HydrogenDays 2016



Dear Colleagues,

A few months have passed and meanwhile the Hydrogen Days 2015 conference has become history. The second international edition of this event continued in the wake of the promising start made in 2014. The audience has become more international and the scope broader with respect not only to the topic covered, but also to the significant presence of industry in parallel with academia. This has convinced us that the event has found its audience and has established itself internationally. For the new 2016 edition we have chosen the motto

“Hydrogen – Changing energetics and transportation landscape”.

This is very true of today. We are fortunate in living in an era of revolutionary technological changes and challenges. Changes in the means of supplying society with energy, which includes the hydrogen economy as an important component of the scenario, are an inevitable part of it. This aspect is reflected to different degrees by the individual European nations. However, this does not change the fact that, sooner or later, reality will compel all of them to take part in this process.

Therefore, I trust that the conference of Hydrogen Days 2016 will be a learning opportunity for us all. Due to the increased presence of representatives from Visegrad countries, complemented by most of the remaining countries of the Central and Eastern Europe region, the conference offers participants from all over Europe a great opportunity for networking and for strengthening their position through unity and collaboration.

I look forward to seeing you here in the charming city of Prague!

Karel Bouzek
Chairman of the Scientific Committee

Prague Prague Prague

LATEST NEWS

Wednesday, April 6, 2016


Thursday, April 7, 2016



Friday, April 8, 2016


The final Scientific Programme has been published, download here.
The Preliminary Scientific Programme has been published, download here.
The deadline for standard registration has been extended till February 10, 2016.
The registration has been opened, please register via Registration form on your personal user website.
The deadline for paper submission has been extended till December 20, 2015.
The 1st Ciculare has been published. Download here.

TOPICS

Implementation of H2 technologies in European regions

  • Horizon 2020 – FCH JU, EERA, V4 cooperation, etc.

Stationary systems and applications

  • fuel cells, water electrolysis, alternative methods of hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, infrastructure, combined systems and energy storage, cogeneration systems, etc.
  • market development, recent trends in hydrogen technologies implementation, infrastructure development, auxiliaries, etc.

Transportation and mobile applications

  • fuel cells as an energy source for mobile applications, hydrogen storage and distribution, power trains based on hydrogen combustion, combined systems, etc.
  • forklift trucks, personal cars, trucks, other mobile applications, hydrogen infrastructure, etc.

Cross-cutting issues

  • education, safety, regulatory issues, pre-normative research, public awareness, etc.

invited speakers

  • Prof. Robert Steinberger-Wilckens

    University of Birmingham
    United Kingdom

  • Jean Luc Delplancke

    Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking
    Belgium

  • Dr. Georg Menzen

    Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
    Germany

  • Dr. Deborah Jones

    Université Montpellier, CEA
    France

  • Heinrich Klingenberg

    hySOLUTIONS GmbH, Driving Innovation for Hamburg
    Germany

  • Prof. Ján Híveš

    Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
    Slovak Republic

  • Dr. Jakub Kupecki

    Institute of Power Engineering
    Poland

  • Dr. József Margitfalvi

    Hungarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association
    Hungary

  • Ph.D. Ioan Iordache

    National R&D Institute for Isotope and Cryogenic Technologies ICSI Rm. Valcea , Romanian Association for Hydrogen Energy
    Romania

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

The Preliminary Scientific Programme has been published, download here.

Stanley Willis

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45mins

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About Stanley Willis

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Jane Richards

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45mins

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Beginner

About Jane Richards

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Martin Pearson

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45mins

Saloon A

Beginner

About Martin Pearson

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16:30

Lectures: Implementation of H2 technologies in European regions and their support

Jessica Green

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120mins

Saloon A

Intermediate

About Jessica Green

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18:15

Coffee Break

Herman Russell

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60mins

Saloon A

Intermediate

About Herman Russell

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18:45

Panel discussion on the topic: Implementation of H2 technologies in European regions and

their support

Herman Russell

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60mins

Saloon A

Intermediate

About Herman Russell

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20:00

Poster Session with Walking Dinner

9:00

Joan Graves

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60mins

Saloon A

Expert

About Joan Graves

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Peter Reid

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45mins

Saloon A

Beginner

About Peter Reid

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11:30

Lectures

Tracey Curtis

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60mins

Saloon A

Beginner

About Tracey Curtis

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13:10

Lunch

Stanley Willis

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120mins

Saloon A

Intermediate

About Stanley Willis

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14:30

Technical Excursions

Jane Richards

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60mins

Saloon A

Beinner

About Jane Richards

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20:00

Conference dinner

Jane Richards

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60mins

Saloon A

Beinner

About Jane Richards

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9:00

Stanley Willis

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45mins

Saloon A

Beginner

About Stanley Willis

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Jane Richards

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45mins

Saloon A

Beginner

About Jane Richards

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11:30

Lectures

Martin Pearson

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45mins

Saloon A

Beginner

About Martin Pearson

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13:10

Student Awards presentation and Closing Ceremony

Jessica Green

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120mins

Saloon A

Intermediate

About Jessica Green

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14:00

Lunch

Herman Russell

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60mins

Saloon A

Intermediate

About Herman Russell

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TECHNICAL EXCURSIONS

represents the biggest educational institution of its kind in Central Europe. UCT Prague is deeply involved into the research of hydrogen related technologies. It covers not only fuel cells and water electrolysis, but also broad spectra of related technologies, like purification, storage and safety. Excursion to UCT Prague will allow you to visit selected laboratories and to discuss with specialists involved in this interesting field of research. [www.vscht.cz]

based at the Czech Technical University in Prague has acquired high international reputation as the country's leading research body focused on automotive technology. The main focus of the Research Centre is research and development of spark ignition engines (gasoline, gas, alternative fuels) and diesel engines for cars and heavy-duty vehicles. [http://www3.fs.cvut.cz]

is a reputable, renowned scientific-research and engineering company dedicated to nuclear technologies and their application in various fields. A key field of UJV Rež’s interest is energy, where special attention is given to the development of long-term sustainable energy with minimum environmental impact. One of these activities is focusing on hydrogen technologies in energy and transportation, particularly high temperature processes (SOFC, SOEC), energy storage, hydrogen-based hybrid stand-alone systems and microgrids and their integration to the distribution network. [www.ujv.cz]

is the biggest surface science group in the Czech Republic. Research focuses mainly to fundamental studies of reducible oxide and nano-alloy surface reactivity and model studies in catalysis. During last years the research is oriented towards studies of electrocatalysts for PEMFCs. Fuel cell test  laboratory and advanced Near Ambient Pressure Photoelectron Spectrometer with in situ electrochemical cell will be presented. [http://physics.mff.cuni.cz]

CALL FOR PAPER

Language – English

Lectures (Plenary Lecture - 40 min. Lecture - 20 min.)

Posters (size - max. 841 × 1189 cm, vertical orientation)

Instructions for authors (Instruction for authors HDs2016)

Template of Abstract (how_to_prepare_the_summary HDs 2016)

Publication policy

All summaries of lectures and posters received before November 30, 2015 will appear in printed Book of Abstracts. The PDF files of presentations will be displayed at the Hydrogen Days website after the conference closure by the approval of authors.

Student Award

All student contributions will be automatically included in contest for Student Award. The best student poster will be awarded by valuable price. Students not wishing to participate are kindly asked to inform the Organising committee by registration upon arrival.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Deadline for paper submission

November 30, 2015

Confirmation of Acceptance January 20, 2016
Deadline for standard registration January 31, 2016
extended till February 10, 2016
Final Programme displayed on website March 25, 2016
Conference April 6 - 8, 2016

venue

The conference will take place in The National Library of Technology (NTK, https://www.techlib.cz/en), the largest and the oldest library of technical literature in the Czech Republic.

Housed in a modern, ecological building situated in the heart of the Dejvice engineering and technology campus, NTK serves as a social and cultural centre, with frequent lectures, educational tours, events and exhibitions.

address

Technická 6/2710,
160 80 Praha 6 - Dejvice
GPS: 50.103906, 14.390751

more information

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Necessary accommodation capacity for the conference participants has been pre-booked by the Organising committee. The participants are kindly asked to make their reservation on their own.

By contacting the hotel reception office please notify the reception clerk of the conference Hydrogen Days 2016.

The expiration date of reservation is February 28, 2016.

After this date the Organising Committee cannot guarantee the accommodation reservation.

Cancellations

For cancellations see the hotel website.

PRE-REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION

Standard registration (before January 31, 2016) 7 000 CZK
Late registration (after January 31, 2016) 10 000 CZK
Students (incl. PhD. students, age limitation 35 years) 4 000 CZK
Late registration for students (after January 31, 2016) 6 000 CZK
Accompanying Person 1 350 CZK
(fees include 21% VAT)
Approximate exchange rate 1 EUR = 27 CZK

The conference fee includes access to the scientific sessions and excursion, conference materials, all meals including lunches, conference dinner and coffee breaks. Accompanying persons are allowed to take part in excursion and all social events including conference dinner. 



Cancellations and refunds

The registration fee will be refunded (with a deduction of 10 % to cover the handling costs) if participation in the conference is cancelled in writing before February 28, 2016. No refund will be granted after this date.

COMMITTEES

Scientific and programme committee

  • Karel Bouzek
    Institute of Chemical Technology Prague
    Czech Republic
  • Aleš Doucek
    ÚJV Řež, a.s.
    Czech Republic
  • Jan Macek
    Czech Technical University in Prague
    Czech Republic
  • František Maršík
    University of West Bohemia, Plzeň
    Czech Republic
  • Vladimír Matolín
    Charles University
    Czech Republic
  • Karin Stehlík
    Research Centre Řež
    Czech Republic

Honorary committee

  • Robert Steinberger-Wilckens
    University of Birmingham
    United Kingdom
  • Ján Híveš
    Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
    Slovak Republic
  • Ioan Iordache
    Rumanian Hydrogen Platform , ICSI Rm. Valce
    Romania
  • József Margitfalvi
    Hungarian Hydrogen Platform
    Hungary
  • Jakub Kupecki
    Insitut of Power Engineering
    Poland
  • Thomas von Unwerth
    Technische Universität Chemnitz
    Germany
  • Jean-Luc Delplancke
    Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking
    EU
  • Tadej Auer
    Development Center for Hydrogen Technologies
    Slovenia
  • Daria Vladikova
    Bulagrian Academy of Sciences
    Bulgary

Organising committee

  • Darina Bouzková
    CONCREA, s.r.o.
    Czech Republic
  • Martin Fišer
    United Hydrogen, a.s.
    Czech Republic
  • Jiřina Poláková
    ÚJV Řež, a.s.
    Czech Republic

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