WORKSHOP
“International Hydrogen Corridors and Geopolitics”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
December 10th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
Green hydrogen reshapes global energy trade patterns. This workshop examines EU import strategies from North Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and Latin America. It addresses infrastructure diplomacy, supply security, trade agreements, and geopolitical risk.
Energy sovereignty and strategic autonomy considerations are integrated into the discussion.
Extended Outputs
• Corridor risk assessment framework
• EU import diversification strategy
• Geopolitical scenario modelling
• International cooperation roadmap
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
Organizer
• Global hydrogen trade landscape
• Strategic relevance of import corridors for Europe
• Objectives: security, diversification, and diplomacy
• Expected outcomes aligned with EU Hydrogen Strategy and Global Gateway
13:05–13:35 — EU–MENA Hydrogen Partnerships
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
• Political economy of EU–MENA energy cooperation
• Infrastructure development and financing structures
• Risk-sharing and long-term supply contracts
• Regional stability and investment frameworks
13:35–14:05 — Global Hydrogen Trade Scenarios
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
• Long-term global hydrogen supply-demand modelling
• Cost competitiveness of export regions
• Shipping vectors: ammonia, LOHC, liquefied hydrogen
• Net-zero pathway alignment
14:05–14:35 — Energy Security & Strategic Autonomy
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
• Hydrogen as geopolitical instrument
• Avoiding new dependencies
• Diversification vs. localisation strategies
• Integration into EU energy security doctrine
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Middle East Export Strategy
Industry: N.N.
• Large-scale renewable hydrogen projects
• Export infrastructure and financing
• Partnerships with European off-takers
• Long-term pricing mechanisms
15:15–15:45 — Australia–EU Hydrogen Trade
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
• Gigawatt-scale export ambitions
• Shipping logistics and certification
• Investment models and market guarantees
• Lessons from early export initiatives
15:45–16:15 — Strategic Diplomacy & Multilateral Cooperation
Speaker (Policy): N.N.
• Hydrogen within EU foreign policy
• Trade agreements and regulatory harmonisation
• Certification and sustainability alignment
• Role of Global Gateway and bilateral frameworks
16:15–16:55 — Panel Discussion & Strategic Alignment
All Speakers + Moderator
• Balancing energy security and global cooperation
• Risk management in international hydrogen trade
• Investment certainty and infrastructure planning
• Strategic recommendations for 2030–2040 corridors
Concluding remarks
Registration
Deadlines:
Early-Bird: until July 15th, 2026
Registration : until September 5th, 2026
The registration takes place online by filling out the form.
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Prices* :
Industry: 150 € (early bird**: 125 €)
Academy: 125 € (early bird**: 100 €)
Students***: 90 € (early bird**: 75 €)
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** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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