Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
REAL WORLD HYDROGEN DEPLOYMENT - DRIVING CLEAN MILES TODAY
Eugene Litvinov
Hyundai Motor Company
- Exploring how Hyundai is currently deploying hydrogen technology in Savannah and California
- Understanding key operational lessons from real-world hydrogen fleet implementation
- Discovering how these insights are shaping Hyundai’s forward-looking hydrogen strategy
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON REAL-WORLD HYDROGEN DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES
10:10 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS
11:30 - 11:55
THE ROLE OF HYDROGEN IN THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Philipp Glonner
ARTHUR BUS
- Exploring how hydrogen-powered transport supports low-emissions and energy-resilient cities
- Highlighting the environmental and operational benefits of hydrogen over conventional fuels
- Addressing infrastructure challenges and how to scale hydrogen networks across public transit
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN'S ROLE IN FUTURE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
HYBRID MANUFACTURING OF BI-POLAR PLATE TOOLING
Sean Noonan
GF Machining Solutions
- Introducing standard milling techniques commonly used in bi-polar plate tool production
- Examining the main technical and economic challenges associated with laser processing
Andrew Honegger
GF Machining Solutions
- Explaining how combining laser and milling technologies overcomes existing limitations
- Demonstrating the hybrid method’s potential for reducing costs and improving process efficiency
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON HYBRID BI-POLAR PLATE TOOLING STRATEGIES
14:00 - 14:25
PHOTO-CHEMICAL MACHINING IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ELECTROLYZER AND FUEL CELL STACK COMPONENTS
Robert Ashman
Photofabrication Engineering Inc.
- Discovering how photo-chemical machining enables cost savings through stress-free, burr-free production
- Understanding its role in improving productivity, process repeatability, and design flexibility
- Exploring real-world case studies showing scalable applications in electrolyzer stack components
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON PHOTO-CHEMICAL MACHINING FOR ELECTROLYZER COMPONENTS
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
NEW QUALITY INSPECTION TECHNIQUES FOR FUEL CELL COMPONENTS
David Wick
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions
- Exploring how advanced inspection tools improve the quality of key fuel cell components
- Understanding critical design features of components, such as the bipolar plate, and their inspection
- Learning how inspection systems contribute to cost savings and ROI in fuel cell manufacturing
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON QUALITY INSPECTION TECHNIQUES FOR FUEL CELLS
15:30 - 15:55
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN ADVANCED FUEL CELL LEAK TESTING
Manuele D'Aversa
ZELTWANGER Group
- Exploring how advancements in tracer gas methods and direct detection are reshaping leak testing
- Understanding how different fuel cell designs influence testing efficiency and cost outcomes
- Gaining insights into global hydrogen trends and their impact on fuel cell validation processes
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED FUEL CELL LEAK TESTING CHALLENGES AND TRENDS
16:00 - 16:25
LIQUID HYDROGEN REFUELING STATION PROCESS AND SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Jihyun Hwang
Korea Institute of Energy Technology
- Exploring Korea’s strategic shift from gaseous to liquid hydrogen infrastructure
- Understanding key technologies enabling safe design and operation of LH₂ refueling stations
- Learning from global best practices and demonstration data to build reliable safety standards
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON LIQUID HYDROGEN STATION SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
16:30 - 17:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:35
FUEL CELLS IN LONG-DURATION ENERGY BACKUP SOLUTIONS FOR HOMES
Chris Muench
Hyviva
- Discovering how hydrogen-powered fuel cells can offer more sustainable backup energy for homes
- Exploring the economic, financial, and environmental advantages over conventional batteries
- Understanding the challenges and benefits through real-world examples and customer case studies
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN FUEL-CELL BACKUP FOR HOMES
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
AN EPC PERSPECTIVE ON FUEL CELL IMPLEMENTATION
Patrick Goodman
Fluor Corporation
- Highlighting key learnings from Fluor’s fuel cell project execution and integration efforts
- Outlining the current fuel cell landscape, highlighting successful use cases and persistent challenges
- Exploring future applications and outlining what is needed for scalable adoption
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON FUEL CELL IMPLEMENTATION FROM AN EPC VIEWPOINT
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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