Two days, two defining areas
HYDROGEN FROM ENERGY TO MOBILITY
Secure your place now to start the new year well-informed and stay up-to-date with the latest technological and regulatory changes, as well as funding opportunities, in the hydrogen sector!
Leading spokespeople of 5 countries, EU and domestic legislators in one location
The two-day event aims to summarize all the events that await us in the field of hydrogen technology in 2025.
Whats on this years calendar for the connected industries in the region?
A unique experience in a special environment
The uniquely designed venue provides a special atmosphere and experience for the opportunity to meet in person the stakeholders who determine the future of hydrogen technology. MOL Campus
Address; Budapest, Dombóvári út 28, 1117
The conference that determines the rest of your business year.
During the conference, panels made up of the most important stakeholders of the hydrogen industry will appear on the most pressing topics of the new industry, from energy to transportation.
About us
This conference promises to be a pivotal gathering of key stakeholders within the hydrogen industry from the EU, including hydrogen tech SMEs, innovators, corporates seeking innovation, and esteemed experts. Together, we will explore which factors contribute to green hydrogen development, the growth potential of hydrogen as a fuel source in transport, obstacles and risks. Additionally, we will delve into the ever-growing importance of hydrogen technologies in achieving zero-emission goals, opportunities within Europe, and access to valuable European financing resources.
The platinum sponsor of the event is MOLGROUP
23th – 24th of January the event will unite key stakeholders, including hydrogen tech companies, innovators, corporates seeking innovation, and experts.
Why is it worth booking your place now with Early Bird discount?
Don’t miss the event. The previous Hydrogen Open 2024 registration had to be closed early because the event was sold out.
The discount (25%) is only available until the January 15th.
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Conference speakers and program
PROGRAM
1 day
23. 01. 2025
ENERGY DAY
09:00
OPENING – Hungarian and Central European hydrogen technology development opportunities
- István Lepsényi – Chairman of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association
- Zoltán Áldott, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, MOL Group
- Csaba Lantos – Minister for Energy
- Jeroen Vergeylen, Ambassador, Embassy of Belgium in Hungary
09:45
Keynote Speeches: Shaping the Future of Hydrogen in Europe
- Jorgo Chatzimarkakis CEO Hydrogen Europe – Overview of the current hydrogen landscape in Europe, including policies, initiatives, and strategies at the EU level.
10:05
- Dr. Ádám Nagy, Deputy State Secretary of Ministry of National Economy, Hungary
10:25
- Valerie Bouillon-Delporte, CEO, Clean Hydrogen Partnership
Hydrogen valleys: Opportunities and results in support of nations’ obligations and possibilities.
10:40
Panel Discussion: Hydrogen Valleys and Potential Projects
Exploring regional collaboration, project potential, and the role of Hydrogen Valleys in Europe’s energy transition.
Moderator: Paul McCormack CEO, Founder, Hydrogen Ireland
- Valerie Bouillon-Delporte, Executive Director, Clean Hydrogen Partnership
- Adwin Martens, Chief Strategy Officer, WaterstofNet
- Vesna Kučan Polak, Director, Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency
- Elisabeth Gruber, Manager, National Affairs Center Hydrogen, Bavaria
- Jan Weiterschütz, President, Slovak National Hydrogen Association
11:30
Coffe break
11:50
Scalable and Reliable Pathways for Green Hydrogen Production /presentation
- Ádám Horváth, Group, DS New and Sustainable Businesses VP, -Mol Group achievements in Green Hydrogen Production
12:10
Green Hydrogen Production Industrial Scale-up Challenges /Panel Discussion
- Moderated by:Tamás Mérő, Hydrogen Value Chain & Program manager, MOL Group
- Paul Dainora, Chief Commercial Officer, Ohmium
- Corinna Hader, Director Business Development gH2, Thyssenkrupp Nucera
- Hyacinthe Flandrin, Sales Engineer Manager EMEA, LONGi
- Árpád Goszták, Managing Director, Siemens Energy Hungary
13:10
Lunch break
14:10
Large-Scale Hydrogen Production and storage / presentations
- Soichi Kawai, Executive Officer and Head of Hydrogen Business for the UK and Europe-Kawasaki: The Hydrogen Road: Kawasaki’s Vision for Global Hydrogen Logistics
- Péter Sándor Economist, Marketing Director I:O:I Investment Pcls: Can formic acid production contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions?
14:50
Regulations Shaping Our Future /presentations
- Kitti Nyitrai, Head of Unit of Decarbonisation and Sustainability of Energy Sources, European Commission “The Role of European Regulations in Shaping a Sustainable Hydrogen Future”
- Viktor Horváth, Deputy Secretary of State, Ministry of Energy Decarbonization Process in Hungary
15:25
Coffe break
15:35
Panel Discussion: Navigating regulatory challenges in REDIII implementation /Panel Discussion
- Moderated by: Anett Csontos-Tóth, Head of EU Regulatory Affairs, MOL Group
- Kitti Nyitrai, Head of Unit, DG ENER Decarbonisation and Sustainability of Energy Sources, European Commission
- Viktor Horváth, Deputy State Secretary for Energy Transition, Ministry of Energy, Hungary
- Ing. Petr Mervart, Plenipotentiary of the Minister of Industry and Trade for Hydrogen
Technologies, Czech Republic - Sundeep Reddy, Hydrogen Integration Manager, Lagan Energy Engineering
- Katalin dr. Barkasziné, dr. Takács, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, FGSZ
16:30
Valerie Bouillon-Delporte, Clean Hydrogen Partnership An overview and present the Clean Hydrogen Partnership 2025 Call for proposals and after that, a Q&A will follow.
17:15
Closing –
A unique gala dinner on the new heights at Budapest’s most iconic restaurant, perched atop the city’s tallest building. Indulge in an exquisite culinary journey where traditional Hungarian flavors meet contemporary flair, all prepared with the finest local and regional ingredien
AGENDA
18:00: Registration and arrival at the event, welcome drinks and introduction
18:30: Opening remarks by Istvan Lepsényi, Chairmen of Hungarisan Hydrogen Technology Association
- Stories about Hungarian wines and food – served by a sommelier of Badacsony
- The evening will be set with Bálint Gájer’s “Swing’n Pop” performance.
Program of day 2
24.01.2025
MOBILITY AND RESEARCH DAY
09:00
OPENING
- Bálint Nagy, State Secretary Ministry of Construction and Transport
- Károly Mátrai CEO of the MVM Group.
09:30
Announcement of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, cooperation and tender announcement
09:40
Adwin Martens, Chief Strategy Officer, WaterstofNet
How to build the future hydrogen economy now: best practices and lessons from the Belgian
hydrogen ecosystems
10:00
Let’s Build a New Model: Industry Sector’s Involvement and Opportunities
- Walter Holzhammer, Port Representative of Antwerp-Bruges (confirmed) Insights on the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ contributions to the hydrogen economy and energy transition
10:20
Panel Discussion: Hydrogen Storage and logistics /Panel Discussion
- Moderator: Csaba KISS Ph.D, Chief Generation Officer and Chief Nuclear Officer, Hungarian Electricity Plants (MVM)
- Ákos Hegedűs, CEO, Linde
- Ákos Kriston, CEO, Hungarian Gas Storage (HGS)
Vincent MAHEO President HELION Hydrogen Power, Alstom Hydrogène SAS
- Alexis Honner, Business Development Manager, Rolls-Royce SMR
- István Doboviczki , CEO, Spectronics Ltd.
11:20
Coffe break
11:30
Technology Trends and Solutions for Mobility Applications
11:30
Aviation Technology Opportunities /presentations
- Joseph P. Veres, former Aerospace Engineer, NASA Glenn R.C. / Co-Founder, DBSpace
S.R.L. - Germain Hurtado, Hydrogen Technologies and Projects Director, VINCI Concessions /
VINCI Airports
- Joseph P. Veres, former Aerospace Engineer, NASA Glenn R.C. / Co-Founder, DBSpace
12:20
Hydrogen Cell vs Internal Combustion Engine /Panel Discussion
- Moderator: Tamás Czikora, Head of Mobility, MOL Group
introductory presentation: „Realistic outlook and prerequisites for the success of hydrogen in mobility in CEE.” - Robert Halas, project manager for BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen FCV, BMW Group
- János Szilasi, Óbuda University, Department of Hydrogen and Hybrid Systems Industry, Head of Department, Associate Professor Emeritus, Toyota Sakura
- János Onódi, CEO, Mobility & Innovation Production s.r.o
- Dr. Barna Hanula, Associate Professor, Széchenyi István University
13:10
Lunch break
14:10
Green Solutions in Railway / Panel Discussion
- Moderator: Dr. László Mosóczi, MÁV Group
- Balázs Vécsey CEO, Siemens Mobility Hungary /short presentation
- Maciej Greskowiak, Chief of Strategic Projects and Communication, Pesa
- Tan Yi, CEO, CRRC /short presentation
- Jiang Dafa, European R&D research development lab Manager, CRRC
15:00
Universities Reflections on Two Days of Discussion /Panel Discussion
- Moderator: Prof. Dr. Attila Aszódi, Nuclear Techniques Institiute, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
- Roland Jakab, Chief Executive Officer of HUN-REN
András Tompos,Director of Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry
16:00
Closing Remarks:
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VIP support ticket
As a VIP support ticket, you are granted the following privileges from 23 Jan, to 24 Jan
- 1 VIP ticket (entrance to the two-day event and the GALA DINNER)
- Participation in the professional panel as a speaker at the event
- 2 visitor tickets
- Tickets include coffee breaks and lunches
- 2 RollUp displays, exhibitor table, flyer and advertising material placement
- Sponsor appearance on the website (banner leads visitors to your own website. You can later review the presentations on the event website. So the website will have a lot of traffic even after the event.)
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As a VIP participation ticket, you are granted the following privileges from 23 Jan, to 24 Jan
- 1 visitor ticket for the two-day conference
- The ticket includes coffee breaks and lunch
- Admission to the GALA DINNER
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As a participation ticket, you are granted the following privileges from 23 Jan, to 24 Jan
- 1 visitor ticket for the two-day conference
- The ticket includes coffee breaks and lunch
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