German-Italian Energy Talk

The German-Italian Energy Talk focuses on the relevance of green hydrogen for the success of the energy transition, exploring advanced technological solutions for the production, transport, and storage of hydrogen. The event promotes collaboration between Italian and German companies, highlighting best practices and innovations in the clean energy sector. It offers an important opportunity for discussion on how hydrogen can help address global climate challenges, fostering international cooperation and the development of sustainable strategies for the environment. The event also encourages networking among companies, start-ups, and research institutes in the sector, stimulating dialogue and the sharing of future visions.

Program

Moderator:
Cristina Maggi, Director, Italian Hydrogen Association (H2IT)

Opening Remarks
Corrado Peraboni, CEO, Italian Exhibition Group *
Andreas Züge, General Manager, Hannover Fairs Italy
Alessandra De Santis, Deputy CEO, ITKAM

Keynote Speeches
Hydrogen ramp-up: accelerating early green hydrogen adoption in Germany, Italy, and Europe
Luigi Crema, Chair of the Hydrogen Europe Research Board & Vice-President H2IT
Fabrizio Penna, Head of the Mission Unit for the PNRR, Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
Karsten McGovern, CEO, LEA Landes Energie Agentur Hessen

Panel Discussion
Opportunities and challenges in scaling hydrogen for industrial applications
Andrea Pucci, Commercial Manager, ErreDue *
Andrea Bombardi, Global Market Development, Executive Vice President, RINA *
Luigi Bruno, President & CEO, ELEXO S.r.l. *
Silke Frank, Vice President, Deutscher Wasserstoff-Verband e.V. (German Hydrogen Association) *

Aperitivo italiano & international networking

* Speakers to be confirmed