{"id":5359,"date":"2026-09-30T11:49:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hve.ee\/?p=5359"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:21:29","slug":"hydrogen-days-bring-top-industry-experts-hydrogen-expo-and-hydrogen-hackathon-to-tartu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hve.ee\/en\/hydrogen-days-bring-top-industry-experts-hydrogen-expo-and-hydrogen-hackathon-to-tartu\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrogen Days Bring Top Industry Experts, Hydrogen EXPO, and Hydrogen Hackathon to Tartu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On October 8\u20139, Tartu Hydrogen Days will celebrate their tenth anniversary. Befitting the milestone, this year&#8217;s program is grander than usual: alongside a conference featuring international keynote speakers, there will be a hydrogen technology EXPO and a student hydrogen hackathon, where students will seek solutions to the challenges of Estonia&#8217;s future hydrogen society.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking place at the University of Tartu Physicum and the University of Tartu Library, the anniversary conference is titled <strong>&#8220;From Molecules to Markets&#8221;<\/strong> and brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, technology developers, and industry leaders from Estonia and across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over two days, the development of the hydrogen sector will be examined through the past, present, and future: what scientific achievements and pilot projects have been reached, how industrial applications stem from them, and which technologies are shaping the next phase of the sector&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The strength of Hydrogen Days lies in the opportunity to hear within the same program the experiences of scientists, technology developers, and builders of international hydrogen ecosystems. This helps participants better evaluate where the field is heading, find new perspectives for their projects, and meet potential partners,&#8221; said <strong>Priit Ilomets<\/strong>, Head of the Hydrogen Technologies Unit at Metrosert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Five Perspectives on Hydrogen\u2019s Journey from Molecules to Market<\/strong>s<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five keynote speakers will address the conference topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On October 8 at the University of Tartu Physicum:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academician Enn Lust, Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Tartu<\/strong> \u2013 how Tartu and Estonia were put on the hydrogen technology map and what current research and pilot projects teach us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adwin Martens, Founder and Strategy Director of WaterstofNet<\/strong> \u2013 how to transition from individual pilot projects to a functioning industrial hydrogen ecosystem, and what can be learned from establishing a network uniting over 150 partners in the Benelux region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aivars Starikovs, Board Member of Hydrogen Europe and the Latvian Hydrogen Association<\/strong> \u2013 how to bring scientific achievements to market and shape hydrogen ambitions into investable and actionable projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first day of the conference will be opened by <strong>Toomas Asser, Rector of the University of Tartu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On October 9 at the University of Tartu Library:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ove Oll, Research Fellow in Physical Chemistry at the University of Tartu<\/strong> \u2013 what opportunities next-generation electrolysis, material, and energy technologies create, and how new solutions move from the lab into broader use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elo Ellermaa, Communications Strategist<\/strong> \u2013 how to explain complex technologies, engage communities, and build the awareness and trust necessary for adopting new energy solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second day will be opened by <strong>Urmas Klaas, Mayor of Tartu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Students Search for Solutions for Estonia\u2019s Hydrogen Society<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of Tartu Hydrogen Days, a student hackathon titled <strong>&#8220;Hackers and Visionaries&#8221;<\/strong> will take place on October 7 at the University of Tartu Chemicum, where 32 students from various universities and disciplines will seek solutions for the challenge &#8220;Hydrogen Society 2040 \u2013 How to Solve Storage and Transport Issues in Estonia?&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teams can propose technological solutions, infrastructure or logistics models, and new business models. The best ideas will reach the conference finals on October 9, where the winner will be decided based on jury evaluation and public voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hydrogen Technologies Move from the Conference Hall into Urban Space<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the second day of the conference, a grand <strong>hydrogen technology EXPO<\/strong> will open at the <strong>University of Tartu Library<\/strong>, accessible to city residents as well. In addition to numerous displays inside the library, large-scale hydrogen solutions will be showcased outside in front of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the outdoor area, visitors can closely inspect hydrogen-powered vehicles and transport solutions, including <strong>Toyota Mirai<\/strong> and <strong>Hyundai Nexo<\/strong> passenger cars, the <strong>Caetano H2 CityGold<\/strong> hydrogen bus, a <strong>Hycon truck,<\/strong> and a <strong>hydrogen trailer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The EXPO gives interested visitors a chance to see which hydrogen solutions are already actively in use or reaching the next development stage, and to meet the companies and experts developing and using them,&#8221; confirmed <strong>Priit Ilomets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Still Have Time to Register!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, representatives of the public sector and local municipalities, students, and everyone who wants to understand the possibilities of hydrogen technologies and their journey from science to market are invited to the 10th Tartu Hydrogen Days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 10th Tartu Hydrogen Days will take place on <strong>October 8\u20139 at the University of Tartu<\/strong>. When registering, participants can choose one or both conference days, visiting the EXPO, or participating online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hve.ee\/en\/tartu-hydrogen-days-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5362 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/hve.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tartu-Vesinikupaevad-2026_some_eng_3-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7abf0dae wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-card-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hve.ee\/en\/tartu-hydrogen-days-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Explore the program and register<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tartu Hydrogen Days are organized by the University of Tartu and Metrosert Applied Research Center, together with TalTech Virumaa College, Tartu Applied College (VOCO), Port of Tallinn, BHG, the City of Tartu, and the Latvian Hydrogen Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On October 8\u20139, Tartu Hydrogen Days will celebrate their tenth anniversary. 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