Speakers

President of the Polish Energy Storage Association & Founder and CEO of the company ADM Poland.

An outstanding figure of energy polish and european community - according to Energy Storage Report 2022 one of the 40 most influential women in the global energy storage industry. Reaching out for every possibility to make a good change in polish energy sector.

Regular speaker at high-profile events both in Poland and abroad- always keen to share her experience and knowledge. With her diplomatic skills and open mind atiitude succesfully fighting for years to demostrate the meaning of RES and energy storage in energy transition.

Educator, mentor, exceptional expert in building operation and development strategies for energy clusters. Member and leader of many crucial working groups, programme boards, national councils creating a path to develop energy storage systems, hydrogen use and distrubuted energy itself.

Dr. Rimantas Bakas – deputy director at Lithuanian Energy Institute

Education – industrial energy.

The curated area is the introduction of research, experimental development and innovation in industry.

Present participation in projects:

-             RENEWABLE AND WASTE HEAT VALORISATION IN INDUSTRIES VIA TECHNOLOGIES FOR COOLING PRODUCTION AND ENERGY HARVESTING (RE-WITCH). Project  programme - Horizon Europe, period  01.01.2024 - 31.12.2027.

-             DEVELOPING METHODOLOGIES FOR THE INTEGRATION OF LOW-GRADE ENERGY SOURCES INTO HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISTRICT HEATING NETWORKS (LIFE22-CET-LOW2HIGHDH). Project - LIFE Programme, period  01.10.2023 - 30.09.2026.

-             EMPOWERING GREEN TRANSITION THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY (Re-Energize). Project -  LIFE-2023-CET, status – proposal has reached the stage of Grant Agreement preparation (negotiation from 15.03.2024).

Involved in environmental consultancy and obtaining environmental decisions for planned investments for 7 years. Lead author or co-author of environmental impact reports for hydrogen and Oil & Gas investments. Co-author of strategic environmental impact assessments for documents at regional and national level.

Project coordinator responsible for the development of project documentation and the acquisition of permits required for the construction of a green hydrogen plant.

Doctor of chemical sciences. He conducts promotional activities regarding the implementation of circular economy rules in enterprises, as well as educational activities popularizing the ideas of circular economy and the European Green Deal. Currently, he is focusing on analyzing Poland's potential in the implementation of hydrogen and renewable energy technologies, as well as in the modernization of technologies used in plastics processing. He has repeatedly participated in projects related to the implementation of circular economy practices in the industry.

Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Recycling Cooperation Center - not for profit system Sp. z o. o., the company coordinating the activities of the Cluster of Waste Management and Recycling - National Key Cluster (since 2018).
Member of the Board of Directors of the Waste Management and Recycling Cluster - National Key Cluster (from 2019).
Coordinates, Initiates, organizes and supports within the Cluster, among other things, activities for the development of innovation, competitiveness and, above all, mutual business cooperation between companies and scientific institutions related to waste management and recycling. Coordinates the activities of the Recycling Academy, which provides comprehensive education for employees, executives and other interested persons of companies and institutions related to the waste management, recycling and closed-loop economy industries, as well as education of the public in this regard. She has been active in the Sector Competence Council of the Raw Materials Recovery Sector, where she served as deputy chairman. She is an expert of the Climate Leadership program organized by UNEP/GRID-Warsaw Center.
She is the author of numerous publications in the fields of recycling, waste, sustainable development and, above all, the closed-loop economy. As an expert, she participates in consultations and opinions on legislation, strategies, plans related to waste management in the broadest sense.

Hydrogen and modern technologies enthusiast.

Since November 2018, he has been a member of the management board of the Wielkopolska Region, he has supervised the work of the Department of Economy,
the Department of Environmental Management and Climate, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Information and the Department of Sport and Tourism.
A councillor of the Wielkopolska Region. An MBA graduate - energy and climate policy management.

Since 2019, he has been the Chairman of the Wielkopolska Hydrogen Platform, it is
a platform for exchanging experiences and initiating activities to build the economic potential of Wielkopolska, allowing it to achieve the status of a leader with respect to the economy related to the use of hydrogen technologies.

He is one of the initiators of signing the Declaration to create the Wielkopolska Hydrogen Valley, enabling the creation of a coordinated and integrated ecosystem of connections supporting the development of technology, knowledge, business and education, contributing to the decarbonization of the economy towards climate neutrality, while respecting the social challenges related to the transformation.

He is also responsible for contacts with the Wielkopolska Council of Thirty (WR30), representing economic self-government organizations, and since September 2020 he has been a member of the Wielkopolska Regional Council of the Future Industry. What is more, since August 2022, he has been a member of the Economic Area Development Council of the Kostrzyn-Słubice Special Economic Zone.

In 2010–2018, he was a councillor of the Piła Town Council, chairing the municipal economy committee. A former entrepreneur, he belonged to the Business Centre Club and the Chamber of Commerce of Northern Wielkopolska. In 2014–2019, he served as a member of the management board and deputy chairman of the PRGOK Intermunicipal Association. Until 2018, he had been a member of the board of the “Krajna nad Notecią” LAG.

From 2013 to 2018, he served as the president of the National Association of Road Participants “Conscious Safe”. He also initiated many actions, including: the Civic Air Quality Monitoring Network in Northern Wielkopolska and numerous football and chess tournaments.

At the request of the Masovian Voivode, he was awarded the Bronze Cross of Merit in 2014 for his contributions to road safety.

For over 30 years he has been professionally involved in the maritime economy. A graduate of the Gdynia Maritime University, postgraduate studies at the University of Gdańsk (Transport and Logistics) and MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Logistics in Poznań and the University of Applied Sciences Wildau. He gained practical experience as a merchant marine officer on ships of Polish and British shipowners, then in an agency representing the shipping line CMA-CGM. Since 2002 he has been representing the Port of Hamburg in Poland. He lectures at universities in Warsaw (including the Warsaw School of Economics and Kozminski University) and in other cities in the field of maritime container logistics.

At CATF, Alex supports program-wide activities that contribute to the expansion of zero-carbon fuels to drive down emissions, primarily focused on Europe. Alex has several years of experience delivering intricate programs of work on climate and energy policy, working on themes covering global coal phase out, just transition, climate-trade policy, and consumption-based emissions accounting patterns.

Before joining CATF in 2023, she worked at E3G supporting the Fossil Fuel Transition program and Powering Past Coal Alliance on efforts to accelerate the coal-to-clean energy transition. She has also worked at the London School of Economics and at Climate Strategies delivering a range of climate and energy policy research projects. Alex holds a BSc in Geography from Loughborough University and an MSc in Climate Change from the University of Copenhagen. She is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Through more than 15 years of activity in the energy sector, Mathieu has gained extensive experience covering the wind, photovoltaic, hydrogen, as well as gas and diesel markets.

As an experienced manager, he has managed complex projects and played a key role in developing the gas market, contributing to the realization of numerous combined heat and power (CHP) plants in various industries.

In his current role as Head of Renewable Energy, Decarbonization and Development at Bergerat Monnoyeur - ENERIA, Mathieu focuses on developing and implementing strategies to support clients in their decarbonization process, offering innovative hybrid solutions based on renewable energy.

Vaitea Cowan is one of the cofounders of electrolyser manufacturer, Enapter, working on making green hydrogen affordable for all with their AEM technology. Created at the end of 2017, the three cofounders grew the team to 240 by 2024. Today, she is Enapter’s VP Marketing and Communication and is based in Berlin. Vaitea is on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Energy 2020. She supported Enapter in winning the inaugural Earthshot Prize “Fix Our Climate” launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2021. She also gave a Ted Talk titled "How green hydrogen could end the fossil fuel era". Vaitea has a background in business with 6 years of experience in green hydrogen.

Prof. dr hab. inż. Jan Deja (1955, Strzelce Opolskie). The graduate (1979) of the faculty of the materials engineering and ceramics of the Stanisław Staszic University of Science and Technology in Cracow (technology of binding materials).Since the time of the University graduation he is associated with the college. He specializes in the subject matter associated with the technology of concrete, binding and building materials. The author and the co-author about 150 of academic publications. The co-author of 15 patents from which the considerable part was implemented for the industry. From 1992 he is connected with the Polish Cement Association, where he currently serves as executive director

He is representing Polish Cement Association in the European CEMBUREAU organization. He is the editor-in-chief of the quarterly "Construction Technologies Architecture" from 1998. He is a chairman of the organizing committee organising conferences of „Days of concrete”.

For the past eight years, he headed the Department of Building Materials Technology at WIMiC. Since September 2020 - Vice Dean of WIMiC for Cooperation. For many years involved in teaching and research activities of the Department - manager and contractor of many national and international projects. Member of the Civil Engineering Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Vice-Chairman of the Construction Materials Engineering Section of the KILiW of the Polish Academy of Sciences, member of the Expert Team of the Minister of Infrastructure.

In the current term, member of the Senate of AGH.

He began his career in the energy sector in 2009, developing business projects related to renewable gas production at Vattenfall Poland, and later at PGNiG Termika. He worked in a team responsible for the investment and business strategy of the company, as well as monitoring the development of the Polish energy market. During this time, he was responsible for developing business plans in the area of gas cogeneration and other renewable sources.

Since 2016, he has been working at GAZ-SYSTEM, where he started working on LNG projects related to expanding import capacity for the National Transmission System, including managing relations with future gas customers from both the energy and heat production sectors.

For several years he has been managing a team responsible for preparing thematic analyses, business recommendations and infrastructure development plans. For the past 3 years, he has been actively involved in preparing strategic assumptions regarding the national hydrogen infrastructure. He coordinates work of the Group 2 in the Hydrogen Agreement project aimed at "Transmission, Distribution, and Storage". He is also a member of the Coordinating Council for Hydrogen Economy at the Ministry of Climate and Environment. His extensive experience in energy and gas transmission significantly supports the Council. His familiarity with the subject matter and participation in the Hydrogen Agreement enables effective cooperation and the utilization of best practices and experiences.

Born in South Africa, Manuel Fonseca is PRF´s Business Developer for Europe, a Portuguese engineering company.

After studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Coimbra and Marketing & Communication in the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Manuel Fonseca developed his activity in the gas downstream sector in Portugal and Europe, focused in LNG small scale, biogas and hydrogen, looking for solutions in partnership with clients.

Manuel believes that the fight against Climate Change takes place in national and international political decision-making bodies and in companies, but also in the daily lives of all citizens. Anyone can, and should, be an agent of change at home, on the street or at work, with small gestures that, multiplied by millions and millions of people, become a veritable wave of energy with a positive impact.

Coordinator of Education and Cooperation for Nuclear Energy at AGH University. He works in the Department of Nuclear Energy and Radiochemistry at Faculty of Energy and Fuels. Expert on reactor technologies and nuclear safety. Outside AGH he works as Chief Scientific Officer at Nuclear PL technical consulting company for nuclear sector. Vive-president of European Nuclear Society.

He works as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, PWr, and his interests oscillate around 'hydrogen technologies' in the broadest sense. He is responsible for the implementation of research on high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks, both within the framework of EU-funded projects, as well as within the framework of ongoing cooperation with the largest tank manufacturers in the market.

In addition, he carries out work in the area of implementation of integrated SHM systems for Structural Health Monitoring in the field of energy, chemical, and automotive industries, including for composite high-pressure tanks (monitoring during manufacturing and operation, assessment of degradation of the composite structure and prediction of safe its operation time).

He has been involved in numerous EU and nationally funded projects for high-pressure tanks for the storage of gaseous fuels in automotive, stationary and transport applications.

Agata Godula-Jopek is Principal Specialist at DNV Energy Systems. She contributes her vast experience in numerous of DNVs activities, such as e. g. feasibility studies including technology selection and evaluation, Technical, Commercial and Regulatory Due Diligences and analyses, as well as benchmarking and market studies. She deals with complex projects with international teams in the Hydrogen Value Chain and technology as well as of contributing with her experience in a comprehensible manner to projects, studies, and strategies. Her specialist field includes Hydrogen Generation, Hydrogen Storage and Distribution as well as End-Use Applications.

Before joining DNV she was working 17 years as an expert for fuel cells and hydrogen storage at Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. She represented Airbus in several EU bodies in Brussels, among others core group of the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform, Implementation Panel for Aeronautics and Fuel Cell Europe.

Agata is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC No. 542018). She actively supports European Commission as an expert for the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Recently she has been appointed as an expert for the European Hydrogen Sustainability and Circularity Panel (EHS&CP).

Agata has co-authored several books and has co-invented 17 patents related to hydrogen storage materials and fuel cells and published numerous peer-reviewed articles in international indexed scientific journals.

Agata holds three Master of Science diplomas in Chemical Engineering, Marketing and Management in Scientific Activities and in Foreign Trade. She has PhD in Chemical Sciences and is also Doctor Habilitatus (D. Sc.) in Technical Sciences, discipline Chemical Engineering. She has promoted four PhD students.

Founder and CEO of go&management GmbH SK, a consulting office specializing in the delivery of sustainable, environmentally friendly technologies for the broader industrial sector.

In the past, Member of Boards of Directors and Supervisory Boards at AEG, Cegelec, Alstom, LURGI S.A., Air Liquide Global E&C Solution Poland S.A., CIECH S.A..

Currently, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of UNIMOT S.A.

Exclusive representative on the Polish market of companies:

- Hexagon Purus - Leader in the hydrogen infrastructure and emission-free transportation industry;
- Envitec Biogas - Leader in the biogas and biomethane production technology industry;
- KVT Group - Project Group specializing in closed-loop technologies and production of green chemicals.

M.Sc., graduated from the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology in 2002. For 19 years, he has successfully managed the company Amargo, whose main activity is the design support, production and assembly of chemical-resistant tanks and water tanks along with complete industrial installations.

He has completed many projects with a high degree of complexity, including projects for the energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, food, paint and varnish industries, at water treatment stations, water supply plants and sewage treatment plants.

As part of membership in, among others, Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry, Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies, Wielkopolska Hydrogen Platform, Bydgoszcz Industrial Cluster, Hydrogen Center Platform, Pilot Hydrogen (H2) and in cooperation with the Office of Technical Inspection and the Technical Committee of the Polish Committee for Standardization, he actively participates in talks on new technologies, such as and correlation of technical solutions with regulations. Moreover, in cooperation with scientific institutions, it actively participates in research and development projects related to the implementation of new technologies, including hydrogen.

Dr. Rumyana Grozeva is the Executive Director of the Stara Zagora Regional Economic Development Agency, where she leads initiatives aimed at fostering regional development through strategic economic planning and sustainable energy projects. With a Ph.D. in Regional Development from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Grozeva possesses deep expertise in economic development and policy-making, particularly in the context of regional transformation, notably in the fields of hydrogen energy and sustainable development.
Her Fulbright research has been also focused on that topic.
Her involvement in the ZAHYR Hydrogen Valley project underscores her commitment to advancing hydrogen as a pivotal element of the energy transition in Bulgaria. Her work focuses on integrating innovative hydrogen technologies with regional development strategies to create sustainable and resilient energy solutions.

The newly started project is GH2M focused on hydrogen mobility, funded by INTERREG Program, is aiming to upgrade the ZAHYR ambitious in this field.

An adept speaker and a recognized leader, Dr. Grozeva has contributed extensively to various international forums and conferences, advocating for sustainable practices and collaborative projects that leverage hydrogen energy. Her efforts are geared towards building capacity, enhancing regional competitiveness, and fostering economic growth through green technologies.

Participant and manager of 25+ R&D projects co-financed by the European Commission, NCBR, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, MEiN, KBN and 20+ works commissioned from industry. The topics of works and projects included reducing emissions from energy equipment using catalytic and non-catalytic reduction methods, decarbonization of industry using low-emission alternative fuels, technologies for capture, utilization and/or sequestration of CO₂, digitalization of industry and the development of low-emission combustion techniques.

Participant of foreign internships at the International Flame Research Foundation, Livorno, Italy and at the Universität Stuttgart, Institute of Combustion and Power Plant Technology, Stuttgart, Germany.

Co-author of over 50 scientific publications and conference presentations.

He holds diplomas from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology and the University of Management in Warsaw.

Until 2019, professor of electrical engineering, associate dean and member of the University Council of the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin. Since 2019 founder and CEO of mPower Sp. z o.o. - a technology company implementing solutions for electromobility and hydrogen systems.

Sociologist, expert and research manager in international projects on energy transition, energy justice and decarbonization. Visiting fellow at Cambridge University and Northampton University (UK). Conducts research on the perception of social changes in the environment, especially in the planning of large energy investments (nuclear power plants, geothermal, shale gas). Assistant Professor and Vice-Rector for Research at Collegium Civitas, educator and creator of educational solutions
educational solutions for environmental protection and sustainable development.

In 2015-2024, he supervised over 370 consulting and research projects for 220 enterprises and public institutions. From 2021, he chairs the Polish Association of University Knowledge Transfer Companies, a forum for cooperation between tech-transfer companies of 34 universities (integrated experience of 3,100 completed R&D projects and the establishment of 236 technological spin-off companies). He has PhD in economics in Commodity Science (2010).

He has 19 years of professional experience related to the refining, petrochemical and energy sectors. He is responsible in PKN ORLEN for the area of renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels. Has in-depth knowledge of conventional fuels, renewable fuels and petrochemical production processes, including those related to their economics, optimisation, management and modelling. He is able to effectively implement changes and innovative solutions related to building a low-carbon economy. Grzegorz has implemented many efficiency projects at PKN ORLEN, including the Energy Management System (EMS), and the Initiative Management Information System. He is the co-creator of the Hydrogen Eagle hydrogen project and is currently responsible for its implementation. He created and launched the first Hydrogen Academy for students in Poland. He co-created the hydrogen strategy in ORLEN Group. He coordinated the processes of obtaining non-returnable funding from European programmes such as Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI). He is the author of many rationalization projects and co-author of a patent. He is a graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology and has completed an Executive MBA validated by Porto Business School.

He holds the Engineering  Degree for Mechanical and Power Engineering

from the Wroclaw University of Technology

From 1997 until 2000 he worked as Product Manager of Chemistry Segment for AGA Gas. During 2000 the companies AGA and Linde Gas merged.

From 2000 he was responsible for sales of refrigerants and industrial gases to chemical and power industries in Linde Gas Poland.

After  2013 he shifted his focus  as Application Engineer on East European refining, petrochemical and upstream  industries. 

Since 2020 he is working in Linde Gas as Market Segment Manager of Chemistry Segment responsible for Region Eastern Europe & Middle East

Starting from 2021 Janusz is coordinating Hydrogen mobility projects and related developments in emerging markets of Region Eastern Europe & Middle East. Author of articles about industrial gas applications, presenter and panelist on Polish and European events.

He provided legal services private and public sector clients on widely understood energy law. He gained experience in the implementation of construction processes of renewable energy installations in Poland. He currently advises major energy companies, including industrial clients. He advises on the acquisition and sale of large RES projects, including photovoltaic farms and energy storage facilities. Co-founder of the first energy cooperative in Poland. Takes an active part in negotiating long-term contracts for the supply of electricity from RES (cPPPA). Provided advisory services on regulatory support to energy-intensive consumers. Author of numerous publications on energy law and advisor in legislative processes related to renewable energy sources and for energy intensive sector.

Business Development Manager at SBB Energy S.A.. In the company she is mainly responsible for business development towards hydrogen technologies, establishing key cooperation and brand creation. She graduated from the Silesian University of Technology with a degree in Material Engineering. She also completed postgraduate studies at the University of Silesia in Katowice in Leading Innovation and Change, where she gained knowledge in project and team management. During the development of her career, she cooperated with investment funds and NGOs supporting them in the area of business development or market development and implementation of innovative technologies on the market. She has professional experience in working with start ups, leading projects, coordinating events and business development.

Is a manger with over 15 years of experience in the materials space gained working in the metals &  mining industry as well as in consulting advising clients in the materials sector.

Currently working as a senior manager at the Global Energy and Materials practice at McKinsey in the Brussels office.

His work focuses primarily on metals & mining, with a global scope. He has been supporting metals & mining clients in Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa, advising clients on a number of topics including strategy, commodity portfolio, business development, Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR).

Graduate of AGH “University of Science and Technology”, Faculty of Metal Engineering and Industrial IT - specialisation: Environmental Protection and Waste Disposal. In 2020 I completed postgraduate studies at Jagiellonian University at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication - specialisation: "Audit and Management".  In 2020 I completed postgraduate studies at the Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of "Production Engineering", in the field of Welding Engineering - IWE competencies. Since 2008, I have been professionally involved in the conformity assessments areas. My experience in the industry stems from many years of cooperation types of manufacturers and research entities, including Research Institutes, Notified Bodies, Designated Bodies, Inspection Bodies, testing and calibration laboratories. Member of the PKN technical committee.

She completed her studies at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the Adam Mickiewicz University. She obtained her Ph.D. and habilitation at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. Her research focuses on studying the physical properties of small bodies in the Solar System, with results published in international journals. She collaborates with astronomers worldwide and has been involved in numerous Polish and international projects. She organizes scientific conferences and public outreach events promoting science.

She is a member of the International Astronomical Union, the European Astronomical Society, and the Polish Astronomical Society, where she served as president from 2013 to 2017. Asteroid (21776) Kryszczyńska was named in recognition of her contributions to the study of these bodies.

Project manager, task leader and contractor in more than 60 projects related to power engineering and hydrogen technologies funded by the national funding agencies, EC, DoE/DoS, ESA and directly by the industry. Involved in projects related to nuclear power in Poland (IPE-NRI, NCBJ) and in Sweden (KTH). 2017 Visiting Professor in the National Fuel Cell Research Center, University of California, Irvine, US.

Author and co-author of numerous technical reports and recommendations for policymakers, more than 250 publications and conference presentations, 7 patents/patent applications, mostly commercialized. Double Fulbrighter and recipient of the Bekker scholarship from NAWA. Recipient of numerous recognitions, including the Siemens and Nernst awards. Member of the Coordinating Board in Polish Hydrogen Strategy and the Expert Group focused on Hydrogen in the Chamber of Natural Gas Industry (IGG). Member of the Committee of Power Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Member of the Scientific Council of GAZ-SYSTEM.

Prof. Kupecki led the multi-disciplinary team which delivered a comprehensive report Perspectives of hydrogen technologies until 2030 with an outlook until 2040, an analytical study for the Polish Hydrogen Strategy.

Received diplomas from Warsaw University of Technology, University of Iceland and University of Akureyri, and from Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley in commercialization of R&D and leading research teams.

Graduated in Technical Physics and Applied Mathematics from the Warsaw University of Technology He defended his doctoral thesis at the Department of Physics of the UW in 1986; he received his postdoctoral degree in 2012 and was appointed professor in 2019.
His research interests include: particle and elementary interaction physics, quantum field theories, in particular quantum chromodynamics, nucleon structure, and the application of neural networks in high-energy physics.
Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Kurek worked on high-energy physics experiments conducted with a muon beam at CERN in Geneva. He was a member of the Polish team in the LHCb experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. He is the author or co-author of more than 390 publications in international scientific journals. At the National Center for Nuclear Research, he was head of the Doctoral Program and Scientific Secretary of the NCBJ. Since October 25, 2015, he has been the director of NCBJ.

He is responsible for managing the portfolio of hydrogen projects in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Lithuania. Wojciech acts also as the Hydrogen Valleys Road Map Leader at Hydrogen Europe. He is the initiator and coordinator of the Amber Hydrogen Valley in Pomerania, which aims to hydrogenize seaports among its objectives.

In 2020-2022 Wojciech played a role of Project Manager for LOTOS Green H2 Project – 100 MW electrolyser project, producing renewable hydrogen for the Gdańsk refinery decarbonization needs. (in 2023 Project received EU notification under CEEAG for 158 EURm state aid support).

From January 2018 to March 2020 Wojciech was a Director of the Innovation Department at LOTOS Lab, where he was responsible for managing the area of innovations and co-developed a portfolio of innovative projects in the realm of alternative fuels, hydrogen and energy storage.

Prior to joining LOTOS Group, Wojciech worked for 10 years for leading consulting companies including EY and PwC. Wojciech graduated from AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow. He also holds the Executive MBA diploma from the Kozminski University in Warsaw.

Graduate of the Faculty of Fuels and Energy, AGH in Krakow. His professional career started at the MEERI of Polish Academy of Sciences, taking part in numerous R&D projects in field of conventional and renewable energy and consequently obtaining a PhD in technical sciences. In 2017, he started working in industry, carrying out implementation projects, development and innovation activities, including supervising the work of the hydrogen technology team responsible for investment development. He worked as project manager for a hydrogen energy storage investment. Currently, as co-owner and board member of MEITILL Solutions, he develops activities in the field of consulting, investment support, R&D activities in industry, distributed energy, including in particular hydrogen solutions.

PhD in physical sciences, actively involved in promoting the hydrogen economy, serving as the leading author of the "Szkoła Wodorowa" coursebook. He’s the coordinator and content supervisor of the series of educational projects "Poznaj Wodór", and also organized the “Wystawa Wodorowa” exhibition.

He’s the co-founder of MH.Energy company, where prepares reports about the hydrogen market, feasibility studies of hydrogen projects, energy efficiency analyzes and provides advice on business and technological strategy. He actively participates in hydrogen-related education, cooperating with the scientific community, entrepreneurs and public administration.

Author of several dozen scientific publications in the field of hydrogen and trainer conducting training and workshops in the field of hydrogen economy.

Natalia Łukasik obtained her PhD in 2016 from the Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdańsk Tech), Poland. She completed a post-doc internship at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, in 2022, working in the field of chemical hydrogen storage. Currently, she works as an assistant professor at the Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology at the Gdańsk Tech. Her research activities are focused on the obtainment of sorption and catalytical materials, with a particular interest in catalysts for hydrogen production. She has carried out 9 research projects, among others, the project concerning green methanol obtainment and its further utilization for hydrogen generation on demand.

She has been involved in finance and banking for 16 years. At Alior Bank, she is responsible for shaping and executing product development strategies for all business segments, including sustainable financing products for environmental purposes and energy transformation.

Graduate of the Silesian University of Technology. Since 2010 energy specialist at TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o., responsible for the CHP area in TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o. Certification Center. Expert and verifier of cogeneration units, auditor of biomass supply control and biomass authentication, opinionator of authentication documentation of RES installations, and energy verifier. Author of numerous articles appearing in energy industry journals. Representative of TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o. at conferences, a trainer and a lecturer at workshops and seminars.

Professor of Earth Science, is a geographer focused on environmental management, urban ecology, and ecosystem services. He conducts broad international cooperation participating in HORIZON projects, serving  as a Panel Member of the European Research Council Grant Calls and as a member of the Working Group Environment within the European Strategy Forum for Research Infrastructure. Prof. Mizgajski has broad experience in administrative work having served as the undersecretary and then the secretary of state in the Ministry of the Environment from 2004-2006, and chairing the State Council for Environmental Protection (2014-2019). He has spent his entire academic career at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, and since 2024, he has been a research professor at the Calisia University in Kalisz.

She is a Regional Pillar and Skills Manager at Hydrogen Europe where she advocates for a favourable policy framework and funding opportunities to facilitate and speed up the deployment of hydrogen, with the focus on Hydrogen Valleys. In doing so, she is promoting the regions’ role in this process. She also supports regions and industry members in understanding the trends and needs for hydrogen skills and addressing the issues of hydrogen skills shortage. Her previous experiences include working as a public affairs consultant in energy and transport area and an EU funding expert at a boutique consultancy in Brussels.

She holds a Masters in Political Science from University of Zagreb and European Studies from Jagiellonian University, and an International Master in Central and East European Studies from University of Glasgow. In addition to her native Croatian, she speak English at a native level and Russian at intermediate level.

Dominika Niewierska is the director of Orlen S.A.'s Hydrogen Project Coordination and Settlement Department with over 20 years of experience in investment, development projects and strategic management in the energy and fuel sectors. He is a highly qualified expert who co-created the Orlen Group 2030 Hydrogen Strategy with its operationalisation. He oversees the implementation of the Orlen Group Hydrogen Programme together with the acquisition of external funding for strategic projects. He is the author of many multidisciplinary concepts and project ideas using hydrogen technologies, including the Orlen Group's flagship project called "Hydrogen Eagle", as well as "Clean Cities - Hydrogen mobility in Poland (Phase I&II))" and the Amber Hydrogen Valley. Dominika Niewierska has many years of experience in preparing analyses of the business and regulatory environment, including existing and planned legislative solutions in the area of hydrogen technologies at the EU and national level, with particular emphasis on their impact on the implementation of investment projects.
Dominika Niewierska is actively involved in spreading knowledge and improving qualifications among women. For over two years, as a mentor for Women in Green Hydrogen, she has been running a mentoring programme for young women from all over the world, including Africa, North and South America.

Graduated from the Faculty of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Power Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice.

He started his professional career working for one of the largest corporations in the automotive industry. He then went on to provide complete solutions in deep-drawing joining technology and commercial cooperation with a portfolio of global customers and small workshops.

He combines energy, CHP and IT security knowledge with Automotive expertise. Is able to integrate the above industries into multi-energy consortia based on hydrogen fuel management expertise.

MBA student of Hydrogen Technologies and Energy Transformation - Silesian University of Technology.

TÜV lead auditor, CEO of TÜV SÜD Polska. Over the years, he worked as director of the Industry Service department, manager of the Food Business Service and the Academy Services. He graduated from the Faculty of Food Technology at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. He has over ten years of experience in management systems - both as a lecturer and auditor. He has carried out over 700 audits according to quality systems and standards, and is also the author of over 100 training programs in management systems.

José Oliveira Paulo has a master’s degree in Energy and Power Systems, by Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon University and a MIT curriculum from the Macao University of Saint Joseph.

He was a Specialist of e-Redes (before EDP Distribution), being President of the Board of Directors of EnergyIN, the Competitiveness and Technology Cluster of Energy, in Portugal, since July 2017.

He has a diverse career, which has been driven by innovation, business development, customer services and information systems.

In the past, before joining EnergyIN in 2009 as Assistant Director, he works for CEM – Companhia de Electricidade de Macau, South East Asia, where he took several leading positions in T&D, Customer Services and Business Development Departments, namely as head of Maintenance Department and later of the Investment Division. Also, he oversaw the Customer Relationship Management Program in CEM.

As Assistant Director at EnergyIN from 2009 to 2017, he oversaw Energy Storage, Fuel Cells & Hydrogen, Bioenergy and Smart Cities areas.

He is the representative of EnergyIN, since 2014, at the European National Energy Storage Associations, from EASE.

He was a member of Eurelectric NESIS, Network of Experts in Small Islands Systems, until 2009.

He is an Honorary Member of AESIEAP, the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and Western Pacific. He has been Secretary-General of AESIEAP from 2007 to 2008.

He is also a Senior Member of the Portuguese Society of Engineers (Ordem dos Engenheiros).

Entrepreneur for 10 years managing the Polish branch of STASTO Automation delivering innovative process valves to, among others, the energy and fuel industry. Believes that in business, sustainable development, partner relations, social responsibility and care for the environment are more important than maximising profit. Enthusiastic about hydrogen technology as a key element on the road to climate neutrality. Wants STASTO to contribute to the green economy by providing reliable and safe hydrogen infrastructure components.

Co-creator of the podcast "Attention Hydrogen!" on energy transition and decarbonisation of the economy. He conducts "Think Hydrogen" training courses providing comprehensive onboarding for all those who are new to the hydrogen economy or are already in the industry but would like to update and structure their knowledge.

He is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics, the Warsaw University of Technology and the Austrian Management Center Innsbruck. He adheres to the principle that a person never stops learning, and the best use you can make of the knowledge you gain is to share it with others.

Project Manager in the Analysis and Strategy Office of Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A. and Vice-President of the Lower Silesian Hydrogen Valley Association. Certified expert in hydrogen technologies. Member of the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Valley Project. In ARP he is responsible for projects related to energy efficiency improvement of the ARP Capital Group and hydrogenisation of the industry. He has advised on the creation of five hydrogen valleys in Poland from the ARP side. Coordinator of the Working Group - "Hydrogen Valley Support Systems" under the "Sector Deal for the Development of the Hydrogen Economy in Poland" of the Ministry of Climate and Environment. Previously involved in projects related to digital transformation. Graduate of the University of Wroclaw. Currently studying MBA at the Silesian University of Technology, focusing on energy and digital transformation.

Graduate of law at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University and international economic relations at the Warsaw School of Economics. Since the beginning of his professional career, he has been involved in public administration. His previous responsibilities included negotiating the location of investment projects of foreign corporations in Poland and coordinating the process of Poland's application for the rights to organize the EXPO exhibition in Lodz.
In the department, he oversees the topic of electromobility, the scope of which includes measures to reduce emissions from transportation and the creation of a legal and financial framework to support this new area of the economy.

Graduate of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań with a degree in Environmental Chemistry. Specialises in chemistry and materials engineering. Currently a Professor at the Centre for Advanced Technologies of the Adam Mickiewicz University. In 2020 appointed by the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Region as the chairman of the science panel of the Wielkopolska Hydrogen Platform, in 2022, 2024 elected for subsequent terms. In December 2021 initiator and first chairman of the Hydrogen Section at the Association of Engineers and Technicians of the Chemical Industry. In March 2022, on the basis of the sectoral agreement for the development of the hydrogen economy, appointed as a member of the Coordinating Council for the Hydrogen Economy at the Ministry of Climate.

His multidisciplinary scientific activity (chemistry, materials engineering, mechanical engineering) is in the process area. Seeking to increase the efficiency of research processes through robotisation and automation and the use of artificial intelligence. The material field of this exploration is polymers and biopolymers. The second area of research activity is energy transition based on hydrogen as an energy carrier. He is an active participant in the energy transition, from academic research to the local and central government level and cooperation with industry.

He is actively involved in the industrial and scientific community in an organisation affiliated to NOT. He has authored and co-authored more than 130 publications and 15 patent applications. His team has completed more than 200 research papers and expert opinions for industry between 2018 and 2024.

Chemical engineer who has been working in the hydrogen sector since 2008, where he has been involved in development of electrolysis technology, proof of concept and project management of large-scale hydrogen pilot plants and other hydrogen based systems.

He joined AFRY in 2021 to head the Power-to-X and Hydrogen Business development area.

Passionate to work within the whole value chain of Power-to-X & Hydrogen projects and always promoting, know-how, competence and the potential of Power-to-X.

Author and manager of the KZR INiG System - a certification scheme for the sustainable production of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels, recognised by the European Commission (Decision 2022/2461). Auditor and long-term trainer in training in the KZR INiG System and calculation of greenhouse gas emissions. Author of over 70 scientific and research works, 35 publications, 50 presentations at domestic and international conferences. The main area of research is the assessment of compliance with sustainable development criteria, including the estimation of GHG emissions in the fuel life cycle. Expert on behalf of Polish Standardisation Committee at European Standardisation Committee CEN/TC 383/WG 3 Biodiversity and environmental aspects work group. Member of Technical Committee No. 144 of Coke and Processed Solid Fuels of the Polish Committee for Standardization. In the years 2009-2022 Expert on behalf of the Polish Committee for Standardization at CEN/TC19 – Work Group WG 23 „Specification of automotive LPG and related test method. Winner of medals awarded by the President of the Republic of Poland, the Minister of Economy, the Minister of Energy, the Minister of Climate and Environment.

He has been active in the Technical Association of Polish Foundrymen since 1974. From 1998 to 2004 he took the position of Chairman of the Professional Specialization Committee at the STOP Main Board.

As President of KZO "ZREMB" S.A., he actively participated in the work of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Cracow, where he took the position of Councillor from 2001 to 2004.

Since 2002, he has also been active as President in the Foundry Chamber of Commerce.

Since 2010, President of the Committee of Associations of European Foundries for one term.

Since 2002 he has been a member of the Council of the National Chamber of Commerce, and since 2013 he has been a member of the Presidium of the Council of the National Chamber of Commerce.

Since 2002, member of the Program Council of the Metal Kielce Fair.

Since 2004, a member of the Program Council of the Scientific and Technical Monthly called Przegląd Odlewnictwa Nauka i Praktyka.

From 2004 to 2008 member of the Social Council of the Małopolska Occupational Medicine Center in Krakow.

Magnus is a plus 50-year-old golf and padel playing Swede who has spent more than 25 years in the energy sector. Magnus previously worked for E.ON and Schneider Electric and today he is the CEO for Trelleborgs Energi. The transformation from commodity- to solution sales has always been in the center of his career, in all kind of various functions, such as energy efficiency expert, product manager, area sales manager, national B2B director, head of Strategy, built up of an European Sales management function, lead an integration project in the UK, developing a conservative product business into a digital solution provider to my present role as CEO and advocate for hydrogen. 

Involved for several years with the development of the green hydrogen market and living in Sweden for over 30 years, a graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Krakow University of Technology. He has over 20 years of managerial experience in the Swedish automotive industry, in particular in product strategy and management, business strategy and industry transformation related to electrification. He works as a Head of Projects at the Swedish national hydrogen association Hydrogen Sweden. He led the Connecting Europe Facility-supported Nordic Hydrogen Corridor initiative, paving the way for the development of hydrogen infrastructure for road transports in Sweden. He is the project manager of the Hydrogen Council of the Baltic Sea Region, which is a joint effort of hydrogen organizations representing the Baltic countries in building an integrated hydrogen market in the Baltic Sea Area.

Mr. Stańczyk supports business, science and the public sector in issues related to financing innovation and green transformation.

He led the legal team for three orders for breakthrough technologies in the area of hydrogen storage and its use in road transport and heating. In 2023, he received a personal award from the Minister of Climate and Environment for his work for the Hydrogen Agreement.

Thanks to the commitment of Mr. Stańczyk in 2024, SMM Legal received an award for its long-term contribution to building a legal and legislative environment for innovation in the hydrogen market in Poland.

He created a legal framework for research institutions and funds investing in modern technologies.

Winner of the 2nd place in the European Innovation Procurement Awards EUIPA 2021 competition organized by the executive agency of the European Union - the European Innovation Council. Finalist of the Rising Stars Lawyers – Leaders of Tomorrow 2017 competition.

He has been repeatedly awarded in the international ranking of The Legal 500.

Author of publications in the field of capital market law and on the use of European Union funds to finance research and development works.

Attorney-at-law, partner of Polowiec i Wspolnicy, a law firm recommended in the field of Energy and Natural Resources. Board member of Hydrogen Poland, lecturer at the WSZiB,  mentor at the Women in Law Foundation and member of the Association of Energy Law Lawyers. Expert in the field of energy and fuels, in the area of energy-intensive industries and low-carbon transition. 

Advisor and negotiator in many key projects. She has implemented innovative solutions and business models on the Polish market. Has extensive legislative and regulatory experience including risk assessment. 

Laureate of the Forbes ranking of "25 women lawyers in business" who have a significant impact on business.

Author of numerous legal opinions as well as publications and expert reports. She cooperates with a number of industry organisations. 

Director of the Department of Economic Development at the Marshal's Office of Pomorskie Voivodeship. An economist by education. Expert in the field of innovation and competitiveness of enterprises, technology development trends and development policy. He has several years of experience in economic research and analysis, strategic planning, technology development and programming and evaluation of public policies. In the aforementioned fields, he has carried out projects for, among others, the European Commission, the Ministry of Development, PARP, NCBiR and regional governments in Poland. Experienced manager with a proven history of working in the think tank industry. Product management professional with analytical skills, negotiation skills, and knowledge of business planning. Author or co-author of dozens of expert reports and analyses in the area of competitiveness and innovation of enterprises, as well as cluster and regional development strategies, legal regulations and stakeholder cooperation. Involved in the preparation of hydrogen projects for the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

Graduated from the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice in 2002, specializing in chemical and process engineering. Since 2008, he has been working at the Institute of Energy and Fuel Processing Technology - ITPE in Zabrze, where he serves as an Assistant Professor and Project Manager. He has been a member of the Scientific Board of ITPE since 2015. In 2021, he defended his doctoral dissertation on advanced flue gas cleaning processes. He has participated in long-term projects focused on developing technologies for industrial gas purification for companies such as ORLEN, TAURON, CIECH, KGHM. He possesses extensive knowledge in the field of catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen, which he acquired by leading research activities within the CO2-SNG project and during work on methanol production through CO2 hydrogenation. Collaboration with industry has resulted in 14 patent applications, 8 of which have been granted protection by the Patent Office.

Mohsen Tavangar brings over a decade of expertise in the energy sector, specializing in the field of gas turbines. In his role before Kawasaki, Mohsen worked in gas turbine manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience deep in different technologies around rotating devices. With a background spanning technical sales leadership, partnerships, and business development, Mohsen has played a pivotal role in advancing Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH's presence in Europe.

In his current capacity as Area Sales Manager, Mohsen spearheads market expansion initiatives, notably in Poland, Spain and Slovenia, where he achieved remarkable market share growth.

Mohsen excels in crafting energy systems tailored for various industries such as paper mills and district heating, aiming to reduce their carbon footprints. His expertise extends to the integration of hydrogen-fueled gas turbines, further enhancing sustainability efforts.

Manager, promoter of business development and populariser of knowledge in the field of modern technologies, for more than ten years professionally connected with the energy industry. At Rockfin Sp. z o.o., he is responsible for the strategic and operational shaping of business in the area of solutions for the production and use of hydrogen. Co-creator and author of the podcast Attention Hydrogen! in which he presents an authoritative perspective on the topics of energy transition, decarbonisation and green technologies.
Graduate of the faculties of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Management and Economics and an MBA in Hydrogen Technology Management. He has followed the classic career path from engineer to manager - starting with the programming of automation systems, the implementation of R&D projects, through sales and business development to the construction and implementation of international growth strategies of companies in the areas of green energy, alternative fuels and IT, among others.

Guy Verkoeyen completed engineering studies in Electronics. Early in his career he chose the direction of Sales and Marketing – but always in relation with state-of-the-art technical products in Belgian MNO’s.
In 2012 he moved into the Hydrogen business, as the Sales responsible for Hydrogenics’ Alkaline & PEM electrolyzers in the EMEA region.  During this time, he also completed an executive MBA program. Seven years later he was asked to help Haskel starting up their Hydrogen Refuelling division.
In 2021 he was part of the start of Exion Hydrogen, a newly established company that develops and manufactures electrolyzers. As the Director Business Development, he is responsible for the commercial side of the business, including Sales & Marketing.

Marko is the CEO and Co-Founder of Stargate Hydrogen. Founded in 2021, Stargate builds electrolysers and develops alkaline electrolysis technology. Stargate has developed a new catalyst material, based on ceramic materials, that allows for higher efficiencies and lower cost compared to traditional nickel and PGM-based solutions. Stargate was one of the few electrolyser OEM-s that received IPCEI support and is currently executing MW-scale projects in a number of EU countries, while scaling up its manufacturing capacity and products. 

Paweł graduated Silesian University of Technology. Since 2010 works as a specialist in energy and environmental protection at TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o. o. and is responsible for the GHG area. Paweł is an experienced auditor in the energy industry, a verifier of cogeneration units and a specialist in the certification of renewable energy sources and renewable energy itself.

Ján has been president of the Slovak National Hydrogen Association since June 2021. He is a graduate of the Technical University of Vienna in the field of Renewable Energy Systems and has experience in the preparation, implementation and management of projects in the field of renewable energy sources.His goal is to use the acquired knowledge and experience and actively engage in the construction of the national hydrogen ecosystem in order to mitigate climate change, increase the country's energy security and stabilize energy prices.His goal is to help create new business opportunities and jobs in the emerging hydrogen sector of the national economy.

With the support of international hydrogen agencies, he is ensuring the transfer of knowledge and experience for the fruitful construction and sustainable operation of emerging hydrogen valleys.He participated in the preparation of the National Hydrogen Strategy, and is currently working on the preparation of an Action Plan as an advisor to the Minister of Economy on hydrogen issues as part of Slovakia's transformation to a carbon-neutral society.

He is working with industry, municipalities, the third sector, science and research to identify barriers to the introduction of hydrogen technologies into practice. He is working on draftingstrategic, legislative and regulatory documents to turn his plans into reality and make Slovakia a better place to live.

Lawyer, journalist and publicist, editor-in-chief of Energetyka24 website. Winner of the Student Nobel Prize in the Journalism and Literature category, the Platinum Megawatts award for the best publication on the electricity market and the Good Journalist 2021 award. Nominated in the MediaTory competition and for the Grand Press award in the Specialised Journalism category. Recipient of the James S. Denton Transatlantic Fellowship. Author of the books 'Energiewende. The New German Empire' and 'Global Warming. A Handbook for the Green Right'.

Professor Wirth is lecturer and scientist at Faculty of Geoengineering ,Mining and Geology of WUST.

The main research areas are:

1. Exploration and mining geology
2. Valuation of geological and mining projects
3. Valuation of mineral resources and deposits,
4. Economy of strategic and critical minerals
5. Raw mineral policy and strategic resources,
6. Management and economics in mining
7. Post mining and urban mining economy
8. CE
9. geoenergy

He works for the European Energy Exchange (EEX) since 2006. He holds a degree in Law and a Master in International Relations & European Affairs. He studied in Germany, Australia, and France. After positions in Leipzig and Brussels, he is working in the EEX Berlin Representative Office since 2020. He represents EEX in the H2Global Foundation. Privately, he is involved in the Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE) and is a member of its Conseil d'administration.

She graduated from the University of Economics in Katowice and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt expert. She has been working in the technical gases industry for over 20 years. At Air Products, she is responsible for the development of the hydrogen for mobility by implementing new technologies on the Polish market and providing analyzes for future opportunities in this segment. She oversees building and maintaining relationships with customers and business partners to facilitate their transition to zero-emission transport. She is convinced that hydrogen is one of the key fuels of the future that will revolutionize the economy, thus supporting sustainable transport.