C.W.A. (Cyriaan) Teunissen
Manager Business Development, Energy Transition | Renewable Hydrogen
TNO
HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NAMIBIA
9 – 11 September 2025
Windhoek, Namibia
Hosted By
Endorsed By
Strategic Partner
- 04 September 2024 DAY -1
- 05 September 2024 DAY -2
10:15 AM 11:00 AM
Session 1 (Technical Seminar)
Hydrogen Technical Advancements
Topics:
- Latest technical advancements in Hydrogen
- Electrolysis requirements
- Water electrolysis technical advancements – scaling it up?
- African solutions
- Performance optimisation in hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation technologies
Speaker:
Wednesday 04 September 2024
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 1 (Technical Seminar)
Hydrogen Technical Advancements
Topics:
- Latest technical advancements in Hydrogen
- Electrolysis requirements
- Water electrolysis technical advancements – scaling it up?
- African solutions
- Performance optimisation in hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation technologies
Speaker:
C.W.A. (Cyriaan) Teunissen
Manager Business Development, Energy Transition | Renewable Hydrogen, TNO
11:00 AM 11:15 AM
Inspirational Youth Programme Keynote Address
Speaker:
Lazarus Shiimi
Local Partner & Shareholder
Africa New Energies
Wednesday 04 September 2024
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Inspirational Youth Programme Keynote Address
Speaker:
Lazarus Shiimi
Local Partner & Shareholder, Africa New Energies
11:15 AM 11:30 AM
Empowering Education through Clean Energy: The Impact of Cookstoves in Schools (Youth Programme)
Wednesday 04 September 2024
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Empowering Education through Clean Energy: The Impact of Cookstoves in Schools (Youth Programme)
11:30 AM 12:00 PM
The A to Z of Hydrogen and Low Carbon Industry (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- Hydrogen and Low Carbon Economy helicopter view for students and youth
- The A to Z of the hydrogen value chain
- Linking all the dots and answering pressing questions
Speaker:
Dr. Zivayi Chiguvare
Acting Director – Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute, Department of Physics, Chemistry & Material Science
University of Namibia
Wednesday 04 September 2024
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The A to Z of Hydrogen and Low Carbon Industry (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- Hydrogen and Low Carbon Economy helicopter view for students and youth
- The A to Z of the hydrogen value chain
- Linking all the dots and answering pressing questions
Speaker:
Dr. Zivayi Chiguvare
Acting Director – Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute, Department of Physics, Chemistry & Material Science, University of Namibia
12:00 PM 01:30 PM
Navigating Namibia’s Green Future: Unveiling the Potential of Green Shipping Corridors (Technical Seminar)
How can green shipping corridors support Namibia’s green hydrogen economy?
Topics:
- An overview of green shipping corridors and their role in the global transition to zero carbon shipping.
- Insights from the pre-feasibility study on green shipping corridors in Namibia and the role of the maritime sector as a key offtaker
- Discussions on how to ensure that the maritime transition is inclusive, just and equitable and does not exacerbate existing global inequity
- Networking opportunities with industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders in the green energy sector.
Speakers:
Johan Byskov Svendsen
Head of Program - Catalyze Ecosystem Transition
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
James Mnyupe
Presidential Economic Advisor and Head of Programme
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P)
Roy Campe
Chief Technology Officer
CMB.TECH, Cleanergy Development Committee
Marco Raffinetti
Chief Executive Officer
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy
Wednesday 04 September 2024
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Navigating Namibia’s Green Future: Unveiling the Potential of Green Shipping Corridors (Technical Seminar)
How can green shipping corridors support Namibia’s green hydrogen economy?
Topics:
- An overview of green shipping corridors and their role in the global transition to zero carbon shipping.
- Insights from the pre-feasibility study on green shipping corridors in Namibia and the role of the maritime sector as a key offtaker
- Discussions on how to ensure that the maritime transition is inclusive, just and equitable and does not exacerbate existing global inequity
- Networking opportunities with industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders in the green energy sector.
Speakers:
Johan Byskov Svendsen
Head of Program - Catalyze Ecosystem Transition, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
James Mnyupe
Presidential Economic Advisor and Head of Programme, Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P)
Roy Campe
Chief Technology Officer, CMB.TECH, Cleanergy Development Committee
Marco Raffinetti
Chief Executive Officer, Hyphen Hydrogen Energy
01:30 PM 02:00 PM
Power to X and Derivatives (Technical Seminar)
Topics:
- Renewable electricity solutions
- Powering medium-to-heavy-duty transport
- E-methanol
- E-kerosene
- E-ammonia
- Electro-fuels
Speakers:
Jan-Barend Scheepers
Acting Chairman
Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibia (REIAoN)
Dr.-Ing. Robin Ruff
German Special Envoy to Namibia
DECHEMA e.V
Wednesday 04 September 2024
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Power to X and Derivatives (Technical Seminar)
Topics:
- Renewable electricity solutions
- Powering medium-to-heavy-duty transport
- E-methanol
- E-kerosene
- E-ammonia
- Electro-fuels
Speakers:
Jan-Barend Scheepers
Acting Chairman, Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibia (REIAoN)
Dr.-Ing. Robin Ruff
German Special Envoy to Namibia, DECHEMA e.V
02:00 PM 03:00 PM
Communities and Youth Engagement and Partnerships (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- Engaging youth and communities in hydrogen projects
- Pinpointing benefits and opportunities
- Challenges and gaps to overcome: what needs to be done for projects to be fully inclusive
- Case studies from abroad
Speakers:
Fanuel Shinedima
Executive Chairperson
Namibia Youth Energy Forum
Barthromeus Shileka
Founder & Executive Director
Edutec Namibia
Wednesday 04 September 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Communities and Youth Engagement and Partnerships (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- Engaging youth and communities in hydrogen projects
- Pinpointing benefits and opportunities
- Challenges and gaps to overcome: what needs to be done for projects to be fully inclusive
- Case studies from abroad
Speakers:
Fanuel Shinedima
Executive Chairperson, Namibia Youth Energy Forum
Barthromeus Shileka
Founder & Executive Director, Edutec Namibia
03:00 PM 03:15 PM
Special Presentation (Technical Seminar)
International Industrial Value Chain Transformation: A Techno- Economic Basis for Win-Win Outcomes
Speaker:
Zaffar Hussain
Team Hydrogen Power to X Lead Africa
Agora Energiewende
Wednesday 04 September 2024
03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Special Presentation (Technical Seminar)
International Industrial Value Chain Transformation: A Techno- Economic Basis for Win-Win Outcomes
Speaker:
Zaffar Hussain
Team Hydrogen Power to X Lead Africa, Agora Energiewende
03:15 PM 03:45 PM
Session 4 (Technical Seminar)
Hard to Abate Sectors – Solutions and Technologies
Topics:
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Mining
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Shipping
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Heavy Industries
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Cement, Green Iron
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Aviation
Speaker:
Ayodeji Stephe
Africa Energy Associate
Climate Champions Team (CCT)
Wednesday 04 September 2024
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Session 4 (Technical Seminar)
Hard to Abate Sectors – Solutions and Technologies
Topics:
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Mining
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Shipping
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Heavy Industries
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Cement, Green Iron
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Aviation
Speaker:
Ayodeji Stephe
Africa Energy Associate, Climate Champions Team (CCT)
03:45 PM 04:30 PM
Hydrogen and Green Energy Projects Careers Outlook (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- Hiring local youth and students
- Mapping out the future of the hydrogen labour market
- Internships and other available experiences
- Added value in the industry for students and youth
Wednesday 04 September 2024
03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Hydrogen and Green Energy Projects Careers Outlook (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- Hiring local youth and students
- Mapping out the future of the hydrogen labour market
- Internships and other available experiences
- Added value in the industry for students and youth
10:35 AM 11:30 AM
Session 5 (Technical Seminar)
Hydrogen Health and Safety
Topics:
- Implementing and promoting hydrogen’s operational excellency
- HSE strategies
- Safety measures and safeguards: demystifying concerns
- Safety in hydrogen applications
Speakers:
Dr. Eino Mvula
Chief Executive Officer
Namibian Standards Institution
Thomas Frohn
Green Energy & Sustainability Manager
TÜV SÜD
Thursday 05 September 2024
10:35 AM - 11:30 AM
Session 5 (Technical Seminar)
Hydrogen Health and Safety
Topics:
- Implementing and promoting hydrogen’s operational excellency
- HSE strategies
- Safety measures and safeguards: demystifying concerns
- Safety in hydrogen applications
Speakers:
Dr. Eino Mvula
Chief Executive Officer, Namibian Standards Institution
Thomas Frohn
Green Energy & Sustainability Manager, TÜV SÜD
11:30 AM 01:00 PM
Knowledge Transfer: Meet your Future Employer (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- The importance of knowledge transfer and skill set acquisition
- Meet your future employers
Thursday 05 September 2024
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Knowledge Transfer: Meet your Future Employer (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- The importance of knowledge transfer and skill set acquisition
- Meet your future employers
01:00 PM 01:30 PM
Session 6 (Technical Seminar)
CCUS & Blue Hydrogen
Topics:
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CCUS technologies
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Hydrogen Storage: Is underground an option?
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Blue Hydrogen: Opportunities around Africa
Thursday 05 September 2024
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Session 6 (Technical Seminar)
CCUS & Blue Hydrogen
Topics:
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CCUS technologies
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Hydrogen Storage: Is underground an option?
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Blue Hydrogen: Opportunities around Africa
01:30 PM 03:00 PM
Hydrogen Technical & Operational Competencies for Youth & Students
Topics:
- What skills youth and students require to be part of hydrogen project developments
- Building capacity in country and collaboration with foreign institutes
- Sharing knowledge from around the world
Thursday 05 September 2024
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Hydrogen Technical & Operational Competencies for Youth & Students
Topics:
- What skills youth and students require to be part of hydrogen project developments
- Building capacity in country and collaboration with foreign institutes
- Sharing knowledge from around the world
03:00 PM 03:30 PM
Session 7 (Technical Seminar)
Hydrogen Technical Certification and Standards
Topics:
- Hydrogen Certification and Standards
- What certifications company need to be an active player in the hydrogen value chain
- The enabling framework required for standards and certification
- How to raise standards and align them to international best practices
- What support exists for companies and SMEs to acquire these certifications
Speakers:
Chigozie Nweke-Eze
CEO
Integrated Africa Power
Thobeka Mchunu
Technical Advisor: Regulatory Framework Norms and Standards
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Thursday 05 September 2024
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Session 7 (Technical Seminar)
Hydrogen Technical Certification and Standards
Topics:
- Hydrogen Certification and Standards
- What certifications company need to be an active player in the hydrogen value chain
- The enabling framework required for standards and certification
- How to raise standards and align them to international best practices
- What support exists for companies and SMEs to acquire these certifications
Speakers:
Chigozie Nweke-Eze
CEO, Integrated Africa Power
Thobeka Mchunu
Technical Advisor: Regulatory Framework Norms and Standards, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
03:30 PM 04:00 PM
Hydrogen Leaders of Tomorrow: Success Stories from the Continent (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- Preparing the hydrogen leaders of tomorrow
- Inspirational and success stories
- What can students and youth learn from real case studies
- What does it take to be successful in the energy sector?
Speakers:
Marvelous Sibuyi
Junior Technical Advisor: Sustainability and Just Transition
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Thursday 05 September 2024
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Hydrogen Leaders of Tomorrow: Success Stories from the Continent (Youth Programme)
Topics:
- Preparing the hydrogen leaders of tomorrow
- Inspirational and success stories
- What can students and youth learn from real case studies
- What does it take to be successful in the energy sector?
Speakers:
Marvelous Sibuyi
Junior Technical Advisor: Sustainability and Just Transition, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
04:30 PM 05:30 PM
Close of Technical Seminar & Youth Programme Day 2
Thursday 05 September 2024
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Close of Technical Seminar & Youth Programme Day 2
- 04 September 2024 DAY -1
- 05 September 2024 DAY -2
