Speakers

Dr. Rimantas Bakas – deputy director at Lithuanian Energy Institute

Education – industrial energy.

The curated area is the introduction of research, experimental development and innovation in industry.

Present participation in projects:

-             RENEWABLE AND WASTE HEAT VALORISATION IN INDUSTRIES VIA TECHNOLOGIES FOR COOLING PRODUCTION AND ENERGY HARVESTING (RE-WITCH). Project  programme - Horizon Europe, period  01.01.2024 - 31.12.2027.

-             DEVELOPING METHODOLOGIES FOR THE INTEGRATION OF LOW-GRADE ENERGY SOURCES INTO HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISTRICT HEATING NETWORKS (LIFE22-CET-LOW2HIGHDH). Project - LIFE Programme, period  01.10.2023 - 30.09.2026.

-             EMPOWERING GREEN TRANSITION THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY (Re-Energize). Project -  LIFE-2023-CET, status – proposal has reached the stage of Grant Agreement preparation (negotiation from 15.03.2024).

Michał Banaszak graduated from the Adam Mickiewicz University in 1985. He received his PhD degree in Physics in 1991 from Memorial University in Canada. From 1992 to 1995 he worked as postdoctoral fellow in Exxon Research & Engineering Co. in USA, working on polymer solutions. From 1995 to 1997 he worked in the Chemistry Department of UMIST in Manchester, UK, specializing in ionic copolymers. In 1997 he joined the Adam Mickiewicz University, obtaining his habilitation in Soft Matter Physics and Computer Simulations, and later the professorship in Physics. His main interest is in developing new models and theories for nanoscale self-assembly of various polymer systems. Since 2020 he serves as Vice-rector of the Adam Mickiewicz University for Digitalization and Business Cooperation

Economist, Member of the Management Board and co-founder of METROPOLIS Doradztwo Gospodarcze Sp. z o. o. - one of the leading consulting companies in the field of EU funds in Poland, which since 2005 has already obtained over PLN 4 billion for its clients. The company has also built and is operating a biogas power plant with a capacity of 0.499 MW and a solar power plant with a capacity of 0.99 MW.

Experienced advisor to the largest energy companies in Poland, as well as individual investors. Specialist in co-financing for the energy sector, IT sector, innovative projects, research and development and public aid.

Financial expert of the Ministry of Climate and Environment to evaluate projects under the European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate, Environment 2021-2027 Program and European Funds for Eastern Poland for 2021-2027.

Doctor of chemical sciences. He conducts promotional activities regarding the implementation of circular economy rules in enterprises, as well as educational activities popularizing the ideas of circular economy and the European Green Deal. Currently, he is focusing on analyzing Poland's potential in the implementation of hydrogen and renewable energy technologies, as well as in the modernization of technologies used in plastics processing. He has repeatedly participated in projects related to the implementation of circular economy practices in the industry.

Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Recycling Cooperation Center - not for profit system Sp. z o. o., the company coordinating the activities of the Cluster of Waste Management and Recycling - National Key Cluster (since 2018).
Member of the Board of Directors of the Waste Management and Recycling Cluster - National Key Cluster (from 2019).
Coordinates, Initiates, organizes and supports within the Cluster, among other things, activities for the development of innovation, competitiveness and, above all, mutual business cooperation between companies and scientific institutions related to waste management and recycling. Coordinates the activities of the Recycling Academy, which provides comprehensive education for employees, executives and other interested persons of companies and institutions related to the waste management, recycling and closed-loop economy industries, as well as education of the public in this regard. She has been active in the Sector Competence Council of the Raw Materials Recovery Sector, where she served as deputy chairman. She is an expert of the Climate Leadership program organized by UNEP/GRID-Warsaw Center.
She is the author of numerous publications in the fields of recycling, waste, sustainable development and, above all, the closed-loop economy. As an expert, she participates in consultations and opinions on legislation, strategies, plans related to waste management in the broadest sense.

Hydrogen and modern technologies enthusiast.

Since November 2018, he has been a member of the management board of the Wielkopolska Region, he has supervised the work of the Department of Economy,
the Department of Environmental Management and Climate, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Information and the Department of Sport and Tourism.
A councillor of the Wielkopolska Region. An MBA graduate - energy and climate policy management.

Since 2019, he has been the Chairman of the Wielkopolska Hydrogen Platform, it is
a platform for exchanging experiences and initiating activities to build the economic potential of Wielkopolska, allowing it to achieve the status of a leader with respect to the economy related to the use of hydrogen technologies.

He is one of the initiators of signing the Declaration to create the Wielkopolska Hydrogen Valley, enabling the creation of a coordinated and integrated ecosystem of connections supporting the development of technology, knowledge, business and education, contributing to the decarbonization of the economy towards climate neutrality, while respecting the social challenges related to the transformation.

He is also responsible for contacts with the Wielkopolska Council of Thirty (WR30), representing economic self-government organizations, and since September 2020 he has been a member of the Wielkopolska Regional Council of the Future Industry. What is more, since August 2022, he has been a member of the Economic Area Development Council of the Kostrzyn-Słubice Special Economic Zone.

In 2010–2018, he was a councillor of the Piła Town Council, chairing the municipal economy committee. A former entrepreneur, he belonged to the Business Centre Club and the Chamber of Commerce of Northern Wielkopolska. In 2014–2019, he served as a member of the management board and deputy chairman of the PRGOK Intermunicipal Association. Until 2018, he had been a member of the board of the “Krajna nad Notecią” LAG.

From 2013 to 2018, he served as the president of the National Association of Road Participants “Conscious Safe”. He also initiated many actions, including: the Civic Air Quality Monitoring Network in Northern Wielkopolska and numerous football and chess tournaments.

At the request of the Masovian Voivode, he was awarded the Bronze Cross of Merit in 2014 for his contributions to road safety.

For over 30 years he has been professionally involved in the maritime economy. A graduate of the Gdynia Maritime University, postgraduate studies at the University of Gdańsk (Transport and Logistics) and MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Logistics in Poznań and the University of Applied Sciences Wildau. He gained practical experience as a merchant marine officer on ships of Polish and British shipowners, then in an agency representing the shipping line CMA-CGM. Since 2002 he has been representing the Port of Hamburg in Poland. He lectures at universities in Warsaw (including the Warsaw School of Economics and Kozminski University) and in other cities in the field of maritime container logistics.

At CATF, Alex supports program-wide activities that contribute to the expansion of zero-carbon fuels to drive down emissions, primarily focused on Europe. Alex has several years of experience delivering intricate programs of work on climate and energy policy, working on themes covering global coal phase out, just transition, climate-trade policy, and consumption-based emissions accounting patterns.

Before joining CATF in 2023, she worked at E3G supporting the Fossil Fuel Transition program and Powering Past Coal Alliance on efforts to accelerate the coal-to-clean energy transition. She has also worked at the London School of Economics and at Climate Strategies delivering a range of climate and energy policy research projects. Alex holds a BSc in Geography from Loughborough University and an MSc in Climate Change from the University of Copenhagen. She is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Massimo Corradi is Head of Funded Initiatives Program Management for SEA Milan Airports, the company that manages Milano airports (Linate and Malpensa). He has more than 30-years’ experience in airport activities. He has worked for SEA’s Airport Infrastructural Development Dept., in charge with approval procedures and then has occupied the position of “Land-Side Development & Airport Accessibility” Manager. In the last 20 years he has been engaged in strong UE lobbying activity aimed at raising awareness of “Malpensa Airport’s development plans” that has finally secured more than 113€ million grants funding from the UE Programs (TEN-T, CEF, INTERREG, H2020, Horizon Europe). External Expert at European Commission DG-REGIO in the field of “Sustainable transport (Airports)” and “Multi-modal transport” from 2016 to 2018. He's member of the Board of NETLIPSE (Network for the dissemination of knowledge on the management and organisation of Large Infrastructure Projects in Europe).

Prof. dr hab. inż. Jan Deja (1955, Strzelce Opolskie). The graduate (1979) of the faculty of the materials engineering and ceramics of the Stanisław Staszic University of Science and Technology in Cracow (technology of binding materials).Since the time of the University graduation he is associated with the college. He specializes in the subject matter associated with the technology of concrete, binding and building materials. The author and the co-author about 150 of academic publications. The co-author of 15 patents from which the considerable part was implemented for the industry. From 1992 he is connected with the Polish Cement Association, where he currently serves as executive director

He is representing Polish Cement Association in the European CEMBUREAU organization. He is the editor-in-chief of the quarterly "Construction Technologies Architecture" from 1998. He is a chairman of the organizing committee organising conferences of „Days of concrete”.

For the past eight years, he headed the Department of Building Materials Technology at WIMiC. Since September 2020 - Vice Dean of WIMiC for Cooperation. For many years involved in teaching and research activities of the Department - manager and contractor of many national and international projects. Member of the Civil Engineering Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Vice-Chairman of the Construction Materials Engineering Section of the KILiW of the Polish Academy of Sciences, member of the Expert Team of the Minister of Infrastructure.

In the current term, member of the Senate of AGH.

A professor at the Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The main focus of his research and publications is binary star eclipsing systems. He lectures on spectroscopy, extrasolar planets, and modeling of eclipsing binary systems. He is the author
of publications in the field of stellar astrophysics in internationally renowned journals and a member of the International Astronomical Union.

Director Marcin Drzycimski is an experienced manager and expert in sustainability and energy efficiency, whose track record includes key initiatives
in the aviation sector.

He began his career in the largest manufacturing company of an electronics leader, Philips Lighting Poland, and in the container glass industry at Ardagh Glass. He then joined the capital group of window joinery manufacturer, Sokółka Okna i Drzwi, where he served as Vice President of the Board of Directors, overseeing sales, distribution and service in parallel with the position of President of the Distribution Company, where he successfully led the strategic development of sales of the products of the entire Capital Group.

Since 2010, he has been the chief architect of development policy for one of the region's largest airports, Poznań-Ławica, participating in the preparation of the airport's role as host of Euro 2012

and directing the largest expansion project in the airport's recent history. His commitment
in the creation of an "airport city" has resulted in numerous investments with partners such as Marriot, Audi, BP, Cirrus, Lotos, Apcoa and McDonald's.

It is now a major proponent of green initiatives, successfully introducing renewable energy projects at airports, including the installation of a nearly 4 MW photovoltaic farm at Poznań-Ławica Airport. Thanks to this investment, the airport has reduced its dependence on traditional energy sources, contributing to the decarbonization of the environment.

Responsible for the development of green hydrogen production systems at Poznań-Ławica Airport, combining a large-scale photovoltaic farm and an electrolyzer, contributing to the production of green hydrogen on an industrial scale. His work on the airport's green development strategy is an important step towards the sustainable transformation of the aviation sector, promoting innovative solutions in the field of renewable energy and green hydrogen technology, forming an integral part of Wielkopolska's long-term green development strategy, taking into account the decarbonization goals by 2030.

Member of the Business Council at Adam Mickiewicz University, expert of the Airport Association in the legislative area, coordinator of a joint project between leading Universities and the aviation industry. His achievements in sustainability and energy efficiency and his involvement in the Wielkopolska Hydrogen Platform set an inspiring example for the aviation industry and the entire sector of the economy based on low-carbon technologies and green energy sources.

Graduate of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Faculty of Physics and Nuclear Technology, specialisation: Computer Physics (1996).
Graduate of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Faculty of Law and Administration, major: law (2011).
He completed postgraduate studies at the Cracow University of Economics / partner Stockholm University (Sweden), obtaining the Executive MBA title (2012).
In addition, he completed his barrister training at the Krakow Bar Association (2014). Registered on the list of attorneys of the Krakow Chamber.
Member of the Technical Committee and Chairman of the Committee for National Technical Assessments at the Oil and Gas Institute - National Research Institute.
Since 2017, he has been professionally involved with Polska Spółka Gazownictwa sp. z o.o. where he is currently the Director of the Gas Plant Branch in Krakow.
Secondary Mining Director.

Filip Franck has over 10 years of industrial b2b experience and in-depth expertise primarily within the energy sector, marine and transport sectors. Filip’s areas of expertise are strategy development, strategic business and value-driven sales development, and strategic customer experience management. He has worked with multiple large-cap organizations as well as SMEs and family companies on developing and implementing business strategies. Through PBI’s research-based business model, he initiates and leads industry projects where research is tested and implemented. The models for organizing renewable energy investments and sea freight as large-scale industry ecosystems have been applied in many areas around the globe.

Coordinator of Education and Cooperation for Nuclear Energy at AGH University. He works in the Department of Nuclear Energy and Radiochemistry at Faculty of Energy and Fuels. Expert on reactor technologies and nuclear safety. Outside AGH he works as Chief Scientific Officer at Nuclear PL technical consulting company for nuclear sector. Vive-president of European Nuclear Society.

He works as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, PWr, and his interests oscillate around 'hydrogen technologies' in the broadest sense. He is responsible for the implementation of research on high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks, both within the framework of EU-funded projects, as well as within the framework of ongoing cooperation with the largest tank manufacturers in the market.

In addition, he carries out work in the area of implementation of integrated SHM systems for Structural Health Monitoring in the field of energy, chemical, and automotive industries, including for composite high-pressure tanks (monitoring during manufacturing and operation, assessment of degradation of the composite structure and prediction of safe its operation time).

He has been involved in numerous EU and nationally funded projects for high-pressure tanks for the storage of gaseous fuels in automotive, stationary and transport applications.

Was born in Warsaw on April 23, 1978. A graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology's Faculty of Transport in the field of Motor Vehicle Operation and Maintenance, as well as the Warsaw School of Economics in the field of Management. He has been involved with the industry and the automotive industry since 2005. Experience gained at Mercedes-Benz, SKF, BMZ, and Worthington. Currently Sales Director in Worthington Enterprises, Cluster of Hydrogen Technologies and Hydrogen Europe member.

Graduate of AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, specialising in Mechanical Engineering and Machine Design, IWE, IWI-C, FROSIO lvl. II inspector. Employee at TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o. since April 2021. Specialist in energy and hydrogen economy, responsible for training and preparing analyses in hydrogen technologies. Member of the working group G1 - hydrogen agreement in the field of hydrogen production. At TÜV SÜD, also deals with areas related to welding and corrosion protection.

Lukasz Gonera is an Investment Analyst specializing in M&A transactions, raising financing and business analysis in the area of green gases (green hydrogen, biogas, biomethane). To date, he has advised on investment and strategic projects in projects in Finland, Poland and prepared reports on energy policy issues and business analysis.
He has co-authored 5 publications in the field of energy, including the Polish Economic Society's Report "The Race for Hydrogen. Countries and their hydrogen strategies".

Lukasz is a graduate of the Poznań University of Economics and the German Ruhr University in Bochum. He is currently a doctoral student in Economics at the Poznan University of Economics. As part of his thesis work, he covered the topics of the development of the hydrogen market worldwide and the PV market in Europe. During his academic activities, he participated as a lecturer or speaker at numerous conferences in Brussels and London, among others. He is a graduate of the XII Academy of Energy Leaders.

M.Sc., graduated from the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology in 2002. For 19 years, he has successfully managed the company Amargo, whose main activity is the design support, production and assembly of chemical-resistant tanks and water tanks along with complete industrial installations.

He has completed many projects with a high degree of complexity, including projects for the energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, food, paint and varnish industries, at water treatment stations, water supply plants and sewage treatment plants.

As part of membership in, among others, Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry, Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies, Wielkopolska Hydrogen Platform, Bydgoszcz Industrial Cluster, Hydrogen Center Platform, Pilot Hydrogen (H2) and in cooperation with the Office of Technical Inspection and the Technical Committee of the Polish Committee for Standardization, he actively participates in talks on new technologies, such as and correlation of technical solutions with regulations. Moreover, in cooperation with scientific institutions, it actively participates in research and development projects related to the implementation of new technologies, including hydrogen.

Manager, analyst, managing director, with 20 years of professional experience in the areas of energy market, financial engineering, econometrics, economic analysis of law, administration, strategy and organization. Doctor of Economic Sciences with academic achievements in the fields of investment finance and capital market.

Director of the National Energy Analysis Center - a think tank responsible for preparing strategic analyses in the field of energy transition (energy, gas, fuel and environmental sectors), working for the government administration and the Energy Regulatory Authority. Employee and formerly Managing Director at Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne responsible for building and leading the strategy of the transmission operator, managing the project portfolio, supervising analyses, leading the company's strategic projects, as well as the organizational division and corporate governance.

A long-time employee of the government administration, where he oversaw the topics of: the energy market, coordination of horizontal policies, legislative planning, the Impact Assessment (IA) system, conducting business, regulatory reform and deregulation of the law. Co-creator of the idea of economic analysis of law.

Dr. Rumyana Grozeva is the Executive Director of the Stara Zagora Regional Economic Development Agency, where she leads initiatives aimed at fostering regional development through strategic economic planning and sustainable energy projects. With a Ph.D. in Regional Development from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Grozeva possesses deep expertise in economic development and policy-making, particularly in the context of regional transformation, notably in the fields of hydrogen energy and sustainable development.
Her Fulbright research has been also focused on that topic.
Her involvement in the ZAHYR Hydrogen Valley project underscores her commitment to advancing hydrogen as a pivotal element of the energy transition in Bulgaria. Her work focuses on integrating innovative hydrogen technologies with regional development strategies to create sustainable and resilient energy solutions.

The newly started project is GH2M focused on hydrogen mobility, funded by INTERREG Program, is aiming to upgrade the ZAHYR ambitious in this field.

An adept speaker and a recognized leader, Dr. Grozeva has contributed extensively to various international forums and conferences, advocating for sustainable practices and collaborative projects that leverage hydrogen energy. Her efforts are geared towards building capacity, enhancing regional competitiveness, and fostering economic growth through green technologies.

Chuck Hayes is a 32-year veteran of Swagelok Company, a world leader in the development of fluid system products, assemblies, and services. He has spent the last 25 years developing a wide range of fluid system products and the past 20 years focused exclusively on fitting technology for alternative fuel applications. Chuck currently holds 7 patents in the US and numerous patents internationally.

He is an active member of CSA (Canadian Standards Association Group) committees for both CNG and Hydrogen and currently serves as the vice chair for Hydrogen standards. He has also has recently been the chair of HGV (Hydrogen Gas Vehicles) 4.10 for fittings. Chuck also sits on ISO-TC97 and TC 22 (Technical Committee) and participates in international working groups. During his time as Principal Applications Engineer for the Transportation and Clean Energy market, Chuck has supported numerous on-vehicle platform development projects globally.

She is responsible for the intensification of the activities of the Polish Investment Zone in Wielkopolska, for the development of the region and the increase in the number of zone investors.

Over 20 years of experience in managerial positions: Director of the Regional Office of Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, Director of the PR and Communication Department at Enea S.A. Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency. Executive MBA. She perform a social function in the Economic Council at the Rector of the University of A. Mickiewicz in Poznań and Poznan University of Social Sciences.

Lives in Starý Jičín (close to the borders with Poland and Slovakia), Czech Republic.

He obtained a bachelor’s in Management and Economy, Business School Ostrava. He has been active in the logistics sector ever since.  

He started his career in 2001 and gained operational experience in supply chain, warehousing and freight forwarding at the logistics company Exel/DHL, DB Schenker as Project Manager and Transpoint International as General Manager.

In 2012 moved to one of the main steel producers in Czech Republic, Vitkovice Steel and held the position of Logistics and Production Planning Director.

As of 1^st March, 2017, he joined the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as Port Representative for Central and Eastern Europe, specifically in countries Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.

Business AdvisorManager with international experience in the metallurgical, energy and raw materials industries with 25 years of experience. He managed companies in the areas of finance, trade, logistics , production and investment, working for Grupa Kęty, Huta Łaziska, Realloys, Gaselle and the Slovak company OFZ a.s.

She has extensive experience in renewable energy consulting, both at the stage of project development, as well as axecution and exploitation. She privide legal and tax suport for the acquisition proces of SPVs in RES industry. In adition to Energy and construction law she also specializes in compliance proces implementation.

Proxy of the Management Board for Electrical Power Management at the mining and smelting plant Zakłady Górniczo-Hutnicze „Bolesław” S.A., President of the Management Board of the Chamber of Industrial Energetics and Energy Customers, and President of the Management Board of the Electrical Energy and Gas Customers Forum.

He graduated from the Electrical Faculty at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow and completed post-graduate studies in the area of Electrical Energy, Heat and Gas Market. He developed and implemented a system for management and supervision of electrical power consumption at ZGH “Bolesław” S.A. Initiator and co-organizer of the Electrical Energy and Gas Consumers Forum (Forum Odbiorców Energii Elektrycznej i Gazu, FOEEiG), combining 7 Polish industry organizations. At present, he is Proxy of the Management Board for Electrical Power Management at ZGH Bolesław S.A., President of the Management Board of FOEEiG, and President of the Management Board of the Chamber of Industrial Energetics and Energy Customers. His work and results achieved by him were recognized by “Nowy Przemysł” economic monthly, which awarded him twice for his contribution to development of a competitive electrical energy market in Poland. He is also a laureate of Klucz Sukcesu [Success Key] awarded by “Energetyka Cieplna i Zawodowa” magazine published by Wydawnictwo BMP, for his contribution to development of energetics in Poland, as well as Laur Białego Tygrysa Polskiej Energetyki [Polish Energetics White Tiger Laurel] awarded by the editorial team of “ENERGIA” magazine and energetykon.pl portal.

He holds the Engineering  Degree for Mechanical and Power Engineering

from the Wroclaw University of Technology

From 1997 until 2000 he worked as Product Manager of Chemistry Segment for AGA Gas. During 2000 the companies AGA and Linde Gas merged.

From 2000 he was responsible for sales of refrigerants and industrial gases to chemical and power industries in Linde Gas Poland.

After  2013 he shifted his focus  as Application Engineer on East European refining, petrochemical and upstream  industries. 

Since 2020 he is working in Linde Gas as Market Segment Manager of Chemistry Segment responsible for Region Eastern Europe & Middle East

Starting from 2021 Janusz is coordinating Hydrogen mobility projects and related developments in emerging markets of Region Eastern Europe & Middle East. Author of articles about industrial gas applications, presenter and panelist on Polish and European events.

He provided legal services private and public sector clients on widely understood energy law. He gained experience in the implementation of construction processes of renewable energy installations in Poland. He currently advises major energy companies, including industrial clients. He advises on the acquisition and sale of large RES projects, including photovoltaic farms and energy storage facilities. Co-founder of the first energy cooperative in Poland. Takes an active part in negotiating long-term contracts for the supply of electricity from RES (cPPPA). Provided advisory services on regulatory support to energy-intensive consumers. Author of numerous publications on energy law and advisor in legislative processes related to renewable energy sources and for energy intensive sector.

Business Development Manager at SBB Energy S.A.. In the company she is mainly responsible for business development towards hydrogen technologies, establishing key cooperation and brand creation. She graduated from the Silesian University of Technology with a degree in Material Engineering. She also completed postgraduate studies at the University of Silesia in Katowice in Leading Innovation and Change, where she gained knowledge in project and team management. During the development of her career, she cooperated with investment funds and NGOs supporting them in the area of business development or market development and implementation of innovative technologies on the market. She has professional experience in working with start ups, leading projects, coordinating events and business development.

Is a manger with over 15 years of experience in the materials space gained working in the metals &  mining industry as well as in consulting advising clients in the materials sector.

Currently working as a senior manager at the Global Energy and Materials practice at McKinsey in the Brussels office.

His work focuses primarily on metals & mining, with a global scope. He has been supporting metals & mining clients in Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa, advising clients on a number of topics including strategy, commodity portfolio, business development, Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR).

Graduate of AGH “University of Science and Technology”, Faculty of Metal Engineering and Industrial IT - specialisation: Environmental Protection and Waste Disposal. In 2020 I completed postgraduate studies at Jagiellonian University at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication - specialisation: "Audit and Management".  In 2020 I completed postgraduate studies at the Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of "Production Engineering", in the field of Welding Engineering - IWE competencies. Since 2008, I have been professionally involved in the conformity assessments areas. My experience in the industry stems from many years of cooperation types of manufacturers and research entities, including Research Institutes, Notified Bodies, Designated Bodies, Inspection Bodies, testing and calibration laboratories. Member of the PKN technical committee.

She completed her studies at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the Adam Mickiewicz University. She obtained her Ph.D. and habilitation at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. Her research focuses on studying the physical properties of small bodies in the Solar System, with results published in international journals. She collaborates with astronomers worldwide and has been involved in numerous Polish and international projects. She organizes scientific conferences and public outreach events promoting science.

She is a member of the International Astronomical Union, the European Astronomical Society, and the Polish Astronomical Society, where she served as president from 2013 to 2017. Asteroid (21776) Kryszczyńska was named in recognition of her contributions to the study of these bodies.

Project manager, task leader and contractor in more than 60 projects related to power engineering and hydrogen technologies funded by the national funding agencies, EC, DoE/DoS, ESA and directly by the industry. Involved in projects related to nuclear power in Poland (IPE-NRI, NCBJ) and in Sweden (KTH). 2017 Visiting Professor in the National Fuel Cell Research Center, University of California, Irvine, US.

Author and co-author of numerous technical reports and recommendations for policymakers, more than 250 publications and conference presentations, 7 patents/patent applications, mostly commercialized. Double Fulbrighter and recipient of the Bekker scholarship from NAWA. Recipient of numerous recognitions, including the Siemens and Nernst awards. Member of the Coordinating Board in Polish Hydrogen Strategy and the Expert Group focused on Hydrogen in the Chamber of Natural Gas Industry (IGG). Member of the Committee of Power Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Member of the Scientific Council of GAZ-SYSTEM.

Prof. Kupecki led the multi-disciplinary team which delivered a comprehensive report Perspectives of hydrogen technologies until 2030 with an outlook until 2040, an analytical study for the Polish Hydrogen Strategy.

Received diplomas from Warsaw University of Technology, University of Iceland and University of Akureyri, and from Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley in commercialization of R&D and leading research teams.

Graduated in Technical Physics and Applied Mathematics from the Warsaw University of Technology He defended his doctoral thesis at the Department of Physics of the UW in 1986; he received his postdoctoral degree in 2012 and was appointed professor in 2019.
His research interests include: particle and elementary interaction physics, quantum field theories, in particular quantum chromodynamics, nucleon structure, and the application of neural networks in high-energy physics.
Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Kurek worked on high-energy physics experiments conducted with a muon beam at CERN in Geneva. He was a member of the Polish team in the LHCb experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. He is the author or co-author of more than 390 publications in international scientific journals. At the National Center for Nuclear Research, he was head of the Doctoral Program and Scientific Secretary of the NCBJ. Since October 25, 2015, he has been the director of NCBJ.

He is responsible for managing the portfolio of hydrogen projects in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Lithuania. Wojciech acts also as the Hydrogen Valleys Road Map Leader at Hydrogen Europe. He is the initiator and coordinator of the Amber Hydrogen Valley in Pomerania, which aims to hydrogenize seaports among its objectives.

In 2020-2022 Wojciech played a role of Project Manager for LOTOS Green H2 Project – 100 MW electrolyser project, producing renewable hydrogen for the Gdańsk refinery decarbonization needs. (in 2023 Project received EU notification under CEEAG for 158 EURm state aid support).

From January 2018 to March 2020 Wojciech was a Director of the Innovation Department at LOTOS Lab, where he was responsible for managing the area of innovations and co-developed a portfolio of innovative projects in the realm of alternative fuels, hydrogen and energy storage.

Prior to joining LOTOS Group, Wojciech worked for 10 years for leading consulting companies including EY and PwC. Wojciech graduated from AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow. He also holds the Executive MBA diploma from the Kozminski University in Warsaw.

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He graduated from the Budapest University of Technology as an economic engineer and obtained a mechanical engineering diploma from the St. Petersburg University of Technology. He was the technical director of the IKARUS Body and Vehicle factory, the CEO of the president of AUTOKONSZERN Rt., for four years after its establishment, he was the CEO of Magyar Suzuki Rt., and then the managing director of Knorr-Bremse Fekrendzerek Kft. Between 2015-2018, he was the State Secretary responsible for economic development and regulation at the Ministry of National Economy, then as CEO of VALOR HUNGARIAE Zrt. he supported the reception, mentoring, and market access of Hungarian innovations. He received the Dénes Széchenyi Gábor Award, the Officer's Cross, and the Middle Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic. Honorary Vocational Teacher, Honorary Citizen of the Budapest University of Technology. Member of the Hungarian Economic Society and the Hungarian Academy of Engineers, academic member of the International Academy of Quality (IAQ), president of the Research and Technological Innovation Council, honorary president of the National Association of Managers.

 On his initiative, the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Platform was established in 2020, which was transformed into an Association in 2021. He is currently the president of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, the purpose of which is to provide the professional framework for industrial, economic and scientific cooperation necessary for the development of the Hungarian hydrogen economy, to create an organized cooperation between actors interested in the Hungarian market, and through all this to help the creation and strengthening of the domestic hydrogen sector.

A Swedish politician with a passion for sports, innovation, and collaboration. Despite his youth, he brings extensive political experience and holds degrees in both Political Science and Psychology from Lund University. 

Kristoffer believes wholeheartedly in the power of international cooperation and educational progress to foster meaningful change. Serving as the Chairman of Trelleborg's Labor Market, responsible for initiatives in furthering education within the realm of hydrogen while nurturing relations with hydrogen-related businesses. 

With energy supply and production high on the Swedish political agenda, Kristoffer sees the potential promising role that hydrogen can play in the green transition.

Jens Ole Madsen Vice President for Greens Fuels and CCUS

Jens is an accomplished and experienced professional in the field of Green Fuels/CCUS market development. As the Vice President at COWI, Jens leads the efforts to expand COWI's global business and drive the decarbonization of industries.

With a strong background in the PtX and green fuels transition industry, Jens possesses extensive knowledge in both technical and commercial aspects of the industry. Additionally, Jens has also worked in the renewable energy sector, gaining valuable expertise across the entire value chain, from green electrons to the final PtX product.

Throughout his career, Jens has held various positions within the oil and gas industry, working across different regions including Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. He holds a master's degree in chemical engineering from the Danish Technical University.

Attorney-at-law, registered in Warsaw Bar Association of Attorneys-at-Law. Currently represents the President of the Energy Regulatory Office in disputes concerning energy, fuel and gas sectors. Participant of the study "Functioning of Energy Markets" at the Warsaw School of Economics. 

He has gained experience advising companies in the telecommunications and energy sectors, as well as the insurance sector, on legal and regulatory risk management.

He has more than 25 years of experience in hydrogen technology development and projects in the United States, Canada, and Europe. During his career, he has been responsible for the design and development of alkaline electrolysers technologies and the engineering of hydrogen-chlorine plants. He managed hydrogen technology teams for several years. He was responsible for conceptualization, design, R&D execution and implementation of prototypes and new products for domestic and international markets. He has implemented hydrogen generators for vehicle refueling stations in several locations around the world and participated in a project to produce electrolytic hydrogen using thermal energy from nuclear plants. He has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications on innovative electrolysis processes.

He gained engineering experience working in the following positions: Designer, Project Manager, Head of the Construction Department, Technical Director and R&D Director. Graduated in 2000 as a diploma student of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Gdansk University of Technology, majoring in Drives, Control and Automation of Machines.

For over 20 years he has been involved in the areas of design, team management, project management, production technology, testing, implementation and optimization of new products. Expert in the field of Design to Value (DtV) and Design to Cost (DtC). Currently involved in the development of Rockfin products using hydrogen technologies: systems for producing green hydrogen from RES, hydrogen purification, compression and storage.

She is a Regional Pillar and Skills Manager at Hydrogen Europe where she advocates for a favourable policy framework and funding opportunities to facilitate and speed up the deployment of hydrogen, with the focus on Hydrogen Valleys. In doing so, she is promoting the regions’ role in this process. She also supports regions and industry members in understanding the trends and needs for hydrogen skills and addressing the issues of hydrogen skills shortage. Her previous experiences include working as a public affairs consultant in energy and transport area and an EU funding expert at a boutique consultancy in Brussels.

She holds a Masters in Political Science from University of Zagreb and European Studies from Jagiellonian University, and an International Master in Central and East European Studies from University of Glasgow. In addition to her native Croatian, she speak English at a native level and Russian at intermediate level.

Dominika Niewierska is the director of Orlen S.A.'s Hydrogen Project Coordination and Settlement Department with over 20 years of experience in investment, development projects and strategic management in the energy and fuel sectors. He is a highly qualified expert who co-created the Orlen Group 2030 Hydrogen Strategy with its operationalisation. He oversees the implementation of the Orlen Group Hydrogen Programme together with the acquisition of external funding for strategic projects. He is the author of many multidisciplinary concepts and project ideas using hydrogen technologies, including the Orlen Group's flagship project called "Hydrogen Eagle", as well as "Clean Cities - Hydrogen mobility in Poland (Phase I&II))" and the Amber Hydrogen Valley. Dominika Niewierska has many years of experience in preparing analyses of the business and regulatory environment, including existing and planned legislative solutions in the area of hydrogen technologies at the EU and national level, with particular emphasis on their impact on the implementation of investment projects.
Dominika Niewierska is actively involved in spreading knowledge and improving qualifications among women. For over two years, as a mentor for Women in Green Hydrogen, she has been running a mentoring programme for young women from all over the world, including Africa, North and South America.

Graduated from the Faculty of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Power Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice.

He started his professional career working for one of the largest corporations in the automotive industry. He then went on to provide complete solutions in deep-drawing joining technology and commercial cooperation with a portfolio of global customers and small workshops.

He combines energy, CHP and IT security knowledge with Automotive expertise. Is able to integrate the above industries into multi-energy consortia based on hydrogen fuel management expertise.

MBA student of Hydrogen Technologies and Energy Transformation - Silesian University of Technology.

TÜV lead auditor, CEO of TÜV SÜD Polska. Over the years, he worked as director of the Industry Service department, manager of the Food Business Service and the Academy Services. He graduated from the Faculty of Food Technology at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. He has over ten years of experience in management systems - both as a lecturer and auditor. He has carried out over 700 audits according to quality systems and standards, and is also the author of over 100 training programs in management systems.

Aleksandrs Parfinovics is a forward-thinking entrepreneur at the forefront of green hydrogen technology. As a CEO and co-founder of Naco Technologies, based in Riga, Latvia, Aleksandrs leverages his expertise in nano-coatings and advanced materials to drive innovations in hydrogen energy systems. Under his guidance, Naco developed high-speed magnetron sputtering (HMS), revolutionizing coating quality and efficiency. His leadership contributed to Naco's successful pilot line launch for nano-coated hydrogen components, and securing a €2 million EIC Accelerator grant and €3 million venture capital financing. Aleksandrs aims to reduce reliance on critical materials like iridium and platinum making green hydrogen more accessible and cost-effective.

Grzegorz joined Hydrogen Europe in May 2019 as Research, Innovation and Funding Manager, responsible for the coordination of the Maritime Working Group, focusing on the decarbonisation of shipping as well as Finance and Funding Working Group with a focus on the ETS Innovation Fund. Since January 2022 Grzegorz is a director of Regulatory and Market Intelligence Unit at Hydrogen Europe, overseeing the publication of the Clean Hydrogen Monitor and other market intelligence activities. Prior to joining Hydrogen Europe, Grzegorz has gathered 15 years of professional business consulting experience, where he specialized in projects in the energy and alternative fuels markets.

Entrepreneur for 10 years managing the Polish branch of STASTO Automation delivering innovative process valves to, among others, the energy and fuel industry. Believes that in business, sustainable development, partner relations, social responsibility and care for the environment are more important than maximising profit. Enthusiastic about hydrogen technology as a key element on the road to climate neutrality. Wants STASTO to contribute to the green economy by providing reliable and safe hydrogen infrastructure components.

Co-creator of the podcast "Attention Hydrogen!" on energy transition and decarbonisation of the economy. He conducts "Think Hydrogen" training courses providing comprehensive onboarding for all those who are new to the hydrogen economy or are already in the industry but would like to update and structure their knowledge.

He is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics, the Warsaw University of Technology and the Austrian Management Center Innsbruck. He adheres to the principle that a person never stops learning, and the best use you can make of the knowledge you gain is to share it with others.

He works with leading national and international energy groups and investors interested in participating in the Polish energy market. His client portfolio includes the largest industrial electricity off-takers and financial institutions involved in financing energy and industrial projects.

He is also experienced in providing advisory support concerning European Union law, environmental law, state aid law and sustainability / CSR projects. As a regulatory advisor Grzegorz also took part in legislative procedures concerning subsequent amendments to the Energy Law Act, the Act on Renewable Energy Sources, the Act on Energy Efficiency, the Act on Promotion of Electricity from High-efficiency Cogeneration and the Act on Capacity Market. At the EU level, he took part in the legislative procedures concerning the EU ETS Directive, Renewable Sources Directive (RES II) and Waste Management Directive. In the abovementioned procedures, he acted on behalf of trade chambers or on a pro bono basis, often teamed with the most respected and experienced experts responsible for creation and regulation of the Polish energy market. He also represented clients in numerous proceedings before national regulators and before the European Commission.

Doctor of Technical Sciences. A graduate of the AGH University of Krakow. Since graduating in 2010, he has been working at the Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas. He specializes in issues related to the storage of gas, hydrogen and energy in salt caverns, as well as the transport and storage of carbon dioxide.

Author and co-author of publications on gas and energy storage in salt caverns, operation of storage caverns, CO2 storage and research on the properties of reservoir rocks.

He graduated CGS Europe Spring School on CO2 Geological Storage. As part of his research, he conducted research at the University of Houston-Downtown in the Thermal Analysis Laboratory.

He participated in international and national projects and research grants from the NCBiR and NCN. He is a co-author of scientific and research works for the industry regarding analyzes related to the operation of storage caverns in salt deposits for storing gas and energy, the possibility of building salt caverns for underground hydrogen storage, and the identification of formations and structures intended for safe geological storage of CO2.

Brings over two decades of expertise in international business, foresight, entrepreneurship, and sustainable innovation management. His career spans roles as a principal scientist, entrepreneur, lecturer, researcher, and innovation policy consultant, collaborating with a wide range of organisations worldwide, including the European Commission, European Innovation Council, EU agencies (ENISA, ETF, EFSA, CEDEFOP), United Nations bodies (UNIDO, UNDP, ECLAC), and international organisations like the Gulf Cooperation Council. Recognised with two Emerald Literati Awards and an Economics Award, Dr. Popper is also known for establishing breakthrough solutions, such as the Centre for Foresight and Internationalisation (CFI) in Poland. His influential publications and 200+ international speaking engagements, including at The Royal Society in the UK and the European Parliament, showcase his commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation.

President of Green Iceberg (Poland)

Director of the Centre for Foresight and Internationalisation (CFI), Technology Partners Foundation (Poland)

Adjunct Professor, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)

Visiting Professor at Bialystok University of Technology (Poland)

Adjunct Professor, University of Turku (Finland)

Honorary Senior Lecturer at The University of Manchester (UK)

Director of Futures Diamond Ltd (UK)

Graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Maritime University of Technology in Szczecin and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków.
Since 1997 he has been working for Messer Polska, a company based in Chorzów, one of the leading companies in the field of technical, food and medical gases.
In the course of his work at Messer, he has been involved in investment projects related to end-user installations, applications using the company's products as well as the construction, expansion and modernisation of installations and production plants in Poland.
Since 2011, as Technical Director in the Messer group companies in Poland, he has been responsible for the area of production and infrastructure, including energy and energy efficiency issues, as well as new investment projects.
He participates in the work of the Technical Committees of the Polish Technical Gas Foundation.

He has led the organization from an informal network to a registered international nonprofit association based in Brussels. ERIG has the objective to guide the role of gas into a climate friendly and sustainable future by research and innovation.
Hans Rasmusson holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering (2004) from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, including a two-year scholarship specializing in Integrated Product Development at KIT in Karlsruhe, Germany.
In 2010 Hans Rasmusson joined DVGW, the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water as Managing Head for Project Portfolio Management/ERIG within the department of Technology and Innovation Management. He is Secretary General of ERIG since its foundation in 2019.

Oleksandr Riepkin is the founder and first President of the Energy Association "Ukrainian Hydrogen Council" (2018 – 2023) - the first hydrogen association of leading energy, industrial and public companies of Ukraine. Starting April 2023 he is a Member of the Board.

He has been an expert in the development and promotion of renewable, in particular hydrogen, energy in Ukraine for over 10 years. He has profound experience in negotiations and communication with the countries of the EU, actively involved in the possibility of transporting green hydrogen from Ukraine to Europe.

Oleksandr is a member of the working group to prepare a national hydrogen strategy of Ukraine. In 2020-2021, he was an expert on hydrogen energy issues for the EBRD.

Since April 2020 - Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Hydrogen Economy. In March 2022 Oleksandr was appointed Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Economic Diplomacy.

As a member of the Board of Directors of the Forum of Electricity and Gas Consumers and the Chamber of Industrial Energy and Energy Consumers, he participates in work to reduce costs associated with the purchase of
energy, removal of administrative barriers and excessive fiscal burdens, consultations on projects affecting the business environment.
Since 2009 she has been professionally connected with PCC Rokita SA. In the position of Energy Supervisor, she coordinates the processes of purchasing and securing the supply of energy utilities within the capital group. She is responsible for the implementation of projects aimed at reducing the cost of electricity purchase and efficiency measures implemented within the company .
She is a graduate of the Master of Business Administration at the Warsaw School of Banking (WSB), postgraduate studies in energy market functioning at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), business strategy in the energy sector at the Poznań University of Economics and the Zielona Góra University of Technology.

He has been managing in the area of global brands for over 20 years. For the past 30 years he has been involved in the mining industry in Zambia, where he lives, currently in Chingola - in northern Zambia's Copperbelt Province.

Christopher's company, Rhodesdale Holdings deals in rare earth elements, metals and minerals from Africa, certified by a government licence. It offers exploration, mining and laboratory services with worldwide delivery of minerals.

With a passion for renewable energy and decarbonisation, Steven works as the development lead for the Estonian Hydrogen Cluster (EHC) with the aim of establishing green hydrogen value chains in Estonia, the Baltic States and in Europe. The EHC bring together public and private sector stakeholders to develop a framework for production and use of green hydrogen in Estonia, as well as looking for and developing business opportunities for Estonian companies through networking, events and knowledge sharing.

Prior to working in the hydrogen space, Steven spent 8 years in the UK energy industry. Having gained experience in renewables, Energy-from-Waste and nuclear SMRs in roles focusing on risk management, regulation & policy and business development.

Graduated Faculty of Technology and Chemical Engineering of the Silesian Technical University - Gliwice, Poland (1986), specialization - chemical engineering. He obtained Ph. D. in 1993. Since 1987, he has been employed at the Institute of Energy and Fuel Processing Technology in Zabrze (previous name: Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal), from 2013 at present he is Director of the Institute. The main interest of his research works include circular economy (waste to energy and chemical recycling), clean coal technologies, carbon capture & utilization, technologies for hydrogen economy, air protection and cokemaking technology. He is an author of more then 300 scientific and technical papers and 44 patents.

Mr. Stańczyk supports business, science and the public sector in issues related to financing innovation and green transformation.

He led the legal team for three orders for breakthrough technologies in the area of hydrogen storage and its use in road transport and heating. In 2023, he received a personal award from the Minister of Climate and Environment for his work for the Hydrogen Agreement.

Thanks to the commitment of Mr. Stańczyk in 2024, SMM Legal received an award for its long-term contribution to building a legal and legislative environment for innovation in the hydrogen market in Poland.

He created a legal framework for research institutions and funds investing in modern technologies.

Winner of the 2nd place in the European Innovation Procurement Awards EUIPA 2021 competition organized by the executive agency of the European Union - the European Innovation Council. Finalist of the Rising Stars Lawyers – Leaders of Tomorrow 2017 competition.

He has been repeatedly awarded in the international ranking of The Legal 500.

Author of publications in the field of capital market law and on the use of European Union funds to finance research and development works.

Attorney-at-law, partner of Polowiec i Wspolnicy, a law firm recommended in the field of Energy and Natural Resources. Board member of Hydrogen Poland, lecturer at the WSZiB,  mentor at the Women in Law Foundation and member of the Association of Energy Law Lawyers. Expert in the field of energy and fuels, in the area of energy-intensive industries and low-carbon transition. 

Advisor and negotiator in many key projects. She has implemented innovative solutions and business models on the Polish market. Has extensive legislative and regulatory experience including risk assessment. 

Laureate of the Forbes ranking of "25 women lawyers in business" who have a significant impact on business.

Author of numerous legal opinions as well as publications and expert reports. She cooperates with a number of industry organisations. 

Director of the Department of Economic Development at the Marshal's Office of Pomorskie Voivodeship. An economist by education. Expert in the field of innovation and competitiveness of enterprises, technology development trends and development policy. He has several years of experience in economic research and analysis, strategic planning, technology development and programming and evaluation of public policies. In the aforementioned fields, he has carried out projects for, among others, the European Commission, the Ministry of Development, PARP, NCBiR and regional governments in Poland. Experienced manager with a proven history of working in the think tank industry. Product management professional with analytical skills, negotiation skills, and knowledge of business planning. Author or co-author of dozens of expert reports and analyses in the area of competitiveness and innovation of enterprises, as well as cluster and regional development strategies, legal regulations and stakeholder cooperation. Involved in the preparation of hydrogen projects for the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

Graduated from the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice in 2002, specializing in chemical and process engineering. Since 2008, he has been working at the Institute of Energy and Fuel Processing Technology - ITPE in Zabrze, where he serves as an Assistant Professor and Project Manager. He has been a member of the Scientific Board of ITPE since 2015. In 2021, he defended his doctoral dissertation on advanced flue gas cleaning processes. He has participated in long-term projects focused on developing technologies for industrial gas purification for companies such as ORLEN, TAURON, CIECH, KGHM. He possesses extensive knowledge in the field of catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen, which he acquired by leading research activities within the CO2-SNG project and during work on methanol production through CO2 hydrogenation. Collaboration with industry has resulted in 14 patent applications, 8 of which have been granted protection by the Patent Office.

Mohsen Tavangar brings over a decade of expertise in the energy sector, specializing in the field of gas turbines. In his role before Kawasaki, Mohsen worked in gas turbine manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience deep in different technologies around rotating devices. With a background spanning technical sales leadership, partnerships, and business development, Mohsen has played a pivotal role in advancing Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH's presence in Europe.

In his current capacity as Area Sales Manager, Mohsen spearheads market expansion initiatives, notably in Poland, Spain and Slovenia, where he achieved remarkable market share growth.

Mohsen excels in crafting energy systems tailored for various industries such as paper mills and district heating, aiming to reduce their carbon footprints. His expertise extends to the integration of hydrogen-fueled gas turbines, further enhancing sustainability efforts.

Manager, promoter of business development and populariser of knowledge in the field of modern technologies, for more than ten years professionally connected with the energy industry. At Rockfin Sp. z o.o., he is responsible for the strategic and operational shaping of business in the area of solutions for the production and use of hydrogen. Co-creator and author of the podcast Attention Hydrogen! in which he presents an authoritative perspective on the topics of energy transition, decarbonisation and green technologies.
Graduate of the faculties of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Management and Economics and an MBA in Hydrogen Technology Management. He has followed the classic career path from engineer to manager - starting with the programming of automation systems, the implementation of R&D projects, through sales and business development to the construction and implementation of international growth strategies of companies in the areas of green energy, alternative fuels and IT, among others.

Guy Verkoeyen completed engineering studies in Electronics. Early in his career he chose the direction of Sales and Marketing – but always in relation with state-of-the-art technical products in Belgian MNO’s.
In 2012 he moved into the Hydrogen business, as the Sales responsible for Hydrogenics’ Alkaline & PEM electrolyzers in the EMEA region.  During this time, he also completed an executive MBA program. Seven years later he was asked to help Haskel starting up their Hydrogen Refuelling division.
In 2021 he was part of the start of Exion Hydrogen, a newly established company that develops and manufactures electrolyzers. As the Director Business Development, he is responsible for the commercial side of the business, including Sales & Marketing.

Marko is the CEO and Co-Founder of Stargate Hydrogen. Founded in 2021, Stargate builds electrolysers and develops alkaline electrolysis technology. Stargate has developed a new catalyst material, based on ceramic materials, that allows for higher efficiencies and lower cost compared to traditional nickel and PGM-based solutions. Stargate was one of the few electrolyser OEM-s that received IPCEI support and is currently executing MW-scale projects in a number of EU countries, while scaling up its manufacturing capacity and products. 

Paweł graduated Silesian University of Technology. Since 2010 works as a specialist in energy and environmental protection at TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o. o. and is responsible for the GHG area. Paweł is an experienced auditor in the energy industry, a verifier of cogeneration units and a specialist in the certification of renewable energy sources and renewable energy itself.

Ján has been president of the Slovak National Hydrogen Association since June 2021. He is a graduate of the Technical University of Vienna in the field of Renewable Energy Systems and has experience in the preparation, implementation and management of projects in the field of renewable energy sources.His goal is to use the acquired knowledge and experience and actively engage in the construction of the national hydrogen ecosystem in order to mitigate climate change, increase the country's energy security and stabilize energy prices.His goal is to help create new business opportunities and jobs in the emerging hydrogen sector of the national economy.

With the support of international hydrogen agencies, he is ensuring the transfer of knowledge and experience for the fruitful construction and sustainable operation of emerging hydrogen valleys.He participated in the preparation of the National Hydrogen Strategy, and is currently working on the preparation of an Action Plan as an advisor to the Minister of Economy on hydrogen issues as part of Slovakia's transformation to a carbon-neutral society.

He is working with industry, municipalities, the third sector, science and research to identify barriers to the introduction of hydrogen technologies into practice. He is working on draftingstrategic, legislative and regulatory documents to turn his plans into reality and make Slovakia a better place to live.

He specialises in sector and market analyses focusing on the fuel and gas, chemical and hydrogen sectors. As part of the Bank's projects, he was involved in the development of Idea 3W, BGK's initiative to support the development of modern technologies in the hydrogen, water and coal areas.

Since the beginning of his professional path, he has been involved in financial consultancy (financial audit and transaction advisory) working for leading consulting companies in Poland, such as EY and Deloitte.

Prof. Janusz Wojtkowiak conducts scientific and research activities in the disciplines of environmental engineering, mining and energy. He specialises in fluid mechanics and thermal technology. In 1981-1992, he worked in the Scientific and Research Team for Nuclear Power Plants at the Institute of Thermal Engineering and Combustion Engines of PP, and then, in the same Team, for 2 years at the Institute of Chemical Engineering of PP. Since 1994, he has been associated with the Institute of Environmental Engineering at PP, first as an assistant professor, then as an associate professor since 2002, and as a full professor since 2013. From 1996 to 1997, he was a fellow of the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF). As part of the fellowship, he worked for one year at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) - Laboratory of Theoretical Fluid Dynamics in Taejon, South Korea. He was Vice Dean from 2002 to 2008 and Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at PP from 2008 to 2016. Since 2020, he has been the director of the Institute of Environmental Engineering and Building Installations at PP. Author or co-author of more than 130 scientific articles, including 31 published in international journals.

He works for the European Energy Exchange (EEX) since 2006. He holds a degree in Law and a Master in International Relations & European Affairs. He studied in Germany, Australia, and France. After positions in Leipzig and Brussels, he is working in the EEX Berlin Representative Office since 2020. He represents EEX in the H2Global Foundation. Privately, he is involved in the Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE) and is a member of its Conseil d'administration.

Attorney at law, founder of JK-Kancelaria (JK-Legal Office), which focuses mainly on suport and legal and tax consulting for hydrogen investments. She has extensive experience in renewable energy consulting, both at the stage of project development, as well as axecution and exploitation. She privide legal and tax suport for the acquisition proces of SPVs in RES industry. In adition to Energy and construction law she also specializes in compliance proces implementation.