrastructure, safety, and vessel design—uniting policymakers, engineers, and ports in Europe's hydrogen future.
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee break
16:00 - 16:20
An overview of offshore wind: past and future
The session will highlight the drivers of the success story of offshore wind. We will dive into the question if and how these value drivers can be applied to hydrogen.
1 speaker
16:00 - 17:00
Meeting block
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
16:20 - 16:40
Powering the Transition: Offshore Wind Meets Green Hydrogen
The energy transition enters a crucial phase: from clean electricity to green molecules. Offshore wind can scale, but lacks demand. Green hydrogen is the key—strong policies and lower grid costs can make the Netherlands a clean energy leader.
1 speaker
16:40 - 17:15
Panel discussion: investment perspective
Panel discussion
4 speakers
17:00 - 18:00
Drinks
17:00 - 18:00
Meeting block
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
Friday, 10 October 2025
08:45 - 09:15
Registration
09:15 - 09:25
09:25 - 09:50
09:50 - 10:15
Cluster 6, Outlook for regional industry in NL: More realism?
Dutch regional industry is a major employer and driver of circularity and scope 3 greening. What is their view on the energy transition, challenges, and needs to thrive? This transition requires a fundamental change in how we work together!
1 speaker
10:15 - 10:45
Coffee break
10:45 - 11:45
Student challenges
11:45 - 12:30
End keynote - Jan Rotmans (Professor in Sustainability Transition and Founder at Team NXT)
1 speaker
12:30 - 13:00
Award ceremony
13:00 - 13:05
13:05 - 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.
13:15 - 14:00
Meeting block
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots