Technical Tours / Workshops

Delegates will have a choice to select a tech tour session subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

TUE 5 SEPTEMBER
0800: Registration and Welcome Refreshments
0800-1230: Technical Tour 1
BOC: Hydrogen Electrolysis Production in Action & BP Lytton Hydrogen Refueller

Limited to 15 attendees on first come first served basis

Technical Tour Hosts:
Chris Dolman, Business Development Manager Clean Hydrogen, BOC Asia Pacific
Dana Spiers, Director, Strategy and Clean Energy, BOC
1300-1700: Technical Tour 2
Wildfire Energy: MIHG Waste to Hydrogen Pilot Plant Launch and Endua: New Energy Hydrogen Production and Storage with Hydrogen Power Banks
Limited to 50 attendees on first come first served basis

Technical Tour Hosts:
Greg Perkins, CEO, Wildfire Energy
Paul Sernia, CEO, Endua

Delegates will have a choice to select a workshop session subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

  • Your opportunity to discuss pressing topics in a practical, interactive, and learning oriented 4-hour workshop setting prior to the
  • Delegate numbers are limited, and you can register on a first-come, first-served
  • Your feedback from the workshops will be relayed into the Summit Roundtable Discussions in the Plenary Session on 06 September 2023
TUE 5 SEPTEMBER
0800: Registration and Welcome Refreshments
0800-1230: Workshops 1 & 2

Part 1 Facilitators:
Jake Jacobs, Manager Hydrogen Skills Australia, GISPH2
David Cross, CEO, Energy Skills Queensland


Part 2 Facilitators:
Wayne Lee, Queensland Industry Skills Advisor Manufacturing, Manufacturing Skills Queensland
Malcom Garrick, Business Development Manager, Campus Leader College of Trades/Tertiary Education Division, CQ University
Shawn O'Sullivan, Emerging Industries Business Development Manager, TAFE Queensland

Gail Hands, Project Officer, GISPH2
Jake Jacobs, Manager, Hydrogen Skills Australia
Camilla Elmes, Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Advisor, Queensland Trucking Association
Scott Travers, Director, Pure Hydrogen
Shawn O'Sullivan, Emerging Industries Business Development Manager, TAFE Queensland
Ross Thompson, General Manager Aftersales, Foton Mobility Distribution

Facilitators:
Tim Buckley, Director, Climate Energy Finance
Nigel Hough, Director and QLD Regional Manager, GPA Engineering
1230-1300: Lunch
1300-1700: Workshops 3 & 4
Facilitators:
Peta Ashworth, Director, Curtin Institute for Energy
Kathy Witt, University of Queensland
Amrita Kambo, University of Queensland
Guest contributions from:
  • Jim Wilson, Policy and Communications Manager, Shipping Australia
  • Michael van Baarle, Co-Founder and CEO, Abel Energy
  • Gabriel Vallejos, ARUP
  • KS Chan, Chief Commercialisation Officer, CO2CRC Limited
  • Stephen Forshaw, Chief Representative Australia and New Zealand, Airbus
  • Dr Daniel Roberts, Leader Hydrogen Energy Systems Future Science, CSIRO
  • Alistair Robertson, H2Project Engineer, Rheinmetall Defence

    Facilitators:
    Dr Andrew Dicks, Advisor to the Board, Lion Energy, Convenor, Australian Hydrogen Research Network (AHRN), Adjunct Principal Fellow, Queensland Micro-and Nano- technology Centre, Griffith University
    Florence Lindhaus, Cluster Manager Energy, German Australian Hydrogen Alliance
  • 1500: Speaker, Advisory Board and VIP Welcome Reception: By Invitation Only

    Program

    Finance, Regulation, Government Policies and Hydrogen Initiatives to Compete, Achieve Bankability and Accelerate Investor Commitment

    Wed 6 September
    0745
    Queensland Hydrogen Investment Forum Breakfast
    By Invitation Only
    0830
    Registration Desk Opens and Welcome Refreshments
    0915
    Opening Remarks from the Chair and Acknowledgement to Country:
    2022 – 2023 Hydrogen Highlights, Milestones and Lessons Learned

    Mike Straughton, Chair, Queensland Hydrogen Industry Cluster (H2Q)
    0930
    Ministerial Keynote
    Enabling Queensland’s Vision and Ambitions to Achieve Global Leader Status in Hydrogen

    The Hon Assistant Minister Lance McCallum MP, Assistant Minister for Energy, Queensland Government
    0945
    In Conversation with:
    State Government Lessons Learned:
    Hydrogen policymakers will share their reflections on the evolving domestic and international policy context and the strategies and approaches for scaling up Australia’s hydrogen sector.

    Moderator:
    Anna Freeman, Policy Director, Clean Energy Council

    Panelists:
    Tim Stock, Chair, National Green Power Steering Group and Director of Hydrogen and Clean Energy Programs, NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change
    Chris Shaw, Deputy Director General Hydrogen, Queensland Government
    1015
    Morning tea
    1045
    ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION GROUPS
    Key take-outs, highlights and identified requisites and solutions to address the ‘nuts and bolts’ hydrogen economy issues
    Contributors:
    Scott Brownlaw, Clean Energy Consultant, Standards Australia
    Jarrod Irving, Senior Advisor: Hydrogen Development, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
    Ben Smith, Technical Manager, Risk and Process Safety, ARUP
    Facilitator:
    Renata Berglas, Member Queensland Hydrogen Taskforce, Mobility and Futures Leader QLD, ARRB/NTRO

    Contributors:
    Heather Bone, Head of ESG, Team Global Express
    David Cavanagh, CEO, Top Group
    Michael Baulch, CEO, Emerald Coaches

    Ahmed Halima, Hydrogen and Future Fuels Lead, ANZ, Mott MacDonald

    Facilitators:
    Jakes Jacobs, Manager Hydrogen Skills Australia, GISP H2
    Dhawal Nayak, CEO, Grandshake Green Skills Academy
    Facilitators:
    Tim Buckley, Director, Climate Energy Finance
    Mike Straughton, Managing Director, SIRC Partners</small
    Facilitator:
    Peta Ashworth, Director, Curtin Institute for Energy

    Contributors:
    Kathy Witt, University of Queensland
    Amrita Kambo, Univerisity of Queensland
    Facilitators:
    Florence Lindhaus, Cluster Energy Manager, German Australian Hydrogen Alliance
    Dr Andrew Dicks, Advisor to the Board, Lion Energy, Convenor, Australian Hydrogen Research Network (AHRN), Adjunct Principal Fellow, Griffith University

    With guest contributions from:
    Michael van Baarle, Co-Founder and CEO, Abel Energy
    Gabriel Vallejos, ARUP
    KS Chan, Chief Commercialisation Officer, CO2CRC Limited
    Dr Daniel Roberts, Leader Hydrogen Energy Systems Future Science, CSIRO
    Alistair Robertson, H2 Project Engineer, Rheinmetall Defence
    Facilitators:
    Ekaterina Milne, H2Q Policy and Advocacy, Working Group
    Derek Thompson, CEO, Purus Energy
    Ariel Elboim, Senior Advisor, GHD
    Thomas Koller, Senior Hydrogen Consultant, DNV
    Elizabeth Monaghan, H2Q Policy Working Group
    1145
    Panel Discussion:
    Aligning European, Australian, American and Asian Emissions Accounting, Reporting and Trading Rules to Substantiate Emissions Claims Associated with Hydrogen Energy Use

    Moderator:
    Mak Weijie, Head of Australia, Aurora Energy

    Panelists:
    Manuel Weirich, Assistant Director Hydrogen and Clean Energy & GM Green Power Steering Group, NSW Office of Energy and Climate
    Prerna Bhargava, Assistant Manager, Hydrogen Strategy, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
    Scott Hamilton, Senior Advisor, Smart Energy Council
    1240
    Keynote Presentation:
    Current Global Status of Green Hydrogen Activity and Electrolyzer Technology Selection

    David Bow, Vice President, Plug Power USA
    1300
    Lunch
    1400
    Breakaway Case Study Sessions:
    Hard to Abate Industry Hydrogen Initiatives in Action
    Q & A Moderator:
    Renata Berglas, Member, Queensland Hydrogen Taskforce, Mobility and Futures Leader QLD, ARRB/NTRO

    Panelists:
    Heather Bone, Head of ESG, Team Global Express
    Phillip Parsons, VP Customer Service and Supply Chain, Coca-Cola Euro Pacific Partners
    Chris Dolman, Business Development Manager Clean Hydrogen, BOC Asia Pacific

    Keynotes
    Dr Barry Prince, VP Hydrogen, Fabrum
    Gareth Wishart, General Manager, HW Richardson Group

    Moderator:
    Dr Ojas Mahapatra, CEO, Fabrum

    Panelists:
    Gareth Wishart, General Manager, HW Richardson Group
    Geoffrey Drucker, Managing Director, Countrywide Hydrogen
    Aaron Smith, Managing Director, H2EC

    Panelists:
    Lucy Burke, Manager Hydrogen and Clean Energy Fuels Development, ATCO
    Owen Sharpe, Strategy Manager, Australian GasInfrastructure Group (AGIG)
    Dr Klaas van Alphen, Head of Hydrogen and Future Fuels, APA Group
    David Whittam, Program Manager, Hydrogen, CO2CRC

    Q & A Moderator:
    Bill Tabourlos, Executive Director, Australian Gas Association (AGA)
    1510
    Afternoon tea
    1545
    Breakaway Panel Discussions:
    Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Hydrogen in Action
    Moderator:
    John Grimes, CEO, Smart Energy Council

    Panelists:
    Tom Lord, Lead Renewable Technical Energy Advisor, Australian Gas Association
    James Scotland, General Manager Supply Chain Resilience, Australia Industry (AI) Group
    Nicolette Boele, Impact Committee, Climate Venture Capital Fund
    Belinda Turner, Chief Investment Officer, Agri Carbon Investments
    Gareth Forde, Principal Engineer, All Energy Troy Philpot, Element One
    David Heard, Executive Director, Australia, Hiringa Energy

    Moderator:
    Andrew McCluskey, Executive GM Hydrogen, Siemens and Chair, The Hydrogen Society
    Moderator:
    Peta Ashworth, Director, Curtin Institute for Energy

    Panelists:
    Mel Rippon, Social Performance Lead, Cleanco
    Emily Raguse, Social Engagement Manager, Stanwell Corporation
    Lochlan Gibson, Managing Director, Star Environmental
    Nicole Maguire, Social Performance Lead, Powerlink
    Moderator:
    Michael Baulch, CEO, Emerald Coaches, President, Queensland Bus Industry Confederation

    Panellists:
    Tom Soulsby, Executive Chairman, Lion Energy
    Konfir Kabo, Fueltech
    Alistair Wardrope, Director, Amarna Energy
    Ash Schuurman, Future Energy Project Manager, ARK Energy
    1645
    Close of Summit Day One and Networking Drinks
    Welcome: Andy Marsland, Director H2Q

    Domestic and International Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Hydrogen in Action + Special Feature: Focus on Asia

    Thu 7 September
    0730
    Registration Desk Opens and Welcome Refreshments
    0800
    Opening Remarks from the Chair
    Mike Straughton, Chair, Queensland Hydrogen Industry Cluster (H2Q)
    0805
    Ministerial Keynote Address: Queensland Hydrogen
    The Hon Steven Miles, Acting Premier Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Infrastructure
    0820
    Panel Discussion:
    Focus on Asia:
    Investment and Offtake Commitments and Future Intentions to Grow the Australian Hydrogen Economy to Achieve Asia’s Decarbonisation Ambitions

    Moderator:
    Tak Adachi, Trade and Investment Commissioner (Japan), Trade and Investment Queensland

    Panellists:
    Shinichi Tokuda, GM Business Development, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) Japan
    Masashi Shimanuki, Director, ENEOS
    Motoya Nakamura, CEO, IHI Engineering Australia
    Takehiro Maruyama, Project Leader for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems, Yanmar Holdings
    0920
    Panel Discussion:

    Leveraging and Assessing the Success Criteria of Grant Funding Initiatives: to De-risk Investment, Production, Distribution and Early Transition Offtake and the Advancement of Renewables

    Moderator:
    Paul Hodgson, CEO, Scaling Green Hydrogen CRC

    Panellists:
    Claudia Brumme Smith, CEO, NQH2
    Heather Bone, Head of ESG, Toll Global Express
    Kay Taylor, Head of Commercial, Endua
    Clare Sykes, Cluster Manager, New H2
    1020
    Morning tea
    1050
    Keynote Presentation:
    Advantage Isn’t Enough: How Can Australia Turn Energy Superpower Dreams into Reality?

    Innes Willox, Group CEO, Australia Industry (AI) Group
    1110
    Panel Discussion:
    Investing in Bankable Hydrogen Projects and the Broader Hydrogen Market: Risks and Rewards

    Moderator:
    Richard Proudlove, Director Corporate Engagement, Investor Group on Climate Change

    Panellists:
    Chris Dunks, Managing Director, Synergenet
    Mitch Shannon, Director, Pollination
    Matt Baumgurtel, Partner, Hamilton Locke and Director, H2Q
    Chris Keerman, Director Project and Export Finance, ANZ
    1205
    Panel Discussion:
    Central Queensland Hydrogen Project: International Investment and Offtake Collaboration to Fulfill our Mega Project Vision and Meet Customer Expectations

    Moderator:
    Joanna Kay, General Manager, Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia | Smart Energy Council

    Panellists:
    Phil Richardson, General Manager Hydrogen, Stanwell Corporation
    Ryan Matsutani, Manager New Energy Business Development, Marubeni Corporation (Japan)
    Masaru Nishimura, General Manager Hydrogen Development, Iwatani Corporation
    Naoya Takeda, Hydrogen Business Strategy Division, Kansai Electric Power Company Inc
    1235
    Lunch
    1335
    Corporate Case Study Panel:
    Countrywide Hydrogen Connecting with the Right Partners and Allies to Reach Financial Close and Deliver Green Hydrogen to Domestic Offtakers at the Right Price

    Moderator:
    Geoffrey Drucker, Managing Director, Countrywide Hydrogen

    Panellists:
    The Hon Peter Gutwein, Former Premier of Tasmania,
    Gary Greene, Investment Manager: Infrastructure, Hesta
    Tim Jensen, Managing Director, 7R Logistics
    Joel Stoddart, Managing Director, Walkinshaw Automotive
    Peter Shea, Government Incentives Lead, Deloitte
    1430
    Afternoon Tea
    1500
    Keynote Presentation: Invention to Innovation

    Larry Marshall, Ex CEO, CSIRO and Chair American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) and Advisor, Australian Government Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group
    1520
    Start-up Pitch Battle & Start-up Keynote:

    Keynote Introduction:
    Greg Perkins, CEO, Wildfire Energy: 2022 Start up Pitch Batter Winner

    Pitch Battle Participants:
    Steffen Geries, COO, Stralis Aircraft
    Prashant Parulekar, Founder & CEO, Infigo Labs
    Luciano Giangiordano, Founder & CEO, Hydroverse
    Dr Glen Harris, Co-Founder & CEO, Jovian Tech
    Liam Scanlan, Managing Director, Hindsite

    Moderator:
    Paul Sernia, CEO, Endua

    Judging Panel:
    Larry Marshall, Ex CEO, CSIRO, and Chair American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) and Advisor, Australian Government Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group
    Heidi Breen, CEO, H2Q
    Greg Perkins, CEO, Wildfire Energy
    1615
    Panel Discussion:
    Central Queensland’s Hydrogen Endeavour: Exploring Collaborations, Partnerships, and Strategies for Developing Central Queensland’s Hydrogen Ecosystem

    Moderator:
    Nigel Hough, Director and QLD Regional Manager, GPA Engineering

    Panellists:
    Jarrod Irving, Senior Advisor: Hydrogen Development, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
    Michelle Gane, Hydrogen Development Specialist, Stanwell Corporation
    Dr Attilio Pigneri, Chief Executive Officer, H2U (refer HB)
    Alana Barlow, National Hydrogen Commercialisation Manager, Sumitomo Australia
    Dr Sreeraj Balachandran, Manager Decarbonisation Strategy, Rio Tinto Aluminium
    1700
    H2Q Special Address
    Heidi Breen, CEO, H2Q
    1715
    Closing Remarks from the Chair
    Pitch Battle Winners to be announced
    1730
    Close of Summit

    Keynote Speakers

    Tom Soulsby

    Mr Tom Soulsby

    Executive Chairman, Lion Energy

    Takehiro Maruyama

    Dr Takehiro Maruyama

    Project Leader Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Systems, Yanmar Holdings

    Tak Adachi

    Mr Tak Adachi

    Trade and Investment Commissioner, QLD Trade Commission

    Shinichi Tokuda

    Mr Shinichi Tokuda

    GM Business Development, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company

    Ryan Matsutani

    Mr Ryan Matsutani

    Manager New Energy Business Development, Marubeni Corporation

    Prerna Bhargava

    Ms Prerna Bhargava

    Assistant Manager Hydrogen Strategy, Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water

    Peter Gutwein

    The Hon Peter Gutwein

    Former Premier Tasmania, Countrywide Hydrogen

    Naoya Takeda

    Mr Naoya Takeda

    Manager Hydrogen Business Strategy, Kansai Electric Power COmpany

    Motoya Nakamura

    Mr Motoya Nakamura

    Managing Director, IHI Engineering Australia

    Masashi Shimanuki

    Mr Masashi Shimanuki

    Director, ENEOS Corporation

    Masaru Nishimura

    Mr Masaru Nishimura

    General Manager Hydrogen Development, Iwatani Corporation

    Larry Marshall

    Dr Larry Marshall

    CSIRO, AmCham, Australian Government Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group

    Lance McCallum

    The Hon Lance McCallum

    Assistant Minister, Queensland Government

    Innes Willox

    Mr Innes Willox

    CEO, Australian Industry Group (AI)

    David Bow

    Mr David Bow

    Vice President, Plug Power USA

    Technical Tours

    Delegates will have a choice to select a tech tour session subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

    Tue 5 September
    0800: Registration and Welcome Refreshments
    0800-1230: Technical Tour 1
    BOC: Hydrogen Electrolysis Production in Action & BP Lytton Hydrogen Refueller

    Limited to 15 attendees on first come first served basis

    Technical Tour Hosts:
    Chris Dolman, Business Development Manager Clean Hydrogen, BOC Asia Pacific
    Dana Spiers, Director, Strategy and Clean Energy, BOC
    1300-1700: Technical Tour 2
    Wildfire Energy: MIHG Waste to Hydrogen Pilot Plant Launch and Endua: New Energy Hydrogen Production and Storage with Hydrogen Power Banks
    Limited to 50 attendees on first come first served basis

    Technical Tour Hosts:
    Greg Perkins, CEO, Wildfire Energy
    Paul Sernia, CEO, Endua