5th Networking Meeting of Mat4Hy.NRW and H2Raum

Save the date for the 5th networking event hosted by Mat4Hy.NRW and H2Raum on 24. November 2026, in Essen.

On the morning of 24. November 2026, the 5th networking meeting of Mat4Hy.NRW and H2Raum will take place in Essen. The event will focus on dialogue between academia and industry, as well as success stories from the H2Raum initiative and the Mat4Hy collaboration platform.

Networking for Hydrogen Transfer in North Rhine-Westphalia

This collaborative format brings together stakeholders from research, industry, and regional hydrogen initiatives, providing a space for new connections, project ideas, and collaborations. Following the successful 4th networking meeting in Duisburg, the dialogue on hydrogen technologies, knowledge transfer, and realisation will now continue in Essen.

More information about the program and registration will be available shortly.

 

Contact

Dr. Theresa Schredelseker
+49 203 7598-3357

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