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 “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. At our exhibition, our partners, members, and other companies will showcase their solutions, projects, and expertise.
Agenda
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | HIC Project Colloquium & Summer Party
14:30 – Coffee break
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:
| BEN-Tec GmbH und H2 POWERCELL GmbH | H2 POWERCELL GmbH develops and manufactures modular, emergency power-capable hydrogen and energy systems for the efficient storage, reconversion, and utilization of renewable energy. BEN-Tec GmbH plans and implements holistic hydrogen- and battery-based energy and storage projects, covering everything from concept development and permitting to turnkey delivery across various sectors. |
| Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG | Our mission: to control, regulate, and measure liquids and gases safely, efficiently, and reliably. From solenoid and process valves to intelligent sensors and customized automation solutions – we help accelerate your hydrogen applications. |
| Christian Bauer GmbH + Co. KG | Discover innovative clamping solutions for your fuel cell or electrolyzer stack! |
| E&S Planbau Kühlturmbau GmbH | We offer our services as cooling tower specialists for hydrogen production facilities. |
| FES GmbH Fahrzeug-Entwicklung Sachsen | Experience our road-approved, small-series-capable fuel cell truck up close and in person. |
| FI Freiberg Institut GmbH | See live how Edgar supports the planning of hydrogen projects and discuss customized solutions for mobility and industry with us. |
| HyCATT by ZeMA | The research group HyCATT – Hydrogen Center for Applied Technologies and Transformation is establishing a new research focus on applied hydrogen technologies at ZeMA. Its focus lies on the development and application of innovative hydrogen technologies at the system level. HyCATT operates its own infrastructure for the operation, optimization, and validation of hydrogen systems, including electrolysis, compression, storage stages, a hydrogen refueling station, and interfaces along the entire hydrogen value chain. |
| hy-fcell Stuttgart | At hy-fcell 2027, exhibitors meet key decision-makers from across the entire value chain, with a clear focus on mobility, production technology, fuel cells (including methanol), and infrastructure. Especially in a challenging market environment, our partners and participating companies are sending a strong signal: implementation, scaling, and partnerships take center stage. Learn more about our trade fair and the 2027 concept. |
| Hy-Lok D Vertriebs GmbH | Hy-Lok D provides fluid system expertise for every industry. Through decades of collaboration with renowned partners in fluid technology and gas supply systems, Hy-Lok D has become a reliable, competent, and strong partner for the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, pipeline and plant engineering, power generation, semiconductor, and analytical industries. |
| ICM - Institut Chemnitzer Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V. | Experience innovative vehicle and drive concepts with a focus on hydrogen technologies for the mobility of tomorrow. |
| Kälte- und Systemtechnik GmbH (KUSTEC) | KUSTEC is your specialist for customized refrigeration systems using natural refrigerants – from cooling modern hydrogen refueling stations to tailored solutions for general refrigeration applications. |
| Karl Steiger GmbH | As a long-standing expert in the fueling technology sector, STEIGER advises on, designs, and builds hydrogen refueling stations, storage facilities, and test benches as turnkey solutions. |
| move technology GmbH | Visitors to our booth will have the opportunity to test our hyper-personalized learning platform HYDROGENGALAXY live and interactively, while also learning more about our hydrogen-related services and expertise. |
| MS2 Engineering und Anlagenbau GmbH | Discover our innovative testing technology for fuel cells, electrolyzers, and balance-of-plant (BoP) components. |
| NOVAJET GmbH | At our booth, we will demonstrate how NOVAJET, through its highly precise waterjet and micro-waterjet technologies under the busbar24 brand, manufactures customized current collectors and busbars from a batch size of one – from concept and prototype to serial production solutions for power distribution, e-mobility, switchgear, and industrial applications. |
| NTS SPA | At our booth, we will present plastic frames for electrolyzers (thermoplastics and thermosets), bipolar plates, and exciting insights into mold manufacturing. |
| OPTIMA Packaging Group | Industrial MEA production starts in a compact format: pneumatic, standards-compliant, and scalable from pilot setups to high-throughput production lines. |
| Präzisionsteile Dresden GmbH&Co.KG | We showcase precision components made from nickel and nickel-based alloys. |
| Regionales Innovationszentrum der Region Karlsbad / KIC KK | We will present our project for the development of a hydrogen valley in the Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) region of Bohemia. |
| RUCKS Maschinenbau GmbH | Visitors to the RUCKS booth can look forward to engaging discussions about customized, tailor-made machine concepts. |
| Simerics GmbH | Simerics GmbH is a provider of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation software. |
| Sonplas GmbH | At the Sonplas booth, participants can expect practical insights into innovative assembly and testing technologies for hydrogen applications, as well as personal discussions with experts on current solutions and developments. |
| Swagelok Leipzig | Berlin | At our booth, you will experience practical solutions, systems, and services from Swagelok Leipzig | Berlin for safe and efficient hydrogen applications – from components and fluid systems to customized engineering solutions. |
| SweepMe! GmbH | At our booth, we present SweepMe! as a software platform that enables the rapid automation of measurement devices from different manufacturers, configuration of measurement workflows, and structured data acquisition. |
| TU Chemnitz I | Would you like to drive a hydrogen-powered vehicle yourself and explore the fascinating world of hydrogen research? Visit the TU Chemnitz booth to learn about current research projects and the new Hydrogen Technologies degree program. |
| TU Chemnitz II | The technical universities of the Free State of Saxony have joined forces in the Saxon Hydrogen Union to jointly address key questions in hydrogen technologies, such as resource-efficient and recyclable design of fuel cells and electrolyzers, within the collaborative research project Hy²Cycle. |
| VINUITY | At the VINUITY booth, you will experience modular fuel cell stacks and modules that are easy to integrate and provide cost-efficient, reliable energy supply solutions for both mobile and stationary applications. |
| Wolverine Advanced Materials GmbH | Wolverine presents advanced metal sealing solutions for demanding applications. |
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
12:45 – 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
Magdalena Lindl, 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
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
11:00 – Break
11:30 – Block 1: Non-road
Plug Power - The green hydrogen ecosystem
Benedict Munz, Plug Power
Hydrogen storage and electric drive functional solution for heavy-duty fuel cell-powered mobile machinery
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
FLOW - making hydrogen happen! GASCADE's contribution to the German hydrogen core network
Dr. Dirk Flandrich, Gascade Gastransport GmbH
13:00 – Break | Networking | Exhibition
14:30 – Block 2: Electrolysis
Alkaline electrolysis: A technological overview for Germany and projects with Australia.
Dr. rer. nat. Christian Immanuel Bernäcker, Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und
Angewandte Materialforschung IFAM
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
17:00 – 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
