David Clement

Vice President, Oceania HDF Energy

French-Australian, David has over 16 years of experience in the infrastructure and energy industries in APAC. From Mining to Oil & Gas, FPSO/FLNG, large-scale renewable and Hydrogen projects, David brings his expertise in tendering, coordinating and building over 2,7GW of large-scale wind and solar projects across Australia and New Zealand. Appointed VP Oceania / General Manager HDF Australia in 2021, he is the interface between Engineering, Commercial, Construction and Operation activities, in charge of the expansion and growth of Renewstable Hydrogen projects for HDF in Oceania.

Conference Day One - Tuesday, 25 February 2025

10:20 AM Fireside Chat: Powering the Future - A Transition to Clean Energy


This session explores the urgent need for a clean energy transition to combat climate change by highlighting the economic benefits and potential of renewable energy, emphasizing the crucial role of strong policies in accelerating this shift. 

  • Understanding climate crisis demands urgent shift to clean energy 
  • Seeing how renewable technologies offer economic opportunities and job growth 
  • Abiding strong policies essential for accelerating energy transition 


2:20 PM Fireside Chat: Developing End-User Demand For Hydrogen Across Industries


This session explores the crucial role of end-user demand in driving hydrogen adoption, discussing strategies for promoting its use and examining successful case studies. 

  • Discuss the importance of developing end-user demand for hydrogen across various industries 
  • Explore strategies for promoting hydrogen adoption and overcoming barriers to entry 
  • Examine case studies of successful hydrogen applications and their impact on end-user industries 

Conference Day Two - Wednesday, 26 February 2025

11:50 AM Fireside Chat: Hydrogen's Role in Achieving Net Zero Emissions


Exploring hydrogen's role in achieving net-zero emissions: Technological advancements, policy incentives, and global partnerships. 

  • Explore the latest breakthroughs in hydrogen production, storage, and distribution technologies, as well as the economic viability of hydrogen projects in various sectors 
  • Discuss the importance of supportive government policies, regulations, and incentives to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source 
  • Highlight the need for international cooperation and partnerships to address the challenges and opportunities associated with hydrogen development and deployment on a global scale 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining David.

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