Hydrogen Forum 2023

08:00 h
Registration

09:00 h
Welcome Session

Prof. Dr. Bagdahn / HSA / Germany
Till Mansmann / BMBF / Germany

09:30 h
Session: Financing Green Hydrogen Infrastructure and Equipment Investments

Financing Green Hydrogen Projects in Ghana
Dr. Gertrude Amoakohene / GCTU / Ghana

Finance and Risk Management of Green Hydrogen
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Peterseim / PWC / Germany

Green Hydrogen Financing: Opportunities for Africa’s Development
Fred Kabanda / African Development Bank / Côte d'Ivoire

Financing Renewable Energy in Africa – Opportunities, Challenges and Unknowns
Christian Toben / Commerzbank AG / Germany

11:05 h
Coffee and Networking Break

11:35 h
Session: Efficient Production of GreenHydrogen in Africa

Green Hydrogen from Renewables – What We Need
Dr. Carsten Bührer / PNE AG / Germany

Water Issues related to Hydrogen Production in PecémHarbor
Prof. Dr. José Araruna / PUC Rio / Brazil

Potential of Wind Energy in Morocco and Tunisiafor Producing Green Hydrogen
Prof. Dr. Chouaib Benqlilou / ENSMR / Morocco

H2Global meets Africa
Leon Schumm & Prof. Dr. Michael Sterner / OTH Regensburg / Germany

13:10 h
Lunch Break

14:30 h
Session: Education and Training Requirements for the Green Hydrogen Economy

Building the Workforce for the Green Hydrogen Economy - Opportunities and Challenges for Africa
Christiane Naumann / DCG / Germany

Education and Training Activities of the Competence Centre H2Safety@BAM
Dr. Kai Holtappels / BAM / Germany

German System of Apprenticeship Education
Luise Maudanz / ZWH / Germany

15:40 h
Coffee and Networking Break

16:10 h
Session: Involving African Local Economy and Society in the Green Hydrogen Value Chain

The Green Hydrogen Value Chain for Namibia
Dr. Zivayi Chiguvare / UNAM / Namibia

Exploring the Socio-Economic Impact of Green Hydrogen Production on Local Communities in Namibia
Toni Beukes / HYPHEN / Namibia

16:55 h
Anhalt University – Skill Set Opportunities for International Students
Prof. Dr. Lothar Koppers / HSA / Germany

17:10 h
End of the first day

9:00 h
Session: Logistics of Green Hydrogen between Africa and Germany/EU

Green Hydrogen Production, Transportation and Utilization in the Marine Sector
Dr. Han Sol Jung / KSOE / South Korea

Hydrogen Economy in Middle Germany
Tobias Richter / HYPOS / Germany

Materials Compatibility for Safe Hydrogen Applications
Prof. Dr. Böllinghaus / BAM / Germany & Dr. Chiguvare / UNAM / Namibia

Creating a Global Hydrogen Market – Opportunities and Challenges for African Countries
Ann-Kathrin Lipponer / IRENA / Germany

10:30 h
Coffee and Networking Break

11:05 h
Session: Efficient Production of GreenHydrogen in Africa (continued)

The Role of Capacity Building, Certification and Technology Developments for a Green Hydrogen Market in Africa
Dr. Ilse Klemens / Fraunhofer IMWS / Germany

Economic Perspectives for a Free-carbon Economy Based on Sustainable Energy in Morocco
Prof. Dr. Samid Rachidi / IRESEN / Morocco

GreeN H2 – Feasibility Study for Green Hydrogen in Namibia
Dr. Chokri Boumrifak / DECHEMA / Germany

mysol PV – First Integrated Manufacturing Plant forSolar Modules in Morocco
Prof. Dr. Ralf Wehrspohn / ITEL / Germany

Seawater Desalination, Brine Disposal and Treatment for the Green Hydrogen Industry in Namibia
Dr. Daniel Frank & Robert Schmidt / DECHEMA /Germany

13:00 h
Lunch Break

14:00 h
Podium Discussion on Stage: Economic opportunities for Africa Along the Value Chain of Green Hydrogen

Prof. Dr. Jörg Bagdahn / HSA / Germany
Prof. Dr. M. Samir Rachidi / IRESEN / Morocco
Prof. Dr. Kenneth Matengu / UNAM / Namibia
Dr. Gunar Hering / Enertrag / Germany
Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong / Ghana

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Markus Holz / HSA / Germany

15:30 h 
Closing Remarks and end of the forum

Dr. Markus Holz / HSA / Germany
Prof. Dr. Cornelia Scott / HSA / Germany

17:00 h
Visit to the traditional winery of Hochschule Anhalt on the Wallada hill

Comfortable shoes and rain protection are advised for this walking tour