Program 2026

Program

08:00 – 08:45

Registration and Welcome Coffee

08:15 – 08:45

Press statement

09:00 – 09:45

Opening ceremony of the conference, institutional and strategic framework

  • Prof. Dr Vladimir Popović, Dean, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • H.E. Edward Ferguson, Ambassador, United Kingdom to the Republic of Serbia
  • H.E. Mrs. Anke Konrad, Ambassador, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Serbia
  • H.E. Mrs. Pernille Dahler Kardel, Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Republic of Serbia
  • H.E. Andreas von Beckerath, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of European Union to the Republic of Serbia
  • Mihailo Vesović, Deputy President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia
  • Dubravka Đedović Handanović, Minister, Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia

09:45 – 10:45

Panel I

As renewable energy capacity continues to expand, power systems are facing increasing pressure related to large-scale integration, system stability and long-term investment planning. This high-level dialogue brings together the CEOs of national power utilities to discuss strategic priorities, infrastructure development, the role of hydrogen as an emerging technology, and regional cooperation in advancing the energy transition.

Moderator: Zoran Stanojević, Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), Journalist and TV anchor

Speakers:

  • David Žarković, Assistant General Director for Power Portfolio Management, Electric Power Industry of Serbia
  • Anes Kazagić, PhD, Head of Department for Strategic Development, JP Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine d.d. – Sarajevo
  • Zdravko Dragaš, General Manager, Electric Power Industry of Montenegro
  • Duško Krsmanović, Country Head at UK Export Finance for CEE & Balkans, UK Export Finance

10:45 – 11:05

Coffee break and networking in the exhibition area (20 minutes)

11:05 – 12:05

Panel II

After several years of strategies, roadmaps, and pilot projects, H2 sector is entering a decisive phase. Focus is shifting from ambition-setting to execution, funding discipline, and prioritization of viable use cases. This panel examines where the H2 market realistically stands in 2026, which segments are moving forward, and which expectations are being recalibrated. Discussion will explore alignment between policy, industry, and finance, and assess how European H2 ambitions translate into concrete, investable projects.

Moderator: Filip Marković, Local Expert, KfW Development Bank

Speakers:

  • Prof. Dr Vladimir Popović, Dean, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Zorana Sekulić, Director of the Directorate for Oil and Gas, Ministry of Energy and Mining, Government of Montenegro
  • Alexander Markus, Executive Board Member, German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (AHK Serbia)
  • Ivan Delibašić, Director EU Advocacy, Hydrogen Europe

12:05 – 12:20

Coffee break and networking in the exhibition area (15 min)

12:20 – 13:20

Panel III

As hydrogen moves from strategy to implementation, integrated and demand-driven models are proving the most effective. Hydrogen Valleys are emerging as a realistic framework for near-term deployment, linking production, infrastructure and end-use within a single system.

This panel explores how industry demand is driving scale, why full value-chain integration matters, and what regions can learn from projects that are already moving forward.

Moderator: Dinko Đurđević, Founder and CEO, Green Sustainable Solutions, Republic of Croatia

Speakers:

  • Jozsef Szuper, Director, ENASCO Hungary, Hungarian Hydrogen Valley
  • Mohammed Mohtasib, Head of Investments, State Energy Efficiency Agency, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Prof. Dr. Robert Szuchy, Expert in Energy Regulation and Renewable Energy Projects, Partner at Szuchy Law Office, Hungary
  • Margherita Matzer, Project Coordinator, HI2 Valley (Austrian Hydrogen Valley) and WIVA P&G

13:20 – 14:10

Lunch & Networking in the Exhibition Area (50 minutes)

14:10 – 15:10

Panel IV

The panel deals with the transition of hydrogen from strategic plans to the real market, with a focus on industrial demand as a key driver of development. Through the perspective of energy-intensive industries and project companies, the discussion raises questions about when, at what price and to what extent hydrogen becomes a viable option, as well as what regulatory and investment circumstances are shaping industry decisions today.

Moderator: Đorđe Popović, Director, Trivera Energy

Speakers:

  • Matthias Predojević, Vice President for Corporate Development, Elixir Group
  • Siniša Mauhar, General Director, Moravacem aCRH company
  • Miroslav Gligorijević, General Director, Titan Cementara Kosjerić
  • Marko Milić, Director of the Project Management Department, Energotehnika Južna Bačka

15:30

Cocktail networking and the end of the first day

09:00 – 09:50

Welcome coffee, networking in the exhibition area

09:50 – 10:00

Recap of the first day and introduction to the second day

10:00 – 10:15

Low carbon intensity comes with a premium price” – is this the only truth? Stephen B. Harrison, founder and Managing Director, sbh4 consulting, Germany

10:15 – 11:20

Panel V

The panel links the strategic and market framework for the development of green hydrogen with the real challenges of its production. The discussion covers the role of national strategies, regulatory frameworks and investment models in achieving a competitive price for green hydrogen (LCOH). A particular focus will be on the experiences of Japan and Asia, as well as on how long-term strategies translate into concrete projects that integrate renewable energy sources, industrial needs and market mechanisms.

Moderator: Nicolas Michelon, Managing Partner, Alagan Partners

Speakers:

  • Faidon Kosmas Prokopios, group head of New Technologies & Manufacturing Decarbonization, TITAN Group
  • Tim Evison, senior vice president Clean Hydrogen, Corporate Business Development, Messer SE & Co. KGaA
  • Tina Scherf, managing director, LE Power GmbH, Leipzig
  • Stephen B. Harrison, founder and managing director, sbh4 consulting, Germany

11:20 – 11:40

Coffee Break & Networking in the Exhibition Area (20 minutes)

11:40 – 12:40

Panel VI

The rapid expansion of solar and wind capacity is creating new challenges: generation surpluses, curtailment, transmission grid congestion, and the growing need for system flexibility. How can an increasing share of renewable energy be integrated without compromising the stability of the power system?

This panel brings together representatives from the solar and wind sectors, grid balancing experts, and research institutions involved in concrete hydrogen pilot projects to address these key questions.

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Go2Power, energy consulting and power systems modelling firm with hydrogen and grid integration expertise, partner of H2 Conference 2026 Belgrade

Moderator: Goran Vukojević, Director, GO2Power Consulting

Speakers:

  • Miloš Kostić, CEO, MT Komex
  • Miloš Colić, CEO, New Energy Solutions
  • Bojan Bogdanović, Principal, Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings, EBRD
  • Predrag Škobalj, Assistant Director for Technological Development, Institute of Nuclear Sciences “Vinča”

12:40 – 12:55

Coffee break and networking (15 minutes)

12:45 – 14:00

Panel VII

Beyond strategies and technologies, the true test of H2 lies in its adoption by end users. This panel brings together industrial, municipal, and financial stakeholders to present real-world experiences where H2 solutions have moved beyond concept into operation. Discussion focuses on business logic, risk-sharing mechanisms, and enabling conditions behind successful projects, offering practical insights into why certain applications work—and others do not. The aim is to ground the hydrogen discussion in operational reality and lessons learned.

Moderator: Hakan Doğu, Chairman of Sustainable Mobility Initiative, Managing Partner of Alagan Partners

Speakers:

  • Wang Xuan, General Manager, Belgrade Branch, China Energy International Group (Energy China)
  • Andrea Mario Franchini, Senior Strategic Partnership Manager, Siemens Energy
  • Carlos Patricio Pabon Andrade, Business Development Manager International, 2G Energy
  • Anna Kontny, Senior Advisor for Western Balkans, German Agentur für Wirtschaft und Entwicklung
  • Damir Banovec, Manager for the Western Balkans Region, European Energy, Denmark

14:00

Networking lunch and End of the Two- Day Program Networking