FOCUS DAY | 24 JUNE, 2025

9:10 am - 9:20 am CHAIRPERSONS OPENING REMARKS

8:00 am - 9:00 am REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS

9:00 am - 9:10 am AUTOMOTIVE IQ WELCOME REMARKS

9:10 am - 10:10 am UNDERSTAND HOW HYDROGEN FITS INTO NATIONAL & SUPRANTIONAL CARBON EMISSION POLICY

PRESENTATION

With the excitement of hydrogen vehicles beginning to make an impact in the automotive industry, it can be easy to forget about the regional and global policies that have played a pivotal role in driving their development. The national and supranational regulations must be put into context so that future vehicle innovation and business strategies are carried out in accordance with carbon emission policies.

  • Receive an update on national and supranational carbon emission policy
  • Hear how you can align your development projects with key policy drivers

Question & Answer Session

10:10 am - 11:10 am EU FUNDING PROGRAMMES SUPPORTING GREEN TRANSPORT AND HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Alan Haigh - Active Senior, European Commission, Research and Innovation

PRESENTATION

Achieving net-zero emissions requires substantial investment from governments worldwide. A comprehensive understanding of new regulations, incentives, and funding opportunities will give OEMs an awareness of the support available to them as they develop new vehicles, as well as new business opportunities for operators, tier 1, and tier 2 suppliers to take advantage of. 

  • Receive updates on current and future hydrogen vehicle incentives, and funding opportunities
  • Learn how to leverage funding opportunities that is creating a new hydrogen economy

Question & Answer Session

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Alan Haigh

Active Senior
European Commission, Research and Innovation

11:10 am - 12:10 pm UNDERSTAND PRACTICAL ACTIONS COMPANIES NEED TO TAKE TO PUT AN ELECTROLYSER IN PLACE OR HAVE HYDROGEN ON-SITE

PRESENTATION

Understanding the practicalities of the steps required to set up new installations, as well as the costings behind them, is essential for any new hydrogen operation. Get full details on cost, depot location, safety issues and how big these applications will be.

 Question & Answer Session

12:10 pm - 1:10 pm LUNCH & LESSON | EXAMINE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS & HYDROGEN COMBUSTION ENGINES

Emre Özgül - Propulsion Performance and Energy Management, Ford Otosan

FIND OUT WHAT MAKES SENSE TO USE FOR SPECIFIC SECTORS & SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS

Hydrogen fuel cells have the potential to revolutionise zero-emission vehicle development, however cost and accessibility issues mean that Hydrogen ICE may be a more appropriate solution in the near future until the hydrogen economy matures.

Recognising the realities of running either a hydrogen fuel cell or hydrogen combustion engine vehicle can make the decision between the two technologies simpler and more accurate.

  • Explore the cost and adaptations required for the change to hydrogen fuel cells or hydrogen combustion engines
  • Gain insight into which technology is more suited to which sector

Question & Answer Session

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Emre Özgül

Propulsion Performance and Energy Management
Ford Otosan

1:10 pm - 2:10 pm BEST PRACTICES FOR WORKING SAFELY WITH HYDROGEN & PREVENTING ACCIDENTS

DEEP-DIVE PRESENTATION FOCUSING ON SAFETY ASPECTS OF HYDROGEN

Despite not being objectively more dangerous than any other fuel, there is still the perception that hydrogen poses an increased safety risk. This presentation will summarise the necessary modifications and installations required to work with hydrogen safely.

  • Appreciate the differences between working with hydrogen and fossil fuels
  • Understand the true safety risks of hydrogen as a fuel
  • Learn how to modify your spaces to create safe working environments and vehicles

Question & Answer Session

2:10 pm - 4:10 pm GET YOUR TEAM READY TO WORK WITH HYDROGEN

TRAINING COURSE LED BY A LEADING COMPANY THAT IS DEVELOPING TRAINING TO TEACH TECHNICIANS TO WORK WITH HYDROGEN

The advent of new technologies means that even the most experienced technicians and engineers will need to learn new skills for them to work with hydrogen both safely and efficiently. Often overlooked, employers must provide staff with sufficient training and knowledge so that there are no delays in the transition to hydrogen and so that health & safety risks are limited.

Join this session to, through the use of real-world examples, understand

  • Skills required for engineers and technicians to work with hydrogen
  • How to provide staff with the required hydrogen safety knowledge
  • Instrumentation of different vehicles with hydrogen

Question & Answer Session

4:10 pm - 4:20 pm CLOSING REMARKS & END OF FOCUS DAY

4:20 pm - 4:50 pm WELCOME DRINKS RECEPTION