HENCA Tokyo 2023 ‒ Hydrogen Energy Conference for Action

Hydrogen Energy Conference for Action

As stable energy supply and decarbonization have become urgent issues,
the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold
“HENCA Tokyo 2023 - Hydrogen Energy Conference for Action”
in order to change the world and the future by shifting the energy.

In order to promote hydrogen energy around the world,
we will accelerate the social implementation of hydrogen energy
by gathering the wisdom and experiences of cities around the world.

Overview

Opening Date and Time

November 14, 2023 18:30-20:00 Tuesday
(Japan time)

*Simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation available

Theme

Social implementation of hydrogen energy by 2030

Format

In-person and online (hybrid)

Joint Message for Social Implementation
of Hydrogen Energy by 2030

The archived video is available for viewing from the video link below.

Archived video

HENCA Tokyo 2023 - Hydrogen Energy Conference for Action

Program

18:3018:35

Opening

Opening Remarks: Ms. Yuriko Koike

Governor of Tokyo, Japan

18:3518:50

Keynote Speech

Speakers: Ms. Mary Burce Warlick

Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA); Ms. Muna Ahmed Akamoodi

Director of the Climate Change Department-Ministry of Climate Change and Environment; H.E. Mr. Shihab Ahmed Alfaheem

Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates

18:5019:55

Panel Discussion

Theme: Social implementation of hydrogen energy by 2030
Speakers: Ms. Yuriko Koike

Governor of Tokyo, Japan; The Hon. Chris Minns, MP

Premier of New South Wales Government, Australia; Mr. Michael Newman

Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, North Asia, New South Wales Government, North Asia Office; Mr. Paul Martyn

Director-General, Department of Energy and Public Works, Queensland Government, Australia; H.E. Mr. Sibi George

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India; Mr. Hiroyuki Watanabe

Director, Texas Japan Office; credit：Land NRW / Ralph Sondermann

Mr. Hendrik Wüst

Minister President, State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; Ms. Nancy Sutley

Deputy Mayor of Energy and Sustainability, the City of Los Angeles, the US; H.E. Mr. Ong Eng Chuan

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Singapore to Japan; Mr. Yoshinori Kanehana

Co-Chair of Hydrogen Council,
Chairman of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Moderator: Mr. Eiji Ohira

Strategy Architect, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology Office,
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan