HeavyDuty Congress – Symposium for hydrogen-based mobility

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

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

In the fall of 2023, ZBT and the transformation hub cH₂ance jointly hosted the HeavyDuty Congress (HDC ) for the first time. Since then, experts from business and industry have come together annually at the HDC in Duisburg to learn about the latest developments, exchange expertise, network and gain inspiration for their own projects.

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

Bringing people together

Speakers from the supplier industry, vehicle manufacturers, research institutes and players in the field of infrastructure will share their knowledge and insights with the participants.

Specialist presentations from industry, research & infrastructure
Project reports & practical examples
Trade exhibition: Components & vehicles for heavy/medium-duty applications
Exclusive guided tours through the test areas of ZBT

A view of the audience during the Heavy Duty Congress

HDC 2025

The 3rd HeavyDuty Congress will take place on October 15, 2025 at the Fraunhofer-inHaus Center in Duisburg, right next to ZBT.

The ZBT beach flag flies in front of the Fraunhofer-inHaus-Zentrum during the ZBT Hydrogen Days

Impressions from the HeavyDuty Congress

Hydrogen drive in heavy-duty transportation: the HeavyDuty Congress offered hands-on technology.

Contact

Kathrin Myslak

+49 203 7598-2467

k.myslak@zbt.de

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ZBT-Wasserstofftage (Hydrogen Days)

The technology forum for business and science

No more talk about woulda, coulda, shoulda – the ZBT-Wasserstofftage (Hydrogen Days) in Duisburg, Germany are all about technology and getting things done. The focus is on exchanging ideas 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 come together at the Hydrogen Days.

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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.

Anyone interested can look forward to a day full of the latest research results and discussions on hydrogen technologies.

Munawar speaks at the Hydrogen Energy Symposium 2024

Events – upcoming and past

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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Projects

The ZBT conducts research, development and consulting in the fields of hydrogen, fuel cells and electrolysis. In its research projects, the ZBT covers the entire spectrum from basic research, primarily in the field of new materials, to application-oriented research and R&D projects for industry.

Career

Job opportunities in hydrogen research: The ZBT is looking for reinforcement in the areas of research, technology and administration. Work with us on pioneering hydrogen technologies!