Olaf Godlewski was born in Warsaw on April 23, 1978. A graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology's Faculty of Transport in the field of Motor Vehicle Operation and Maintenance, as well as the Warsaw School of Economics in the field of Management. He has been involved with the industry and the automotive industry since 2005. Experience gained at Mercedes-Benz, SKF, BMZ, and Worthington Industries.

Currently Sales Director in Worthington, Hydrogen Europe member.

A management expert and executive director with 30 years of experience specializing in the energy sector, particularly in offshore upstream and downstream operations, engineering, and commercial aspects of investment projects.

He graduated from the Gdynia Maritime University in 1996. He began his career in the offshore sector as an electrical engineer, and then became a project engineer and manager. In 2013, he completed a management program at Harvard Business School in Boston.

In 2008, he founded Asia Connecting Centre Pte. Ltd. (ACC). The company, based in Singapore, offers services related to capital projects in the oil, gas, and offshore operations sectors.

Since 2017, he has also served as president of the management board of Energy Market Observer sp. z o.o. (ENMARO), operating in Poland. The company supports clients in the implementation of strategic projects for the development of offshore wind farms, the production and transport of low-carbon hydrogen and alternative fuels, the maritime transport of liquefied CO2 for sequestration (CCS), and the decarbonization of maritime transport.

He is a member and lecturer of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

He acts as an advisor to the management boards of foreign companies and investment funds.

He participates in and lectures at numerous seminars and training courses.

Adam Niklewski - a graduate of the Gdańsk University of Technology at the Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Shipbuilding, based his thesis on the knowledge and internships at the Technical Universitat Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH) and the Istanbul Technical University (ITU). Moreover, a graduate of the International Executive MBA program. For 17 years associated with DNV, dealing with project management related to supervision of ship repairs and certification of ship equipment and systems within European and global market. In his work also delegated to direct negotiations with flag administrations on topics related to International IMO Conventions, e.g., Ballast Water Management, in which DNV is an authorized representative in the world.

Currently, he is most involved in the subject of decarbonization and the implementation of the IMO strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the 2020-2050 perspective. Among others, it cooperates at the expert level with entities such as: the Ministry of Climate and the Environment, the Ministry of Infrastructure, the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management or the Parliament of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Previously, an employee and lecturer at the Gdańsk University of Technology and an employee of the IMP of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

A legal advisor specializing in the energy sector, Jan has been supporting investors in matters related to infrastructure and environmental protection projects for many years. He has advised on processes for increasing plant energy efficiency and on issues related to emissions trading. He has participated in due diligence studies, prepared legal opinions, and advised clients on complex investment processes. Jan is not only a lawyer but also a manager familiar with the realities of the modern energy market, sharing this experience in his publications and presentations at numerous industry conferences.

Graduate of Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry/Chemical Technology (PhD Eng), Polish-American School of Business (Executive MBA). 

For almost 20 years associated with Swagelok, a worldwide leader in industrial fluid system manufacturing and support for various industries (chemistry, petrochemistry, energy, pharmacy, semiconductors, automotive, shipbuilding, arms), as well as for research and laboratory installations. Specialist in the field of flow system components: alternative fuels, oil and gas extraction and processing, solutions in the field of sampling systems and gas distribution systems. Many years of experience in sales and technical departments, care for key accounts, conducting technical training in the field of correct selection and assembly of Swagelok tube fittings.

Professor of the University of Gdansk, political scientist, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development of the University of Gdansk, President of the Board of the University of Gdansk’s special purpose vehicle Univentum Labs, Manager of the Building Engagement to Accelerate Clean Energy Transitions in the South Baltic – BALTICBEAT project (Interreg South Baltic programme), vice-rector for Cooperation and Development of the University of Gdansk 2022-2024.

Currently responsible for the implementation of the hydrogen strategy at Orlen and GK Orlen. Responsible for development projects such as hydrogen fuel production, distribution and collection systems. He has thorough knowledge and many years of professional experience of technical gases area.

Graduate of the University of Gdańsk and Gdańsk University of Technology. She has experience in the maritime industry, TSL industry, investment consulting, and property management. Previously as a Manager in the Commercial Department of the Port of Gdańsk, she was responsible for the development of the energy segment of the port, dedicated to gas, coal and iron ore terminals and managing key investment projects. Currently, she holds the position of Head of the Development Unit and is responsible for creating the strategy and plan for the development of the port.

Naval Architect with unique experience in the field of marine technology and related safety in maritime domain. Expert with deep knowledge related to  new technologies application in ship  design and marine engineering area. Actually employed as R&D Division Director in PRS. Actually involved in development of technical standards and regulatory solutions for safe implementation of alternative fuels and technical solutions for energy conversion  aimed on shipping decarbonisation. Actively participates in works carried  out by polish and international institutions like IACS or IMO, involved and/o being responsible for implementation of international regulations by PRS research and development  activities aimed on  introduction of new safety standards in shipping and marine angineering and holistically understood ship and offshore  technology.

Naval Architect with over 35 years of professional experience in ship and marine technology including research and development for commercial and naval applications. Expert and specialist in the field of zero emission waterborne transport, marine engineering and ship machinery with particular interest in novel technologies for ship propulsion using alternative fuels for hybrid and electrical drives.Actual position: R&D Division

Director  in Polish Register of Shipping –involved in class and statutory rules development to facilitate wider use of alternative fuels in waterborne applications.

Management Board of the Port of Gdańsk Authority S.A.

Jacek Gębicki received his PhD in chemical technology from the Gdansk University of Technology in 2008. In 2016, he was awarded a postdoctoral degree in technical sciences. Since 2018, he has been the Head of the Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology at the Faculty of Chemistry, Gdansk University of Technology. Since 2022, he has been the Director of the Centre for Hydrogen Technologies. His research interests include: chemical sensors for monitoring air pollution levels, sensory systems, electronic and bioelectric noses, green deodorization methods, biofiltration, application of catalysts in the chemical industry, hydrogen production and storage technologies. He has authored and co-authored more than 100 JCR-listed publications. He has participated in more than 15 national and international projects.

Magdalena Dudek received both her Diploma and habilitation degree in Chemical Engineering from AGH University of Krakow. She joined the Department of Sustainable Energy Development in the Faculty of Energy and Fuels at AGH University of Krakow. She is engaged in teaching and research in the interdisciplinary fields of energy efficiency, integrated power sources involving renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, fuel cells and electrochemical devices. Prof. Dudek is the author or co-author of over 100 scientific and technical papers. She is included in the top 2% of research scientists on the Elsevier and Stanford University lists. She also holds ten patents in the area of hydrogen and fuel cells.

With more than 20 years of experience in the energy and fuels market, particularly in the hydrogen economy and fuel cell technology, Prof. Dudek’s contributions to industrial cooperation have been recognised with special awards at international and Polish exhibitions. Additionally, she has been involved in research programmes funded by the European Union, the European Institute of Technology, UNESCO and national research frameworks in Poland. Prof. Dudek is active in international scientific and educational collaborations in the field of fuel and energy transformation.

She has served as a reviewer for numerous international journals, including those published by Elsevier, Wiley and Springer. She has also been a plenary speaker and invited speaker at international interdisciplinary conferences in areas such as fuels and energy, materials science, and electrochemistry.

Specializes in sustainable mobility and the green transition, with professional experience gained in consulting and NGOs. Co-author of publications and strategies on mobility and hydrogen in transport, as well as author of strategic mobility planning documents. At PAIH, he supports Polish companies in the international expansion of innovative mobility solutions, fostering global partnerships and promoting future-oriented technologies.

A manager with over 20 years of experience in new information and operational technologies applicable to business. An expert in digital solutions and Industry 4.0 concepts, she has the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling business value, effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels. She excels in leading and inspiring cross-functional teams to successfully implement projects and achieve ambitious business goals. She is involved in innovative projects related to digital transformation, energy transition, and sustainability, as well as cybersecurity in industrial environments. She has proven experience in developing and implementing digital strategies in the local market, as well as introducing new products to the market. She has gained recognition as a thought leader in her fields, winning prestigious awards in the Polish market. On a daily basis, she supports businesses in Central and Eastern Europe in understanding and adopting new technologies and digital solutions.

Grzegorz has joined Hydrogen Europe in May 2019 as Research, Innovation and Funding Manager, responsible for the coordination of the Maritime Working Group, focusing on decarbonisation of shipping as well as Finance and Funding Working Group with focus on future IPPP on hydrogen under the Horizon Europe framework and the ETS Innovation Fund. Since January 2022 Grzegorz is a director of the Intelligence Unit at Hydrogen Europe, overseeing the publication of the Clean Hydrogen Monitor and other market intelligence activities. Prior to joining Hydrogen Europe, Grzegorz has gathered 15 years of professional consulting experience, where he specialized in projects covering natural gas for heat and power generation, renewable energy and alternative fuels markets.

Business Development Manager in the New Technologies Department at BPR ASE GROUP (formerly Biproraf), specializing in the development of projects in the field of modern energy technologies. He has experience in the comprehensive implementation of turnkey investments in the district heating and combined heat and power (CHP) markets, with particular emphasis on gas-fired cogeneration and large-scale heat pumps. He is co-responsible for the preparation and implementation of a major EPC project – wastewater2heat – in Słupsk, a new heat source with a capacity of approx. 10 MWt, scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.

Most of his work focuses on strengthening the company’s position in the design and execution of energy investments in the turnkey model, particularly in the area of heating and CHP plants. In his role, he concentrates on the implementation of modern, low-emission solutions, responding to the growing interest in cogeneration technologies based on gas engines, as well as large-scale heat pumps dedicated to the district heating sector.

Tomasz Dudek is the CEO of BPR ASE Group (formerly Biproraf) – one of Poland's leading companies in the Oil&Gas sector, specialising in the implementation of innovative EPC projects for the refining and petrochemical industries.

For over 20 years, his professional career has been associated with the implementation of advanced technologies in industry, including hydrogen technologies, to which he devotes particular attention. He has gained unique experience in this field, and his knowledge goes far beyond the standard industry perspective. The commissioning of the first hydrogen facilities by BPR ASE Group allowed him to gain an in-depth knowledge of the real challenges involved.

Under his leadership, BPR ASE Group has consistently developed its portfolio of hydrogen projects and is one of the few companies in the country that can be proud of its operational installations for both hydrogen production and distribution. A strategic approach to the development of this branch of industry, especially during the difficult period of the pandemic, has contributed to strengthening BPR ASE Group's position as a leader in hydrogen technologies on the Polish market.

Experienced manager and owner of a company with port and offshore operations. Center of New Competences Sp. z o. o. Applying to vocational training, while LKK Sp. z o. o. Provides operational durability for transshipment and maintenance of port facilities.

They provide courses and training programs for heavy machinery and ship operators using 3D Virtual Reality simulators. Featuring real sounds and a motion platform, they create a fully immersive experience. We offer tailored training for crane and truck operators in port environments.

Their maneuvering course for crew transfer vessels (CTV) is certified by the Polish Register of Shipping and the Maritime Institute. CTVs play an important role in the operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms.

He's looking to partner with you to establish an offshore wind logistics center or provide our state-of-the-art training tools to existing centers for dock workers, boat and heavy equipment dealers and manufacturers.

Mateusz Soltysiak, as Chairman of the Board, sets the vision and development directions in which the company follows. He has many years of experience in managing and transforming companies and businesses in Poland and abroad. He has spent his career building and strategically developing businesses, including startups and companies with high growth potential. His track record includes investments in projects in Poland and Asia. Before starting his hydrogen business, he invested in more than 100 hardware startups around the world in 5 years. Privately, he is an innovative technology enthusiast who sees in the development of the hydrogen market in Poland and abroad an opportunity to fulfill climate promises and achieve a transformation of the energy sector.

Grzegorz Orlikowski, a long-standing employee of EKO-KONSULT. An experienced process safety engineer and author of several hundred explosion safety analyses. A speaker and panelist at numerous technical conferences, he regularly delivers lectures as part of the Safety Academy as well as at technical universities. Co-author of the qualification for specialists in hydrogen installation safety, developed for the Integrated Qualifications System.

He began his career at ORLEN with an internship, which provided him with a solid foundation for further professional development. He progressed through positions ranging from Junior Operator to Expert and Project Manager. He participated in the commissioning of the Paraxylene Unit, gaining valuable experience in energy and process optimization. In the Production Efficiency and Optimization Office, he was responsible for creating digital twins, supporting innovative projects, and analyzing “what-if” scenarios. He is the author of numerous projects aimed at improving energy and production efficiency. Currently, as an Expert in the Hydrogen Technology and Synthetic Fuels Office, he develops new business lines in the field of hydrogen and synthetic fuels.

Piotr Patrosz has been working as a Research and Development Engineer at Rockfin S.A. since 2023, where he is involved in the design and research of hydrogen generators for the HyVentive product line. Previously, he was employed at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology, conducting R&D work on hydraulic systems. In 2017, he obtained a PhD in mechanical engineering. He has extensive experience in carrying out research and development projects both in academia and the industrial sector.

Natalia Łukasik obtained her PhD in 2016 from the Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdańsk Tech), Poland. She completed a post-doc internship at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, in 2022, working in the field of chemical hydrogen storage. Currently, she works as an assistant professor at the Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology at the Gdańk Tech. Her research activities are focused on the obtainment of sorption and catalytical materials, with a particular interest in catalysts for hydrogen production.

Absolwent Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Studium Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego przy Instytucie Stosunków Międzynarodowych UW oraz Akademii Przedsiębiorczości i Zarządzania im. Leona Koźmińskiego w Warszawie. Posiada ponad 20-letnie doświadczenie na stanowiskach eksperckich i menedżerskich w sektorze naftowym i gazowniczym, w tym Naftobazy Sp. z o.o., Operator Logistyczny Paliw Płynnych – OLPP Sp. z o.o., Ośrodek Badawczo Rozwojowy Przemysłu Rafineryjnego S.A. – OBR S.A., GAZ-SYSTEM S.A.

Obecnie w GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. pracuje jako Zastępca Dyrektora Pionu Transformacji Energetycznej. Przez wiele lat odpowiedzialny za rozwój projektów dywersyfikacyjnych, w tym interkonektorów gazowych pomiędzy Polską, a Czechami, Słowacją, Litwą i Danią / Norwegią (projekt Baltic Pipe), których realizacja zapewniła Polsce bezpieczeństwo energetyczne w obszarze gazu ziemnego i umożliwiła uniezależnienie się od dostaw tego surowca z Rosji. Aktywnie zaangażowany w relacje GAZ-SYSTEM z Komisją Europejską w celu umożliwienia realizacji kluczowych projektów infrastruktury gazowej i ich wsparcia finansowego z funduszy UE.

W ramach współpracy międzynarodowej współtworzył strategie wspierające rolę gazu w gospodarkach zmierzających do dekarbonizacji, uwzględnienia jego wkładu w realizację celów polityki klimatycznej jako tzw. paliwo przejściowe oraz przygotowania do wdrożenia gazów odnawialnych (wodór, biometan). Uczestniczył w tworzeniu stanowisk GAZ-SYSTEM w procesie legislacyjnym UE, zwłaszcza w odniesieniu do tzw. Pakietu Gazowo-Wodorowego, w tym możliwego operowania spółki w obszarze wodoru.

Obecnie zaangażowany w inicjatywy związane z procesem projektowania podstaw funkcjonowania gospodarki wodorowej na poziomie krajowym i europejskim, zwłaszcza w aspekcie infrastrukturalnym.

Dr. Eng. Szkoda is a graduate of the Faculty of Chemistry at Gdańsk University of Technology, where he studied Environmental Protection Technologies. His scientific work focuses on research into energy storage and conversion, with particular emphasis on the development of modern and sustainable material solutions. In 2018, he defended his doctoral dissertation, and in October 2025 he obtained the degree of habilitated doctor (DSc). In his research, he combines an interdisciplinary approach, integrating chemistry, materials engineering, and solid-state physics, which enables him to develop innovative concepts in advanced energy technologies and contribute to the progress of modern materials science.

Director of the National Centre for Nuclear Research, Director of the Center for Hydrogen Technologies, Institute of Power Engineering – National Research Institute (IPE-NRI), (CTH2 IPE-NRI). In 2022-2025 served as Director of IPE-NRI. Project manager, task leader and contractor in more than 70 projects related to power engineering and hydrogen technologies funded by the national funding agencies, EC, DoE/DoS, ESA and directly by the industry. Involved in projects related to nuclear power in Poland (IPE-NRI, NCBJ) and in Sweden (KTH).  Author and co-author of numerous technical reports and recommendations for policymakers, more than 300 publications and conference presentations, 8 patents/patent applications, mostly commercialized. Double Fulbrighter and recipient of the Bekker scholarship from NAWA.  Received diplomas from Warsaw University of Technology, University of Iceland and University of Akureyri, and from Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley in commercialization of R&D and leading research teams.

Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy Resources within the Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection at AGH University of Krakow. Vice-Dean for Education and Student Affairs. His main research interests focus on the estimation of petrophysical parameters of rocks and 3D geological modeling used in oil exploration, geothermal energy, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). He is the author or co-author of over 150 publications and numerous scientific research projects. His recent interests are directed toward energy transition and the exploration of natural (white) hydrogen.

Director of the Department of Economic Development of the Marshal's Office of Pomorskie Voivodeship, researcher at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Gdansk. An economist by education. Expert in the field of innovation and competitiveness of enterprises, technology development trends and development policy. He has several years of experience in economic research and analysis, strategic planning, technology development and programming and evaluation of public policies. In the aforementioned field, he has carried out projects for, among others, the European Commission, the Ministry of Development, PARP, NCBiR and regional governments in Poland.

Katarzyna Faruga is an experienced manager and project leader in hydrogen technology, innovation, and EU-funded initiatives, with a strong background in international collaboration and sustainable energy transition.

Professional Experience

Katarzyna currently works as Head of Network Management CEE at HZwo e. V., the Hydrogen Innovation Cluster Chemnitz in Germany, where she expanded network outreach to Poland and the Czech Republic and represented the cluster in Hydrogen Europe. Her previous roles include CEO of her own consulting firm, Project Manager implementing Horizon Europe projects, and General Director of the Lower Silesian Hydrogen Valley, supporting hydrogen economy development and low-carbon transport initiatives in Poland.

She has additionally managed international startup programs at Concordia Design Accelerator and led EU-funded projects at the Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas. Katarzyna’s earlier experience includes advisory and managerial roles in local government and innovation centers, with a focus on industrial design, intellectual property, and EU financial instruments.

Education and Skills

Katarzyna holds a Master of Law (LLM) and several postgraduate diplomas, including Project Management, Design Management, and EU Law and Economy, completed at leading universities in Poland. She has also undertaken training in Microsoft Project, copyright agreements, intellectual property management, and EU taxonomy for sustainable development.

CEO of Port Czystej Energii Sp. z o.o. and Zakład Utylizacyjny Sp. z o.o. in Gdańsk. Until 2024, Plenipotentiary of the Mayor of Gdańsk for Circular Economy. Previously a local government official and civil servant, holding such positions as Director of the Municipal Economy Department at Gdańsk City Hall, Head of the Environmental Protection Department at Police Town Hall, Head of the Project Implementation Department, Advisor to the General Director for Environmental Protection, and Director of the Environmental Information Department at the General Directorate for Environmental Protection.

Educator and long-time NGO activist. Chair/member of numerous expert panels and advisory boards, including those at the Ministry of Climate and Environment. Experienced professional in environmental protection and municipal management. Enthusiast of nature, qualified tourism, and team sports.

A graduate of the Faculty of Navigation at the Gdynia Maritime University and postgraduate studies in corporate finance management at the University of Gdańsk. He started his professional career by working on ships as a watch officer, then he was a port officer at the Harbour Master's Office in Gdańsk. 

Over 25 years associated with the classification society. Involved in supervising the construction and operation of ships and other floating objects in Poland and abroad, as well as formulating technical standards, also in relation to offshore wind farms.

Author of the report "Installation fleet operator, potential of the Polish maritime industry for the needs of offshore wind farms".

Responsible for the establishment of branches and subsidiaries of PRS, among others in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, China, Denmark, Turkey. 

Former member and President of the Management Board of PRS.

In the years 2013 – 2021 he was a member of the Council of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), the highest body directing the work of this important association for the global maritime economy.