Hyundai Motor Group will co-host the Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit in Seoul from December 2 to 4. The event convenes global leaders to discuss hydrogen’s role in the energy transition.
Highlights
- The summit unites approximately 200 executives from nearly 100 global hydrogen companies.
- Logistics will feature 100% hydrogen-powered transportation using NEXO SUVs and UNIVERSE buses.
- Hyundai aims to demonstrate Korea’s advanced hydrogen infrastructure through hands-on experiences.
Pioneering Sustainable Event Logistics
This CEO Summit marks the first large-scale business event to utilize hydrogen-powered vehicles exclusively for transportation. Hyundai Motor Group is deploying a specific fleet to support the event’s logistics.
The fleet consists of 50 Hyundai NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles and six UNIVERSE fuel cell buses. This initiative highlights the Group’s dedication to sustainable mobility.
Delegates will experience Korea’s hydrogen mobility ecosystem firsthand. Activities include a Ride & Drive experience with NEXO SUVs. Attendees will also visit key infrastructure sites, such as the National Assembly hydrogen refueling station.
Advancing Global Hydrogen Collaboration
The Hydrogen Council is a CEO-led initiative launched in 2017. It unites companies worldwide to advance the clean energy transition.
Hyundai Motor Group serves as Co-Chair of the Council. The company works with members to accelerate the development of the global hydrogen ecosystem.
Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, noted the importance of the event. He emphasized that public-private collaboration is essential to realize hydrogen’s potential as demand scales.
Strategic Agenda and Innovation
The summit focuses on actionable roadmaps for scaling hydrogen projects. Participants will discuss solutions to meet global energy transition goals.
Key agenda items include:
- Collaborative Discussion: Addressing priorities such as demand growth, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure expansion, and standardization.
- Hydrogen-Powered Technology: Demonstrating technological leadership through screenings of hydrogen drone footage.
- Korea Market Session: Spotlighting advanced market practices in collaboration with leading Korean companies.
Hyundai Motor Group continues to reinforce its commitment to hydrogen-powered solutions. The Group leverages its dedicated hydrogen brand, HTWO.
HTWO utilizes end-to-end expertise ranging from production to storage and application. It serves as an open platform for collaboration, investment, and strategic partnerships.
Read more about the Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit here.
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