October 8 and 9, 2025, in Fortaleza, Ceará
The event is organized by the International Hydrogen Promotion Program (H2Uppp) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), in partnership with the Federation of Industries of the State of Ceará (FIEC). Under the theme “Transforming the Economy with Green Hydrogen: Perspectives for Latin America and the Caribbean,” the Summit will bring together experts, companies, investors, banks, and representatives from the public and private sectors from Brazil, LATAM and Europa. H2Uppp supports projects and the development of the green hydrogen market in selected emerging and developing countries, as part of Germany’s National Hydrogen Strategy.
The event focuses on business opportunities in the hydrogen sector and its derivatives in Latin America and will welcome hundreds of participants, including representatives from companies, banks, governments, and other institutions from Germany, Europe, and Latin America. The H2LATAM Summit will feature three major activities: a congress; business roundtables and a B2B conversation agenda; and a fair with dozens of Brazilian and international companies showcasing partnership and business possibilities. Additionally, it will also present innovative technologies and solutions, as well as financing portfolios from national and international banks.
The Pecem Complex and Hydrogen Hub in Ceará is a significant initiative and one of the most advanced hydrogen and PtX hubs in Latin America. It is aimed at advancing sustainable energy and industrial development in the region. The Pecem Complex is a large industrial area in Ceará, Brazil, known for its strategic location, port facilities and diverse industrial activities. It offers various industries low-cost energy and infrastructure and logistics support. The Pecem Hydrogen Hub is an innovative complex focused on developing a regional centre for hydrogen production, research and international commercialisation. Port of Rotterdam owns part of Pecem. Since last year, the Port of Rotterdam, the Port of Duisburg and the Pecem Port have been working together on a green corridor for hydrogen and PtX.
WHAT WILL THE EVENT PROVIDE?
- Business opportunities in the hydrogen and derivatives sector in Latin America,
- High-level, innovative content and discussions between the private sector and key figures in the hydrogen economy.
- Strategic networking and business opportunities for private sector representatives, including project developers, investors, off takers, technology providers, and sector leaders and decision-makers.
- Access to innovative projects, technologies, and solutions, as well as state-of-the-art facilities.
- A focus on applicability, with technical visit and presentation of real cases.
TARGET GROUP:
- Brazilian, Chilean, Uruguayan, Colombian, German, and European companies linked to the green hydrogen sector & economy,
- H2Uppp PPPs companies,
- Hydrogen and industry associations,
- Government and regulatory bodies,
- Representative bodies from the industrial, hydrogen, wind and solar energy sectors,
- Development banks, and
- LATAM Chambers of Industry and Commerce (AHKs).
If you want to find out more about the Latin American market and companies in Brazil and Latin America, this is a unique opportunity for you. If you would like to present your company, technology, or project, or take part in a panel, talk or side event at the Summit in Brazil, to meet delegations of companies from Colombia, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay, this is the perfect chance.
Please contact the following colleagues from giz: Isabela.Santos@giz.de and vitor.souza@giz.de.
Please find attached the updated agenda. The registration link and additional details about the final program and logistics will be shared soon.
GIZ looks forward to your presence at this important event to support the development of the hydrogen market in the region.