Samo Turel, Mayor of Nova Gorica, and Sarah Filisetti, Municipal Councillor for Public Works, European Projects and European Policies Committee, Municipality of Gorizia welcomed the participants on the second day of the 4th Hydrogen Ecosystem North Adriatic conference, voicing their support to the Conference, and willingness to continue backing the event in the future. Their shared vision underscored the cross-border collaboration and partnership between Nova Gorica and Gorizia in light of the forthcoming European Capital of Culture 2025.