Hyundai Motor Group to Showcase Hydrogen Leadership at Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit in Seoul

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is set to co-host the Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit in Seoul from December 2 to 4, bringing together global leaders to discuss the future of hydrogen as a key pillar of the global energy transition.

The CEO Summit is the first global business event to exclusively utilize hydrogen-powered vehicles for all transportation, highlighting the Group’s dedication to pioneering sustainable mobility and supporting the global shift toward a hydrogen-driven economy.

The Hydrogen Council, launched at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, is a global CEO-led initiative that unites companies worldwide with a shared vision and long-term ambition to advance the clean energy transition through hydrogen. As Co-Chair, Hyundai Motor Group works closely with member companies to accelerate the development and expansion of the global hydrogen ecosystem.

“As Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, we are honored to host the Global CEO Summit 2025 and proud to welcome global leaders to South Korea where we are delighted to showcase the strength and progress of Korea’s hydrogen industry,” said Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group. “This Summit not only highlights the industry’s dedication to hydrogen technology but also reinforces our collective commitment to turn vision into action. As demand becomes our next big test, public-private collaboration will be essential to realize hydrogen’s full potential in the next phase of scale-up.”

Pioneering a Hydrogen-Driven Event

The CEO Summit will be attended by more than 200 CEOs and senior executives from nearly 100 hydrogen companies and government officials from Korea, France, Germany and Australia.

As Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, the Group will provide full logistical support with its fleet of 50 Hyundai NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles and six UNIVERSE fuel cell buses, setting a new precedent for sustainability in event operations.

Delegates will also have the chance to explore Korea’s hydrogen mobility ecosystem firsthand, including a Ride & Drive experience featuring the NEXO SUVs and visits to key hydrogen infrastructure sites, including the National Assembly hydrogen refueling station.