Hydrogen Day 2025 Agenda
Tuesday, October 7
San Jacinto Hall - Multipurpose Room (SJH 207), 309 E. 21st Street, Austin, TX 78705
10:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
11:00 a.m. | Registration
Lunch Provided
11:55 a.m. | Welcome Remarks
Brian Korgel
Director, Energy Institute, The University of Texas at Austin
12:00 p.m. | Luncheon Presentation: Reciprocating Compressors for The Hydrogen Economy
Luiz Soriano
Key Account Manager, Neuman & Esser USA
Different H2 compression technologies available. Fundamentals of Reciprocating Compression
Technology. Benefits and challenges of large-scale Hydrogen compression. Typical applications across the Hydrogen Value Chain with real project examples.
1:30 p.m. | Poster Competition
4:00 p.m. | Panel: Accelerating Innovation @UT: Hydrogen ProtoHub and the HyFive Initiative
Moderator: Susan Shifflett
Executive Director, Texas Hydrogen Alliance
Andrew Johnson III
Dean, Computer and Engineering Technologies, Lone Star College–University Park
Michael Lewis
Director, Center for Electromechanics, The University of Texas at Austin
Ning Lin
Chief Economist, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin
4:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks
4:45-6:45 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Wednesday, October 8
San Jacinto Hall - Multipurpose Room (SJH 207), 309 E. 21st Street, Austin, TX 78705
8:15 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
8:15 a.m. | Registration
Coffee & Breakfast Provided
8:55 a.m. | Welcome Remarks
Brian Korgel
Director, Energy Institute, The University of Texas at Austin
9:00 a.m. | Opening Keynote: The Future of Green Hydrogen: Risk Mitigation and Cost-Effective Electrolyzer Solutions
Sachin Nijhawan
CEO, thyssenkrupp nucera USA
Green hydrogen is a critical component in advancing the global energy transition. This presentation will address the urgent need to overcome key challenges, including risk mitigation and the sustainable scaling of production. By leveraging advanced technologies and promoting industry-wide collaboration, Sachin will outline strategies to reduce production costs, thereby making green hydrogen more accessible and economically viable. Ultimately, effective management and innovative, cost-efficient solutions are fundamental to realizing green hydrogen's potential as a cornerstone of tomorrow's future.
9:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Full-Day of Sessions
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Networking Reception
Thursday, October 9
UT Pickle Research Campus, ProtoHub, 2927 James Hart Trail, Austin, 78758
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tour of the Hydrogen ProtoHub
Parking: More information to come.
Information: Please note that the site is uncovered. Wear appropriate clothing and be mindful of weather conditions. Light Breakfast will be provided.