Bavarian-Czech Hydrogen Networking: Building a Cross-border Cooperation for H2 Commercial Vehicles and Buses

  • Date: March 28, 2023, 12:00 – 16:00
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  • Venue: Bavarian Representation, Michalská 12, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic

  • Topics: Overview of the current state of the H2 infrastructure. Cooperation opportunities and business matchmaking between Czech and Bavarian players.

  • Cost: free to join

  • Language: English

  • Target audience: Engineering, technology and component providers; companies interested in Czech-Bavarian green hydrogen projects

  • Deadlines: registration until March 10, upload of presentations until March 23 (here)

On the occasion of the international conference HYDROGEN DAYS 2023, the Bavarian Representation in the Czech Republic, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, the Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B) and the Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) would like to invite you to the Bavarian-Czech H2 Networking held prior to the conference:
“Bavarian-Czech Hydrogen Networking: Building a Cross-border Cooperation for H2 Commercial Vehicles and Buses”.

Bavaria and Czechia share a common interest in the deployment of hydrogen technologies and its applications in commercial transport. This event will provide an overview of the current state of the H2 infrastructure (mainly H2 refuelling stations) and technologies for commercial vehicles and buses on both sides of the border. The companies can introduce themselves in a short company pitch. The aim is to share best practises, address challenges and create a common ground for possible future cooperation.

General information

Information regarding participants

Prior to the event, you will receive a list of participating companies and short profiles. After the event, you will receive an event summary.

Short company pitches

Each company will be offered the possibility to present its needs and/or know-how in the field of H2-infrastructure, current H2-projects and related bilateral cooperation opportunities. Depending on the number of registrations, the maximal length of the pitch will be 5 to 10 minutes. If you will prepare a pitch presentation (PPT), please upload it here no later than March 23, 2023.

Possible accommodation in Prague

Hotels located near the venue:
K + K Hotel Central, Prague; Hotel Grandium Prague; Falkensteiner Hotel Prague

Arrival / how to reach the venue

Please note, that it is not possible to travel directly to the Bavarian Representation in Prague by car. Here you will find further information regarding your travel in Czech and German.

Program

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch with networking

13:00 – 14:00 First block – Welcome & presentations

  • Welcome by Jana Hrdá (Bavarian Representation in the Czech Republic – Deputy Director) and Petr Mervart (Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade – Special Envoy for Hydrogen)
  • Overview of the current situation of hydrogen mobility and HRS infrastructure in Bavaria and the Czech Republic
    • Challenges in the construction and operation of HRS in Czechia by Lukáš Janura (Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade – Hydrogen Specialist)
    • Bavarian HRS funding program, experiences and results by Simone Lang (Bayern Innovativ – Project Manager Electromobility)
  •  Latest developments of the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) by Jan Sochor (Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) – Analyst)
  • Presentation of current H2 calls in Horizon Europe (Innovation) and CEF (Infrastructure) by Dr. Panteleïmon Panagiotou (Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) – Head of unit ICT | Engineering & Natural Sciences) and Elisabeth Holme ( BayFor – Project Manager
    5G Corridor Munich – Prague)
  • Q&A session

14:00 – 15:30 Second block – Pitches & discussion

  • Overview of the hydrogen activities in Czech Republic and Bavaria by Jan Sochor and Carolin Reiser (Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B) – Manager International Affairs)
  • Short company pitches and discussion

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break & individual networking

Moderator: Jan Sochor (HYTEP)

Optional:

March, 28 from 17:30: Panel discussion “Green Hydrogen – When will our ambitions meet reality?” followed by an evening reception held at the German Embassy in Prague (an invitation will follow separately).

March 29: Hydrogen Days 2023 – 13th International Conference on Hydrogen Technologies, held in Prague on March 29–31, 2023 for more information on the latest hydrogen technologies and additional networking opportunities.

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