Hydrogen Energy Symposium

At the ZBT Research School’s annual Hydrogen Energy Symposium, hydrogen researchers meet in Duisburg to present the results of their work and exchange the latest findings.

The Hydrogen Energy Symposium offers a unique opportunity to find out about the latest research results, exchange ideas and network with experts. Interested parties can look forward to a day full of the latest research results and discussions on hydrogen technologies.

Exchange among researchers

The presentations selected on the basis of the abstracts submitted will be flanked by high-caliber keynotes. The event will also be accompanied by a poster exhibition.

The topics include:

Functional materials and electrochemical systems
Hydrogen storage, transportation, safety and regulations
Fuel cells and electrolysers
Hydrogen applications in transportation, industry and energy systems

The Hydrogen Energy Symposium is organised by the ZBT Research School, the central platform for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary networking and individual development at ZBT. The event will be held entirely in English.

Save the date: The ZBT Hydrogen Energy Symposium returns on 18 November 2026.

We have received an impressive number of submissions and secured two outstanding keynote speakers. Registration will open in August.

Read more about the 2026 symposium and stay tuned for further programme updates.

Contact

Head of Science Management and Communication

Dr. Theresa Schredelseker

+49 203 7598-3357

t.schredelseker@zbt.de

Impressions from the Hydrogen Energy Symposium 2025

Event Tip: ZBT-Wasserstofftage (Hydrogen Days)

At the ZBT-Wasserstofftage (Hydrogen Days), the technology forum for industry and science, the focus is on exchanging information about technical innovations and networking.

What’s new? How does it fit together? How can we turn it into something new, better and bigger together? This is precisely why developers, researchers and H₂ tech aficionados are coming together at the Hydrogen Days in Duisburg, Germany.

Keynote speaker Manfred Fischedick from the Wuppertal Institute during his speech at the ZBT Hydrogen Days 2025

Event Tip: HeavyDuty Congress

The decarbonisation of heavy goods transport is a key element of the energy transition. Establishing a functioning hydrogen mobility system requires close cooperation between vehicle development, component and system technology, infrastructure, and political and economic framework conditions.

At the annual HeavyDuty Congress in Duisburg, Germany, experts meet to learn about and discuss fuel cell and other hydrogen drives in road and rail freight transport, construction machinery, refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers and buses.

The planning team for the HeavyDuty Congress 2023 in front of a banner for the event.

More events

Period

Title	Date	Location	Description
ZBT Hydrogen Energy Symposium 2026	18. November, 2026	ZBT, Duisburg	The ZBT Hydrogen Energy Symposium will bring the hydrogen community together in Duisburg on 18 November 2026. The focus will be on current research into electrolysis, fuel cells, storage, transport and safety, as well as materials, components, systems and simulation.	Read more
cH2ance Showcase Workshop: Hydrogen Ahoy! Maritime Applications of the Future	10. November, 2026	Chemnitz	How can hydrogen contribute to the decarbonisation of shipping and maritime infrastructure? This question will be the focus of the showcase workshop “Hydrogen Ahoy! – Maritime Applications of the Future,” to be held on 23 September 2026, in Kiel.	Read more
cH2ance Innovation Roundtable on Stationary Hydrogen Technologies	10. November, 2026	Chemnitz	On 19 August 2026, the ZBT, together with the cH2ance Transformation Hub, the HyCATT Research Center, and Hydac New Technologies GmbH, invites you to Homburg for the “Stationary Hydrogen Technologies” innovation roundtable.	Read more
FC3 Fuel Cell Conference Chemnitz 2026	10. November, 2026	Chemnitz	Standardisation drives innovation: The market ramp-up of hydrogen technologies can only be successful if the path is paved by appropriate standardisation work. The workshop on 24 and 25 of February 2026 will provide insights into pre-normative research and current developments and projects and offer an opportunity for exchange.	Read more
ZBT is exhibiting at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg	20. October, 2026	Hamburg Messe	The Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg is one of the industry’s most important events. That is why we are exhibiting in the Hanseatic city again this year. You’ll find us at the Mat4Hy.NRW joint stand in Hall B5.	Read more

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