California Global Hydrogen Energy Summit

Center for Houston’s is pleased to announce we are a supporting partner of the California Global Hydrogen Energy Summit.

The summit, produced by the Green Hydrogen Coalition (GHC) and co-hosted by the California Energy Commission (CEC), Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWK), is an interactive in-person event where global thought leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers convene to explore the role of renewable hydrogen in accelerating our energy transition.

We invite you to join us at the event, which feature a distinguished lineup of global thought leaders from Germany, Denmark and Japan—including Dr. Falk Bömeke, Head of International Collaboration for Climate and Energy, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy; Birte Sönnichsen, Hydrogen Market Design Department Head, German Association of Energy and Water Industries; Henrik Stiesdal, Founder of Stiesdal; and Sean (Kagiyama) Miki, Program Manager for Energy & Environment, New Energy & Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)—this event is not to be missed. The Center’s Brett Perlman will also join as a panelist and moderator.

 

Spotlight on opening keynotes:

 

Why Hydrogen, Why Now?

·         A Global Perspective  Presenter: Henrik Stiesdal, Founder of Stiesdal and pioneer in the modern wind energy industry, including floating wind turbines

·         A National Perspective  Presenter (via pre-recorded video): U.S. Representative Mike Levin (49th District), Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development

·         A State Perspective  Presenter: Assemblymember Chris Rogers – State and Asm District 2 Perspective

·         A Local Perspective Presenter: Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra

 

Register now to meet the following confirmed speakers and market-making thought leaders:  

·         Liane Randolph, Chair, California Air Resources Board

·         Siva Gunda, Vice Chair, California Energy Commission

·         Andrew McAllister, Commissioner, California Energy Commission

·         Noemi Gallardo, Commissioner, California Energy Commission

·         Angelina Galiteva, CEO, Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems

·         Tyson Eckerle, Senior Advisor for Clean Infrastructure and Mobility, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

·         Brett Perlman, Managing Director, Center for Houston’s Future

·         Chris Green, CEO, Pacific Northwest H2

·         Jason Caudle, CEO, First Public Hydrogen

·         Jason Rondou, Assistant General Manager, Power Planning and Operations, LADWP

·         Jakob Krummenacher, Vice President of Clean Energy, LSB Industries

·         Jeffrey Benoit, Vice President of Clean Energy Solutions, PSM

·         Jim Gillis, President Pacific Region, IMC Logistics

·         Mario Cordero, CEO, Port of Long Beach

·         Matthew McMonagle, CEO & Founder, Novo Hydrogen

·         Mike Petouhoff, Associate Principal – Americas Hydrogen & Sustainable Fuels Leader, ARUP

·         Bill Elrick, Executive Director, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership

 

California and Germany’s commitment to a clean energy future and establishing a scaled, clean hydrogen marketplace continues to set the standard for global collaboration and sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and industry pioneers shaping the hydrogen landscape.

 

🎉Sponsors include: ARUP, PSM, Port of Long Beach, Element Resources, and First Public Hydrogen Authority.

🔗 Learn more about the event and view the full program: https://www.ghcoalition.org/california-global-hydrogen-energy-transition-summit-2025

🎟️ Register here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/NWyCWAbOrixElAHbwV3r/

🤝 Become a Sponsor: https://share.hsforms.com/1tyfd_SmoRtOiYVtDP_sA4w32bvq

📩For questions or assistance, contact Vicky Tran, GHC Marketing & Operations Specialist, at vtran@ghcoaltion.org