Hydrogen is the key to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 as it will contribute largely to decarbonisation in transportation, power generation, and industry. H2 & FC EXPO gathers technologies for "production", "transportation", "storage", and "use" of hydrogen.
Visit us at the German Pavilion (West Hall 2, Booth-W 14-20-j).
Our GTAI experts will be on hand for free consultations about how your international business could expand to the heart of Europe. Appointments can be scheduled online and in advance or just stop by our booth.
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Date: March 17 (Fri) - 19 (Thu), 2026
Location: Tokyo Big Sight Japan, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokio, Japan 135-0063
1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi
Visit us at the German Pavilion West Hall 2, Booth-W 14-20-j
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In recent years, as the importance of sustainable energy has grown, hydrogen has attracted attention for its clean characteristics. Japan was the first country in the world to formulate a “Basic Hydrogen Strategy,” and has led the global market in hydrogen production, transportation, and utilization. On the other hand, Germany has taken the lead in policy development and infrastructure building, playing a key role in the international hydrogen market.
Following the positive response to last year’s symposium, we are pleased to announce that it will be held again this year. With the aim of further promoting future business collaboration between Japan and Germany, we will introduce projects and initiatives of hydrogen-related companies from both countries.
By providing opportunities to explore future business prospects and possibilities for joint research, we aim to foster the development of the hydrogen industry in both countries and build an international network.
Program (Language: EN-JP simultaneous interpreting)
| Opening Remarks | Takashi Oda, Director Carbon Neutrality Promotion Office Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Dept. Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| Welcome Speech | Melanie Saxinger, Consul General, German Consulate General Osaka-Kobe |
| Hydrogen Promotion Project and Support for Overseas Expansion by METI-Kansai | Hiroki INUI, Carbon Neutrality Promotion Office Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Dept. Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| Germany’s Efforts Toward Carbon Neutrality – The Current State and Future Prospects of Hydrogen Production and Infrastructure | Heiko Staubitz, Senior Manager, Investor Consulting Hydrogen & Energy Infrastructure, Germany Trade & Invest |
HY-5: On the Way to Europe‘s leading Hydrogen Region | Heike Tipmonta, Director Business Services, Hamburg Invest |
| H2Global: A Novel Financing Mechanism to Accelerate Global Clean Hydrogen Trade | Elisabeth Sterner, Regional Representative, East Asia H2Global Foundation |
| Break and Networking Time | |
| On the Establishment of a Japan-Germany Collaboration Liquefied Hydrogen Supply Chain | Motoo Sato, Senior Chief Engineer, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Hydrogen Strategy Division |
| The Role of Hydrogen Toward Decarbonization and HORIBA's Activities | Haruhito Mori, Deputy General Manager, Energy and Environment Technology Division, HORIBA, Ltd. |
| Driving the Hydrogen Future: Market Momentum, German Engineering, and Global Cooperation | Simon Brugger, CEO, Cellform |
Closing Remarks and Q&A About GTAI and its service / About “Mini messe” | Yuka Mikami, Coordinator, Japan Office GTAI Tomoko Sato, Senior Manager, Internationalization Structural Change Regions |
Networking and Business Card Exchange Info Booths | |
Date: March 13 (Fri): 1:30 pm - 5pm
Location: Umeda Sky Building Tower East, Floor 36/Sky Room 1, 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 531-6036
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Event: March 16, 2026 11:30 - 16:30
Location: NIKAI
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