The Netherlands Hosts the World’s Largest Dedicated Hydrogen Event 

The landmark event in the industry’s calendar, World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition, is the largest and most senior global hydrogen event and it returns to Rotterdam with its biggest edition yet!

Part of the SEC World Hydrogen Series, the Official World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam, is proud to be partnered with the Government of the Netherlands, Province of Zuid-Holland, the Port of Rotterdam and the City of Rotterdam, solidifying their continual commitment and partnership to facilitate the official global springboard for hydrogen deals and project developments.

Featuring the C-Level Summit, the largest hydrogen-focused Exhibition in the world, the Africa Hydrogen Forum, 2 x H2 Tech Series Stages, the World Hydrogen Awards, incredible site visits to the Port of Rotterdam hydrogen projects along with non-stop networking for the entire value chain, this 2024 event will accommodate the surging expansion of the sector as hydrogen takes centre stage in global debates, subsidy schemes and energy transition plans.

Meet the experts of the Invest in Holland network

The energy team of the Invest in Holland network will be at the WHS. Including representatives from our national team of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency and from the regional econonomic development agencies across the Netherlands. Meet us at the Netherlands pavilion. Or contact us in advance to make an appointment via [email protected].

Opportunities for FDI in the Netherlands’ hydrogen ecosystem

In its goal to transition to a net-zero energy system, the Netherlands sees great potential, including business opportunities in green hydrogen. The country is well positioned to develop and commercialize this clean energy source. The Netherlands is keen to work with international companies to develop innovative hydrogen solutions that make impact and are marketable worldwide. The leading role of the Netherlands was underlined by the country once again hosting the World Hydrogen Summit in 2024.

Where is the Netherlands making its main investments in hydrogen and where are opportunities for international companies?

• Offshore hydrogen production
• Electrolyzer innovation
• Logistics solutions
• Integrating hydrogen into the existing energy system
• Long-distance and heavy load transport

Hydrogen Webinar by Invest in Holland

Learn more about the opportunities to innovate and scale your hydrogen business in the Netherlands. Invest in Holland recently hosted a webinar with key note speakers from the Dutch government and leading players in our hydrogen ecosystem.

Use the link below to view de recording at your convenience. The starting times of each presentation are indicated.
The Netherlands’ Hydrogen Market – From Research to Demand.

• [0:00] Introduction
• [1:55] Opening – Elmar Bouma, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
• [4:10] Netherlands Government Policy – Han Feenstra, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
• [25:00] Market Dynamics – Bert den Ouden, Berenschot
• [43:32] Business Perspective – Marius Ponten, VDL
• [55:13] R&D – Leo Polak, HAN University
• [1:13:20] Q&A
• [1:41:20] Investing in the Netherlands and Closing