{"id":22519,"date":"2025-04-21T09:45:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T13:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/h2lac.org\/events\/5th-hydrogen-congress-for-latin-america-the-caribbean-h2lac-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T09:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T13:45:29","slug":"5th-hydrogen-congress-for-latin-america-the-caribbean-h2lac-2025","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"\/en\/events\/5th-hydrogen-congress-for-latin-america-the-caribbean-h2lac-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America &amp; the Caribbean : H2LAC 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Espa\u00f1ol below<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"363\">With the support of the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank and ESMAP, the 5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean is the premier annual meeting for the emerging low-emission hydrogen market in the region. We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 edition, which will be held on July 15-16 in S\u00e3o Paulo, coinciding with Brazil&#8217;s preparations to host COP 30, further reinforcing the event&#8217;s role in developing the future of hydrogen in the region. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"363\">This year, the congress agenda will feature the participation of leading experts from the world&#8217;s leading hydrogen organizations, reaffirming the strong support for the development of the market in the region. Among the confirmed speakers are: <strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"944\">Susana Moreira<\/strong> (H2Global), <strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"978\">Gabriela Elizondo<\/strong> (World Bank), <strong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1016\">Daria Nochevnick<\/strong> (Hydrogen Council), <strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1055\">Petra Schwager<\/strong> (UNIDO), <strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1083\">Marc Schieting<\/strong> (KfW) and <strong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1124\">Maria Assumpci\u00f3 Rojo Torrent<\/strong> (Hydrogen Europe). <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"363\"><strong>Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1478\">In August 2024, President <strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1194\">Lula Da Silva<\/strong> signed a comprehensive regulatory framework to accelerate the hydrogen industry in Brazil, introducing financial incentives, technological support and a certification system. The Congress, in its 5th version this 2025, will analyze its implications for project developers and international investors. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1510\">Key Topics and Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"2945\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1716\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1716\"><strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1550\">Focus on Demand (Day 2):<\/strong> Who are the domestic and international buyers? What are the prospects for the Brazilian low-emission hydrogen market and its export? <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1886\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1886\"><strong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1766\">Innovative Hydrogen Financing:<\/strong> Exploring green bonds, blended finance, public-private partnerships and global investment strategies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2060\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2060\"><strong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1921\">Infrastructure and Investment:<\/strong> Addressing infrastructure gaps in Latin America to ensure project implementation and investor confidence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2279\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2279\"><strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2089\">Country Perspectives:<\/strong> Updates on low-emission hydrogen development in Latin America, including key policies, investment trends and projects in <strong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2276\">Colombia, Chile and Argentina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2443\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2443\"><strong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2307\">Green Fertilizers:<\/strong> Paraguay&#8217;s leadership through the <strong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2368\">Atome-Yara<\/strong> agreement and regional opportunities in sustainable fertilizer production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2597\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2597\"><strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2472\">H2LAC Women&#8217;s Network:<\/strong> Strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing among women in the regional hydrogen industry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2830\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2830\"><strong data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2645\">IDB Annual Roundtable with Governments:<\/strong> Regional officials assess national progress and discuss the contributions of the private sector and development finance institutions to accelerate the sector&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2945\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2945\"><strong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2866\">H2LAC Industry Awards:<\/strong> Recognition of excellence in the hydrogen sector in Latin America.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3060\"><strong data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2986\">More information and registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/newenergyevents.com\/h2lac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean | H2LAC 2025<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supported by the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, and ESMAP,  <span>the<sup>5th<\/sup> Hydrogen Congress for Latin America &amp; the Caribbean  <\/span>is the premier annual gathering for the emerging low-carbon hydrogen hydrogen market in  <span>the region<\/span>.  <span>The<\/span>2025 edition will take place on July 15-16 in S\u00e3o Paulo, coinciding with Brazil&#8217;s preparations to host COP 30 &#8211; further elevating the event&#8217;s role in shaping the region&#8217;s hydrogen future.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s agenda is reinforced by a lineup of distinguished speakers representing the world&#8217;s leading hydrogen organizations, demonstrating strong support for Latin America&#8217;s hydrogen market. Confirmed speakers include Susana Moreira (H2Global), Gabriela Elizondo (The World Bank), Daria Nochevnick (Hydrogen Council), Petra Schwager (UNIDO), Marc Schieting (KfW), and Maria Assumpci\u00f3 Rojo Torrent (Hydrogen Europe). <\/p>\n<p><strong>Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In August 2024, President Lula Da Silva signed a sweeping regulatory framework to accelerate Brazil&#8217;s hydrogen industry, introducing financial incentives, technological support, and a certification system. <span>The Congress <\/span>2025 will analyze its implications for international developers and investors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Themes &amp; Sessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Demand-Side Focus (Day 2)<\/strong>: Who are the local and international off-takers? What are the prospects for a Brazilian low-emission H\u2082 market and exports? <\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovative Hydrogen Financing<\/strong>: Exploring green bonds, blended finance, public-private partnerships, and global funding strategies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure &amp; Investment<\/strong>: Addressing Latin America&#8217;s infrastructure gaps to secure project delivery and investor confidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Country Spotlights<\/strong>: The latest insights on low-carbon hydrogen developments across Latin America, including key policy updates, investment trends, and projects in Colombia, Chile, and Argentina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green Fertilizers<\/strong>: Paraguay&#8217;s leadership through the Atome-Yara agreement and regional opportunities in sustainable fertilizer production.<\/li>\n<li><strong>H2LAC Women&#8217;s Network<\/strong>: Strengthening connections, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among women in the regional hydrogen industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual IDB Government Roundtable<\/strong>: Regional officials assess national progress and discuss DFI and private sector inputs needed to accelerate development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>H2LAC Industry Awards<\/strong>: Recognizing excellence in Latin America&#8217;s hydrogen sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>More information and subscriptions: <a href=\"https:\/\/newenergyevents.com\/h2lac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America &amp; the Caribbean | H2LAC 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Espa\u00f1ol below With the support of the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank and ESMAP, the 5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean is the premier annual meeting for the emerging low-emission hydrogen market in the region. 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