Three days of events, around 60 technical presentations, a poster session, and participants from 10 countries. The fourth FC³ brought together representatives from academia and industry, offering insights into the latest research and developments in hydrogen technologies. Beyond the technical programme, the conference was shaped by personal conversations, new connections, and discussions on current topics and developments. FC³ thus served as an international platform for knowledge exchange and networking.
International Cutting-Edge Research in Hydrogen Technologies
How can hydrogen technologies be made more efficient, their service life extended, and new fields of application explored? These were among the key questions addressed in the technical presentations at FC³. The contributions stood out for their scientific depth and the diversity of research approaches presented. They ranged from fundamental investigations at component and cell level to the development and optimisation of complex systems. One area of focus was electrolysis, including the impact of different operating conditions. The further development of fuel cells also played an important role. From new approaches to component manufacturing to diagnostic methods such as fast electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, the aim was to gain a deeper understanding of these technologies and drive their development forward.
The wide range of potential applications was particularly evident in the examples presented. In the mobility sector, the focus was primarily on heavy-duty vehicles and mobile machinery, as well as drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. The presentations addressed not only propulsion technologies themselves, but also energy supply and system operation. In addition, the programme explored the use of fuel cells in stationary applications. Hydrogen storage and refuelling were also covered, highlighting the many aspects involved in developing and deploying hydrogen technologies.
Thank You and See You Again!
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making FC³ a success! To all our participants for their interest and the many conversations, to our speakers for sharing their expertise, and to our scientific partners for their excellent collaboration. Special thanks also go to our three sponsors, HORIBA, Toyota and HYTEP, for supporting the conference, as well as to all our service partners.
And as one event comes to an end, we’re already looking ahead to the next! In summer 2027, we invite you to join us at HZwoDAYS. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces again and making new connections!
