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On January 22, 2026, they will meet Vivien Keszthelyi and David Schumacher at the Hydrogen Open The future of mobility today is no longer merely a technical question, but also one of mindset and personal responsibility. For Generation Z, performance, innovation, and sustainability are not separate concepts, but parts of a single, unified vision. Keszthelyi Vivien and David Schumacher represent this new way of thinking in the world of motorsport not as part of a campaign, but out of genuine personal conviction. For them, hydrogen- and electric-powered vehicles, zero emissions, and renewable-energy-based mobility are not distant promises for the future, but directions they are already actively shaping today. Motorsport has always been the fastest test track for technological progress: what appears on the race track today becomes an everyday reality on the streets tomorrow. For this reason, it sends an especially strong message that a new-generation driver duo sees the true breakthrough in the cooperation of hydrogen and electricity. Electric drive represents efficiency, while hydrogen stands for long-term sustainable energy storage and rapid refueling. Together, they form a vision of mobility that remains competitive in performance while also being environmentally responsible. Within this mindset, the communicative power and exemplary role that Vivien and David embody take on special significance. They compete in a sport where efficiency, precision, innovation, and continuous development are core values—the very same values that drive the advancement of hydrogen and electric technologies. Through their personal outlook, public presence, and careers, they can authentically reach a young, open-minded audience that will become the early adopter and shaper of sustainable solutions. On the second day of HYDROGEN OPEN, January 22nd, interested parties can meet the two. The gold sponsor of the event is MVM, with sponsors being MOL, MFGT zRT and FGSZ zRT.

Japan-Hungary technological cooperation in the development of hydrogen propulsion: BDN Automotive, iLabo Corporation and the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association have signed a partnership agreement. The agreement signed today is not only the beginning of a technological partnership, but also the first step in realizing a common vision, in which Japanese precision, Hungarian engineering knowledge and commitment to sustainable mobility come together, the signatories emphasized. Hikariko Ono, Ambassador of Japan to Hungary, In a ceremonial setting, the Japanese iLabo Corporation, BDN Automotive Kft. (BDN) and the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association (MHTSZ) signed a cooperation agreement aimed at the development and experimental application of hydrogen internal combustion engines (H₂ ICE).   The signing was also the official opening event of BDN’s latest hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel development, which enables up to 85% CO₂ emission reduction by retrofitting diesel engines without replacing the existing vehicle fleet.   The event was opened by Hikariko Ono, Ambassador of Japan to Hungary, and István Lepsényi, President of MHTSZ, who emphasized that the initiative is not only an important milestone in the domestic and international spread of hydrogen-based transport, but also a good example of how hydrogen is also a new engine for international innovation and economic cooperation. The MHTSZ takes on a coordinating role in communication, regulatory dialogue and ecosystem building, thereby facilitating the social acceptance of the technology and the integration of hydrogen as an energy carrier into the economy. In his speech, István Lepsényi highlighted that these collaborations and successes prove how important the programs and events that support the development of domestic companies are, which the Association organizes every year. He added that the Hydrogen Open Budapest event in January could open the way for more domestic companies, to which hundreds of international experts and company leaders from 14 countries will arrive to discuss the possibilities of hydrogen technology, the regulatory tasks ahead, development directions and support opportunities at an international level. Imre Hild, CEO of OUVC, a venture capital investment company affiliated with Óbuda University, also spoke at the event, highlighting that the university is not only a supporter of such technological developments, but also promotes the recruitment of the industry and research and development collaborations by launching an independent hydrogen department. BDN is currently looking for industry partners and additional investors for the international introduction of the technology. “Hydrogen is one of the most promising directions for decarbonizing transport and industry. Our goal is to offer a fast, cost-effective and scalable solution to reduce emissions by converting existing engines — not in 10 years, but now,” said Nimród Ludescher, founder and CEO of BDN Automotive, who previously won the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Innovation Award, organized by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association and the Hungarian Research Network HUN-REN. The collaboration, based on iLabo’s laboratory and measurement infrastructure and BDN’s European development and calibration experience, also opens up new opportunities in the field of innovation and sustainability in the technological partnership between Japan and Hungary.

Several Hungarian and Japanese companies may start cooperation in the near future, thanks to the Osaka professional trip organized by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association. Four Hungarian companies and members of the association participated in two professional meetings and four bilateral meetings during the five-day event, which ended with outstanding results. Visit to the hydrogen park The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association also organized a professional trip, workshop and exhibition opportunity to Japan for its member companies at the Hungarian pavilion of the Osaka World Expo. The professional programs took place during the thematic professional week “The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week” between 22 and 26 September 2026. The opening event of the programs was the business meeting organized by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, which was attended by Csaba Lantos, Minister of Energy, Dr. Csaba Gondola, State Secretary for Circular Economy and Climate Policy, András Kerekes, Head of the Foreign Trade Mission in Osaka, the leaders and representatives of the member companies of the Japan Hydrogen Association, as well as Hungarian companies. Japan has an outstanding level of knowledge and development in hydrogen technology. Knowledge transfer and business opportunities were the focus of the hydrogen technology business forum organized by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association at the Hungarian Pavilion in Osaka. In his speech, Energy Minister Csaba Lantos highlighted that Japan is the ninth largest investor in Hungary, which could further increase with the emergence of renewable technologies. During his visit to Osaka, after the business forum, the ministerial delegation and Hungarian companies visited the hydrogen technology park of the World Expo at the invitation of the Japanese Hydrogen Association. Csaba Lantos, minister Attila Lakatos, MHTSz Japanese and Hungarian business forum The visit to Mitsubishi Takasago Hydrogen Park has also initiated several bilateral discussions, which will hopefully soon lead to business agreements and cooperation opportunities. During the event, the Hungarian and Japanese Hydrogen Associations prepared a bilateral professional plan, which is expected to be finalized by the beginning of next year. Another highlight of the week-long program was the technology workshop, which was also organized by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association in the Hungarian pavilion of the Osaka World Expo together with the staff of the Hungarian pavilion. The event was opened by András Kerekes, head of the Osaka foreign trade mission, and after the introductions of the Japanese and Hungarian Hydrogen Associations, several Japanese companies and representatives of domestic enterprises gave presentations. András Kerekes, head of the Osaka Foreign Trade Mission. Zoltán Butsi, MHTSz Japanese and Hungarian business forum The two bilateral meetings held by the Association and the delegation’s domestic company leaders with senior staff from the Japanese technology development agency NEDO and Mitsubishi also brought about future professional and collaborative opportunities. The highlight of the professional trip was the visit to the Kawasaki Haima Works demonstration center, Kawasaki Heavy Industries – Liquid hydrogen park, where the domestic experts were able to learn about the technology of liquid hydrogen storage and transportation and the most advanced solutions currently available. The professional trip organized by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association included, among others, Nimród Ludescher, founder and CEO of BDN Automotive, who also won the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Innovation Award previously announced by the MHTSZ and the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, but also János Elek, head of Hydrogen Revolution Hungary Kft. in the field of hydrogen storage, and Alíz Szaszák from Pascal Technologies Kft., who also conducted successful negotiations. . János Elek, Hydrogen Revolution Hungary Kft. Alíz Szaszák, Pascal Technologies Kft. Nimród Ludescher, BDN Automotive Consultation with Mitsubishi senior staff Consultation with Mitsubishi senior staff Consultation with NEDO senior staff

It is already known that in addition to the participation of major Canadian and European companies, the Minister of the Government of Alberta, Canada, and the joint organization of the European Union and Hydrogen Europe will also be there and are preparing to announce again at the Hydrogen Open 2026 conference and expo in Budapest. The event, organized by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association since 2023, has grown into the leading hydrogen and biogas expo in the region after three successful years and will be held in 2026 with a new location and an expanded program. The secret of the success of HYDROGEN OPEN is that the preparations for the hydrogen technology developments in Central and Eastern Europe, the projects that will define the coming decades, are taking place in these years. Naturally, there is great interest in a professional event where supply and demand, the latest developments and start-up investments meet. The Clean Hydrogen Partnership, a joint organization of the European Union and Hydrogen Europe, has recognized the opportunity, as the organization’s CEO Valerie Bouillon-Delporte has already announced that she will hold the social consultation of their 2026 call for proposals at the Hydrogen Open Budapest event, as she did this year. The announcement comes as the three-day, high-level forum brings together nearly 500 domestic and international conference participants, as well as more than 100 technology experts from government, industry and academia. The event is expected to feature Dale Nally, Minister of the Government of Alberta, Canada, as well as several leading Canadian technology companies and their leaders. The summits, which feature speakers from policymakers and key industry leaders from Central and Eastern European countries, provide a platform for the highest-level discussion of key issues, so that developers of hydrogen and energy solutions can understand the impact of the latest policies to ensure the most effective use of successful projects. Another reason for the huge professional interest is the well-chosen location and the ever-growing range of business opportunities, as the HYDROGÉN OPEN conference is held simultaneously with the AGROMASHEXPO event, which is taking place at the same time at Hungexpo, and whose participants are open to renewable and green solutions and developments. For which the conference is preparing with targeted programs, as participants will have access to the latest political developments, market knowledge and business opportunities in the hydrogen and biogas sector – with particular attention to hydrogen valleys, agri-tech innovations, energy regulation and green production solutions. Incidentally, AGROMASHEXPO was visited by nearly 31,000 people in 2025. Incidentally, the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association also provides unique discounted square meter prices for companies exhibiting at the HYDROGEN OPEN 2026 EXPO. The organizers ask everyone to prepare for the event in time, as they can provide significant discounts for the HYDROGEN OPEN 2026 conference and expo until the end of September, and previous years have also shown that many were unable to secure their place at the event due to full houses in the last weeks.

The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association is working in cooperation with the MNB and the Banking Association to develop a green loan scheme that would enable the financing of hydrogen technology developments in practice – by improving the current conditions of green loans. During the preparation of the scheme, it is of paramount importance that banking players get an accurate picture of the investment plans, financing needs and expectations of the membership, whose experiences will be incorporated into the improved conditions of green loans, as promised. To this end, we kindly ask you to fill out the questionnaire. KITÖLTÖM A KÉRDŐÍVET Submission deadline: July 15, 2025.

The winner was awarded a professional trip to Japan, one of the most advanced countries in hydrogen technology, by the Hungarian Hydrogen Association. The first place went to the Hydrogen-Diesel Dual Fuel drivetrain development competition of BDN Automotive Kft. The award was presented by István Lepsényi, President of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, and Roland Jakab, CEO of the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, at the GreenTech Zalaegerszeg 2025 event. The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, in cooperation with the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, announced the Hydrogen Technology Innovation Award at the beginning of April 2025 with the aim of embracing all scientific and research results and innovative solutions that aim at the novel application of hydrogen technology in energy, transport, construction, agriculture or heavy industry. The applications were evaluated by renowned experts in energy science and representatives of leading scientific workshops in hydrogen technology. István Lepsényi said in his speech that there is a great need for domestic hydrogen technology inventions and developments, as the domestic economy can benefit the most from them. He added that the members of the evaluation committee assessed the submitted applications as being of high quality from an innovation perspective and consider it particularly important that the application be announced in the coming years as well. Therefore, the president of the association announced that they plan to create a tradition from the award, which is why the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association plans to announce the competition next year as well. The award ceremony celebrates innovation and utilization, said Jakab Roland, CEO of HUN-REN. Science becomes a real value when it is utilized in the economy and creates value for society. At the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, we consider it important to announce competitions where talented young people can show how serious innovation value their knowledge represents. Hydrogen technology is of outstanding importance – not only from a scientific but also from a strategic perspective – which is why we are currently placing great emphasis on research in this area at HUN-REN, added Jakab Roland. The diversity of the applications received shows that they covered almost the entire area of ​​the hydrogen sector, from pure hydrogen production to chemical hydrogen storage to the efficiency testing of solar panels. The applications were typically submitted by SMEs (57%), while individual entrepreneurs (14%) and PhD students (29%) develop inventions in a much smaller proportion, in line with international trends. The first place went to the “Hydrogen-Diesel Dual Fuel Powertrain Development” application of BDN Automotive Kft. The dual-fuel technology they developed not only guarantees a significant reduction in emissions, but also provides flexibility, since the traditional diesel plant remains available. Their application focuses on achieving at least 85% of the desired emission reduction from the 15% investment required for zero emissions. The main prize of the application is the full cost of travel to the Osaka World Expo and the presentation of the invention at the world exhibition. MOL will also support the winning application with 600 thousand forints for the trip. This creates an exceptional opportunity to build relationships with global professional, investor and sales partners. For the winning applicants, the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association organizes a domestic investor event, where the inventors can present their innovations to nearly 100 large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises and institutions that make up the Association’s membership. The Association aims to bring the most viable innovations and inventions to economic exploitation as soon as possible.

The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association held a class for nearly 1,000 high school students about green hydrogen and its importance. The class, titled “Hydrogen is small, but powerful,” was so popular that many invitations had to be turned down, but the Association plans to continue the program next year. The Sustainability Topic Week is an annual educational program in the Carpathian Basin. The aim of the Topic Week is to present the complexity of sustainability and to shape students’ attitudes within the framework of an action program. This year, the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association also joined the program. It was held by Attila Róbert Lakatos, the association’s head of communication and corporate relations. In total, nearly 1,000 students in 8 schools and four settlements, in Budapest, Százhalombatta, Győr and Dunaújváros, were able to listen to lectures on green hydrogen, its technological importance and its potential. The topic week, which typically takes place in mid-April, had to be extended by two weeks by the Association due to so many requests from interested high schools. The lesson entitled “Hydrogen is small, but strong” was so popular that many invitations had to be rejected, but according to the plans, the Association will continue the program next year. The 10th Anniversary Sustainability Week will be held from 7 to 11 April 2025, and its structure and implementation will follow the successful practice of previous years. The program does not warn or predict the end of the world, but rather presents the role, responsibility and opportunities for action of the individual and the community. The Week offers schools the opportunity to convey knowledge about sustainability to students in a creative and interactive way. 420,000 students from 1,800 schools participate in the Week every year.

Hungary’s hydrogen technology development opportunities were discussed at their meeting by István Lepsényi, President of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, and Dale Nally, Minister for Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction. During the meeting, they discussed the strategies for hydrogen development of the two countries and the related joint opportunities. At the end of the meeting, István Lepsényi invited Minister of Government of Alberta to the Hydrogen Open 2026 conference and exhibition to be held in Budapest early next year, which Dale Nally accepted with gratitude. The Canadian Hydrogen Convention, held in Edmonton, Canada, hosted the largest hydrogen technology event in North America from April 22-25, 2025. This unmissable exhibition and conference offered a unique perspective for the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association and its members to learn and meet with representatives from the entire Canadian supply chain to discuss innovations and solutions for low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, and use, as well as the future of hydrogen as a key fuel. The Association and its member companies came to the event at the invitation of Dr. János Jákó, Consul General of Hungary in Toronto, where they were able to present domestic hydrogen developments and opportunities with the support of the HEPA Canadian Regional Office. The success of the highly successful business and professional meetings was facilitated by many people, including Dr. János Jákó, Consul General of Hungary in Toronto, Árpád Máté Igaz, Deputy Head of Mission, Commercial Attaché, and Sándor Balla, Executive Director of the HEPA Regional Office Canada. In the preparation of the high-level meetings, the visiting delegation from Hungary also received important liaison assistance from Gergely Morvai, Trade Commissioner of the Canadian Embassy in Hungary. As a result of the four-day program, the Canadian Association signed a cooperation agreement with the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, and the head of the Association discussed cooperation opportunities with the Alberta Chamber of Commerce and the leaders of the Canadian H2 HUB. Forward-looking discussions were held with several companies, such as with AYRTON on hydrogen storage options, with the leaders of Diasel Tech Industries on hydrogen conversion options for diesel vehicles, with the Canadian Technology Investment Support Agency on cooperation opportunities, and with the CPKC hydrogen solutions rail experience exchange. The result of the Professional Road is that the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association will soon organize a Canadian-Hungarian Technology Work Shop, and it is expected that Canada and its prominent companies will be one of the special guests of the Hydrogen Open 2026 Budapest event.

Kanada és Magyarország szövetségei közös szakmai eseményekben és hidrogéntechnológiai projektek támogatásában fog együttműködni. A megállapodást Nicolas Hilario a kanadai hidrogén szövetség ügyvivő elnöke és Lepsényi István a Magyar Hidrogéntechnológiai Szövetség elnöke írta alá. The two parties will work together to promote cooperation between the Canadian and Hungarian sectors and to promote the exchange and development of mutually beneficial hydrogen technology and industrial technologies. The main content of the cooperation on hydrogen technology is to encourage joint Canadian and Hungarian commercial projects and support the development of hydrogen hubs through the exchange of marketing and communication collateral, such as white papers, case studies and reports, sharing best practices, identifying common technological barriers to the implementation of standards and regulations, and making proposals to overcome the barriers. Facilitating networking and communication between the Canadian CHA and the Hungarian Association (HHTA) through trade missions, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, webinars and meetings. As an important step in the cooperation, the Canadian association is facilitating the participation of North American companies and policymakers in the Hydrogen Open 2026 Budapest event.

The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association would like to ensure the popularization of hydrogen technology, the presentation of the latest hydrogen technologies and the continuous exchange of information with its current support. The essence of the support is not only the unique discount (more than 60%), but also the numerous interactive presentations and services offered in the Hydrogen Zone area of ​​the combined exhibition MACH-TECH, IPAR NAPJAI and AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY 2025. Thanks to the unique cooperation opportunity between the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association and Hungexpo, co-exhibitors appearing in the Hydrogen Zone can receive special appearance and presentation opportunities at MACH-TECH, IPAR NAPJAI and AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY exhibitions at a unique price. The opportunity offered in the Hydrogen Zone exhibition area tries to provide a multifaceted service so that each member company can find the most suitable opportunity for itself.   In the expanded conference area, we will be organizing four-day Workshops organized as thematic days, where exhibitors can give presentations about their own products, market aspirations, and planned developments, as well as a Q&A forum.   The planned thematic days are: Hydrogen production and related technologies, Hydrogen storage and utilization, Renewable energy solutions supporting hydrogen technology, Hydrogen in transportation and everyday life. Companies exhibiting in the Hydrogen Zone have the opportunity to organize negotiations, meetings, and partner meetings in the B2B zone. It is important that all member companies that would like to exhibit can get an exhibition area or an exhibition stand with a discount of more than 60%, at a unique price. Another novelty is that this year hydrogen associations of other nations and their member companies can also take advantage of the opportunity.   What is worth knowing about the MACH-TECH, INDUSTRY DAYS and AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY exhibitions:   450 exhibitors from 16 countries – including the most significant manufacturing, distribution and service companies – will present their developments on more than 12 thousand square meters to professionals and interested parties who are looking for solutions and answers to the most diverse challenges affecting their companies in the field of industry and vehicle manufacturing. MACH-TECH, IPAR NAPJAI and AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY – according to the unanimous opinion of the exhibitors – are a unique opportunity for representatives of different sectors to take advantage of the synergies between industries and meet their existing and future business partners. One such important synergy is hydrogen technology and the associated green energy and industrial solutions, which this year will be presented at the event in a separate area with an open conference stage.   More information;  Attila Róbert Lakatos Head of communication and corporate relations Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association Budapest, 1117 Magyar tudósok krt. 2. [email protected]  +36 20 561 1991