Welcome address
Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO (Port of Antwerp-Bruges)

Opening remarks and objectives for the day
Markus Exenberger, Executive Director and Chairman (H2Global Foundation)

Fireside Chat: Powering Progress – Hydrogen’s Pivotal Role in Decarbonizing Hard to-Abate Sectors
To set the scene, this stocktake session will: (1) explore the critical need and unique challenges of decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like shipping, aviation, and heavy industry, (2) delve into hydrogen's diverse applications as a game-changer for these sectors, and (3) discuss collaborative efforts, policy frameworks, and infrastructure development required to scale up hydrogen solutions effectively

Martin Tengler, Head of Hydrogen Research (BloombergNEF)
Moderator: Dr. Susana Moreira, Executive Director and Co-Chair (H2Global Foundation)

Introduction to the H2Global Solutions Lab
This session will showcase the current system failures that hinder low-carbon projects from their scale-up, exemplified for a range of hard-to-abate sectors. It will then discuss the suite of solutions required to overcome current hurdles and highlight the role of the H2Global mechanism. This, in turn, will lead to an introduction of the newly created H2Global Solutions Lab that has the mission to tailor H2Global’s double auction mechanism to hard-to-abate sectors.

Timo Bollerhey, CEO (Hintco), H2Global Lead Strategist (H2Global Foundation)
Dr. Maximilian Held, Head of Solutions Lab & Shipping Initiative (H2Global Foundation)

Q&A about the H2Global Solutions Lab
Opportunity for the audience to ask questions and share ideas about the H2Global Solutions Lab

Overview and status quo
This session will dive into the shipping sector. It will discuss why maritime decarbonisation is a unique challenge and how the H2Global Shipping Initiative intends to leverage the current window of opportunity with the new Net-Zero Framework of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), expected to be adopted in October 2025.

Dr. Maximilian Held, Head of Solutions Lab & Shipping Initiative (H2Global Foundation)

“Crosscurrents”: Navigating the space between optimism and pragmatism in the future of shipping decarbonization
In this session, we will hear perspectives from a fuel producer and an offtaker on (1) what makes them optimistic or pessimistic about the scale-up of clean shipping fuels, (2) what ingredients are still missing to create positive business cases for producing and using clean shipping fuels, and (3) from their experience what works and what doesn’t.

Lara Naqushbandi, Co-Founder and CEO (ET Fuels)
Noriko Hiyamizu, Director Environment & Sustainability (MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd.)
Moderator: Jan Klenke, Program Lead Research (H2Global Foundation)

Breakout discussions
Breakout groups will discuss two topics. Firstly, how the H2Global mechanism could unfold most impact when applied to the shipping sector (e.g. discussing where in the value chain the H2Global mechanism would be applied, how it could be connected to Green Corridors, etc.). Secondly, what tangible next steps would need to be taken to launch successful shipping pilot tenders, what hurdles we might face in this roll-out, and whether the H2Global mechanism could be used as a disbursement instrument for the IMO Net
Zero Fund.

Overview and status quo
This session will dive into the aviation sector. It will discuss why the market introduction of advanced sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) – foremost electricity/hydrogen-based SAF (eSAF) – is a unique challenge and how the H2Global Aviation Initiative could support the goals of the European Commission’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan.

Dr. Maximilian Held, Head of Solutions Lab & Shipping Initiative (H2Global Foundation)

“Tailwinds Talk”: The evolving reality of aviation decarbonization between aspiration and application
In this session, we will hear perspectives from a fuel producer and an offtaker on (1) what makes them optimistic or pessimistic about the scale-up of e-SAF, (2) what ingredients are still missing to create positive business cases for producing and using e-SAF, and (3) from their experience what works and what doesn’t.

Jan Toschka, CEO (Zaffra)
Additional speaker TBC
Moderator: Pauline Raabe, Project Manager (H2Global Foundation)

Breakout discussions
Breakout groups will discuss two topics. Firstly, how the H2Global mechanism could unfold most impact when applied to the aviation sector and what the challenges of an e SAF pilot tender are. Secondly, what tangible next steps would need to be taken to launch successful e-SAF pilot tenders, what hurdles we might face in this roll-out, and whether the H2Global mechanism could support the goals of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan.

Final reflections, future directions
This session will summarise the 3 key insights from the day, the 2 collectively identified big bets for scaling clean shipping and aviation fuels and the 1 call to action for all participants to support the mission of the H2Global Solutions Lab in 2025 and beyond.

Closing remarks
Tom Hautekiet, Chief Business Development & Transition Officer (Port of Antwerp-Bruges)

Optional: Port tour of Antwerp’s Nautical Center
We will depart together by bus to Antwerp’s Nautical Center, where the guided tour will begin at approximately 17 CET.

Throughout the tour, a guide will provide insights of the port, while guests are welcome to network and enjoy refreshments. For the tour, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Following the tour, we will return together to the Port House, which will serve as the final drop-off point at around 19 CET.

Please note that registration is required due to limited vessel capacity (first come first serve). The tour may be cancelled if minimum participation is not met.