Program
Full agenda, key topics, and the scientific Call for Papers.
FORUM PROGRAM
Two days of high-level discussions, technical sessions, and site visits exploring the full green hydrogen value chain.
TOPICS
Five Pillars of the Hydrogen Transition
- National and regional hydrogen roadmaps
- Bilateral and multilateral energy cooperation initiatives
- Policy and diplomatic frameworks for green hydrogen partnerships
- Cross-border projects and investment strategies
- Integration of renewable energy potential into hydrogen plans
- Electrolysis technologies: PEM, AEM, alkaline
- Integration with solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy systems
- Cost reduction and economies of scale
- Financing mechanisms and project investment models
- Large-scale project planning and deployment strategies
- Pipeline and transport infrastructure
- Shipping and maritime transport of hydrogen
- Supply chain optimization and distribution systems
- Safety and operational best practices in hydrogen logistics
- International and regional hydrogen standards
- Certification and labeling schemes
- Safety protocols and risk management
- Policy alignment for market confidence
- Compliance and legal frameworks for industrial deployment
- Advanced materials for electrolysis and fuel cells
- Pilot projects and demonstration plants
- Emerging technologies and process optimization
- Technology transfer from lab to industry
- Collaboration between academia, startups, and industry
CAll FOR PAPERS
Share Your Research and Innovation at the 4th German-African
Green Hydrogen Forum 2026
The Organizing Committee invites researchers, academics, industry experts, engineers, innovators, policymakers, and graduate students to submit abstracts for presentation during the Forum, which will be held on 24–25 September 2026 in El Jadida, Morocco.
The Forum serves as a unique platform for exchanging knowledge, showcasing innovative technologies, and strengthening collaboration between Africa, Germany, and international partners in the fields of Green Hydrogen, Power-to-X, Industrial Decarbonization, Logistics, Certification, and Sustainable Energy Systems.
Selected contributions will be presented during the Forum and considered for inclusion in the official conference proceedings.
Ready to share your work with the international hydrogen community?
- Please prepare your abstract using the official template before submission.
- The abstract file must be uploaded in DOC or DOCX format only.
Important Dates
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Submission Deadline
Acceptance
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Dates
Submission Process
Submit Abstract
Submit your abstract using the online submission form or via email.
Review Process
All abstracts will undergo a peer review by the scientific committee.
Acceptance Notification
Accepted authors will be notified via email with further instructions.
Payment & Final Registration
Accepted authors complete registration and payment by the deadline.
Present at the Forum
Present your work and engage with experts and stakeholders.
Proceedings and Publication
Accepted and presented contributions will be eligible for publication in the official proceedings of the 4th German–African Green Hydrogen Forum 2026. The proceedings will be published in E3S Web of Conferences, an international open-access series dedicated to engineering, energy, and environmental sciences, providing worldwide visibility to the published works. Only registered authors who present their contributions during the Forum will be considered for publication in the proceedings.
In addition to the conference proceedings, participants are invited to contribute to the forthcoming Springer edited volume "Engineering Ammonia Systems for Clean Energy and Sustainable Industry." The book will explore ammonia-based solutions for clean energy, hydrogen storage and transport, sustainable industrial applications, advanced materials, and Power-to-X technologies. Authors interested in contributing a book chapter are invited to submit a chapter proposal according to the publisher's guidelines.
Partner Journals
Selected high-quality contributions may also be invited for extended submission to one of the Forum partner journals, following the journal scope, editorial policy, and peer-review process:
Journal of Thermal Engineering
Journal of Thermal Engineering is a peer-reviewed, international open-access journal published by Yildiz Technical University (Türkiye). The journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality research in thermal sciences, energy engineering, heat transfer, thermodynamics, renewable energy systems, HVAC technologies, power generation, and related engineering applications. It serves as an international platform for researchers, engineers, and practitioners working on innovative thermal and energy technologies.
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, and technical contributions, promoting advances in sustainable energy systems and engineering sciences.
For more details, visit the official journal page: Journal of Thermal EngineeringKey Journal Metrics & Information
- Publisher: Yildiz Technical University
- 2025 Journal Impact Factor: 1.1
- Scopus Quartile: Q3
- Indexing: Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), DOAJ, EBSCO, and other major databases.
Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences is a peer-reviewed, international open-access journal published by Yildiz Technical University (Türkiye). The journal publishes original research and review articles covering a broad range of engineering and applied science disciplines, providing an interdisciplinary platform for the dissemination of innovative scientific and technological developments.
The journal welcomes contributions from academia and industry in engineering, energy, materials, computational sciences, and other applied science fields, with the objective of promoting high-quality international research.
For more details, visit the official journal page: Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural SciencesKey Journal Metrics & Information
- Publisher: Yildiz Technical University
- 2025 Journal Impact Factor: 0.6
- Scopus Quartile: Q3
- Indexing: Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), DOAJ, EBSCO, and other international databases.
Important Dates
- Full Paper Submission for Proceedings & Journals: 15 August 2026
- Book Chapter Proposal Submission: 15 August 2026
- Acceptance Notification: 30 September 2026
- Revised Manuscript Submission: 15 October 2026
TUTORIAL
IMPACT+
Interfacial Materials for Photo- & Advanced Catalytic Technologies
From Fundamental Electrochemistry to Industrial Scale-Up
Forum Tutorial of the 4th German–African Green Hydrogen Forum 2026
Faculty of Sciences, Chouaïb Doukkali University – El Jadida, Morocco
Instructors: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ennaoui & Prof. Abdelilah Benyoussef
The IMPACT+ Tutorial is an intensive 3-hours training program organized as a pre-event of the 4th German–African Green Hydrogen Forum 2026. Designed for PhD students, researchers, engineers, faculty members and young professionals, it provides a comprehensive introduction to semiconductor electrochemistry, photoelectrochemical conversion, green hydrogen production, advanced catalytic materials and industrial scale-up challenges.
Understand semiconductor physics for energy applications
Master electrochemistry and photo-electrochemistry
Evaluate solar-to-hydrogen conversion
Understand catalysts and reaction mechanisms
Analyze electrochemical data
Explore industrial scale-up challenges
Photo-electrochemistry on Semiconductor Electrodes: Characteristics and kinetics of electrochemical reactions. Experimental and Analytical methods, Solar energy conversion efficiencies into electricity, hydrogen, and solar fuels (internal and external Quantum efficiency (IQE, EQE), Faradaic efficiency(ηF), Quasi-Fermi levels, photovoltage, and photocurrent. Current-voltage (I-V) characteristics in the dark and under illumination. Capacitance measurements, flat-band potential, and energetic diagrams.
Professor Ahmed Ennaoui is an internationally recognized scientist in thin-film photovoltaics, photo-electrochemistry and renewable energy. He obtained his MSc and Doctorate in Solid State Electronics from the University de Bourgogne, France, and earned his Habilitation (summa cum laude) in 1987 on earth-abundant materials for solar energy conversion. He served for over 35 years at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, heading a research group in heterogeneous material systems.
He published extensively on transition metal chalcogenides and thin film solar cells, and more recently on inkjet-printed PV and soiling solutions. With over 300 peer-reviewed papers, he ranks among Stanford's top 2% of researchers worldwide in applied physics and among Morocco's top 2% per the AD Scientific Index.
He is President of IRESEN's Scientific Council, founded the Virtual Learning University (VLU) for clean energy education, and served as visiting professor at Osaka University and Research Director at QEERI. A senior IEEE member and editorial board member, he supervised over 40 theses and 15 postdoctoral researchers.
Professor Abdelilah Benyoussef is widely recognized for his pioneering contributions to materials science, renewable energy modeling, and statistical physics. He earned his Doctorat d'État from the University of Paris-Sud in 1983, and he is a full member of the esteemed Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology. His academic work is distinguished by its exceptional international influence. With more than 400 scientific publications and over 850 indexed documents, his official Google Scholar profile has more than 16,770 citations.
One of his primary scientific focuses is modeling renewable energy. He develops new materials for green hydrogen storage and advanced solar batteries using ab initio calculations and Monte Carlo simulations. He also conducts intensive research in condensed matter physics, focusing on phase transitions, magnetism, thin films, and nanomaterials.
Professor Benyoussef also plays significant leadership roles in the scientific landscape. He is the national coordinator of the Center of Excellence for Condensed Matter and System Modeling and an associate professor at the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation, and Research (MAScIR).
World-Leading Experts
Learn from two scientists with 35+ years of experience and 26,000+ combined citations
Advanced Knowledge
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge in electrochemistry & solar fuels
Networking
Connect with researchers and industry professionals from Africa & Germany
Forum Preparation
Get primed for the main German–African Green Hydrogen Forum sessions
Certificate
Receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion
Registration is open — secure your spot through the official Forum registration platform.
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