Hydrogen Academy - Fall 2026 - Brussels

7 september 2026 - 12 oktober 2026

The recipe of the Hydrogen Academy?

Hydrogen from A to Z!

Curious about hydrogen but not sure where to start? Our Academy offers a complete journey through the world of hydrogen, from the very basics to real-world applications.
All topics will be presented by specialists from the H2 Industry. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your expertise, we guide you step by step through production, transport, storage, and end-use. Clear, practical, and future-focused.

Discover how hydrogen is shaping the energy transition.

Agenda

Maandag 7 september - Introduction
18:30 - 18:45	Introduction & Welcome by KBC en WaterstofNet	KBC/WaterstofNet
18:45 - 19:15	Hydrogen, the basics & in the energy transition	WaterstofNet
19:15 - 19:45	Flemish hydrogen strategy	Vlaamse Overheid - WEWIS
19:45 - 20:15	The European policy on Hydrogen	European Commission
20:15 - 20:30	Break
20:30 - 21:00	Hydrogen in Europe	Hydrogen Europe
21:00 - 21:30	Hydrogen Experience :HyOffWind	Virya Energy

Maandag 14 september - Research & Development
18:30 - 18:45	Introduction & welcome	WaterstofNet
18:45 - 19:15	Electrolysis	Agfa
19:15 -19: 45	Witte Waterstof	KUL/RBINS
19:45 - 20:15	Pipeline/Storage	Denys
20:15 - 20:30	Break
20:30 - 21:00	Fuel Cells	Vives Hogeschool
21:00 - 21:30	Internal combustion engines on hydrogen	KULeuven

Maandag 21 september - Production, distribution and storage
18:30 - 18:45	Introduction & welcome	WaterstofNet
18:45 - 19:15	Hydrogen production from NG or renewables	Air Products
19:15 - 19:45	Infrastructure	DEME
19:45 -20:15	Hydrogen via Ammonia	Air Liquide
20:15 - 20:30	Break
20:30 - 21:00	Hydrogen network & hydrogen backbone	Fluxys
21:00 - 21:30	Hydrogen in aviation	Von Karman Instituut

Maandag 28 september - Application industry & stationary
18:30 -18:45	Introduction & welcome	WaterstofNet
18:45 - 19:15	Hydrogen in the refinery industry	TotalEnergies
19:15 - 19:45	Hydrogen in chemistry	BASF
19:45 - 20:15	The role of hydrogen in avoiding grid congestion	Solhyd
20:15 - 20:30	Break
20:30 - 21:00	Bouwplaatsen en evenementen/Stationair	Eneria Bergerat Monnoyeur
21:00 - 21:30	Hydrogen in steel production	ArcelorMittal

Maandag 5 oktober - Application in Mobility
18:30 - 18:45	Introduction & welcome	WaterstofNet
18:45 - 19:15	Hydrogen in trucks & logistics	MAN
19:15 - 19:45	Hydrogen in pasengers cars	Toyota Motor Europe
19:45 - 20:15	Port & Hydrogen	Port of Antwerp-Bruges
20:15 - 20:30	Break
20:30 - 21:00	Hydrogen Refilling Stations	tbd
21:00 - 21:30	Hydrogen in Inland Shipping & Maritime	WaterstofNet/RH2INE

Maandag 12 oktober - Hydrogen financial framework
18:30 - 18:45	Introduction & welcome	WaterstofNet
18:45 - 19:15	Ondersteuning en Subsidie - Vlaio/Interreg	VLAIO
19:15 - 19:45	Belgium's role in the global hydrogen economy	FOD Buitenlandse Zaken
19:45 - 20:15	European funding for Hydrogen : CHP	Clean Hydrogen Partnership
20:15 - 20:30	Break
20:30 - 21:00	Private funding	KBC
21:00 - 21:30	Business cases	WaterstofNet
21:30 - 22:00	Wrap up, conclusions & networking drink

Practical Information

Time Schedule

Monday evenings September 7, 14, 21, 28 and October 5 & 12
18:00 – 18:30: Reception with sandwiches and a drink
18:30 – 21:30: Lesson part
21:30 – 22:00: Opportunity for a follow-up discussion

Costs

The price for the entire package is 900 EUR, excl VAT. (21%)
WIC members and employees of governmental organizations pay 300 EUR, excl VAT (21 %)
Participation is free for students. However, a €100 deposit is required in advance and will be refunded upon attendance of at least four sessions. The deposit serves as a commitment mechanism and helps cover organizational costs, including catering arrangements.