Forum
The Contribution of
Hydrogen valleys
to the decarbonization
of Europe

The Contribution of Hydrogen valleys to the decarbonization of Europe
Madrid, 13th June 2023 | 15:30 - 18:30 h
Tuesday, 13th June 2023
Real Jardín Botánico
Plaza Murillo, 2. Madrid
Acceso por Puerta de Murillo
Embajada de los Países Bajos
mad-events@minbuza.nl
91 353 75 26

On the occasion of the working visit to Spain of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, the embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Spain organizes this working forum under the title: "The contribution of hydrogen valleys to the decarbonization of Europe".

The aim of the working visit of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander is to boost bilateral cooperation between Spain and the Netherlands, accelerating the energy transition with the help of hydrogen as a key player.

Based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed by both governments last February, the working session will focus on establishing strategic partnerships on key issues such as maritime corridor infrastructures, boosting R&D and innovation in the field of green hydrogen, sustainable fuels for Aviation and hydrogen valleys and their contribution to local communities.

Forum

The Contribution of Hydrogen valleys to the decarbonization of Europe


Madrid, Tuesday 13th June 2023

Program

15:30 Arrival of guests
16:00 Symposium “The Contribution of Hydrogen Valleys to the Decarbonization of Europe”
Opening
Mr. Roel Nieuwenkamp. Dutch ambassador
Keynote Speeches
Mr. Rob Jetten. Minister for Energy and Climate
Mrs. Teresa Ribera. Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge
The ministers will focus on the need to decarbonize the transport/ aviation sector based on the European mandatory targets and on the Dutch-Spanish collaboration on hydrogen

Introduction symposium
Mr. Javier Brey. President of the Spanish Hydrogen Association

Frontrunners discussions
Opportunities for Spanish-Dutch cooperation on developing hydrogen valleys and sustainable aviation fuels

Moderator:
Mr. Bart Biebuyck. Former Executive Director Clean Hydrogen Partnership

Speakers:
Mrs. Nienke Homan. CEO Impact Hydrogen
Mrs. Dorine Bosman. Chief Investment Officer Port of Amsterdam
Mr. Carlos Alzaga. Managing Director, Port of Bilbao
Mrs. Meiltje de Groot. Chairman of the Dutch Association of Airports and CEO of Groningen Airport Eelde
Mrs. Silvia Lazcano. Alliance for the use of Green Hydrogen in Aviation
The lively discussions will take place between the panelists and moderator with participants from Spain and The Netherlands on challenges and opportunities in developing hydrogen valleys and the role of hydrogen in sustainable aviation fuels.

* The event will be conducted in English without simultaneous translation
17:00 Closure Symposium
Mrs. Xiana Méndez. Secretary of State for Trade
17:15- 18:30 Networking reception on green hydrogen developments
Spanish and Dutch companies and organizations will be present at tables representing the hydrogen valleys where they can pitch their innovative projects within the valleys

* A valid identity document will be requested to enter the premises. For security reasons access will not be allowed without showing an identification document together with your invitation.

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