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200+ Visionary Speakers Deliver Cutting-Edge Insights on Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels.

Unparalleled Connections

Global Leaders Engage in Exclusive 1:1 Meetings, Gala Dinner & Bespoke Networking Experiences.

Spotlighting Groundbreaking Innovations & Industry Pioneers Driving Clean Hydrogen.

3,000+
Attendees
200+
World-class Speakers 
100+
Sponsors & Exhibitors
50+
Countries & Regions
Unlimited
Face to Face Networking
 

Global Industry Leaders Took Their Places at CHM

Connecting Hydrogen MENA 2026
New Era: Scaling H2 and Low-Carbon Fuels 

Connecting Hydrogen MENA 2026 (#CHM2026) is the region’s largest and most influential hydrogen event, uniting the entire hydrogen value chain to propel the hydrogen economy into a new era of growth. From hydrogen to low-carbon fuels like ammonia, SAF, and methanol, CHM 2026 is the catalyst reigniting momentum for hydrogen’s future. Over two dynamic days, this landmark event will foster key dialogue and collaboration across sectors—policy, global trade, technology, finance, and industrial applications (steel, shipping, aviation, and beyond)—essential for reshaping the global energy landscape and accelerating the clean energy transition.


Join 3,000+ decision-makers, including energy ministers and C-suite executives from 50+ countries, to explore cutting-edge innovations, forge strategic partnerships, and unlock transformative opportunities. Connect with the visionaries defining the future of hydrogen and help shape MENA’s leadership in the global hydrogen revolution.

Unparalleled Thought Leaders at CHM2025

Event Overview

Whatever is your success, whatever is your business model, be humble, be ready to learn. Meeting new people, getting new ideas. Diversity is super important.

                                                                 

- Mr. Nicolas Poirot, CEO Africa Middle-East & India, Air Liquide

World-Class Industry Leaders Share Exclusive Insights at 2025 Edition 

Eng Nawal Alhanaee
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE

Eng Nawal Alhanaee

Director of Future Energy, Head of the COP28 Energy Taskforce

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE

Najla Zuhair Al Jamali
OQ

Najla Zuhair Al Jamali

Chief Executive Alternative Energy

OQ

Atsushi Suzuki
Marubeni Middle East & Africa Power

Atsushi Suzuki

President & CEO

Marubeni Middle East & Africa Power

Hiroshi Hasegawa
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Japan

Hiroshi Hasegawa

Special Advisor to Minister, Executive Director at JETRO Dubai

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Japan

Stephan Gobert
ENGIE

Stephan Gobert

Senior Vice President, Hydrogen, AMEA

ENGIE

Kim Hedegaard
Topsoe

Kim Hedegaard

CEO Power-to-X

Topsoe

Mohammad Abdelqader El-Ramahi
Masdar

Mohammad Abdelqader El-Ramahi

Chief Green Hydrogen Officer

Masdar

Nicolas Poirot
Air Liquide

Nicolas Poirot

CEO Africa Middle-East & India

Air Liquide

Elie Adaimy
Gulf Cryo

Elie Adaimy

Group Director BD, Tech & Innovation

Gulf Cryo

Driss Berraho
ACWA Power

Driss Berraho

Executive Vice President & Head of Global Green Hydrogen

ACWA Power

Waleed Elkalash
Smartenergy

Waleed Elkalash

Managing Director MEA

Smartenergy

Uwe Zwiefelhofer
Linde

Uwe Zwiefelhofer

Managing Director, Head of MENA Region

Linde

Dr. Nikunj Gupta
ADNOC

Dr. Nikunj Gupta

Vice President, New Energies Technical & Projects

ADNOC

Khalid Saad Mohammed Al Fuhaid
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)

Khalid Saad Mohammed Al Fuhaid

Director

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)

Seif Eldin H. Mustafa
Suez Canal Economic Zone

Seif Eldin H. Mustafa

Head of Finance & Investment

Suez Canal Economic Zone

Turning Hydrogen Demand into Reality: Clean Fuels Forum Speakers

Maryam Al Balooshi
UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

Maryam Al Balooshi

Chief Environment Lead

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

Kenneth Lim
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

Kenneth Lim

Assistant Chief Executive (Industry and Transformation)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

Raghu Viswanathan
Smartenergy

Raghu Viswanathan

Director, eFuels, Supply Chain & Strategy

Smartenergy

Ryan Faucett
Boeing

Ryan Faucett

Vice President, Environmental Sustainability

Boeing

Siegfried Knecht
Airbus

Siegfried Knecht

CEO, aireg & VP Director R&T Affair

Airbus

Stars Converge 2025 MENA Awards Gala Dinner 

Hanan Balalaa
ADNOC

Hanan Balalaa

SVP New Energies & CCUS

ADNOC

Marco Arcelli
ACWA Power

Marco Arcelli

Chief Executive Officer

ACWA Power

Najla Zuhair Al Jamali
OQ

Najla Zuhair Al Jamali

Chief Executive Alternative Energy

OQ

Mohammad Abdelqader El-Ramahi
Masdar

Mohammad Abdelqader El-Ramahi

Chief Green Hydrogen Officer

Masdar

Alana Wallace

Alana Wallace

Your Dynamic Host for the Evening

Youth in Energy Transition: Special Youth Leaders

Sarah S. Alharthey
ACWA Power

Sarah S. Alharthey

Chairwoman of Youth Leadership Council

ACWA Power

Ahmed Al-Shahrani
Saudi Energy Leaders Assembly

Ahmed Al-Shahrani

Chief

Saudi Energy Leaders Assembly

Imad Aljunaid
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company

Imad Aljunaid

Stakeholder Manager

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company

Tariq Najar
TAQA Distribution

Tariq Najar

Sustainability - Demand Side Management

TAQA Distribution

Eng. Aysha AlRemeithi
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority

Eng. Aysha AlRemeithi

Youth Council President and Deputy Manager

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority

Leading Organizations to Connect with

​2025 Sponsors & Partners

EXHIBITORS

MEDIA PARTNERS

2025 Sponsors & Partners

CHM2025 wouldn't be possible without the big support of our sponsoring & Supporting organizations.

STRATEGIC PARTNER

ENERGY TRANSITION PARTNER

Masdar

LEAD SPONSOR 

FIELD TRIP PARTNER

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DIAMOND SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS PARTNER

GOLD SPONSORS

SIAD

SILVER SPONSORS

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS

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2025 SUPPORTERS

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

CHM2025 is a high-level strategic conference & Exhibition that will involve 3000+ decision-makers from around the world.

Incorporate CHM 2025 into your marketing and branding strategy by showcasing your organization at this exceptional event and gaining maximum brand exposure by directly reaching your target audience. Browse through our various sponsorship, advertising, and exhibiting opportunities to create a custom package that matches your organization’s unique marketing goals.

  • Showcase your leadership in the industry with very limited speaking slots available

  • Put your company in the spotlight through 1-1 meetings, lunch, coffee or networking party sponsorship 

  • Get your company into the supply chain by adding a turnkey exhibition booth

  • On and offline international marketing campaigns targeting 200,000+ global renewable energy professionals 

  • Customized branding and networking-oriented packages

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Programme & Speakers Enquires

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Sponsorship & Delegates Inquires

Opening Times

April 1, 2026

Strategic Summit: 09:00 - 18:00

Awards Gala: 19:00 - 21:00

Exhibition: 09:00 - 18:00

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April 2, 2026

Strategic Summit: 09:00 - 17:00

AI & Future Energy Forum 
SAF MENA Forum
Exhibition: 09:00 - 17:00

Contact Us

Programme & Speakers Enquires
Fiona Lu
CHM@leader-associates.com

Exhibition & Sponsors Enquires
CHM@leader-associates.com

Partnership & Media Enquiries
Ruby Liu
Ruby@leader-associates.com

Global H2 Events

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1-2 April 2026
Le Méridien Conference Centre, Dubai

 #CHM2026 

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