Conference Belgian Hydrogen Expertise - Powering International Collaboration
| 09:30 | Welcome & Introduction BHC Program office | Isabel François, WaterstofNet Cédric Brüll, Cluster Tweed |
| 09:40 | Global Hydrogen Compass 2026: Deploying at scale for resilience, industrial growth, and decarbonization | Özlem Duyan, Hydrogen Council |
Belgian expertise in international projects – part 1
| 10:00 | From Green Ammonia at sea to Green Hydrogen on Rail | Jan De Beurme, CMB-Tech |
| Enabling the Global Hydrogen Transition: Agfa’s Zirfon International Project Footprint | Jorge Thomas, Agfa | |
| European Support for Green Hydrogen Projects in North Africa | Toon Van Ingelghem, Deme |
11.00 -11.30: Coffee Break
Fireside chat
| 11.30 | Opportunities with China for BE/EU companies active in zero-emission technology | Peter Buytaert, Silk Road Partners |
| 11.45 | Why and How to build a resilient EU electrolyser Industry | Alexandre Boonen, John Cockerill |
Belgian hydrogen technology champions
| 12:00 | Global status and outlook Solid Oxide technology | Ted Straten, Bosal |
| BE-HyStore: a pilot study on large-scale underground hydrogen storage in Loenhout, Belgium | Tom Bultreys, UGent | |
| From materials to components: challenges and innovations for testing up to qualification in LH2 and GH2 | Antoine Marcel Parthoens, Beblue-Cryotech | |
| eKeroBel: from CO2 and H2 to eSAF, challenges and opportunities | Marijn Blommaert, Ionect |
Panel discussion - Connecting hydrogen valleys to build a sustainable European hydrogen ecosystem
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Adwin Martens |
13.10 -14.20 Lunch break
The white hydrogen opportunity
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Reasons to support white H2 exploration
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Frank Gérard, Cabinet Minister Crucke |
| 14.30 |
BE.Hydrogen, the Belgian geoscientific exploration programme for natural hydrogen |
Estelle Petitclerc Geological Survey of Belgium |
Belgian expertise in international projects – Part 2
| 14:45 |
e-Methane: connecting Sweden and Belgium, strengthening Europe The Värö e-methane project |
Janne Lea, TES Hydrogen & Henrik Brodin, Södra |
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A maritime green e-fuel export corridor from the port of Açu to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges |
Mario Lievens, Port of Antwerp-Bruges International & |
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H2BE: Unlocking Belgium's Hydrogen Value Chain |
Koen Vlaeminck, Engie & |
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Green hydrogen: Opportunities for local value creation and economic transformation in Africa-Namibia |
Sophie-Bénédicte Jacques, Enabel |
Updated regional strategies
| 15:45 | Updated hydrogen strategy Flanders | Vlaams Minister-president Matthias Diependaele |
Closure & Networking
| 16:00 | Closure- Perspectives for the future | Tom Hautekiet, Chair BHC |
16.15 - 17.00 Networking reception
Practical details
When & Where?
Maison de La Poste, Brussels
Monday, November 16th 2026
Costs?
- Participation for members of the Waterstof Industrie Cluster or Cluster Tweed is free of charge.
- Participation for non-cluster members costs: 250 € (excl. VAT).
Registration:
Register here

