Preliminary Detailed Programme
11 March 2026 (Wednesday) 12 March 2026 (Thursday) 13 March 2026 (Friday)
BUSINESS & POLICY PART |
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10:00–10:20 |
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10:00–10:20 |
OPENING & WELCOME SESSIONHydrogen Days 2026 begins with an Opening and Welcome Session led by the Chairman of the Scientific Committee and the Chairman of the Board of HYTEP. Together, they will officially launch the conference, outline its key themes, and set the tone for the days ahead. Join us as we open this year’s edition, celebrating collaboration, innovation, and the shared vision driving the hydrogen sector forward. |
10:20–10:50 |
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10:20–10:50 |
Hydrogen reality check: Where do we stand?The hydrogen sector is at a turning point. After years of strategies and promises, how much real progress has been made? This keynote will provide a clear-eyed assessment of achievements, setbacks, and current dynamics in Europe’s hydrogen landscape — setting the stage for the discussions to follow. |
10:50–12:00 |
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10:50–12:00 |
Does regulation enhance or hamper investments?Clear and simple rules and regulatory certainty are essential to unlock large-scale hydrogen deployment. Yet many stakeholders argue that regulation sometimes slows innovation and raises costs. This session will debate whether Europe’s evolving framework acts as a driver or a barrier for investments — and what adjustments are needed to strike the right balance. |
12:00–13:30 |
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12:00–13:30 |
LUNCH |
13:30–15:00 |
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13:30–15:00 |
Building European hydrogen backbone: regulation, networks and market integrationEurope’s vision for a hydrogen backbone requires cross-border cooperation, infrastructure repurposing, and coordinated markets. This session brings together regulators, operators, and policymakers to discuss the path forward: how to ensure infrastructure readiness, market integration, and a framework that enables hydrogen to flow freely across Europe. |
15:00–15:30 |
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15:00–15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
15:30–17:00 |
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15:30–17:00 |
What works? Implementation stories from the fieldBeyond visions and strategies, what is actually happening on the ground? This session showcases real-world hydrogen projects that are delivering results. Industry leaders will share lessons learned, highlight best practices, and demonstrate how barriers can be overcome in practice. |
17:15–19:00 |
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17:15–19:00 |
POSTER SESSIONDiscover the cutting-edge research driving innovation in the hydrogen sector at the Poster Session. Explore a wide array of scientific posters presented by researchers, academics, and industry experts, showcasing breakthroughs in hydrogen technologies, advancements in production and storage, and novel approaches to decarbonization. This interactive session provides a unique opportunity to engage with the latest research and network with experts in the field. |
17:15–21:00 |
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17:15–21:00 |
RECEPTION & CONFERENCE DINNER
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Last update on 14 November 2025.
The programme might be subject to necessary changes.
