ABOUT
Welcome to EPHyC!
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EPHyC is a conference aimed solely at EU-based PhD researchers working on a hydrogen-related research topic.
The EPHyC conference is organised annually by Hydrogen Europe Research, with a different host institution supporting the local organisation each year.
The 2025 edition took place from 9 to 11 April in Trieste, Italy, co-organised with the University of Trieste and the partners of the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley.
In 2026, the conference will relocate to Trondheim, Norway, with support from HYDROGENi, SINTEF, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).​
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Why this conference?
Hydrogen is, and will remain, a hot topic in R&D, both in the academic and the industrial world. There are already many conferences dedicated to hydrogen, often primarily offering a platform to more mature researchers. None of those are tailored specifically to PhD researchers and also organized on a European level.
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But, we are convinced that PhD-focused conferences can provide a nurturing environment for early-stage researchers to grow, learn and establish their academic presence.
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So the idea for EPHyC was born: let's organize a PhD conference offering a platform for EU-based networking, learning and skills development attuned to their needs and stages of research, from just starting researchers to those almost defending their thesis. EPHyC, with mainly PhD presenting their topics to each other, will offer many opportunities for feedback, collaboration options, discovering potential interdisciplinary connections and research motivation.
The conference is organized by PhDs for PhDs, we know you because we are you!
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And the best part? To make the threshold as low as possible, the conference is free of charge for all participants!
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With contributions from
The conference is organised and primarily financed by Hydrogen Europe Research, an international non-profit association grouping universities and research centres across Europe and beyond.
The 2026 EPHyC Conference will be held in connection with the H2science Conference, bringing two major events together under one roof. This unique link creates an unparalleled opportunity for participants to expand their network, discover fresh perspectives, and spark new collaborations across disciplines and generations.
"Two conferences. One goal. Endless possibilities"
We are grateful to HYDROGENi, SINTEF, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for their kind support and for hosting us in Trondheim!
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