Theme: Sustainable Clean Hydrogen, Advancing Through Innovation Date: August 21, 2024 Venue: ICC JEJU, Jeju, Republic of Korea Hosted by: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Overview
The 2024 Green Hydrogen Global Forum significantly expanded in scale and visibility compared to 2023. It gathered international experts, government officials, and innovators across generations to explore a sustainable future built on clean hydrogen.
Category 2023 2024
Participating Institutions
~50
Increased (including 6 embassies)
Attendees
Hundreds
Substantially increased
Sessions
10+
Expanded, including global leadership dialogues
Media Coverage
113 reports
More extensive and diverse
Exhibitions
Included
Enhanced with themed zones
Hydrogen Bus Ride
Not featured
25-seat demo bus tour (ICC JEJU ↔ Yeomiji Garden)
Key Highlights
High-Level Participation: Included Korea’s Vice Minister of MOTIE, the Chair of the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Commission, and multiple National Assembly members.
Global Leadership Sessions: Featured a roundtable with representatives from six nations (Norway, India, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK), and international institutions.
Exhibition Zones:
Theme Zone: Introduction to the green hydrogen ecosystem
Corporate Zone: Participation from 22 companies and institutions
2024 Green Hydrogen Global Forum – Key Summary
Theme: Sustainable Clean Hydrogen, Advancing Through Innovation
Date: August 21, 2024
Venue: ICC JEJU, Jeju, Republic of Korea
Hosted by: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Overview
The 2024 Green Hydrogen Global Forum significantly expanded in scale and visibility compared to 2023. It gathered international experts, government officials, and innovators across generations to explore a sustainable future built on clean hydrogen.
Category 2023 2024
Key Highlights
High-Level Participation: Included Korea’s Vice Minister of MOTIE, the Chair of the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Commission, and multiple National Assembly members.
Global Leadership Sessions: Featured a roundtable with representatives from six nations (Norway, India, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK), and international institutions.
Exhibition Zones:
Theme Zone: Introduction to the green hydrogen ecosystem
Corporate Zone: Participation from 22 companies and institutions
Jeju Zone: Showcased Jeju’s 2035 carbon neutrality vision
Hydrogen Experience Program:
Site visits to the Hangwon Green Hydrogen Production Plant and Hamdeok Hydrogen Charging Station
Demonstration rides in hydrogen-powered buses
Inclusive Programming:
Local artists participated in cultural segments
Generational integration across X, Millennials, and Gen Z
Student and corporate academies
Forum Outcomes
Reinforced Jeju’s leadership in achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through green hydrogen and energy transition.
Strengthened international cooperation and visibility through global representation.
Advanced cooperation for new hydrogen projects, including:
Bio-hydrogen production from organic waste
Expert seminars on the economics of energy transition
Ongoing policy discussions with national ministries
Highlighted the importance of clean energy innovation in climate response, with positive feedback from media, institutions, and the public.