Australia to host APAC Hydrogen 2023 Summit and Exhibition

THE Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) to host the Asia Pacific Hydrogen summit and exhibition in Sydney.

The 3,000 person event will be held at the International Conference Centre in Sydney, Australia, on 26-27 October 2023 and focus on advancing hydrogen’s role in the future global energy mix.

Support and participation also comes from the Australian 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 new 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 & 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. Plans are underway to build domestic hydrogen hubs fostering demand and co-locating infrastructure which will underpin Australia’s world-leading exporting capabilities.

NSW Minister for Energy, Matt Kean spoke of the event’s potential to showcase NSW as “the number one destination for investment in green hydrogen,” stating that “by 2030, the green hydrogen industry can grow our gross state product by $600 million each year and by 2050 could attract up to $80 billion in investment.

NSW Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Alister Henskens said the summit would show “the world why NSW is Australia’s net zero and clean economy capital” and be a “significant boost to the NSW visitor economy”.