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
- An overview 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
Phil Jackson
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 - 10:35
TOWARDS CLEAN TRANSPORT WITH FUEL CELL TRUCKS
Julian Bopp
Sphera
- Deploying 15 long-haul fuel cell trucks from two OEMs with the needed hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in Europe
- Evaluating the trucks’ and HRS’ operational and environmental performance (using life-cycle analysis)
- Outlook for the usage of FC trucks compared to conventional diesel trucks
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON CLEAN TRANSPORT WITH FUEL CELL TRUCKS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF HEAVY-DUTY TRANSPORTATION WITH HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS
- Is the transport sector on track to achieve climate protection targets in Germany/Europe?
- What are the potential commercial applications of solid oxide fuel cells?
- What would be a reasonable sequence of hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles entering the market?
- How can aviation learn from other transport sectors using fuel cells?
- What business models could be beneficial for the ramp-up of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty fleets?
| Comau | Moderator
| LBST
| GE Vernova
| Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions
| Civil Aviation Authority
| Messer Group
11:30 - 11:55
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 Vestfjord ferries, achieving major CO₂ reductions
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON MARINE INDUSTRY FOSSIL-FREE SOLUTIONS
12:00 - 12:25
HYDROGEN MOBILITY – INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGIES, AND NEXT STEPS
Falk Schulte-Wintrop
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
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANCEMENTS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
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
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN HYDROGEN SYSTEMS
14:00 - 14:25
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
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON RESULTS FROM FUEL CELL AIRCRAFT PROJECT
14:30 - 14:55
JOHNSON MATTHEY’S HYREFINE™ EVALUATION OF FUEL CELL MATERIALS TO DEMONSTRATE PGM AND IONOMER RECYCLING
Erin Edwards
Johnson Matthey
- Explaining how HyRefine™ enables efficient recovery of PGM and PFSA ionomer materials
- Outlining analytical findings from assessing pristine and used fuel cell components
- Highlighting pilot trials and steps needed to scale a full circular recycling process
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON RECYCLING PGM AND IONOMER FROM USED FUEL CELL STACKS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF POWER WITH HYDROGEN FUEL CELL INNOVATION
Shikha Goyal
PowerUP Energy Technologies
- Explaining how hydrogen fuel cells enable clean, efficient, and scalable zero-emission power systems
- Exploring how robust fuel cell designs deliver reliable performance, safety, and durability in real-world conditions
- Highlighting how flexible hydrogen solutions support stationary, backup, and industrial power applications
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING CLEAN ENERGY THROUGH HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS
16:00 - 16:25
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
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON CHARACTERISATION FOR FUEL CELLS
16:30 - 16:55
FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF A FUEL CELL-ELECTRIC DRIVE
Timo Eich
Vector Informatik GmbH
- 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
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON TESTING FUEL CELL-ELECTRIC DRIVES
17:00 - 17:25
H2 AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY MARKET INSIGHTS AND LIFETIME CHALLENGES
Gabriela Vaz
AVL Deutschland GmbH
- Reviewing Europe’s hydrogen market, electrolyser deployment, policy drivers, and global trends
- Assessing fuel cell growth across mobility, stationary industry with cost and lifetime risks
- Understanding how 1D and 3D modelling improve durability, design choices, and long-term performance
17:25 - 17:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL MARKET AND LIFETIME CHALLENGES
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
NEXT-GENERATION H2 GAS SENSORS FOR PROGNOSTICS OF INDUSTRIAL ASSETS
Radislav Potyrailo
GE Vernova
- Presenting a high-precision H2 sensor offering ppb-level sensitivity for industrial monitoring
- Ensuring reliable detection under varying temperature, humidity, and chemical environments
- Featuring AI-enabled, distributed sensors for real-time localisation of H2 leaks and emissions
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON NEXT-GENERATION H2 GAS SENSORS FOR INDUSTRIAL ASSETS
09:40 - 10:05
SMART AUTOMATION FOR SCALABLE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Lucrezia Morabito
Comau
- Discovering how robotics and AI are enhancing flexibility and quality in hydrogen manufacturing
- Understanding shifting market demands and how automation adapts to the evolving product needs
- Gaining insights from other industries to improve automation across the hydrogen value chain
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON SCALABLE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AUTOMATION STRATEGIES
10:10 - 10:35
HYDROGEN VALUE CHAIN SAFETY – A FOCUS ON EUROPEAN AND FRENCH REGULATIONS
Pierre Wolf
Airbus Protect
- Exploring the complexity of the hydrogen value chain, from large-scale production to fuel cell use
- Understanding safety approaches across multiple levels, from gigawatt electrolysers to end-user systems
- Gaining insights into regulatory requirements through a French case study and wider European context
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN VALUE CHAIN SAFETY AND REGULATIONS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
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
- A look at the consequences for hydrogen projects and offtake agreements
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON EU AND GERMAN GREEN HYDROGEN POLICY
11:30 - 11:55
CATALYST DEVELOPMENTS FOR FUEL PROCESSING AND SMALL-SCALE HYDROGEN GENERATION
Andreas Bachmeier
Clariant
- Exploring proven catalyst solutions that enable reliable hydrogen generation for stationary fuel cell systems
- Advancing methanol-reforming catalyst technologies to improve efficiency and output in fuel cell applications
- Enhancing ammonia-cracking catalyst performance to support cleaner and more flexible hydrogen supply routes
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON CATALYSTS FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEMS
12:00 - 12:25
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
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON SAFER DESIGN FOR HYDROGEN DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
VACUUM AND OVERPRESSURE SOLUTIONS IN HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL APPLICATIONS
Philipp Schurig
Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions
- Exploring how vacuum and overpressure systems add value across the full hydrogen lifecycle
- Learning how refined leak testing methods improve safety and dependability in hydrogen systems
Markus Rupp
Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions
- Seeing how the solutions aid recirculation, tank emptying, and effective contamination control
- Understanding how adopting these solutions helps boost overall performance in hydrogen operations
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON VACUUM AND OVERPRESSURE IN HYDROGEN SYSTEMS
14:00 - 14:25
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
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS FOR FUEL CELLS
14:30 - 14:55
THE CAA HYDROGEN CHALLENGE
Helen Leadbetter
Civil Aviation Authority
- Exploring the risks, challenges, and opportunities of introducing hydrogen as an aviation fuel
- Reviewing the hydrogen fuel cell bowtie model to outline potential hazards and safety controls
- Applying systems-theoretic process analysis to enhance hydrogen fuel cell safety and reliability
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN CHALLENGE IN AVIATION SAFETY
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS
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