Date | 07 April 2025 |
- | 08 April 2025 |
Location | Southern Sun Rosebank |
Resources |
Abstact_Template 28012025.pdf
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Sponsorship 08122024.pdf Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Announcement 18112024.pdf |
The primary purpose of the 2ND Hydrogen and Fuel Cells conference is the advancement of green hydrogen technologies in Southern Africa and the global community, by highlighting the power of renewable and sustainable technologies and addressing the emerging challenges—through the exploration of hydrogen production, storage and utilization using fuel cells by way of engagement with industry, academia and government.
The conference will provide a platform for high level exchange and networking opportunities with various experts in the field.
The two-day conference will feature high-level scientific talks and posters, complemented with keynote and plenary presentations on country overviews, status of leading and major players in the Southern African and global arena.
The conference presents an attractive programme for researchers, industry players, academic institutions, government, investors, policy makers and potential users of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. The focus is on building collective know-how and fostering engagement between business, government, science and academic institutions. Participants from all countries are invited and welcome to attend the event.
Professor Lindiwe Khotseng,
University of the Western Cape
Lindiwe Khotseng joined the Chemistry Department at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, in 2015, where she currently holds the position of Professor. Before this role, she served as the Managing Director of the ESKOM Centre for Electrocatalytic Research at the South African Institute for Materials Research, also at the University of the Western Cape, from 2008. Lindiwe earned her PhD in Chemistry from Stellenbosch University in 2004 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of the Western Cape in 2022. Her research focuses on biomass and waste valorisation for sustainable renewable energy applications within the circular economy framework. Lindiwe is an accomplished scholar who has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals and contributed to specialised books. She has presented her work at numerous international conferences. As a mentor and educator, she has successfully supervised multiple MSc and PhD students, fostering the next generation of scientists in her field. Lindiwe has played an active role in academic leadership, serving on various faculty committees and National Research Foundation (NRF) panels in South Africa. Her contributions to the scientific community were recognised in 2013 when she received the Department of Trade and Industry’s Technology Award for Outstanding Black Researcher in her field. Lindiwe is a professional member of several organisations, including the South African Chemical Institute (SACI), the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), and the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE).
Francois van Schalkwyk
University of Cape Town; HySA Catalysis
Francois is a Chemical Engineer by profession and has more than 12 years of experience in the hydrogen industry, specialising in electrochemical sub-components (Membrane Electrode Assemblies), material design, product development and process engineering. He is a co-inventor of several catalyst and -MEA technologies emanating from the HySA Catalysis program and HyPlat. His career started at the South African Council for Mineral Technologies (Mintek), where he contributed to HySA Catalysis’ fuel cell objectives as Research Engineer. Thereafter he joined HyPlat, where he directed operations, MEA manufacturing, quality control and product development – making him the lead technical contact for the company. Francois is currently focussing on research and technology development of fuel cell technologies at the University of Cape as Key Technology Specialist and head of the FC group. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt improvement practitioner, holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is currently working towards his doctorate degree in the same engineering discipline.
Abstract submissions are now open!
The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell 2025 conference.
Why submit an abstract?
Submission process
Abstracts will be subject to peer review, the committee will decide whether to accept or decline the submissions. Relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and uniqueness of ideas, contribution significance, and presentation quality are among the selection factors. Download abstract submission template
Accepted abstract authors are then able to submit a full paper. Download paper guidelines
Please note
Key Dates
Please email abstracts to Gugu Charlie: Conferences and Events Coordinator, SAIMM at gugu@saimm.co.za
Early bird registration valid until 7 January 2025
Early SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA/ Member |
R8 800 |
Early Non SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA/ Member |
R9 200 |
SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA/ Member |
R9 200 |
Non SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA/ Member |
R9 800 |
Author Registration |
R4 000 |
Students |
R1 500 |
Retired Member |
R1 500 |
Kindly note, registration closes on 2 April 2025. Please note late registrations will incur a R500 administration fee for registrations received after the closing date.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Camielah Jardine, Head of Conferences and Events
E-mail: camielah@saimm.co.za
Tel: +27 11 538-0237
Web: www.saimm.co.za
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