EU Hydrogen & Advanced Fuels Breakthrough Summit:
Accelerating Regional Cooperation
13 January 2026 | Conference Hall B at ADNEC Expo Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
In partnership with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
About the Summit
Set against the backdrop of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, the EU Hydrogen & Advanced Fuels Breakthrough Summit is a high-level regional platform convening decision-makers and market leaders to accelerate cooperation between the European Union, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and MENA regions.
Organised by the EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project, in close coordination with the Delegation of the European Union to the UAE, the Embassy of Germany in the UAE, and the MED-GEM Network, the summit is dedicated to advancing the development of cross-border hydrogen and sustainable fuels value chains.
With ambitious national strategies and complementary strengths, the EU, GCC and MENA regions are uniquely positioned to shape a resilient hydrogen economy. This event brings together public and private stakeholders to turn this shared potential into real-world partnerships, investments, and projects.
Why Attend?
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Gain insights into EU, GCC, and MENA hydrogen and advanced fuels strategies
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Engage with top policymakers, business leaders, financiers, and innovators
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Explore regulatory and certification frameworks to unlock global hydrogen trade
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Discover EU-led cooperation models and public-private success stories
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Join curated matchmaking sessions and deal-signing opportunities
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Participate in high-level panels, breakout sessions, and targeted networking events
Expected Outcomes
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Tangible partnerships and investment commitments
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MoUs and strategic cooperation agreements
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Advancements in regulatory harmonisation and certification
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Joint policy roadmaps and capacity-building actions
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Visibility for EU-funded initiatives and trilateral cooperation frameworks
Who Will Be There
This summit is expected to welcome over 300 participants, including:
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Ministers, policymakers, and regulators from the EU, GCC, and MENA
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Hydrogen and advanced fuel producers and developers
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Energy, transport, logistics, and industrial companies
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Financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds
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Academic institutions, think tanks, and R&D leaders
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International organisations, media, and civil society
Organisers & Partners
Organised by:
EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project
In partnership with:
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
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Masdar
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Delegation of the European Union to the UAE
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MED-GEM Network
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Embassy of Germany in the UAE
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Team Europe (EU MS Embassies)
With support from key Event Associates (tbc):
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Masdar, ADNOC, Mubadala, IRENA, Hydrom, ACWA Power, and others.
Program
This high-level dialogue will gather senior representatives from governments, industries, and financial institutions across Europe, the GCC, and the Mediterranean. Panelists will explore how cross-regional cooperation can unlock large-scale hydrogen projects, strengthen energy security, and build a globally competitive hydrogen economy. Discussions will highlight trade corridors, joint investment frameworks, and geopolitical alignment for a shared green future.
This technically focused session will examine how certification schemes, guarantees of origin, and regulatory harmonisation can enable a transparent and interoperable hydrogen market. With perspectives from EU, GCC, and SMC authorities, the discussion will highlight safety, sustainability, and mutual recognition as essential pillars for scaling exports and international trade.
This session dives into the technical and commercial heart of hydrogen and advanced fuels development. It will showcase scalable innovations in production, infrastructure, and value chain integration, while addressing how to accelerate technology readiness, de-risk investments, and create viable business ecosystems.
