One-Day Stakeholder Convergence

Green Hydrogen Mission Stakeholder Convergence

Advancing Outreach and Public Engagement for Innovation, Technology Adoption and Skill Development

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Technology Block, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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Shaping the Future of Clean Energy

A stakeholder convergence led by PI-RAHI, Northern Region S&T Cluster, in partnership with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, and Atal Incubation Centre at Indian School of Business (AIC-ISB), supported by RUSA 2.0.

1 DayStakeholder Convergence

2Technical Sessions

9:30–5:00Programme Hours

5Ecosystem Themes

Green Hydrogen Ecosystem

Clean Energy. New Technologies. Regional Collaboration.

Bringing together policy, industry, research, innovation and investment to strengthen pathways for green hydrogen adoption and ecosystem development.

Clean Energy Supporting cleaner pathways for future energy systems.

Innovation & Technology Connecting research, technologies, startups and deployment opportunities.

Collaborative Ecosystem Building stronger connections across government, academia and industry.

Programme Schedule

Tentative Agenda

The programme brings together government, academia, industry, startups, investors, accelerators and technology experts around the Green Hydrogen Mission.

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September 30, 2026 · Stakeholder Convergence Board Room / Seminar Hall, Technology Block, Panjab University

9:30–10:00 AM

Green Hydrogen Mission Stakeholder Convergence

PI-RAHI, Northern S&T Cluster · Board Room, Technology Block, PU, Chandigarh

Registration & ArrivalStakeholder interaction

Inaugural Session

10:00–10:05 AM

Welcome Address – Green Hydrogen Mission Stakeholder Convergence

Dr. Vaishali AggarwalProject Manager, PI-RAHI, Northern S&T Cluster

10:05–10:10 AM

Stakeholder Convergence Overview and Context Setting

Green Hydrogen Mission: National Priorities, Opportunities and Objectives of the Convergence

Prof. Nirmala KaushikScientist-G, INST, Mohali

10:10–10:15 AM

Science & Technology Clusters – Interventions in Advancing Scientific, Technology & Innovation Ecosystem

Prof. Rajat SandhirDirector, PI-RAHI, Northern S&T Cluster · Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh

10:15–10:20 AM

Presidential Address

Prof. Meenakshi GoyalVice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh

10:20–10:25 AM

Government Stakeholder Address

Policy priorities, enabling frameworks and opportunities under the National Green Hydrogen Mission

Dr. Jitendra KumarProfessor-of-Practice, IISER, Mohali · Former Managing Director, BIRAC, DBT, GoI

10:25–10:30 AM

Industry Address

Industry outlook, adoption opportunities and demand creation for green hydrogen

Mr. Vivek VermaManaging Director, Spray Engineering Devices Limited, Mohali

10:30–10:35 AM

Start-up & Innovation Perspective

Role of startups and emerging technologies in accelerating the green hydrogen ecosystem

Ms. Isha HandaChief Executive Officer, AIC-ISB, Mohali

10:35–10:50 AM

Special Address by Chief Guest

Green Hydrogen Mission: Innovation, Technology Adoption and India's Pathway to a Sustainable Energy Future

Sh. Abhijeet Kaplish, IASChief Executive Officer, Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA)

10:50–10:55 AM

Felicitation of Distinguished Guests and Experts

FelicitationDistinguished guests and experts

10:55–11:00 AM

Vote of Thanks

Prof. Kamalakannan KailasamDean R&D & Scientist-G, INST, Mohali

11:00–11:05 AM

Group Photo

Group PhotoStakeholder participants

11:05–11:30 AM

Tea & Networking – Stakeholder Interaction

NetworkingStakeholder interaction

Technical Session – I

11:30–11:45 AM

Green Hydrogen Ecosystem – Northern India & Footprints in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

Mr. Vivek VermaManaging Director, Spray Engineering Devices Limited, Mohali

11:45 AM–12:15 PM

Green Hydrogen: Global Trends, National Mission and Opportunities

Moderator: Prof. Kamalakannan Kailasam, Dean R&D & Scientist-G, INST, Mohali

Panel Sh. Saurabh Kumar, IFS · Dr. Prashant Kumar · Mr. Sundeep Gupta · Dr. Vivek Gupta · Mr. B. N. Singh · Mr. Prashant Dwivedi

12:15–12:30 PM

PI-RAHI Foundation Strategic Partnerships – MoU Signing Ceremony

Strategic Partners Sh. Abhijeet Kaplish, IAS · Dr. Ajit Dua · Dr. Vivek Gupta · Dr. Ujwal S Meda · Mr. Rajiv Sharma · Mr. Alok Sharma

12:30–12:45 PM

Hydrogen Valley: A Pathway to Build a Hydrogen Ecosystem

Dr. Vishnu BudamaChief Executive Officer, Pune Hydrogen Valley

12:45–1:30 PM

Indian Hydrogen Valley Ecosystem

Moderator: Prof. Prem Felix Siril, Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, IIT-Mandi, H.P.

Panel Dr. Palika Arora, PCS · Dr. Chinmaya Kumar Sarangi · Dr. Ujwal S Meda · Dr. Pooja Devi · Dr. Sanjeev Gautam

1:30–2:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

LunchNetworking interaction

Technical Session – II

2:00–2:45 PM

Industry Technology Fireside Chat – Innovative Technologies, Solutions, Business Models and Deployment Opportunities

Moderator: Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd., Mumbai

Panel Mr. Anuraag Nallapaneni · Dr. Dheerendra Dubey · Mr. Alok Kumar · Wyn Prichard · Mr. Suresh Rukmangathan

2:45–3:00 PM

Odisha Hydrogen Valley – Learnings & Key Takeaways

Dr. Chinmaya Kumar SarangiOdisha Hydrogen Valley · Scientist-F, CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology

3:00–3:30 PM

Green Hydrogen – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum

Startups, Technology Transfer, Investment and Commercialisation Opportunities in Green Hydrogen

Speakers Mr. Rajiv Sharma · Mr. Alok Sharma · Dr. Sandeep Garg

3:30–3:45 PM

The Northern Green Hydrogen Corridor: Aligning Policy, Renewables, and Industry for Regional Advantage

Dr. S. K. BoseFormer Chief Executive Officer, Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council (HSSC), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, GoI

3:45–4:00 PM

Green Hydrogen from Food to Fuel

Mr. B. N. SinghGeneral Manager – Hydrogen, Waaree Clean Energy Solutions, Waaree Group

4:00–4:15 PM

Tea & Networking – Stakeholder Interaction

NetworkingStakeholder interaction

4:15–4:45 PM

Multi-Stakeholder Convergence Dialogue

Academia – Government – Industry – Accelerators – Innovators. Building the Green Hydrogen Ecosystem: Partnerships, Pilot Projects, Infrastructure, Investment and Deployment – Strengthening Northern Green Hydrogen Ecosystem.

Moderator: Dr. Jitendra KumarProfessor-of-Practice, IISER, Mohali · Former Managing Director, BIRAC, DBT, GoI

4:45–4:55 PM

Strategic Convergence – Key Reflections

Key TakeawaysPriority interventions and Green Hydrogen Consortium Roadmap

4:55–5:00 PM

Way Forward and Vote of Thanks

Prof. Rajat SandhirDirector, PI-RAHI, Northern S&T Cluster · Professor, Department of Biochemistry, PU, Chandigarh

Stakeholder Focus

Shaping the Future of Clean Energy

The convergence focuses on strategic insights, expert panels, collaborative partnerships, technology adoption and ecosystem development.

Renewable energy developers
Industrial energy consumers
Policymakers and government officials
Climate-tech investors and venture capitalists
Academic and sustainability experts

Key Programme Themes

Green Hydrogen Mission priorities and opportunities
Hydrogen valleys and regional ecosystem development
Technology, deployment and business models
Innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation
Policy, partnerships, infrastructure and investment
Northern Green Hydrogen Consortium roadmap

Green Hydrogen Mission Stakeholder Convergence

Collaborate, innovate and accelerate the development of a stronger Northern Green Hydrogen ecosystem.

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