Konferenzprogramm 2025
4. und 5. März 2025 | ECC Berlin + online
H2 Forum Berlin:
Die Veranstaltung für Wasserstoffpioniere
Projekte und Anwendungen
Strategien und Politik
Technologien und Innovationen
Tag 1 | Dienstag, 4. März 2025
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 - 07.45 - 09.00
Women breakfast sponsored by Gasunie & Schneider Electric
Anke Alvermann-Schuler
Head of Stakeholder Management, Gasunie
Anke Alvermann-Schuler
Head of Stakeholder Management, Gasunie
Angelique Mesch
Director GH2 DACH, Schneider Electric GmbH.png)
Angelique Mesch
Director GH2 DACH, Schneider Electric GmbH - 09.00 - 09.15
Welcome and Networking Kick-off
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG - 09.15 - 09.30
Strategies & PoliticsKEYNOTE | Q&AKey success factors for driving the hydrogen market forward
Jorgo Chatzimarkakis
CEO, Hydrogen Europe
Jorgo Chatzimarkakis
CEO, Hydrogen Europe - 09.30 - 09.45Strategies & Politics
KEYNOTE | Q&AWhat’s needed to stimulate investments in accelerating the development of hydrogen projects?
Timo Bollerhey
CEO of H2Global Holding and Hintco and Co-Founder of H2Global Foundation
Timo Bollerhey
CEO of H2Global Holding and Hintco and Co-Founder of H2Global Foundation - 09.45 - 10.30
Projects and use casesPANEL DISCUSSION | Q&APioneers, approaches to innovations and future prospects
Moderation: Robert Seehawer
Managing Director, AquaVentus
Moderation: Robert Seehawer
Managing Director, AquaVentus
Dr. Axel Bree
Deputy Director-General Hydrogen Ramp-up and Energy Research, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Dr. Axel Bree
Deputy Director-General Hydrogen Ramp-up and Energy Research, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate ActionJorgo Chatzimarkakis
CEO, Hydrogen EuropeJorgo Chatzimarkakis
CEO, Hydrogen Europe
Willemien Terpstra
CEO, GasunieWillemien Terpstra
CEO, Gasunie
Franziska Weiss
Vice President Market & Business Development Europe, Siemens Energy
Franziska Weiss
Vice President Market & Business Development Europe, Siemens Energy - 10.30 - 11.20
Recharging break with networking in the exhibition
- 11.20 - 11.40Projects and use cases
PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&ANational hydrogen strategy - where are we five years later?
Gilles Le Van
Vice President Large Industries and Energy Transition Central Europe, Air Liquide
Gilles Le Van
Vice President Large Industries and Energy Transition Central Europe, Air Liquide - 11.40 - 12.00Projects and use cases
PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&AKey findings for the successful installation and operation of PEM Electrolysers in Europe
Martin Greda
CTO, FEST GmbH
Martin Greda
CTO, FEST GmbH - 12.00 - 12.20Projects and use cases
PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&AThe way towards low carbon steel production with SALCOS®
Alfred Hoffmann
Head of Energy Strategy, Salzgitter AG
Alfred Hoffmann
Head of Energy Strategy, Salzgitter AG - 12.20 - 13.00Projects and use cases
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AChallenges and strategies for getting the hydrogen market up to speed
.png)
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Alexander Tsipoulanidis
Professor for Supply Chain and Operations Management, Berlin School of Economics and Law
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Alexander Tsipoulanidis
Professor for Supply Chain and Operations Management, Berlin School of Economics and Law
Tim Calver
Vice President Commercial, ITM Power
Tim Calver
Vice President Commercial, ITM Power
Jasmin Kaboni-Voit
Director Regulatory & Subsidy Management Hydrogen, RWE Generation SE
Jasmin Kaboni-Voit
Director Regulatory & Subsidy Management Hydrogen, RWE Generation SE
Jens Müller-Belau
Managing Director Energy Transition Germany, Shell Germany
Jens Müller-Belau
Managing Director Energy Transition Germany, Shell Germany
Dr. Jens Schmidt
CTO, Tree Energy Solutions
Dr. Jens Schmidt
CTO, Tree Energy Solutions - 13.00 - 14.00
Lunch & networking in the exhibition
- 13.50 - 15.30
Breakout sessions
- 14.00 - 14.20Projects and use cases
PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&AReality check: Execution of green hydrogen projects in the real world
André Steinau
Head of Business Relations/Hydrogen Expert, GP Joule
André Steinau
Head of Business Relations/Hydrogen Expert, GP Joule - 14.20 - 14.40Projects and use cases
PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&ARadical project cost reduction at the 100MW scale
Jason Mortimer
SVP, Head of Europe and Global Commercial, Electric Hydrogen
Jason Mortimer
SVP, Head of Europe and Global Commercial, Electric Hydrogen - 14.40 - 14.50
Short break
- 14.50 - 15.30
Technologies and innovationsStart-up Tech Pitches
Moderation: Uwe Kerkmann
CEO, H2UB GmbH
Moderation: Uwe Kerkmann
CEO, H2UB GmbHRethinking how we site, design and DD hydrogen projects 
Matt Hammond
Chief Product Officer, Othersphere
Rethinking how we site, design and DD hydrogen projects Matt Hammond
Chief Product Officer, OthersphereBringing down the cost of green hydrogen 
Rafael Pauli
Vice President of Sales, Stargate Hydrogen Solutions
Bringing down the cost of green hydrogen Rafael Pauli
Vice President of Sales, Stargate Hydrogen SolutionsInnovation within high-efficiency hydrogen production 
Samantha Phillips
Co-founder, Dynelectro.dk
Innovation within high-efficiency hydrogen production Samantha Phillips
Co-founder, Dynelectro.dkEntering the hydrogen market via strategic partnerships - a real life experience 
Maximilian Wack
CEO, HTM Hydro Technology Motors GmbH
Entering the hydrogen market via strategic partnerships - a real life experience Maximilian Wack
CEO, HTM Hydro Technology Motors GmbH
Christian Scheller
CEO, DILO Armaturen und Anlagen GmbH
Christian Scheller
CEO, DILO Armaturen und Anlagen GmbHHow reversible fuel cell systems enable an efficient energy transition 
Aida Fernández
Head of Business Development, Reverion
How reversible fuel cell systems enable an efficient energy transition Aida Fernández
Head of Business Development, ReverionHydrogen from waste – creating a new value chain 
Robert Nave
CEO, Green Hydrogen Technology GmbH
Hydrogen from waste – creating a new value chain Robert Nave
CEO, Green Hydrogen Technology GmbH - 15.30 - 16.00
Recharging break with networking in the exhibition
- 16.00 - 17.30Technologies and innovations
Projects in planning, implementation and future development | Q&A
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Matthias Tomenendal
Professor of Management and Consulting, Berlin School of Economics and LawModeration: Prof. Dr. Matthias Tomenendal
Professor of Management and Consulting, Berlin School of Economics and LawThe next stage of grid development - foreseeable regulation for a successful H2 market ramp-up 
Dr. Thomas Gößmann
CEO, Thyssengas GmbH
The next stage of grid development - foreseeable regulation for a successful H2 market ramp-up Dr. Thomas Gößmann
CEO, Thyssengas GmbHHydrogen quality - Pathway towards a common European standard 
Tobias van Almsick
Head of Gas Quality Competence Centre, Open Grid Europe GmbH
Hydrogen quality - Pathway towards a common European standard Tobias van Almsick
Head of Gas Quality Competence Centre, Open Grid Europe GmbHTaking 10 years of operating experience in H2-production into a challenging world 
Matthias Lisson
Country Director Germany, Hy2gen Deutschland GmbH
Taking 10 years of operating experience in H2-production into a challenging world Matthias Lisson
Country Director Germany, Hy2gen Deutschland GmbHUnlocking the economics of green hydrogen: the role of hybrid H2 hubs 
Franziska Grammes
Head of Political Communication & Media Relation, Infener AG
Unlocking the economics of green hydrogen: the role of hybrid H2 hubs Franziska Grammes
Head of Political Communication & Media Relation, Infener AGLarge-scale projects as the driving force behind Europe’s cross-border green hydrogen economy 
Annegret Brauss
Head of Business Development , MorGen Energy
Large-scale projects as the driving force behind Europe’s cross-border green hydrogen economy Annegret Brauss
Head of Business Development , MorGen EnergyPtX & green Hydrogen solutions - shaping the next phase of the energy transition 
Eva-Maria Dichtl
Strategic Project Development PtX, ENERTRAG SE
PtX & green Hydrogen solutions - shaping the next phase of the energy transition Eva-Maria Dichtl
Strategic Project Development PtX, ENERTRAG SE - 16.00 - 18.00
Interactive workshops
- 17.30 - 22.00
Evening reception
Breakout Sessions
- 13.50 - 14.40Strategies & Politics | Room 1
Deep Dive #1 | Q&A
🢒 The big (policy) picture and priorities right now
Dr. Christine Falken-Großer
Head of Division Hydrogen, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate ProtectionDr. Christine Falken-Großer
Head of Division Hydrogen, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection - 13.50 - 14.40Projects and use cases | Room 2
Deep Dive #2 | Q&A
🢒 Clean Hydrogen Coastline for large-scale hydrogen production
Dr. Geert Tjarks
Managing Director, EWE HYDROGEN GmbH
Dr. Geert Tjarks
Managing Director, EWE HYDROGEN GmbH - 13.50 - 14.40Technologies and innovations | Room 3
Deep Dive #3 | Q&A
🢒 Implementing hydrogen innovations - what needs to be considered?
Aljoscha Frede
Corporate Ecosystem Manager, H2UB GmbHAljoscha Frede
Corporate Ecosystem Manager, H2UB GmbH
Jérémie Bertrand
Principal and Co-Founder, P3 energy solutions
Jérémie Bertrand
Principal and Co-Founder, P3 energy solutions - 14.50 - 15.30Strategies & Politics | Room 1
Deep Dive #4 | Q&A
🢒 Securing diverse supply chains for green hydrogen – the role of governments and the private sector
Dr. Philipp Steinberg
Director General, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate ActionDr. Philipp Steinberg
Director General, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action - 14.50 - 15.30Projects and use cases | Room 2
Deep Dive #5 | Q&A
🢒 Lessons learned and way forward for H2 projects implementation in Germany – a real field experience
Kathrin Schulz
Director Business Development Hydrogen, Member of the Management Team, Hynamics
Kathrin Schulz
Director Business Development Hydrogen, Member of the Management Team, Hynamics - 14.50 - 15.30Technologies and innovations | Room 3
Deep Dive #6 | Q&A
🢒 H2-ready – a legally binding definition for power plants in Germany
Florian Birkeneder
Project Manager, TÜV Rheinland AG
Florian Birkeneder
Project Manager, TÜV Rheinland AG - 16.00 - 18.00Projects and use cases | Room 1
Interactive workshop #1
🢒 Practical challenges when implementing H2 projects
Moderator: Robert Meitz
Co-Founder & COO, Eternal Power GmbH
Moderator: Robert Meitz
Co-Founder & COO, Eternal Power GmbH
Ana Paola Corredor Barrera
Senior Manager, Project Development , Eternal Power GmbHAna Paola Corredor Barrera
Senior Manager, Project Development , Eternal Power GmbH.png)
Tilman Wilhelm
Director Policy and Communications, DVGW e.V.
Tilman Wilhelm
Director Policy and Communications, DVGW e.V.Robert Seehawer
Managing Director, AquaVentusRobert Seehawer
Managing Director, AquaVentus
Thorsten Herbert
Owner, Hydrogen Now
Thorsten Herbert
Owner, Hydrogen Now - 16.00 - 18.00Technologies and innovations | Room 2
Interactive workshop #2
🢒 Optimize efficient and safe automation solutions for the entire hydrogen value chainModerator: Angelique Mesch
Director GH2 DACH, Schneider Electric GmbHModerator: Angelique Mesch
Director GH2 DACH, Schneider Electric GmbH
Marian Schmidt
Business Development Hydrogen, Festo Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG
Marian Schmidt
Business Development Hydrogen, Festo Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG
Manuel Brolich
Manager Software Defined Automation, Schneider Electric GmbH
Manuel Brolich
Manager Software Defined Automation, Schneider Electric GmbH
Dr. Ricard Petranovic
Business Development, ABB AG
Dr. Ricard Petranovic
Business Development, ABB AG
Muhammad Ali Khan
Program Manager - Hydrogen Europe, Emerson
Muhammad Ali Khan
Program Manager - Hydrogen Europe, Emerson
Tag 2 | Mittwoch, 5. März 2025
Main Stage
- 08.00 - 09.00
Check-in and networking in the exhibition
- 09.00 - 09.50Projects and use cases
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AExploring the viability of existing and upcoming hydrogen projects - Where do we stand?
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Alexander Tsipoulanidis
Professor for Supply Chain and Operations Management, Berlin School of Economics and LawModeration: Prof. Dr. Alexander Tsipoulanidis
Professor for Supply Chain and Operations Management, Berlin School of Economics and Law
Tim Cholibois
Vice President Strategy and Business Development, Enapter
Tim Cholibois
Vice President Strategy and Business Development, EnapterThorsten Herbert
Owner, Hydrogen NowThorsten Herbert
Owner, Hydrogen Now
Friederike Lassen
Chairwoman, DWV e.V.
Friederike Lassen
Chairwoman, DWV e.V.
Tatiana Vilarinho
R&D Hydrogen Technology lead - Europe, Fortescue
Tatiana Vilarinho
R&D Hydrogen Technology lead - Europe, Fortescue - 09.50 - 10.10Projects and use cases
KEYNOTE | Q&ATurning vision into large scale reality for a cleaner future
Miquel Lope
Vice President and General Manager, Air Products
Miquel Lope
Vice President and General Manager, Air Products - 10.10 - 10.30Projects and use cases
KEYNOTE | Q&ANo hydrogen market without storage – Why Germany must act now
Daniel Mercer
Managing Director, Storengy Deutschland GmbH
Daniel Mercer
Managing Director, Storengy Deutschland GmbH - 10.30 - 11.15
Recharging break with networking in the exhibition
- 11.15 - 11.35Projects and use cases
PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&AFrom planning to implementation: successful hydrogen infrastructure projects
Detlef Brüggemeyer
Member of the Management Board and CTO, OGEDetlef Brüggemeyer
Member of the Management Board and CTO, OGE - 11.35 - 11.50Projects and use cases
PROJECT PRESENTATION | Q&AHow to create pioneers? - An example based on the H2MARSCH alliance
Dr. Hanno Butsch
Partner Counsel, BBH Consulting AG
Dr. Hanno Butsch
Partner Counsel, BBH Consulting AG - 11.50 - 12.30Strategies & Politics
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AFuture outlook: When will hydrogen finally turn into reality?
Moderation: Robert Seehawer
Managing Director, AquaVentusModeration: Robert Seehawer
Managing Director, AquaVentusDr. Axel Bree
Deputy Director-General Hydrogen Ramp-up and Energy Research, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate ActionDr. Axel Bree
Deputy Director-General Hydrogen Ramp-up and Energy Research, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Dr. Christoph Noeres
Executive Director gH2, thyssenkrupp nucera AG & Co. KGaA
Dr. Christoph Noeres
Executive Director gH2, thyssenkrupp nucera AG & Co. KGaA
Elena Scaltritti
CCO, Topsoe AS
Elena Scaltritti
CCO, Topsoe AS
Özlem Tosun
Head of Green Hydrogen Development, Iberdrola Energie Deutschland GmbH
Özlem Tosun
Head of Green Hydrogen Development, Iberdrola Energie Deutschland GmbH - 12.30 - 12.35
Closing
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AGDaniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG - 12.35 - 14.00
Farewell Lunch and Networking in the Exhibition