We are pleased to invite you to the first WIC meeting of 2026, taking place on 19 March, kindly hosted by Denys & Fluxys in Kemzeke (Westakker 1), in the building of the Verbeke Foundation.

This location is in the vicinity of to the first section of the Belgian hydrogen backbone currently under construction between Antwerp and Ghent.

The morning programme will feature a number of inspiring keynotes, updates from WIC members, and the latest news from WaterstofNet. In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to visit the construction works during a guided bus tour.

AGENDA

09:30 – 10:00  Reception with coffee
10:00 – 10:15  Welcome by Denys & Fluxys
10:15 – 10:30  Introduction of new WIC members
10:30 – 10:50  Keynote: NEXTGEN District – opportunities for H₂ pilot projects
           Roel Bosschaerts – Port of Antwerp-Bruges
10:50 – 11:10  Keynote: Coalition of the Willing on H₂ in logistics 
       Fiona Dubernet – Air Products
11:10 – 11:30  News from WIC members
       (including feedback on the WIC booth at Hyvolution)
11:30 – 11:45  WaterstofNet / WIC update
11:45 – 12:15  Hydrogen backbone construction
       (Denys / Fluxys)
12:15 – 12:20  Site visit briefing
12:20 – 12:30  Q&A and closing

12:30 – 13:30  Networking lunch

13:30 – 15:30  Visit to the H₂ pipeline by bus (Wearing safety boots is mandatory!)


Registration is only required if you plan to attend in person.
When registering, please indicate whether you would like to participate in the bus tour.

We are looking forward to welcoming you on Thursday, 19 March!

You can follow the WIC meeting online here.