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Strategic Summit at CHM2026

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2026 Strategic Summit Agenda

Day 1 Morning Session: Policy & Market Signals

08:00 - 09:00

60 mins

Registration

09:00 - 09:10
(10min)

Welcome Address by Conference Chair

09:10 - 09:20
(10min)

[Guest of Honor] Reserved for our Host Sponsor

09:20 - 10:10
(50min)

[Opening Panel] Future of Hydrogen in MENA: What Lies Ahead? 
  • What are the key drivers for the growth of hydrogen in the MENA region?

  • What role can MENA play in the global hydrogen market, and how can regional collaboration enhance this position?

  • How can MENA countries balance domestic hydrogen demand with the potential for hydrogen export?

10:10 - 10:30
(20min)

[MENA Regional Keynotes] Government Policies & Incentives for H2 & Low Carbon Fuels Development

10:30 - 10:50
(20min)

[Global Insights] Global Trends in Hydrogen & Low Carbon Fuels Adoption

Coffee Break & Exhibition

11:20 - 11:30
(10min)

[Keynote] Generating a Cleaner Future with Hydrogen

11:30 - 11:40
(10min)

[Keynote] NEOM 2026: Turning On the Taps of the Global Green Hydrogen Economy

11:40 - 12:30
(50min)

[Executive Panel] What Buyers Really Want: Decoding Demand for H2 & Low-Carbon Fuels
  • Europe & Japan’s hydrogen & low-carbon fuel standards: key differences and impact.

  • What price will Japan & Europe pay for hydrogen & low-carbon fuels

  • Cross-regional partnerships to accelerate and expand hydrogen deployment: Europe and Asia

  • Finding the near-term demand scenario: Domestic existing demand and emerging ones

12:30 - 12:50
(20min)

[Keynote] Reserved for Diamond Sponsor

Lunch & networking break

Day 1 Afternoon Theme: H2 Production & Extended Application

14:00 - 14:50
(50min)

[Panel] Building the SAF Value Chain: From Green Hydrogen to Jet Fuel
  • What policies and incentives are needed to make e-SAF cost-competitive?

  • How to secure sufficient green hydrogen and COâ‚‚ for scalable production?

  • What role can airlines and logistics partners play in accelerating deployment?

14:50 - 15:10

20 mins

[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor

15:10 - 16:00
(50min)

[Panel] Making Hydrogen Affordable: Lowering Costs and Building Resilient Supply Chains in MENA
  • Scaling electrolyser deployment and reducing capex through localization and innovatio

  • Leveraging public policy, incentives, and blended finance to de-risk early-stage hydrogen investments

  • Developing integrated hydrogen hubs to enable economies of scale and supply chain efficiency

Coffee Break & Exhibition

16:30 - 16:50
(20min)

[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor

16:50 - 17:30
(40min)

[Advanced Market] Oman’s Hydrogen Journey: Building a Global Hub for Green Energy and Clean Molecules
  • What enabled Oman to move so fast in green hydrogen?

  • How is Oman positioning itself in global clean molecule markets?

  • What’s next after the first hydrogen tenders—what’s being built?

17:30 - 18:20
(50min)

[Panel] Investment and Finance of H2 and Low Carbon Fuels Amid Economic Headwinds
  • What financing models and policy mechanisms are proving most effective in today’s market?

  • What are investors, development banks, and private equity looking for in clean fuel deals today?

  • How emissions standards and clean fuel labeling influence financing decisions?

18:00 - 18:10

10 mins

Cocktail Party & Awards Ceremony Gala Dinner

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

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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

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1-2 April 2026
Le Méridien Conference Centre, Dubai

 #CHM2026 

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