About the Forum
Our vision, history, and the Forum’s evolution across past editions.
Developing Morocco as a regional hub for green hydrogen collaboration between Germany and the rest of Africa.
The German-African Green Hydrogen Forum was initiated in 2023 in Germany as a high-level international platform dedicated to strengthening cooperation between Germany and African countries in the field of green hydrogen and sustainable energy systems. The Forum was established to encourage dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships supporting the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy.
Since its launch, the Forum has brought together experts from academia, industry, government institutions, and international organizations to discuss technological advances, policy frameworks, and investment opportunities related to green hydrogen.
By connecting Germany’s technological expertise with Africa’s vast renewable energy potential, the Forum aims to foster collaborative initiatives and support the development of innovative and sustainable hydrogen solutions contributing to the global energy transition
CONTEXT & HISTORY
Since its inception, the Forum has progressively expanded its scope and impact:
First Edition (May 23–24, 2023)
Held in Bernburg (Saale), Germany, bringing together 72 participants in a hybrid format. It focused on strengthening economic and research cooperation and included contributions from leading institutions such as Fraunhofer institutes, BAM, Enertrag, Hyphen, the University of Namibia, and Ghana Communication Technology University.
Second Edition (September 1–2, 2024)
Took place in Windhoek, Namibia, under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding between academic partners. This edition emphasized concrete technical projects within the green hydrogen value chain, including initiatives such as "H2Global meets Africa," the HySecunda Consortium, and the Daures Green Hydrogen Village.
Third Edition (September 23–24, 2025)
Returned to Bernburg and focused on scaling up the green hydrogen economy, advancing Power-to-X technologies, and addressing strategic challenges related to implementation, financing, and policy frameworks.
Past Editions Gallery
Explore highlights from previous editions as we continue building bridges between Africa, Europe and the hydrogen economy.
