Panel debate: Global partnerships for a sustainable future

As the international geopolitical landscape is ongoing fundamental changes, the European Union is seeking to consolidate its relationship with its trading partners and to develop new ties with other geographies on a pragmatic basis to pursue its goals on climate, energy diversification and economic resilience. New trade negotiations, discussions on clean investment partnerships and a more focused approach to the EU development aid policy, are redesigning the energy cooperation framework of the EU and providing new opportunities in terms of hydrogen deployment in EU partner countries and of clean hydrogen trade. This session will assess the conditions and leverages needed to make this hydrogen agenda concrete and successful, building on the experience acquired in key countries.

Speakers

• PIERO VENTURI, Director of Clean Hydrogen Mission, Mission Innovation

• INGRID HOVEN, CEO, GIZ

• MATTHIAS ZIEBELL, Senior Vice President for Sales, Energy Markets and Business Development, Robert Bosch

• JAMES MNYUPE, Head of the Namibian Green Hydrogen Program

• AHMED MORTADA, Regional Head of the Energy sector in MENA and Deputy Head of Egypt, EBRD

Closing session: Competitiveness in hydrogen tech industry

This session will examine how job creation can build political legitimacy for hydrogen demand by linking investments to tangible societal outcomes. It will explore strategies to align hydrogen development with employment and economic inclusion, ensuring public support and lasting impact.

• BARBRO AUESTAD, industriAll European Trade Union