Chris van Dijk
Since July 2024, Chris has been the new ambassador for hydrogen, as a senior strategic advisor for sustainability within Royal Schiphol Group (RSG). RSG is a group of the four major airports in the Netherlands. Chris's role is to collaborate with stakeholders within the value chain to push and promote hydrogen and implement this technology in the current RSG sustainability strategies to meet their sustainability goals.
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1 - Environment and sustainability - 09:35 - 10:35
Panel discussion: Challenges and benefits of integrating alternative fuels in airport development
This panel discussion addresses the critical climate risks facing the aviation industry, with a focus on transitioning to alternative fuel technologies, especially hydrogen infrastructure. Participants will explore the challenges and opportunities in adopting alternative fuels such as electric and/or hydrogen as a sustainable solution to mitigate climate change impacts. The session highlights the five key risk areas – spatial, operational, safety, stakeholder and financial – that airports must navigate. Featuring real-world case studies and actionable insights, the discussion emphasizes the role of innovative strategies and infrastructure development in driving resilience and sustainability within the sector.
The audience will learn:
- Discover the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable alternative fuel in aviation
- Analyze the risks associated with transitioning to hydrogen infrastructure
- Explore solutions for addressing spatial, operational and safety challenges in adopting new technologies
- Learn from case studies on managing stakeholder and financial risks during energy transitions
- Understand how airports can develop resilient infrastructure to support alternative fuel adoption
