The 2nd CBC Annual Clean Hydrogen Hub Leadership Summit, held from January 27 to 30, 2025, in Paris, France, marked another significant milestone in advancing the global clean hydrogen economy. Hosted during Hyvolution Paris 2025, the world’s leading exhibition and conference in the hydrogen space—where CBC is a Strategic Global Partner—the Summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to accelerate the hydrogen revolution.
Key Highlights of the Summit
I. The 3rd Joint CBC & Hyvolution Black-Tie Gala Dinner #TogetherWeAreStronger
On the eve of Hyvolution, the 3rd Joint CBC & Hyvolution Black-Tie Gala Dinner took place at the prestigious Angelina Paris, 226 Rue de Rivoli.
This invitation-only event, co-organized by Hyvolution and the CleanTech Business Club’s Clean Hydrogen Hub, was proudly supported by Dii Desert Energy and powered by GF Hydrogen, GFHA (Go For Hydrogen Africa), Cleanvestree, and Cleanvestree Africa.
Bringing together over 90 visionary leaders from all six continents, the event united stakeholders from the clean hydrogen, cleantech, and clean water sectors, alongside financial industry representatives, corporate executives, and policymakers.
The evening was also the stage for significant announcements:
CBC Strategy 2025: Capitalising Together on Multi-Trillion-Dollar Cross-Sectorial Opportunities (read more).
Historic MOUs Signed:
Cleanvestree and Jiao Yang New Energy forged a strategic partnership to drive CleanTech financing (read more).
CBC and ZESTAs signed a landmark MoU to drive zero-emission shipping, a crucial milestone in executing CBC Strategy 2025, focusing on CleanTech transformation in the maritime sector (read more).
II. Hyvolution Money Talks: How to Accelerate, Develop, and Close Impactful Hydrogen Contracts?
This finance and investment-focused conference, co-initiated last year by CBC & Hyvolution, played a crucial role in the 2nd CBC Annual Clean Hydrogen Hub Leadership Summit.
Moderated by Mikaa Blugeon-Mered, CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Geopolitics & Diplomacy) and lead co-author of the upcoming book "Quo Vadis Clean Hydrogen? #RemovingTheBox", the conference focused on the global ecosystem required for accelerating hydrogen financing and investment. Discussions emphasized strategies to develop and close impactful hydrogen contracts, ensuring bankable projects that drive large-scale hydrogen adoption.
III. CBC Business Lounge & CBC Leadership TV Talks
For the first time, the CBC Business Lounge served as an exclusive meeting hub for CBC Leadership Family Members, fostering high-level networking in an intimate setting.
This space also hosted CBC Leadership TV Talks, featuring exclusive interviews with visionaries and industry leaders, including:
Adamo Screnci, Vice President - H2, CCUS, bio & eFuels, Plastic Recycling, NextChem; Hydrogen Pioneer, Expert & Entrepreneur; CBC Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub
Justin Gu, General Manager, GF Hydrogen Europe; CTO at GFHA (Go For Hydrogen Africa); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of China Relations)
Pierre Buchou, Manager Hyvolution at GL Events
Dr. Stefan Kaufmann, Senior Adviser, World Energy GH2; Former Member of the German Parliament and Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen at the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Off-takers Ecosystem)
Madadh MacLine, Secretary-General, Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs); CBC Chair of Maritime Hub
Mark Mirza, Project Leader, Fraunhofer ISC; CBC Co-ordinator of The World CleanTech & Hydrogen R&D Conclave
Paul Van Son, President, Dii Desert Energy; CBC Visionary Adviser
Laurent Antoni, Executive Director at IPHE (International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy
Laurence Boisrame, Global Director, Hydrogen & CCUS at Bureau Veritas
These conversations, which will be available online soon, provided deep insights into the future of clean hydrogen and the strategies shaping its growth.
Looking Ahead: CBC Clean Hydrogen Hub in 2025
Building on the success of the 2nd CBC Annual Clean Hydrogen Hub Leadership Summit, the CBC Clean Hydrogen Hub is set to achieve groundbreaking milestones in 2025, reinforcing its leadership in the global clean hydrogen transformation.
Key Developments for 2025:
Strategic Impact and Visionary Initiatives
Launch of "Quo Vadis Clean Hydrogen? (QVCH) #RemovingTheBox", the first publication in the CBC Impact Legacy Series.
The QVCH initiative will include content in 12 languages, annexes like the “100 Top Leaders Vision Book” and “100 Success Stories Book,” and a QVCH Global Roadshow featuring over 20 events across 18 countries.
Global Collaboration and Ecosystem Expansion
Expansion of Financial & Investor Ecosystems and Off-Taker Networks to accelerate hydrogen adoption.
Deeper collaboration among hydrogen, cleantech, and clean water leaders, driving sector-wide transformation.
Regional Growth Through GFHA (Go For Hydrogen Africa)
Launch of the Joint Center of Excellence in Clean Hydrogen at EHTP in Casablanca.
Inauguration of CH2R Agadir I: The World’s First CleanTech Hydrogen Residences in the Hospitality Industry in Morocco.
Expansion of the CBC #TogetherWeAreStronger Consortium to represent 17 African countries, strengthening ties with financial partners and institutions.
Major Events and Global Gatherings
QVCH Global Roadshow across 18 countries.
CBC Leaders Business Mission to China, including VIP participation in SNEC PV, H2 & ES.
4th Global Clean Hydrogen Forum – Global & India Perspective at REI Expo, Greater Noida.
Official Opening of the Joint Center of Excellence in Clean Hydrogen in Casablanca, Morocco.
Inauguration of CH2R Agadir I in Agadir, Morocco.
Acknowledgments & Next Steps
The 2nd CBC Annual Clean Hydrogen Hub Leadership Summit was another resounding success, reinforcing the CBC's strategic decision to enter the clean hydrogen space years ago.
A heartfelt thank you to the Hyvolution Team for their exceptional support and our continued strong partnership. We eagerly anticipate participating in Hyvolution’s upcoming events in Chile and Canada later this year.
The CBC Clean Hydrogen Hub remains committed to leading the global clean hydrogen transformation—bringing together visionaries, industries, and innovations to shape a sustainable future as CleanTech , Clean Hydrogen and Clean Water are The Best Friends Forever! #TogetherWeAreStronger
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