16 February 2027 | Riga, Latvia
Joint Event of LACISE, H2VE, H2Value, Green Hydra and CERITA
The Hydrogen Valleys & Industry Forum 2027 will bring together representatives from industry, academia, vocational education and training, policymakers and European projects to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for advancing the hydrogen ecosystem. Through industry perspectives, panel discussions, networking and technical visits, the event will address key challenges and opportunities related to hydrogen innovation, skills development and regional cooperation.
Coming soon. The detailed programme of the Forum will be announced shortly.
Draft programme – subject to change. 16 February 2027, Riga, Latvia.
09:00 – 09:05
Welcome address
Moderator introduction to the Forum
09:05 – 09:10
Welcome address
LU Vice-Rector
09:10 – 09:15
Welcome address
Minister of Economy of the Republic of Latvia
09:15 – 09:25
Keynote
Miguel Lopez, Chair of Board of Directors, Hydrogen Europe
09:25 – 09:35
Keynote
Dr. Tilman Schildhauer, Senior Scientist Thermochemical Processes, Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland
09:35 – 09:45
Keynote
Māris Vainovskis, Senior Partner, Evershed Sutherland
09:45 – 10:30
Panel discussion
Beata Grota, Member of the Board of Directors, Hydrogen Europe, Robert Bosch
Dr. Tilman Schildhauer, Senior Scientist Thermochemical Processes, Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland
Gunārs Valdmanis, Director of Energy Market Department, Ministry of Climate and Energy of Latvia
Carmen Font, Chair of the Clean Fuels and Hydrogen Group and CEO of Font Corporation
Moderator: CFI representative or Pēteris Lesničenoks
10:30 – 10:50
Break
Group photo and coffee
10:50 – 11:50
Industry pitches
NACO, ProtiumTech, Connexus and more
Moderator: Vita Brakovska
11:50 – 12:35
Panel discussion
H2Value, Latvian Hydrogen Association, Aivars Starikovs
HyAirport, Riga Airport, Mārtiņš Grels
Latvenergo, Pēteris Lesničenoks
Green Hydra stakeholder (TBD)
Moderator: Vita Brakovska
12:35 – 13:30
Networking lunch
Industry and project exhibition
13:30 – 13:45
Walk to the HRS
13:45 – 15:00
Drive to Jelgava
15:00 – 15:30
Visit of H2Value HRS
15:30 – 16:30
Technical visit
To be confirmed
TBC
Return to Riga
19:00 – 22:00
Networking dinner
Project partners and invited stakeholders
Coming soon. Speakers will be announced shortly.
Position, Organisation
Position, Organisation
Position, Organisation
LACISE is a Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Programme project advancing sustainable energy through applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer. The project focuses on hydrogen production technologies, advanced battery materials, AI-driven solutions and optimisation tools for smart power grids, while also promoting STEM education and public engagement.
H2VE (Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence) is a European project focused on developing vocational excellence in the hydrogen sector. The project brings together education and training providers, industry partners and research organisations to create innovative learning programmes, support workforce development and address emerging skills needs across the hydrogen value chain.
H2Value is a European cooperation project focused on strengthening the green hydrogen value chain in Estonia and Latvia. The project supports small-scale green hydrogen production using solar energy and biomass, the development of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and the use of hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel for transport. It also promotes interregional cooperation, innovation and investment to accelerate the development and uptake of green hydrogen solutions.
Green Hydra is a European cooperation project dedicated to advancing hydrogen-related policy development and regional collaboration. The project facilitates knowledge exchange among regions, supports the integration of hydrogen into regional development strategies, and strengthens cooperation between policymakers, industry and innovation stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of clean hydrogen technologies.
CERITA (Circular Economy for Riga and Tartu Waste Management Facilities) is a European cooperation project focused on transforming waste management through circular economy principles and hydrogen-based solutions. Bringing together partners from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and the Netherlands, the project promotes international collaboration and the development of tailored, sustainable solutions for waste management facilities in Riga and Tartu.