Transformation of the industry
The availability of green hydrogen, the implementation of green technologies and the establishment of a circular economy are of great importance for Duisburg as the most important steel, port and logistics location. Duisburg wants to prove that the green transformation of industry can succeed.
The tasks are huge and their solution is of immense importance for the future - this applies to the market ramp-up of hydrogen technology as well as the establishment of a circular economy. We are responding to this with combined strength and good cooperation in vital, growing networks: with the hydrogen network association Hy.Region.Rhein.Ruhr e.V. (link), whose office is based at DBI, and with Circular Rhein.Ruhr, our initiative for the circular economy.
What we do:
- Driving forward the green transformation: We are driving the green transformation in Duisburg to promote climate protection and establish sustainable business models.
- Establishing cooperation structures: We build networks within the core topics of hydrogen and the circular economy.
- Project development and support: We develop and support projects that promote the green transformation.
- Promoting innovation and knowledge transfer: We promote innovation and knowledge transfer between companies, research institutions and other stakeholders.
What you get out of it:
- Network access: join our networks and benefit from collaborations, knowledge exchange and market launches.
- Competitive advantage: Through networking, you benefit from Duisburg's leading role in the field of sustainability and gain access to innovative solutions and technologies.
- Sustainable business models: Develop promising and sustainable business models that increase your competitiveness, also together with network partners.
Current and upcoming projects:
- Expert Morning Talk: Recurring digital talk format with decision-makers and industrial policy impulses.
- Duisburger Zukunftsgespräche: Series of events on hydrogen and politically relevant topics.
- Wasserstoffstammtisch: Regular meetings for exchange and networking regarding hydrogen.
Previous projects:
- Hy.Summit.Rhein.Ruhr 2024: Three-day event to promote the hydrogen economy on the Rhine and Ruhr region with the glamorous opening evening in Duisburg, the business congress at the Dortmunder U and the science congress at the Essen campus of the University of Duisburg-Essen.
- Delegation trips: Organization of trips to Norway on the topic of carbon capture & storage, the Netherlands and other countries on green transformation topics.
- Information and networking events: Organization of future talks, hydrogen meetings, parliamentary evenings and expert morning talks.
- Participation in international trade fairs: Representation of Duisburg at international trade fairs and promotion of discussions on green technologies; e.g. at the HannoverMesse (April 2024) and at the World Hydrogen Summit (May 2024).
- Hy.Summit.Rhein.Ruhr 2023: Successful event for networking and promoting the hydrogen economy in the Rhine-Ruhr region.
