Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, 2 FEBRUARY, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
ONE-STOP-SHOP SOLUTION FOR HYDROGEN FLEET OPERATORS
Andreas Noky
Messer Group
- Introduction of Messer and Toyota Tsusho and their collaboration to advance hydrogen mobility
- Overviewing of Symph2ony, a joint venture providing holistic hydrogen solutions for fleet operators
- Symph2ony’s offering: H2-powered vehicles, H2 supply, and O&M on a pay-per-use model
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN FLEET SOLUTIONS
09:40 - 10:05
INTEGRATING FUEL CELL SYSTEMS INTO END-USER APPLICATIONS
Adam Huckstep
Hypermotive
- Addressing the technical challenges of integrating fuel cell systems into various applications
- Overcoming traditional reservations about using non-sector-specific technologies in specialist sectors
- Exploring market developments and the direction of travel from fuel cell system suppliers to support emerging trends
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON INTEGRATING FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
10:10 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELLS
11:30 - 11:55
SMART AUTOMATION FOR SCALABLE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Lucrezia Morabito
Comau
- Discovering how robotics and AI are enhancing flexibility and quality in the hydrogen manufacturing
- Understanding shifting market demands and how automation adapts to evolving product needs
- Gaining insights from other industries to improve automation across the hydrogen value chain
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALABLE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AUTOMATION STRATEGIES
12:00 - 12:25
HYDROGEN VALUE CHAIN SAFETY - A FOCUS ON EUROPEAN AND FRENCH REGULATIONS
Pierre Wolf
Airbus
- Exploring the complexity of the hydrogen value chain, from large-scale production to fuel cell use
- Understanding safety approaches across multiple levels, from gigawatt electrolyzers to end-user systems
- Gaining insights into regulatory requirements through a French case study and wider European context
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN VALUE CHAIN SAFETY AND REGULATIONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
SAFER DESIGN FOR HYDROGEN DEVICES AND SYSTEMS USING FLACS CFD
Jonny Danielsson
Gexcon
- Exploring methods to assess hydrogen release volumes and related ignition or explosion risks in fuel cell systems
- Reviewing ventilation performance in both fuel cell cabinets and final confinement environments for safer designs
- Demonstrating how FLACS CFD visualisations can help communicate realistic risks and mitigation
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON SAFER DESIGN FOR HYDROGEN DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
14:00 - 14:25
TOWARDS CLEAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WITH FUEL CELL BUSES
Julian Bopp
Sphera
- Deploying 300 fuel cell city buses and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across Europe
- Benchmarking Sphera’s role in benchmarking fuel cell technology against diesel and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for city buses
- Evaluating operational, environmental, and economic performance using life cycle analysis
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON CLEAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WITH FUEL CELL BUSES
14:30 - 14:55
DELIVERING FOSSIL FREEDOM FOR THE MARINE INDUSTRY
Karl Samuelsson
PowerCell Group
- Exploring how hydrogen fuel cells can replace marine engines to cut GHG emissions and local pollutants
- Understanding fuel cell use on both small and large vessels, and their role in port-side electrification
- Discovering real-world projects like Norway’s Vest fjord ferries, achieving major CO2 reductions
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON MARINE INDUSTRY FOSSIL-FREE SOLUTIONS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
UPDATE ON EU AND GERMAN GREEN HYDROGEN AND DERIVATIVES POLICY
Michael Grabau
LPA Law | Tax
- Exploring key targets and the planned infrastructure build-up for green hydrogen in Europe
- Understanding requirements and certification standards to ensure that hydrogen meets green criteria
- Learning how the German H2Global procurement mechanism supports market development
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON EU AND GERMAN GREEN HYDROGEN POLICY
16:00 - 16:25
CIRCULAR ECONOMY OF HYDROGEN SYSTEMS
Nadja Mindt
Fraunhofer IWU
- Highlighting circular economy strategies in hydrogen and fuel cells with a regulatory focus
- Exploring future perspectives with automated fuel cell disassembly and economic benefits
- Addressing technical barriers while showing redesign options for durable and reliable fuel cells
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN HYDROGEN SYSTEMS
16:30 - 16:55
HYDROGEN MOBILITY – INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGIES, AND NEXT STEPS
Anna Tweneboa
H2 MOBILITY
- Exploring Europe’s largest hydrogen refuelling network for buses and trucks
- Seeing how Düsseldorf’s powerful station supports daily Rheinbahn operations
- Learning key success factors and the growing role of green hydrogen
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANCEMENTS
17:00 - 17:25
MODULAR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION WITH BASIC REFUELLING SYSTEM
Uwe Kueter
H2 Core Systems GmbH
- Exploring how modular and scalable hydrogen production can be adapted to diverse applications
- Understanding the integration of hydrogen storage with compression for efficient system operation
- Learning how a basic system enables safe and reliable refuelling of hydrogen vehicles up to 300 bar
17:25 - 17:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND REFUELLING SYSTEMS
17:30 - 18:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, 3 FEBRUARY, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF A FUEL CELL-ELECTRIC DRIVE
Timo Eich
CSM Measurement Technology
- Conducting extensive testing of the fuel cell stack and powertrain to ensure proper function and efficiency
- Measuring flow rates, pressures, temperatures, currents and voltages in an HV environment
- Harmonising the measurement system to simplify instrumentation and allow real-time, precise analysis
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON TESTING FUEL CELL-ELECTRIC DRIVES
09:40 - 10:05
PRODUCTION-SCALE LEAK TESTING OF BIPOLAR PLATES
René Polaczek
Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions
- Comparing biosurfactants with synthetic surfactants in terms of cost and efficiency
- Presenting data-backed advantages of biosurfactants, including stability and micelle size
- Highlighting financial incentives for adopting biosurfactant technology in various regions
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON LEAK TESTING OF BIPOLAR PLATES
10:10 - 10:35
INTERIM RESULTS FROM THE “NEWBORN” PROJECT ON FUEL CELL AIRCRAFT
Ondrej Kotaba
Honeywell
- Introducing the project objectives along with interim findings to illustrate progress achieved
- Sharing lessons learned so far to provide insights and practical takeaways for aviation stakeholders
- Exploring the future outlook while highlighting the main barriers to hydrogen fuel cell adoption in aviation
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON RESULTS FROM FUEL CELL AIRCRAFT PROJECT
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
11:30 - 11:55
ADHESIVES, SEALANTS, AND RESIN SOLUTIONS FOR FUEL CELL STACKS
Andreas Arlt
WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH
- Sealing bipolar plates with cured-in-place gaskets using automated dispensing or screen printing
- Choosing the right adhesives and sealants for fuel cell and electrolyser stack assembly
- Examining effects of sealant formulation on hydrogen permeability and resin choices for system components
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS FOR FUEL CELLS
12:00 - 12:25
GREEN DATA VALLEYS AI-READY POWER
Paul Mccormack
Hydrogen Ireland
- Exploring fuel cells for AI data centres with supercapacitor-based load-following
- Reviewing Ireland’s “AI Meets H2” project and its role in Europe’s smart hydrogen valleys
- Discussing alignment of renewable hydrogen with fluctuating AI computing demands
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON GREEN DATA VALLEYS AND AI-READY ENERGY
12:30 - 12:55
APPLYING ADVANCED CHARACTERISATION OF PTX PROCESSES AND COMPONENTS FOR FUEL CELLS
Sonja Holm-Dahlin
Danish Technological Institute
- Exploring neutron and X-ray synchrotron methods for fuel cells and hydrogen materials
- Seeing how operando studies optimise processes and reveal bottlenecks and failure modes
- Hearing about the Horizon Europe ACTNXT project shaping future characterisation infrastructures
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON CHARACTERIZATION FOR FUEL CELLS
13:00 - 13:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
13:15 - 14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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