CoPCOVEs Forum 2025 held between September 8 and 10, 2025, in Kolding, Denmark. During the Forum, the H2Excellence project organized a successful workshop:
Title of the H2Excellence workshop: CoVEs as Catalysts for the Hydrogen Economy (September 09 at 15:30)
Moderators: Mrs. Inès Buchheit (PVF, France) and Mrs. Lara Ramos (ISQ, Portugal)
Welcome: Mrs. Marja-Riitta Vest (VAMK, Finland)
Speakers and Topics:
- Dr. Karna Dahal (VAMK, Finland) – H2Excellence project overview and skills gaps analysis
- Mrs. Angela Pulvirenti (FAST, Italy) – Driving Stakeholders Engagement in the H2Excellence Network: Expansion and collaboration Opportunities
- Mr. Vangelis Makris (EEO group, Greece) – Microcredentials and flexible learning pathways
- Dr. Margarida Segard (ISQ and EVBB, Portugal) – Skilled workforce and cross-sector collaboration in the hydrogen economy
Participants from H2Excellence project: Marja-Riitta Vest (VAMK, Finland), Karna Dahal (VAMK, Finland), Vangelis Makris (EEO Group, Greece), Lara Ramos (ISQ, Portugal), Margarida Segard (ISQ, Portugal), Madalena Pereira (ISQ, Portugal), Cristiano R. Vieira (ISQ, Portugal), Jildimara Santa (PM, Canada), Inès Buchheit (PVF, France), Kari Valkama (MERINOVA, Finland), Sanna Kangasvieri (VAMIA, Finland), Katariina Sandbacka (VAMIA, Finland), and Alfred Pallarca (EVBB, Germany).
The three days had been filled with amazing contributions from projects from all over Europe. The project members had the chance to discuss H2Excellence and its progress but also to create synergies with partners and learn about other CoVEs.
Here is a little flashback from the forum:
8th: We had the chance to reunite with the H2Excellence team at Koldinghus to kick off the start of this year’s session of the CoP CoVEs surrounded by all partners.
9th: A day full of knowledge exchange about VET and its importance for our future. In the afternoon we had the chance to present our own workshop: “CoVEs as Catalysts of the Hydrogen Economy,” followed by insightful conversations and potential collaboration with other CoVEs.
10th: This last day was dedicated to study visits. Some of us had the opportunity to visit the port of Esbjerg and its offshore wind activities.
In addition to the workshop, H2Excellence hosted a dedicated project stand on September 9, 2025 which offered visitors a closer look at its goals, achievements, and cooperation activities. The stand served as a valuable hub for networking, sharing resources, and exploring future collaboration opportunities.
The H2Excellence team extends its gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the forum. The event was a powerful reminder of the role CoVEs play in driving innovation and sustainability in Europe’s hydrogen economy.
We look forward to continuing this journey and to meeting again next year!
