Konferenzprogramm 2026

3. und 4. März 2026 | ECC Berlin + online

Speakers

H2 Forum Berlin:
Die Veranstaltung für Wasserstoffpioniere

Projekte und Anwendungen

Strategien und Politik

Technologien und Innovationen

Tag 1 | Dienstag, 3. März 2026

Main Stage

08.00 - 09.00

Check-in and networking in the exhibition
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
08.00 - 09.15

Women breakfast
09.30 - 09.45

Welcome and Networking Kick-off
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG
09.45 - 10.00Strategies & Politics

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Turning vision into action: Where do we stand one year later?
10.00 - 10.15Strategies & Politics

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Stimulating investment across the hydrogen value chain - Where and why are still the barriers?
Susana Moreira
Executive Director & Co-Chair, H2Global Foundation
Susana Moreira
Executive Director & Co-Chair, H2Global Foundation

10.15 - 11.00

Projects and use cases

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Securing a resilient hydrogen supply chain - The power of pioneering collaboration

	Jorgo Chatzimarkakis CEO, Hydrogen Europe
	Jorgo Chatzimarkakis CEO, Hydrogen Europe
	Ivana Jemelkova CEO, Hydrogen Council
	Ivana Jemelkova CEO, Hydrogen Council
	Charlotte Roule CEO, Storengy
	Charlotte Roule CEO, Storengy

11.00 - 11.40

Recharging break with networking in the exhibition

11.40 - 12.40

Projects and use cases

IMPULS PANEL | Q&A
Offtaker's perspectives: What is required now and how should we prioritize?

	Dr. Heike Denecke-Arnold Chairman of the Board of Directors, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH
	Dr. Heike Denecke-Arnold Chairman of the Board of Directors, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH
	Dr. Sami Pelkonen Executive Vice President - Green Hydrogen, Andritz AG
	Dr. Sami Pelkonen Executive Vice President - Green Hydrogen, Andritz AG
	Patrick Wendeler Chairman Management Board & Head of Country Germany, BP Europe SE
	Patrick Wendeler Chairman Management Board & Head of Country Germany, BP Europe SE

12.40 - 13.00Strategies & Politics

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Price formation and trading models - Will hydrogen achieve the breakthrough?
Nicola Pochettino
Director, European Investment Bank (EIB)
Nicola Pochettino
Director, European Investment Bank (EIB)
13.00 - 14.00

Lunch & networking in the exhibition
13.50 - 15.30

Breakout sessions

14.00 - 14.20

Projects and use cases

INTERVIEW | Q&A
Key success factors and lessons learned from hydrogen plant operation

	Dominique Rouge Vice-President Sales & Technology, Air Liquide
	Dominique Rouge Vice-President Sales & Technology, Air Liquide
	Alexey Ustinov Senior Vice President, Siemens Energy
	Alexey Ustinov Senior Vice President, Siemens Energy

14.20 - 14.40Projects and use cases

INTERVIEW | Q&A
The path to maximizing climate-neutral hydrogen production
14.40 - 14.50

Short break
14.50 - 15.30Technologies and innovations

Start-up Tech Pitches
15.30 - 16.00

Recharging break with networking in the exhibition
16.00 - 18.00

Interactive workshops
16.00 - 17.45Technologies and innovations

Projects in planning, implementation and future development | Q&A
Dr. Hanno Butsch
Partner Counsel, BBH Consulting AG
Dr. Hanno Butsch
Partner Counsel, BBH Consulting AG
17.45 - 22.00

Evening reception

Breakout Sessions

13.50 - 14.40Strategies & Politics | Room 1

Deep Dive #1 | Q&A
🢒 Shaping the hydrogen future: the impact of parliamentary changes on Germany’s H₂ strategy
Dr. Axel Bree
Deputy Director-General, BMWE
Dr. Axel Bree
Deputy Director-General, BMWE
13.50 - 14.40Projects and use cases | Room 2

Deep Dive #2 | Q&A
🢒 Decarbonizing heavy industries - what do we have achieved already and how?
Jonathan Weber
COO, Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co. KGaA
Jonathan Weber
COO, Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co. KGaA
13.50 - 14.40Technologies and innovations | Room 3

Deep Dive #3 | Q&A
🢒 Green hydrogen at any cost? – The role of the color spectrum and green molecules in the industry
14.50 - 15.30Strategies & Politics | Room 1

Deep Dive #4 | Q&A
🢒 Can Europe maintain its role in the hydrogen economy?
14.50 - 15.30Projects and use cases | Room 2

Deep Dive #5 | Q&A
🢒 Offshore: Hydrogen production on the High Seas
Robert Seehawer
Managing Director, Aquaventus
Robert Seehawer
Managing Director, Aquaventus
14.50 - 15.30Technologies and innovations | Room 3

Deep Dive #6 | Q&A
🢒 Innovations vs. already implemeted technologies - How can the hydrogen economy be accelerated?

16.00 - 18.00

Projects and use cases | Room 1

Interactive workshop #1
🢒 An international perspective - Interface between crucial projects and collaborative pioneers

	Christian Perplies Business Development Manager Hydrogen Technology, FEST GmbH
	Christian Perplies Business Development Manager Hydrogen Technology, FEST GmbH
	Tilman Wilhelm Director Policy and Communications, DVGW e.V.
	Tilman Wilhelm Director Policy and Communications, DVGW e.V.

16.00 - 18.00Technologies and innovations | Room 2

Interactive workshop #2
🢒 Where are the hydrogen hubs and how can we make use of them?

Stefan Van Laer
Climate Transition Developer, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Stefan Van Laer
Climate Transition Developer, Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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Tag 2 | Mittwoch, 4. März 2026

Main Stage

08.00 - 09.00

Check-in and networking in the exhibition
09.00 - 09.50Politics & Strategies

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Hydrogen market ramp-up Europe – Rules, opportunities, and challenges

Jasmin Kaboni-Voit
Director H2 Strategy, Regulatory Affairs & Funding Mgmt, RWE Generation SE
Jasmin Kaboni-Voit
Director H2 Strategy, Regulatory Affairs & Funding Mgmt, RWE Generation SE
09.50 - 10.05Projects and use cases

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Importing H₂ – Which strategy will prevail?
Britta van Boven
CEO, Gasunie Deutschland Transport Services GmbH
Britta van Boven
CEO, Gasunie Deutschland Transport Services GmbH
10.05 - 10.20Projects and use cases

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&A
The way towards low carbon steel production
10.20 - 11.00

Recharging break with networking in the exhibition
11.00 - 11.15Projects and use cases

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&A
Clean Hydrogen Coastline – Implementation of hydrogen business models in the energy system
Dr. Geert Tjarks
Managing Director, EWE Hydrogen
Dr. Geert Tjarks
Managing Director, EWE Hydrogen
11.15 - 11.45Projects and use cases

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&A
Interface between supply and demand in the context of a resilient infrastructure
Mark Freymueller
CEO, Hyundai CV & Hydrogen Europe
Mark Freymueller
CEO, Hyundai CV & Hydrogen Europe

Florentin de Loppinot
CEO, TEAL Mobility
Florentin de Loppinot
CEO, TEAL Mobility

11.45 - 12.25

Strategies & Politics

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Pioneer's perspectives - What will we achieve this year?

	Mónica Andrés Enríquez EVP Europe, Yara International ASA
	Mónica Andrés Enríquez EVP Europe, Yara International ASA
	Susanne Thöle Director Hydrogen, Uniper Hydrogen GmbH
	Susanne Thöle Director Hydrogen, Uniper Hydrogen GmbH

12.25 - 12.30

Closing
12.30 - 14.00

Farewell Lunch and Networking in the Exhibition
13.15 - 16.00

Excursion

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	Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
	Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin

	Daniel Wäldchen Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG
	Daniel Wäldchen Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG

	Susana Moreira Executive Director & Co-Chair, H2Global Foundation
	Susana Moreira Executive Director & Co-Chair, H2Global Foundation

	Nicola Pochettino Director, European Investment Bank (EIB)
	Nicola Pochettino Director, European Investment Bank (EIB)

Konferenzprogramm 2026

3. und 4. März 2026 | ECC Berlin + online

H2 Forum Berlin:Die Veranstaltung für Wasserstoffpioniere

Tag 1 | Dienstag, 3. März 2026

Main Stage

Check-in and networking in the exhibition

Women breakfast

Welcome and Networking Kick-off

KEYNOTE | Q&ATurning vision into action: Where do we stand one year later?

KEYNOTE | Q&AStimulating investment across the hydrogen value chain - Where and why are still the barriers?

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&ASecuring a resilient hydrogen supply chain - The power of pioneering collaboration

Recharging break with networking in the exhibition

IMPULS PANEL | Q&AOfftaker's perspectives: What is required now and how should we prioritize?

KEYNOTE | Q&APrice formation and trading models - Will hydrogen achieve the breakthrough?

Lunch & networking in the exhibition

Breakout sessions

INTERVIEW | Q&AKey success factors and lessons learned from hydrogen plant operation

INTERVIEW | Q&AThe path to maximizing climate-neutral hydrogen production

Short break

Start-up Tech Pitches

Recharging break with networking in the exhibition

Interactive workshops

Projects in planning, implementation and future development | Q&A

Evening reception

Breakout Sessions

Deep Dive #1 | Q&A🢒 Shaping the hydrogen future: the impact of parliamentary changes on Germany’s H₂ strategy

Deep Dive #2 | Q&A🢒 Decarbonizing heavy industries - what do we have achieved already and how?

Deep Dive #3 | Q&A🢒 Green hydrogen at any cost? – The role of the color spectrum and green molecules in the industry

Deep Dive #4 | Q&A🢒 Can Europe maintain its role in the hydrogen economy?

Deep Dive #5 | Q&A🢒 Offshore: Hydrogen production on the High Seas

Deep Dive #6 | Q&A🢒 Innovations vs. already implemeted technologies - How can the hydrogen economy be accelerated?

Interactive workshop #1🢒 An international perspective - Interface between crucial projects and collaborative pioneers

Interactive workshop #2🢒 Where are the hydrogen hubs and how can we make use of them?

Tag 2 | Mittwoch, 4. März 2026

Main Stage

Check-in and networking in the exhibition

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AHydrogen market ramp-up Europe – Rules, opportunities, and challenges

KEYNOTE | Q&AImporting H₂ – Which strategy will prevail?

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&AThe way towards low carbon steel production

Recharging break with networking in the exhibition

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&AClean Hydrogen Coastline – Implementation of hydrogen business models in the energy system

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&AInterface between supply and demand in the context of a resilient infrastructure

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&APioneer's perspectives - What will we achieve this year?

Closing

Farewell Lunch and Networking in the Exhibition

Excursion

H2 Forum Berlin:
Die Veranstaltung für Wasserstoffpioniere

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Turning vision into action: Where do we stand one year later?

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Stimulating investment across the hydrogen value chain - Where and why are still the barriers?

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Securing a resilient hydrogen supply chain - The power of pioneering collaboration

IMPULS PANEL | Q&A
Offtaker's perspectives: What is required now and how should we prioritize?

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Price formation and trading models - Will hydrogen achieve the breakthrough?

INTERVIEW | Q&A
Key success factors and lessons learned from hydrogen plant operation

INTERVIEW | Q&A
The path to maximizing climate-neutral hydrogen production

Deep Dive #1 | Q&A
🢒 Shaping the hydrogen future: the impact of parliamentary changes on Germany’s H₂ strategy

Deep Dive #2 | Q&A
🢒 Decarbonizing heavy industries - what do we have achieved already and how?

Deep Dive #3 | Q&A
🢒 Green hydrogen at any cost? – The role of the color spectrum and green molecules in the industry

Deep Dive #4 | Q&A
🢒 Can Europe maintain its role in the hydrogen economy?

Deep Dive #5 | Q&A
🢒 Offshore: Hydrogen production on the High Seas

Deep Dive #6 | Q&A
🢒 Innovations vs. already implemeted technologies - How can the hydrogen economy be accelerated?

Interactive workshop #1
🢒 An international perspective - Interface between crucial projects and collaborative pioneers

Interactive workshop #2
🢒 Where are the hydrogen hubs and how can we make use of them?

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Hydrogen market ramp-up Europe – Rules, opportunities, and challenges

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Importing H₂ – Which strategy will prevail?

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&A
The way towards low carbon steel production

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&A
Clean Hydrogen Coastline – Implementation of hydrogen business models in the energy system

PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&A
Interface between supply and demand in the context of a resilient infrastructure

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Pioneer's perspectives - What will we achieve this year?