The conference will take place on October 8–9 at the University of Tartu and focuses on the future of hydrogen technology.
Ten years of the future of hydrogen technology: entrepreneurship, energy, and science on one stage.
Come celebrate an important milestone with us and take part in the region’s most influential energy conference! Estonian and international top experts, the latest scientific achievements, and practical success stories straight from the frontline of the hydrogen economy await you.
Register for the conference:
Please fill out the form below to secure your participation in this important event. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the schedule.
Important information:
Day 1 of the conference is in Estonian, with English interpretation.
Day 2 of the conference is in Estonian; the EXPO is in Estonian and English.
View the agenda:
Day 1: 08.10.2026
The Past and Present of Hydrogen
Focus: Knowledge base and past achievements
Location: UT Physicum (W. Ostwaldi 1)
Day 1 of the conference is in Estonian, with English interpretation.
SCHEDULE AND SESSIONS
11:30–12:00 | Arrival and welcome coffee
Registration in the atrium of the Physicum.
12:00–13:30 | SESSION I: Historical overview and 10 years of development
How Tartu and Estonia made it onto the hydrogen technology map. The first pilot projects and lessons learned.
13:45–14:15 | Networking coffee break
Discussions on the topics of the first session.
14:15–15:45 | SESSION II: Current state and industrial application
Ongoing projects in Estonia and around the world (energy, transport, storage). Cooperation with the private sector – hydrogen as a real fuel.
16:00–17:30 | SESSION III: From science to market
Panel discussion and debates with speakers on the commercialization of scientific achievements.
Day 2: 09.10.2026
The Future of Hydrogen and EXPO
Focus: Innovation and practical solutions
Location: UT Library
Day 2 of the conference is in Estonian; the EXPO is in Estonian and English.
SCHEDULE AND SESSIONS
09:30–10:00 | Morning coffee
Gathering in the library’s conference hall.
10:00–11:30 | SESSION IV: Future technologies
Next-generation electrolysis and materials science.
11:45–13:15 | SESSION V: Aware local communities, strategy, and policy
How to reach a functioning hydrogen economy through engagement and strategies?
13:15–14:30 | Lunch and the official opening of the EXPO
14:30–15:30 | Student competition final
- Pitching: Each team has 3 minutes to present their solution.
- Voting: Participants vote via an app or with paper ballots.
- Winner’s presentation: The best team presents their full solution (15 min).
15:30–15:45 | Stretch break
Coffee and a final energy boost before the end of the EXPO.
15:30–17:00 | EXPO visiting time and demo presentations
For questions regarding the conference, please contact Ly Lepik:
ly.lepik@metrosert.ee
+372 5359 7656
Organizers
