The conference includes over 60 top-class presentations, a poster exhibition and a festive conference dinner.
Researchers, developers and industry leaders are invited to present their scientific work and submit their abstracts by 28th of February 2026 to be part of the dialog that drives the next generation of innovation. Further information on the Key Topics and the Call for Abstracts can be found on the event homepage.

The 15th ZZN workshop offers an interactive platform for the exchange of experiences and information:

• Pre-normative research at national and European level
• Legal framework conditions for and from standardization
• Current developments in the area of Regulations, Codes and Standards (RCS)
• Insights into current projects on their way from preliminary work to standardization

The workshop is aimed at a wide range of professionals who wish to expand their knowledge, including:

• End users
• System operators
• Employees in research institutions
• Hydrogen system integrator:inside
• Members of certification bodies and standardization committees

The event kicked off with an interactive keynote speech by health and stress management trainer Andrea Lawlor which focused on participants’ own time management: participants were able to recognize how they can set clear priorities, expose their inner drivers and allow themselves to take breaks without feeling guilty. The lecture thus formed the central theme of the day: creating your own space for action and creativity.

This was also the focus of the following offers:

Consultation hour on time management – especially for department and group managers. There was the opportunity for a short individual coaching session.

From the Techniker Krankenkasse health checks offered by Techniker Krankenkasse:

• Stress type determination
• Cardio stress test (via heart rate variability)
• Pupillography to detect daytime sleepiness and reduced concentration.

Two 45-minute time slots with practical workshops were held in parallel to the health offerings – so that all participants could attend two events each. There was a choice:

• Practical fire extinguishing exercise carried out by the company Notfallprävention GmbH
• First aid in the lab with ZBT scientist Simon Dondrup
• Laboratory safety at the ZBT with our Head of Safety Dr. Alexander Vogt
• Ergonomics in the office – preventing long-term illnesses with company doctor Dr. Peter Stommel

These practical formats offered employees the opportunity to think through and try out safety and health issues directly in the working environment.