The Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) to host the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition at the ICC in Sydney, Australia, 26-27 October 2023.
The global event convenes over 3,000 attendees to advance hydrogen’s role in the future energy mix, has also announced the confirmed support and participation from the Australia Trade and Investment Commission and the New South Wales (NSW) government.
The aim of the Asia Pacific Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition is to be the official meeting place for government and private sector leaders to exchange insights, showcase advancements and establish partnerships that will accelerate the hydrogen industry scaleup to deliver a successful energy transition in line with 2030 and 2050 climate goals.
SEC organises three of these summit and exhibition events every year: one in America, one in Europe and one in Asia. Australia has been chosen by SEC as the leading location for the Asia Pacific Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition for years to come.
By hosting the APAC Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition, the Australia Hydrogen Council is highlighting the country’s commitment to become a major global player by 2030 and has plans to build domestic hydrogen hubs.
NSW minister for energy, Matt Kean: “We are pleased to bring together the Sustainable Energy Council’s network of leaders from across government and industry in Sydney and show NSW is the number one destination for investment for green hydrogen. By 2030, the green hydrogen industry can grow our gross state product by A$600m (US$420.3m) each year and by 2050 could attract up to A$80bn of investment.”
NSW minister for enterprise, investment and trade, Alister Henskens added: “We are excited to host the next summit and showcase to the world why NSW is Australia’s net zero and clean economy capital. This two-day event will attract thousands of visitors to our State and generate an estimated A$2.7m in direct expenditure, delivering a significant boost to the NSW visitor economy. We look forward to presenting to the world the opportunities NSW has to offer.”
Advisors to the bid, business events bidding specialists BESydney CEO, Lyn Lewis-Smith said: “The local industry and government collaboration in securing the inaugural Hydrogen Summit for the Asia Pacific region is a great signal of intent of Australia’s ambitions to transition to a renewable energy superpower, placing Sydney alongside global hydrogen cities like Rotterdam and Washington DC. Events like this are a shot in the arm for tourism, but they also stimulate progress in the city, nation and region where they are held, placing a global spotlight on our region’s hydrogen community, highlighting the incredible ideas and skills found here, and adding new perspective to a predominantly northern hemisphere discussion.”
The Australia Hydrogen Council, the Australia Trade and Investment Commission, and the NSW government will also have a strong presence at the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition taking place in Rotterdam in May 2023. Industry representatives are encouraged to reach out to the relevant organisations before the Summit to discuss opportunities for support and collaboration.
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