Hydrogen valley leaders to meet at the 2025 HE Conference in Gorizia and Nova Gorica
The Hydrogen Territories Platform (HTP) is excited to announce the upcoming 5th International Hydrogen Ecosystem North Adriatic Conference, set to take place on November 12th and 13th, 2025, symbolically connecting the twin cities of Nova Gorica (Slovenia) and Gorizia (Italy).
This year’s conference will serve as a crucial meeting point for policy-makers, industry leaders, researchers, and young innovators, with a strong focus on accelerating the energy transition through regional cooperation.
Focus on hydrogen valleys and intergenerational dialogue
Building on the success of the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV), the 2025 program will place a dedicated emphasis on Hydrogen Valleys across Europe. Sessions will showcase successful models, discuss existing barriers, and highlight new opportunities for transnational cooperation, reinforcing the need for integrated, large-scale hydrogen ecosystems.
A key theme of the event is intergenerational dialogue, ensuring that emerging talents have a central role in shaping conversations about future policies and technological innovation. Furthermore, the conference will highlight the vital role of municipalities in driving the adoption and deployment of hydrogen technologies at the local level.
High-Level agenda highlights
Attendees can expect a two-day program packed with high-level content, including:
- EU strategy updates: Key insights from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and Hydrogen Europe on the implementation and evolution of the EU Hydrogen Market.
- Financing innovation: Sessions dedicated to investment instruments and support actions from entities like the EIB Group and the European Innovation Council (EISMEA).
- NAHV progress: Detailed project showcases and lessons learned from the NAHV, along with other leading European initiatives like Hi2 Valley and Baltic SeaH2.
- HE Summit: The event will conclude with a high-level summit featuring key representatives from Slovenia, Croatia, and Friuli Venezia Giulia, underscoring strong regional commitment.
The timing of the 5th Conference, which coincides with COP30 in Belém, Brazil, provides a timely platform for discussing climate action and the global impact of clean hydrogen.
We encourage all HTP partners and stakeholders interested in the future of Hydrogen Valleys and regional cooperation to attend.
Date: 12th and 13th November 2025 Location: Nova Gorica (Hotel Perla) and Gorizia
