Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, 2nd March 2026 – Aleksander Gerbec, CEO of ECUBES, presented the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV) at the 4th Carinthian Hydrogen Summit, which took place on 2nd March 2026 at Lake Side Spitz in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee under the title “Hydrogen Valley as a Catalyst for Energy-Independent Business Locations”.
The event gathered regional and international stakeholders to discuss the role of Hydrogen Valleys in strengthening economic resilience and accelerating the development of the hydrogen economy.
In his presentation, “Hydrogen Valley North Adriatic Sea 2.0”, Gerbec introduced NAHV as a pioneering cross-border hydrogen ecosystem, highlighting its integrated value chain approach — from renewable hydrogen production and storage to distribution and end-use applications in industry and mobility. He emphasised the importance of transnational cooperation between regions such as Carinthia and the North Adriatic area in scaling up hydrogen solutions and reinforcing Europe’s clean energy competitiveness.
Aleksander Gerbec, CEO of ECUBES, presenting the NAHV
The programme also featured a welcome address by Provincial Councillor Sebastian Schuschnig, who later signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Gerbec on behalf of the Carinthian Regional Government. Further expert contributions included Judith Neyer (BMWET V/2 Strategic Energy Policy), who presented Austria’s perspective on hydrogen economy development; Wolfgang Anzengruber (Chairman of the Hydrogen Advisory Board), who addressed economic opportunities linked to hydrogen; and Margherita Matzer (WIVA P&G Project Manager), who introduced the Hydrogen Industrial Inland Valley initiative.
The summit concluded with a technical excursion to the DeCarB project in Arnoldstein, showcasing hydrogen circular economy solutions, including H₂ buses in public transport operation.
