19 November 2026 | King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, Dead Sea, Jordan

The EU-funded MED-GEM Network will participate in the Jordan–EU Investment Conference 2026, taking place on 19 November at the Dead Sea, Jordan.

Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, with the participation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, the Conference will bring together government leaders, international financial institutions, investors and private sector representatives to advance investment opportunities under the EU–Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership.

MED-GEM Network Session | Powering Investments: Accelerating Jordan’s Energy Future

19 November 2026 | 15:30–16:45 (Jordan time) | Breakout Forum

Frank Wouters, Director of MED-GEM Network and Chairman of the MENA Hydrogen Alliance, will moderate the session “Powering Investments: Accelerating Jordan’s Energy Future.”

The session will explore Jordan’s energy transition and emerging investment opportunities, with a focus on:

• Renewable energy and infrastructure: grid modernisation, energy storage and renewable energy integration.
• Green hydrogen and ammonia: investment opportunities and the development of sustainable energy value chains.
• Regulatory and financing frameworks: enabling conditions for accelerating strategic energy investments.
• Project bankability: risk allocation, commercial structures and financing solutions to attract long-term capital.

The discussion will bring together senior government officials, international financial institutions and energy industry leaders:

• H.E. Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jordan
• Harry Boyd-Carpenter – Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Group, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
• Tomoho Umeda – President, Hynfra
• Terje Pilskog – CEO, Scatec
• Roland Käppner – CEO, Planet Repair Advisory Ltd
• Gustavo Fernandes – Head of Africa and International, Voltalia

The session will provide an opportunity to exchange perspectives on mobilising investment, strengthening public-private cooperation and advancing bankable renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in Jordan.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
• Session: 15:30–16:45 (Jordan time)
• Venue: King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, Dead Sea, Jordan
• Format: Breakout Forum
• Official website and registration: https://jeic.invest.jo/

MED-GEM Network is funded by the European Union and implemented by GIZ.