Bavarian-Italian Hydrogen Forum

The Bavarian-Italian Hydrogen Forum in Munich is aimed at fostering the cross-border relation between Bavarian and Italian H2-players and political representatives.

The Hydrogen Forum with high-level representatives from politics and industry in Bavaria and Italy will take place on March 20th in the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy in Munich. The three panels cover perspectives of a closer cooperation between Bavaria and Italy in the field of hydrogen.

The high-level information and networking event is organized by the Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B), ITALCAM (Italian Chamber of Commerce Munich-Stuttgart), the Italian hydrogen association (H2IT) and the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (StMWi). Furthermore, the event is supported by the Interreg Alpine Space project H2MA and the Consulate General of Italy in Munich. The moderator of the event is Dr. Michaela Verpilio (Bip Group).

The registration for the event is closed.

Agenda:

9:00
Opening
  • Hubert Aiwanger, Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy & Deputy Bavarian Prime Minister
  • Sergio Maffettone, Consul General of Italy in Munich
  • Alessandro Marino, Managing Director, Italian-German Chamber of Commerce
9:20
Keynotes: Overview of the Bavarian and Italian hydrogen markets, players and strategies
  • Dina Lanzi, Vice President, H2IT
  • Dr. Fabian Pfaffenberger, Managing Director, H2.B
9:40
Panel 1: How can we expand and intensify the Bavarian and Italian cooperation in the field of hydrogen?
  • Hubert Aiwanger, Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy & Deputy Bavarian Prime Minister
  • Dina Lanzi, Vice President, H2IT
  • Dr. Fabian Pfaffenberger, Managing Director, H2.B
10:10
Insights into practice: Interviews with regional representatives
  • Francesca de Falco, Director of the Energy Operational Unit, Campania Region
  • Ludwig Götz, Project Coordinator, HyBayern/Landshut district
  • Dr. Giorgio Maione, Minister for Environment and Climate, Regione Lombardia
  • Dr. Guido Piccoli, CEO, ALOT Srl
10:40
Coffee break
11:00
Panel 2: Examples of hydrogen demand, supply and the transport routes

Keynote: SoutH2Corridor

  • Dr. Matthias Jenn, CEO, bayernets GmbH
  • Giorgia Rancati, Hydrogen Project Development Expert, SNAM

Bavarian company pitches

  • Rudolf Dieterich, Business Development Renewables, BAYERNOIL Raffineriegesellschaft mbH
  • Max Kuhnert, Sales Manager, H-TEC SYSTEMS GmbH
  • Dr. Frederik vom Scheidt, Team Lead – Green Hydrogen, Pacifico Energy Partners GmbH

Italian company pitches

  • Stefano Capponi, Business Development Manager, Tenaris S.A.
  • Frank Dahlmanns, Application Manager Hydrogen Power Business unit, SolydEra S.p.A.
  • Dr. Alessio Lilli, President of S.I.O.T. S.p.A. and CEO of the Tal Group
  • Dr. Gabriele Lucchesi, Hydrogen Director, Edison S.p.A.
11:55
Q&A and discussion
12:00
Panel 3: Establishing green transit routes with hydrogen

Keynote: Hydrogen Corridor Brenner

  • Carlo Costa, General Technical Director, Autostrada del Brennero S.p.A.
  • Dr. Ilaria De Biasi, European Projects Manager, Autostrada del Brennero S.p.A.

Bavarian company pitches

  • Donato Azzarone, Director Quantron Energy, Quantron AG
  • Dominik Herzog, Director Sales, H2-Mobility Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
  • Andreas Hilden, Director Logistics, Detzer Aircargo Service GmbH

Italian company pitches

  • Dr. Fabrizio Cardilli, Director H2 Project Development, SAPIO
  • Stefano Erba, Chief Strategy Officer, Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM) S.p.A.
  • Luciano Piferi, Managing Director, Enilive Deutschland GmbH
12:50
Q&A, discussion and moderator’s closing remarks
13:15
Lunch and Networking
15:00
End of event
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