14/05/2026
Hosted by our university, the International Hydrogen Technologies Congress – IHTEC 2026 brought together academics, researchers, and industry representatives from various countries around the world to focus on current developments in hydrogen technologies and clean energy.
The International Hydrogen Technologies Congress – IHTEC 2026, held at our university, served as a significant platform for addressing scientific research on hydrogen technologies, sustainable energy systems, and the clean energy transition on an international scale. The congress was attended by academics, researchers, industry representatives, and leading experts from various countries around the world.
The opening address was delivered by Congress President and our Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. Bestami Özkaya. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Özkaya highlighted the strategic importance of hydrogen technologies for a sustainable future and emphasized the role of scientific collaborations in the clean energy transition.
Later in the conference, Prof. Dr. İbrahim Dinçer, a member of the Istinye University Board of Trustees and President of the Hydrogen Technologies Association, addressed the participants. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Dinçer stated that hydrogen is no longer merely an alternative energy source; it has become one of the fundamental components of the global transition supporting decarbonization in industry, transportation, and energy systems.
International Scientists Gathered on the Same Platform
The conference’s keynote sessions were moderated by Prof. Adolfo Iulianelli. During the sessions, current research in fields such as hydrogen production, smart energy systems, fuel cells, and advanced energy technologies was shared. Keynote speakers Seeram Ramakrishna and Ryu Abe shared their assessments of the future of clean energy technologies with the participants. As part of the program, Prof. Dr. İbrahim Dinçer presented a certificate of appreciation to Seeram Ramakrishna, while Dr. Esmail Doustkhah presented one to Ryu Abe.
During the three-day conference, parallel sessions covered a wide range of topics, including hydrogen production, electrolyzer technologies, hydrogen storage systems, the hydrogen economy, energy conversion technologies, sustainable transportation solutions, and AI-enabled energy systems. Scientists from many countries, including Iran, Germany, Japan, Brazil, Italy, Thailand, and the Czech Republic, presented their research during the sessions.
The program also included an exhibition area and networking events. Participants had the opportunity to develop academic collaborations and meet with industry representatives.
IHTEC 2026 emerged as one of the key events that strengthens international knowledge sharing in the field of hydrogen technologies, supports interdisciplinary collaborations, and contributes to the vision of sustainable energy.
