The HZwoDAYS offer a unique platform for exchange, networking, and inspiration around hydrogen technologies. And they bring together expertise, practical examples, strategic exchange, and networking over two consecutive days.
The HIC project colloquium will be the focus of the first day of the event. It will address ongoing research and development activities of the HZwo network, the HIC, and its partners. Technical presentations will be given to showcase the current status of projects, discuss challenges, and highlight areas where support is needed. The aim is to strengthen cross-project dialogue and identify interfaces with the emerging HIC infrastructure. In addition, established European hydrogen technology centers will present their specializations and offerings. The event will conclude with our traditional summer party: an evening of lightheartedness, good conversation, and inspiring encounters, all under the motto “HProst – 10 Years of HZwo”.
The second day of the event will be dedicated to the Hydrogen Technologies Congress, the central event of the national transformation hub cH2ance. The focus will be on cross-sector applications of hydrogen and concrete value creation potential for manufacturing companies, including those with little previous exposure to the technologies.
Accompanying exhibition
Accompanying this, an exhibition spanning both days of the event will create a central meeting place for exchange and networking. As an exhibitor at HZwoDAYS, you will have the opportunity to present your solutions, projects, and expertise to a wide range of industry professionals on both days of the event.
A flat fee of €300 (net) will be charged for participation as an exhibitor.
If you have any questions about the exhibition, please contact Elisa Sommer: elisa.sommer@hzwo.eu
Click here to register as an exhibitor. Please fill out the form; you will then receive a confirmation and an invoice:
Exhibitor registration: Register now!
(Please register as an attendee via our event registration page.)
Agenda
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | HIC Project Colloquium & Summer Party
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | Hydrogen Technologies Congress
Tickets:
- HIC Colloquium: free of charge
- Hydrogen Technologies Congress: free of charge
- HZwo Summer Party:
Members of HZwo e.V. and Clustermembers of Energy Saxony: €29.00
for all other guests: €59.00
Exhibition | 9–10 June 2026
We are delighted to have so many exhibitors this year. Thank you very much for participating:
Would you like to be part of our exhibition as well?
Become an exhibitor now and take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your services and products to an interested audience over the course of two days.
Accompanying Exhibition
Our exhibition serves as a central hub for exchange and networking throughout both days of the event. As an exhibitor at HZwoDAYS, you’ll have the opportunity to present your solutions, projects, and expertise to a diverse professional audience on both days of the event.
A flat fee of 300 euros (net) is charged for participation as an exhibitor.
If you have any questions about the exhibition, please contact Elisa Sommer: elisa.sommer@hzwo.eu
Click here to register as an exhibitor. Please fill out the form; you will then receive a confirmation and the invoice:
Exhibitor registration: Register now!
(Please register as a participant via our event registration form.)
HIC Colloquium | 9 June 2026
AGENDA
11:00 – Doors open and networking with light refreshments
11:30 – Session Technology Centers 1
HyFaB – Model plant for fuel cell production research
Frank Häußler, Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg
HyCATT: Hydogen Center for Applied Technologies – From Research to Scalable Hydrogen Solutions
Dr.-Ing. Lennard Margies, Zentrum für Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik Saarbrücken
Hydrogen Innovation Center – Services for Hydrogen Technologies and Current Infrastructure Development
Dr.-Ing. Nico Keller, Hydrogen Innovation Center / ITZ Ost
HyCentA: R&D Excellence Across the Entire H2 Value Chain
Alexander Trattner, HyCentA Research GmbH
13:00 – Short break
13:15 – Session Technology Centers 2
HyTACC – Hydrogen Testing, Application and Certification Center in Pfeffenhausen, Bavaria
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sergej, Diel Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt / ITZ Süd
Green Energy Technologies Centre of UJEP – supporting the regional transition
doc. Ing. Jan Novotný, Ph.D. Green Centre Technology of Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Membrane-Electrode-Assemblies (MEAs) for PEM Fuel Cells
Linda Ney, Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE
14:30 – Coffee break
15:15 – Session "Hydrogen made in Europe – ongoing projects and initiatives along the value chain"
HZwo: Inspect
Rico Löser, Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Umformtechnik IWU
Funding and Innovation Opportunities in the North Adriatic Hydrogen Ecosystem
Jurij Giacomelli, Meta Circularity
HZwo BiPWalz
Prof. Dr. Lutz Engisch, Sächsische Walzengravur GmbH
A Norwegian Systems-Industry Approach to Improve Energy Utilization and Food Security
A Pilot Norwegian Model for Sustainable Industrial Transformation — The Hardanger & Odda Case
Ingvald Torblå, Odda Technology and Hardanger Hydrogen Hub
16:30 – Short break
Hy.CoMM – A European Project on Hydrogen Powertrains for Off-Road Applications
Dr.-Ing. Martin Ufert, Fraunhofer-Institut für Verkehrs- und Infrastruktursysteme IVI
From a Viennese initiative to the cross-border Hydrogen Valley HyHOPE
Dr. Jasmin Schiefer, Wien Energie GmbH
smartROLL: Sensor-Integrated System Components for Monitoring Process-Critical Parameters in Hollow Embossing Rolling
Dr. Michael Hirsch, Profiroll Technologies GmbH
Launching the HZwo Working Group on Sustainable Aviation and Drone Technologies
Dr. Arkadiusz Zurek, LOGdrone GmbH
18:15 – Guided Tour through the Exhibition
HZwo Summer party | 9 June 2026
We are celebrating our anniversary and you are invited to join us. We cordially invite all members, partners, companions, and anyone interested in hydrogen to the HZwo summer party on June 9, 2026. In a relaxed atmosphere, we would like to toast with you, engage in conversation, and further strengthen our network.
What can you expect?
A balmy summer evening, delicious barbecue specialties, cool drinks, and lots of people who are making a difference in the world of hydrogen. It's the perfect opportunity to deepen existing contacts and take away new ideas.
Whether as a conclusion to the project colloquium or as a prelude to the 2026 Hydrogen Technologies Congress, the summer party offers the ideal setting to engage in conversation and initiate future developments within the network.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda
18:30 – Open doors
19:00 – Opening ceremony with the Saxon Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy, and Climate Protection
23:00 – End of the event
Tickets:
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for Members of the „Wasserstoffland“ cluster: 29,00 €
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for all other guests: 59,00 €
Register now!
Hydrogen Technologies Congress | 10 June 2026
The national transformation hub cH2ance for the automotive and supplier industries invites you once again in 2026 to a series of engaging technical presentations and a trade exhibition focused on hydrogen technologies. Gain insights into groundbreaking projects and inspiring transformation stories.
AGENDA
09:00 – Door open
10:00 – Opening: Welcome and Keynote
11:00 – Break
HZwo – Connecting Good Energies
Dr.-Ing. Gert Schlegel, HZwo e. V.
Drive systems for construction machinery: State of the art and outlook
Prof. Dr. Frank Will, Technische Universität Dresden
cH2ance transformation hub and its offers for the transformation of European value chains
Dr.-Ing. Mirko Bach, HZwo e. V. | Transformations-Hub cH2ance
11:30 – Block 1: Non-road
Plug Power - The green hydrogen ecosystem
Benedict Munz, Plug Power
Wasserstoffspeicher- und Elektroantriebfunktionslösung für brennstoffzellenbetriebene Heavy-Duty Anwendungen
Stefan Prager | Manuel Mehrkens, HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering GmbH
Sustainable construction sites as competitive advantage for suppliers and operators
Uwe Bauer, move technology GmbH
Scaling Hydrogen in Off Road Vehicles: The Role of Balance of Plant Systems
Dr.-Ing. Udo Engelmann, HYDAC International GmbH
13:00 – Break | Networking | Exhibition
14:30 – Block 2: Electrolysis
FLOW - making hydrogen happen! GASCADE's contribution to the German hydrogen core network
Dr. Dirk Flandrich, Gascade Gastransport GmbH
Electrolysis – a growth market as a chance for German automotive supply industry
Johannes Helmstedt, Christian Bauer GmbH + Co. KG
Electrolyzer efficiency is overrated
Guy Verkoeyen, Exion Hydrogen Belgium BV
The Perfect Match: H2 Fuel Cells and Batteries – Powering Independent Microgrids and Off-Grid Systems
Manfred Limbrunner, H2 POWERCELL GmbH
15:30 – Closing and Wrap-Up at the Exhibition
18:00 – End of the Event
KRAFTVERKEHR Chemnitz
- How to get there: http://kraftverkehr-chemnitz.de/kontakt-anfahrt/#1571823618137-b38d6bc7-2dba
- Free parking is possible directly next to the event hall, http://kraftverkehr-chemnitz.de/besucherinformationen/
Taxi:
Taxi-Genossenschaft Chemnitz eG: +49 371 369000
Further questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us:
Conference Organisation: kristin.loetsch@hzwo.eu
