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 2026
DAY 1 :
WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
HYDROGEN-READY GAS POWER: BUILDING THE BRIDGE TO A DECARBONISED ENERGY SYSTEM
Daniel Guyot
GE Vernova
- Highlighting the role of hydrogen-ready gas power plants in advancing hydrogen integration while ensuring grid flexibility and reliability
- Outlining current hydrogen capabilities and the technical developments guiding the transition towards 100% H2 capability
- Presenting insights from GE Vernova’s global collaborations with power plant owners, showcasing real-world progress and key learnings
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING HYDROGEN INTEGRATION AND ENERGY TRANSITION
09:40 - 10:05
MATERIALS CHALLENGES IN THE HYDROGEN ECONOMY
Jens Eichler
3M
- Addressing diverse materials challenges across the hydrogen value chain, including cryogenic storage, electrolyser durability, and corrosion resistance
- Exploring the role of materials science and process technology in improving system performance and reliability
- Developing advanced component solutions that minimise hydrogen permeation and enhance thermal insulation
- Showcasing 3M’s broad technology platforms that enable practical solutions to key challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and transport
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON MATERIALS INNOVATION FOR THE HYDROGEN ECONOMY
10:10 - 10:35
CATALYSTS AS ENABLERS FOR LOW-CARBON HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES
Christoph Krinninger
Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH
- Introducing grey, blue, and green hydrogen pathways and their respective roles in decarbonisation
- Examining the role of catalysts in enabling blue hydrogen production through autothermal reforming
- Enabling hydrogen derivative production, including ammonia and methanol, while specifying the associated catalyst requirements
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON CATALYST APPLICATIONS ACROSS HYDROGEN VALUE CHAINS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
SPONSORED BY TBP INITIATIVE
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE EVOLUTION OF EUROPE'S HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE
- Regional hydrogen networks’ role alongside national systems, addressing development timelines, challenges, and integration strategies effectively
- Balancing converted gas networks and new hydrogen infrastructure while prioritising the diverse needs of clients across sectors
- Hydrogen import, conversion, and pipeline projects aiding the German industry, shaping Europe’s evolving ammonia-to-hydrogen infrastructure
Ribi Adeshokan | TBP World Vision Project | Moderator
René Ammerlaan | Firan
Cristian Călin | Delgaz Grid
Stefan Van Laer | Port of Antwerp-Bruges
11:30 - 11:55
PLANS FOR HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
Steffen Kirsch
terranets bw GmbH
- Outlining current plans for Baden-Württemberg’s hydrogen infrastructure, with a focus on the Core Network rollout
- Identifying key barriers, such as weak investment conditions and competing priorities across H2, CCS, and CO₂ networks
- Emphasising the enabling factors for unlocking progress, including clearer policy commitments and workable finance models
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON FINANCING AND COMMITMENT GAPS IN H2 NETWORKS
12:00 - 12:25
ENERGY TRANSITION AT THE PORT OF ANTWERP-BRUGES
Richard Schroeter
Port of Antwerp-Bruges
- Outlining the H2 roadmap, including supply, infrastructure development, and offtake strategies
- Examining CCUS initiatives with a specific focus on storage (S) and its implications
- Spotlighting the potential of Antwerp as a multi-fuel port for the future energy landscape
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ENERGY TRANSITION INITIATIVES FOR PORTS WITH HYDROGEN AND CCUS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
- Optimising hydrogen–renewable synergies to improve storage, transport, and grid integration while enabling the required technological upgrades
- Understanding Eternal Power’s strategy, securing four green molecule offtake term sheets totalling over seven billion euros
- Determining the optimal hydrogen mix, including renewable, blue, and nuclear sources, to meet European demand sustainably
Jens Eichler | 3M | Moderator
Philippe Wijns | CleverSustainability
Moritz Schwencke | Eternal Power GmbH
Konstantin Lenz | Fachhochschule Erfurt
14:00 - 14:25
ROTOMOULDING OPPORTUNITIES IN HYDROGEN FUEL STORAGE
Aldo Quaratino
Matrix Polymers
- Understanding the critical role of rotomoulding in supporting the growth of the hydrogen economy as a clean energy carrier
- Reviewing global hydrogen roadmaps and significant funding driving decarbonisation strategies and infrastructure
- Collaborating with rotomoulders and OEMs to develop advanced hydrogen storage cylinders
- Driving innovations in hydrogen storage to unlock growth opportunities and elevate rotomoulding technologies
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROGEN STORAGE CYLINDERS AND VAST OPPORTUNITIES
14:30 - 14:55
DECENTRALISED PRODUCTION: BUILDING BANKABLE PROJECTS WITHOUT BILLION-EURO INFRASTRUCTURE
Joel Vogl
INFENER AG
- Presenting local hydrogen hubs as a model for enabling viable projects without reliance on pipelines or imports
- Breaking down investor perspectives, identifying factors that support the bankability of smaller-scale hydrogen projects
- Profiling real-world examples from Germany and Switzerland, illustrating practical deployment and outcomes
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON DECENTRALISED HYDROGEN PROJECTS AND INVESTMENT MODELS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
SPONSORED BY MOKVELD VALVES
15:30 - 15:55
NEW STANDARDS FOR VALVES IN THE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Rens Wolters
Mokveld Valves
- Detailing the latest developments in European (CEN TC69) and American (API 6D) hydrogen valve standards
- Interpreting how ASME B31.12 defines valve requirements and its role in ensuring a safe hydrogen infrastructure
- Focusing on the importance of advanced sealing systems in preventing fugitive emissions and enhancing safety
- Assessing the impact of evolving standards on valve design and what they mean for future hydrogen projects
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN VALVE STANDARDS AND DESIGN IMPACTS
16:00 - 16:25
KAWASAKI HYDROGEN ACTIVITIES AND GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT
Taku Hasegawa
Kawasaki Gasturbine Europe GmbH
- Hydrogen’s role in supporting national decarbonisation targets while strengthening energy security
- Japan’s hydrogen strategy and outlining how imported CO₂-free hydrogen can support energy resilience
- Detailing the development of the hydrogen energy supply chain, including production, liquefaction, storage, and transport
- Sharing lessons from the Suiso Frontier project and mapping pathways for scaling global hydrogen supply
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING A GLOBAL LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN SUPPLY CHAIN
16:30 - 16:55
FROM HYPE TO BANKABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HYDROGEN
Armen Sebastien Kouyoumdjian
Boccard
- Analysing hydrogen project failure drivers and the practical steps required to close the bankability gap
- Examining project, financing, regulatory, and offtake risks that strongly influence investor confidence
- Identifying key EPC levers that investors prioritise, including standardisation, modularisation, and risk allocation
- Defining scalable deployment pathways based on phased delivery, replicable reference designs, and secured revenue models
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON MAKING HYDROGEN PROJECTS INVESTABLE AND SCALABLE
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
THURSDAY, 7 MAY, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
PROCESS OPTIMISATION AND SAFETY OF GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION BASED ON IN-SITU HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN MEASUREMENT
Greg Yakhnin
Modcon Systems Ltd.
- Integrating in-situ analysers to improve operational safety and process efficiency in hydrogen production
- Providing examples of how continuous monitoring supports energy optimisation and hazard prevention
- Using advanced Modcon.AI tools to enable predictive maintenance and enhance system reliability
- Demonstrating alignment with global safety standards while highlighting measurable sustainability and ROI benefits
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON OPTIMISING GREEN HYDROGEN SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE
09:40 - 10:05
THE HYRELAND PROJECT: COST ANALYSIS OF LARGE-SCALE GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND EXPORT
Friedrich Mendler
Fraunhofer ISE Department of Hydrogen Technologies
- Mapping Ireland’s most suitable solar, onshore, and offshore wind sites using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) analysis
- Comparing hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, DME, and e-fuels pathways for export readiness
- Evaluating infrastructure, renewable potential, and local offtake to reduce production costs
- Presenting techno-economic results for hydrogen delivery to Duisburg and Stade in Germany
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND EXPORT FROM IRELAND
10:10 - 10:35
UNLOCKING POWER-TO-X: INTEGRATING DIRECT AIR CAPTURE WITH GREEN HYDROGEN TO PRODUCE E-FUELS
Bjorn Utgard
Skytree
- Examining Power-to-X pathways that support e-fuel production and strengthen the demand for green hydrogen
- Positioning Direct Air Capture as a key enabler that provides sustainable CO₂ feedstock for e-fuel synthesis
- Integrating DAC, electrolysers, and synthesis plants to enhance overall efficiency and reduce project risks
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING E-FUEL PRODUCTION THROUGH POWER-TO-X SYSTEMS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
SPONSORED BY MATRIX POLYMERS
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON UNLOCKING VALUE IN HYDROGEN-BASED E-FUELS, GREEN AMMONIA, AND METHANOL
- Exploring logistics actions today, first mover advantages, and the rising demand for fossil-free transportation solutions
- Assessing the value of e-fuels, including ammonia and methanol, and the role of system integration in ensuring commercial viability
- Comparing carbon sources and evaluating hydrogen-based fuel cost potential to determine where hydrogen reconversion delivers the greatest value
- Analysing regulatory-driven e-fuel demand across sectors by linking RED III, IMO, and RefuelEU with marginal costs and evolving willingness-to-pay
- Identifying measures to advance eSAF projects beyond FID and leveraging overseas ammonia for hydrogen scale-up
Benjamin Dennhardt | EnBW | Moderator
Peter Van Ees | ABN Amro
Ebenezer Adebayo | Ulster University
Hans-Peter Schmid | WS Reformer
Moritz Schwencke | Eternal Power GmbH
Dirk Niemeier | PwC Strategy& (Germany) GmbH
11:30 - 11:55
COMMERCIALISATION INSIGHTS FROM GREEN AMMONIA MARKETING
Benjamin Dennhardt
EnBW
- Exploring the role of hydrogen and its derivatives in achieving climate neutrality in challenging sectors
- Examining production, storage, and trading strategies for efficient green hydrogen solutions
- Analysing the commercialisation journey of a 100 ktpa green ammonia project, including demands and product applications
- Quantifying the market potential of hydrogen derivatives through real-world use cases and readiness analysis
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON COMMERCIALISATION OF HYDROGEN DERIVATIVES
12:00 - 12:25
HANDLING AND STORAGE OF LH2, NH3, LNG, AND METHANOL IN THE MARINE SECTOR
Nikos Xynopoulos
Mare Nova
- Addressing the challenges of handling and storing liquid hydrogen, ammonia, LNG, and methanol
- Developing innovative cryogenic and pressurised storage solutions, focusing on safety and efficiency
- Assessing infrastructure requirements and regulatory frameworks shaping the adoption of alternative marine fuels
- Identifying strategies to overcome market gaps and advance sustainable maritime operations
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIES FOR HANDLING AND STORING ALTERNATIVE MARINE FUELS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ADVANCEMENTS IN FUEL CELLS FOR THE FUTURE OF GREEN MOBILITY
- Evaluating cost and infrastructure barriers to fuel cell competitiveness and identifying where they could deliver the greatest impact in green mobility
- Examining trends in fuel cell truck orders, key drivers behind adoption growth, and expected deployment timelines compared with battery electric trucks
- Driving fuel cell scaling by overcoming infrastructure bottlenecks through decentralised hydrogen production at scale beyond the laboratory stage
- Leveraging DAC integration to reduce risks in hydrogen projects while enabling the production of sustainable fuels and chemicals
Pierre Wolf | Airbus Protect | Moderator
Ebenezer Adebayo | Ulster University
Peter Van Ees | ABN Amro
Joel Vogl | INFENER AG
Bjorn Utgard | Skytree
14:00 - 14:25
HOW TO REFUEL A HYDROGEN-POWERED AIRCRAFT?
Pierre Wolf
Airbus Protect
- Identifying the key properties and operational challenges of liquid hydrogen for aviation applications
- Assessing the impacts on turnaround time, ground handling, and airport infrastructure needs
- Outlining risk assessment methods and safety protocols for scalable refuelling operations
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON SCALABLE HYDROGEN AIRCRAFT REFUELLING SAFETY
14:30 - 14:55
ADVANCED PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR SEAWATER AND PV TANDEM SYSTEMS
Krzysztof Bienkowski
University of Warsaw
- Reviewing recent advances in PEC systems that enable more sustainable and scalable energy conversion pathways
- Utilising seawater as an abundant electrolyte while addressing cost and resource constraints in system design
- Integrating metal deposition at the cathode for combining energy generation with valuable material recovery
- Enhancing efficiency through PV tandem configurations, optimising solar spectrum use in hybrid systems
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING PEC SYSTEMS AND HYBRID ENERGY INNOVATION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS
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