Between 2020 and 2024, hydrogen has confirmed its position as a key pillar of the global energy transition, enhanced by significant public and private investments. In Europe, the "REPowerEU" initiative has allocated substantial funding to fast-track the production and adoption of renewable hydrogen. Several nations have developed different and important strategies aimed at decarbonizing critical sectors such as industry, transportation, and heating, positioning hydrogen as a central solution for achieving these goals.

This period has seen major technological advancements, with hydrogen being progressively incorporated into industrial processes, significantly reducing emissions in sectors that are traditionally hard to decarbonize. International cooperation continues to grow, with events like the European Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Piero Lunghi Conference serving as key platforms for exchanging ideas and innovations, promoting new partnerships among businesses, institutions, and governments.

Hydrogen remains at the center of the energy transition, with the final aim of reducing CO2 emissions by 2050. However, challenges such as the high cost of hydrogen and the need for robust transport and storage infrastructure remain critical priorities to discuss and address for all.

The European Fuel Cells and Hydrogen PieroLunghi Conference 2025 (EFCH₂ 2025), now in its 11th edition, will take place in Italy on the beautiful setting of Capri, and is recognized as one of the most important international conferences in the field of hydrogen technologies and fuel cells. EFCH₂ 2025 provides a unique opportunity to showcase the latest technical advancements, establish new contacts, and promote the exchange of technical, industrial, and commercial information.

The event will bring together academics, researchers, industry professionals, and public sector representatives to share experiences and research outcomes, covering all aspects of hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, and clean energy.  It serves as a premier interdisciplinary forum, bringing together participants to showcase and discuss cutting-edge innovations, emerging trends, and critical challenges in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, as well as clean energy. It also highlights the practical solutions being implemented in these fields. By fostering the exchange of ideas and strategies, the event promotes collaboration aimed at addressing the most pressing needs in the energy sector.

Organized by ATENA (High Technology District inthe field of Energy and Environment), ENEA (the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development), University of California, Irvine and University “Parthenope” of Naples, the conference has a long-standing tradition since its first edition in 2005.

Authors and speakers are enthusiastically invited to engage in this event to promote international collaboration, enhance comprehension, and drive advancements in hydrogen technologies. The sharing of knowledge through presentations of research outcomes, current innovations, cutting-edge developments, and new concepts will serve as core aspect of the conference framework.

If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the submission process, or if you would like to propose a topic not included int he list, please reach out to info@europeanfuelcells.com.

A variety of presentation sessions will be available to offer flexibility for authors. All sessions will preserve the highest standards of quality.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
This event welcomes everyone with a passion for hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, and clean energy. Whether you represent political influence, academia, research, industry, or the public sector, or if you're simply eager to explore cleaner, greener energy solutions, EFCH₂ 2025 promises cutting-edge insights and invaluable connections.

Join us for a unique opportunity to enhance international collaboration, expand perspectives, and drive initiatives within the fields of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The sharing of knowledge through presentations of research findings, pioneering breakthroughs, and innovative concepts will be the driving force behind the conference program.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting journey toward a sustainable energy future!

CONFERENCE SCOPE
‍The European Fuel Cells Technology & Applications - Piero Lunghi Conference is dedicated to exploring the international landscape of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The conference aims to provide updates on short, medium, and long-term R&D efforts, highlighting current advancements and critical areas for future exploration; identify emerging applications and potential markets for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across various sectors, including transportation and energy storage; discuss the influence of government initiatives and international agreements on the growth and adoption of these technologies, emphasizing the need for a supportive policy environment. Last but not least, it aspires to analyze pathways to decarbonization and the role of hydrogen in future energy systems, encouraging forward-thinking discussions on climate goals.

Overall, it serves as a collaborative platform for experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to share knowledge, inspire innovation, and shape the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

AREAS OF INTEREST
The Symposium will address various topics related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, with a strong emphasis on their applications.

Topics surround all aspects of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, emphasizing their applications. The list below outlines the main themes but is not intended to be exhaustive.

The conference will cover abroad spectrum of hydrogen, fuel cell, and electrolysis-related topics, from production technologies to cutting-edge applications across sectors.

Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to, materials innovation, advanced component manufacturing, numerical modelling, system integration, safety protocols, policy frameworks, and comprehensive market and environmental analyses.

We welcome submissions that present groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, transformative technologies, and forward-thinking perspectives and analyses that will shape the hydrogen economy of the future.

1. HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
• Electrolysis (PEM, Alkaline, AEM, SOEC, PCC, MCEC)
• Thermochemical & Photochemical Processes
• Biological Hydrogen Production
• Low carbon hydrogen from Fossil Fuels (e.g., SMR, CCS)
• Nuclear Hydrogen Production
• Hydrogen from Biomass and Waste

2. HYDROGEN STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION
• Solid Hydrogen Storage (e.g. metal hydrides, MOFs)
• Gaseous Hydrogen Storage
• Liquid and Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen Storage
• Hydrogen Infrastructure (Pipelines, Tankers, Trucks)
• Hydrogen Blending in Natural Gas Grids
• Natural Gas Grid Transformation
• Hydrogen Derivatives and Carriers
• Hydrogen Refilling Stations
• Challenges in Hydrogen Delivery Systems

3. Fuel Cells technologies
‍• Fuel Cells: components, stack, system (PEMFC, SOFC, AFC, MCFC)
• Fuel Cells for Transportation (Cars, Buses, Trucks)
• Fuel Cells for Heavy Duty & Freight Transport (Trains, Aircraft, Marine)
• Fuel Cells for Stationary Power Generation
• Portable and Backup Power Applications
• Materials Handling Application
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4. Hydrogen End-Use applications
• Hydrogen for Industrial Processes (Steel, Cement, Chemicals)
• Hydrogen as Energy Storage Medium (e.g. Hybrid Systems with Renewable Energy)
• Sector Coupling and Power-to-X
• Next-Generation Hydrogen Fuels (Power-to-fuel)
• Hydrogen as a Decarbonization Pathway

5. Hydrogen Economy and Sustainability
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Social LCA
• Techno-economic assessment (TEA)
• Green Hydrogen and Carbon-Free Technologies
• Water Use and Sustainability of Hydrogen Production
• Hydrogen’s Role in Achieving Climate Targets (Net-Zero Goals)
• Hydrogen Hubs and International Trade
• Hydrogen Valleys

6. Hydrogen Policy, Market, and Business Models
• National and Regional Hydrogen Strategies
• Global Hydrogen Supply Chains
• Economic Analysis and Market Forecasts
• Public and Private Sector Investments
• Hydrogen Pricing and Incentives
• Hydrogen Safety Codes and Standards

7. Hydrogen Innovation and Future Trends
‍• Emerging Hydrogen Technologies
• Breakthroughs in Catalysts, Electrodes, Membranes
• Novel Systems Integration and Control
• Digitalization and AI in Hydrogen Systems
• Microbial and Bioelectrochemical Technologies
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Special session dedicated to:
Poster Session - Dissemination of European projects on Hydrogen technologies
Authors and presenters are invited to present their European projects on Hydrogen technologies and their results.