Are you a PhD student working on innovative hydrogen technologies or exploring pathways to scale hydrogen innovations from the laboratory to industrial deployment? The X-SEED Project is inviting doctoral researchers to submit their work for the 3rd X-SEED Workshop, taking place on 25 February 2027 at DFactory Barcelona.
The workshop will bring together researchers, technology developers, industry representatives, and innovation stakeholders from across the European hydrogen ecosystem to discuss the latest advances in hydrogen technologies and their scale-up towards commercial implementation.
Showcase Your Research
As part of the event, up to four selected PhD candidates will have the opportunity to present their research during a dedicated PhD Pitch Session, engaging directly with experts from academia and industry.
PhD Pitch Session
- Presentation format: 8-minute presentation followed by 2 minutes of Q&A
- Topics of interest:
- Innovative hydrogen technologies
- Hydrogen technologies from laboratory research to industrial scale
- Scale-up and demonstration of hydrogen solutions
Call for Abstracts
PhD students interested in participating are invited to submit an abstract through the following form:
- Abstract submission: Call for PhD Presentations | 3rd X-SEED Workshop 2027
- Submission deadline: 14 December 2026
Why Participate?
Presenting at the X-SEED Workshop offers a unique opportunity to:
- Showcase your research to a specialised European audience
- Receive valuable feedback from leading experts
- Expand your professional network
- Connect with industry and research stakeholders
- Explore future collaboration opportunities within the hydrogen sector
The event aims to support the next generation of hydrogen scientists and engineers by providing a platform for knowledge exchange and networking in one of the most dynamic fields of the clean energy transition.
We look forward to discovering innovative research contributions and welcoming talented PhD candidates to Barcelona for this exciting event.

