Swiss Steel Group Hosts Successful Hydrogen Tech Days 2024: A Leap Towards a Sustainable Future

Under the theme “Get ready to explore the future of hydrogen!”, Swiss Steel Group recently hosted a highly successful two-day symposium on hydrogen production and its diverse applications across industries and everyday technologies. The Hydrogen Tech Days 2024 event, held at the prestigious Imperial Palace in Annecy and the Ugitech plant in Ugine, France, attracted an unexpectedly high number of qualified visitors, further cementing Swiss Steel Group’s position as a leader in driving sustainable industrial solutions.

The event spotlighted the pivotal role of hydrogen in achieving decarbonisation goals, with experts from the energy, industrial, and research sectors sharing the latest innovations and applications of hydrogen in a series of thought-provoking lectures and panel discussions. A key highlight of the event was the in-depth session on the role of stainless steel in hydrogen-based technologies, which provided groundbreaking insights into how the material performs under extreme conditions and high pressures, vital for future hydrogen applications.

Programme Highlights

The first day of the event featured three thematic sessions at the Imperial Palace, Annecy, covering diverse aspects of hydrogen technology. These sessions delved into hydrogen applications, the role of hydrogen in decarbonising industries, and the use of stainless steel for hydrogen technologies. These sessions served as a critical platform for participants to engage with cutting-edge advancements in the hydrogen space and to gain a comprehensive understanding of its potential.

The second day of the symposium saw attendees visiting the Ugitech plant in Ugine. The plant tour offered valuable insights into Swiss Steel Group’s advanced production processes, allowing participants to observe firsthand the technologies being employed to drive sustainable steel manufacturing. During speed meetings, attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with speakers and experts, delving deeper into their queries and discussing the future of hydrogen technologies.

A Vision for a Sustainable Future

Frank Koch, CEO of Swiss Steel Group, emphasized the significance of the event in the broader context of industrial transformation. “Hydrogen is not only a critical step in the transformation of the steel industry but also a vital lever for creating a sustainable future,” he said. By embracing electric arc furnace (EAF) technology and pioneering ‘green’ steel solutions, Swiss Steel Group has established itself as a frontrunner in the drive toward a more sustainable industrial landscape.

The Hydrogen Tech Days 2024 event reinforced Swiss Steel Group’s dedication to advancing the hydrogen economy and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon industry. The symposium’s success underscores the growing importance of hydrogen as a key enabler of decarbonisation, and the event provided decisive momentum to push the boundaries of hydrogen applications in industrial and technological sectors.

As the world continues its push toward cleaner energy and reduced carbon emissions, Swiss Steel Group’s Hydrogen Tech Days 2024 has reaffirmed the crucial role hydrogen will play in shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and energy solutions. The symposium has set the stage for ongoing innovation, collaboration, and progress towards a greener, low-carbon economy.