Our speakers 2025

Mikaa Blugeon-Mered is a senior researcher on hydrogen strategies and geopolitics. He also advises local governments and SMEs on H2 markets and policies, contributes to several leading international hydrogen bodies (World Bank, IHFCA, CertifHy…) and is the founder of “Hydrogen Mosaic”, an educational innovation studio producing public-oriented games to spread hydrogen scientific knowledge.

Benoît BARRIÈRE is the Head of Technology Integration at John Cockerill Hydrogen (JCH2), an alkaline electrolyzer OEM. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer at McPhy, which was acquired by JCH2 in July. After earning a PhD in Physics, Benoît spent 20 years in major Energy and Chemical industrial groups (Total, Arkema, and CGG), holding various roles in R&D, strategy, and business development, followed by four years in strategy consulting. Before joining McPhy, he was the CEO of Energy Pool, a leading provider of electrical grid flexibility services.

Director of Réservoirs X. PAUCHARD for about 4 years.
A French manufacturer of pressure vessels based in Autun, in the heart of Burgundy, our boiler-making company has built its reputation on its expertise in hot-dip galvanization – since 1910 – providing exceptional durability for recyclable steel products that combine economy and energy efficiency. Storing clean energy via hydrogen, for volumes up to 50,000L and pressures of 80 bars, is a way to showcase our century-long expertise in gas management and our drive for innovation.

Xavier Colson, 56, a graduate of the École Navale and the École des Mécaniciens de la Marine, served for 10 years as a department head on French Navy vessels. He then joined PSA (Stellantis), where he spent 16 years holding responsibilities in industrial projects, procurement, manufacturing, forecasting, and international collaborations with BMW and GM. In 2016, he joined EES Clemessy, a subsidiary of Eiffage Énergie Systèmes (EES), as Commercial Director for the automotive division.

In 2019, with a goal of engaging Eiffage’s automotive entities in promising growth areas, he became involved in the hydrogen ecosystem and facilitated the partnership between Gen-Hy and EES. Since 2022, he has led EES’s hydrogen division.

Xavier Colson was appointed General Manager of Gen-Hy in January 2024. His mission includes transforming Gen-Hy into an industrial SME. To drive and implement Gen-Hy’s development strategy, he will leverage his experience to establish an “Excellence System” approach across all company processes, particularly in production

Entrepreneur with 30 years in industry, in various sectors including automotive and energy, in positions of responsibility ranging from managing major international projects in large groups to general management of SMEs, and having founded CLHYNN in 2022 with a CNRS researcher to propose decentralised electricity production for mobility or stationary use, a genuine third way that is more sustainable, sovereign and practical than batteries and conventional hydrogen

Johann Lejosne holds a PhD in electrochemistry and has recognized expertise in renewable energy technologies. He began his career as a project manager with the Bolloré Group, before joining CEA Grenoble, where he spent twelve years in strategic roles including large-scale project management, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, development of technological platforms, and business development—primarily in the fields of lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells.

Since June 2022, he has been serving as Director of Sales and Partnerships for Energy Transition at INOCEL, an innovative company specialized in the development and industrialization of high-power fuel cells. INOCEL designs, manufactures, and markets modular solutions that integrate the fuel cell system, cooling system, and power conversion within high-power containerized units—providing clients with plug-and-play solutions to accelerate their energy transition.

Guillaume Malot is the HSE and Crisis Management Manager at ENGIE Hydrogen Solutions. He oversees the safety of people and property on hydrogen projects at the national level. Active in the industry and within the ENGIE group, he shares his experience and contributes to common standards. A specialist in ATEX risks and Safety Instrumented Systems, Guillaume Malot works across the entire value chain, from feasibility to operation.

From the depths of the sea to the realms of space…

From deep-sea diving to rubber tree cultivation, and now fully committed to deploying hydrogen energy for all modes of mobility, from submarines to airplanes.

Jean-Luc Mussot, founder and president of AD-VENTA, began his career at COMEX in Marseille, where he discovered the world of deep-sea diving and, above all, a passion for innovation. Indeed, COMEX has always been a pioneer, constantly pushing boundaries to become — and remain — the global leader in its field, in the extreme environment of the underwater world, diving ever deeper to surpass its limits.

A fluid thermodynamics engineer, with expertise in gases and gas mixtures used in diving (Air, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, and Hydrogen), Jean-Luc Mussot worked as technical director for an Italian company later acquired by a Finnish group. He then returned to France to establish the subsidiary of a German family-owned company specializing in gas mixers and safety components, setting up operations in Valence (Drôme).

It was there, 20 years ago, following a request from researchers at CIRAD in Montpellier to find a solution to improve the production and extraction of natural latex from rubber trees, that he developed and patented his first simple and affordable micro-expansion valve in 2005 — the starting point for creating AD-VENTA.

Convinced of the need to move toward a greener and more sustainable world, the transition to green hydrogen as the energy vector of the future became a natural next step, with the aim of providing innovative solutions in this field.

Now, with over 40 years of cumulative experience in the hydrogen sector, AD-VENTA has become a key player in green hydrogen, offering innovative solutions across numerous applications, primarily focused on mobility.

Yannick Monnier currently serves as Director at the Régie des Transports du Territoire de Belfort (RTTB), operator of the Optymo urban network, where he oversees the development and management of public transport across the Belfort metropolitan area. His nearly twenty years of involvement with RTTB have given him an in-depth understanding of the operational and strategic challenges of urban mobility, particularly regarding emerging technologies and the sector’s energy transition.

Before being appointed Director in December 2014, Yannick Monnier first held the position of Deputy Director (2013–2014), as well as Head of IT and Projects (2005–2012), where he was notably responsible for the implementation and monitoring of onboard systems and R&D for the Optymo network, with a focus on intelligent transport systems. This experience enabled him to master the integration of complex technological solutions, the supervision of innovative projects, and the implementation of measures aimed at improving safety, performance, and risk management within public transport networks.

An engineer by training with over 15 years of industry experience, Emmanuel Perdriset leads the development of Lhyfe’s activities in the North-East quarter of France. Lhyfe develops, builds, and operates green and renewable hydrogen production sites across Europe. With 21 MW of installed and RFNBO-certified capacity in France and a fleet of 70 trucks, Lhyfe distributes this hydrogen nationwide, serving both mobility and industrial applications.

Raphael Pourret is Strategy, Marketing and Communications Director, Hydrogen Solutions division, FORVIA Group. Educated engineer, Raphael began his career in the automotive industry in 2000. He held various positions in product development at Robert Bosch -Diesel Systems, Volvo Powertrain and then joined FORVIA’s Clean Mobility business in 2015. Raphael took over responsibility for the Strategy and Product Line for Faurecia Clean Mobility’s Commercial Vehicles segment in 2020, then joined the hydrogen business in July 2023.Raphaël is a Mechanical Engineer with a degree from Polytech Lyon.

An engineer by training with 25 years of industry experience, Stéphane Rabatel worked for nearly 10 years at Renault on electrification and contributed to innovative projects such as the Mégane E-Tech. He also held positions at Airbus and Safran before heading up a company specializing in fuel cell technology in 2022. Since 2024, he has been CEO of Hopium, which he is repositioning to supply fuel cells for heavy-duty mobility, maritime, and aerospace applications.

In March 2020, I joined Hynamics, EDF’s subsidiary dedicated to the production and distribution of low-carbon hydrogen for mobility and industry. After graduating from a general engineering school specialized in industrial risk management, I began my career in a consulting firm subsidiary of the Airbus group, then worked for ten years in process engineering and industrial safety in the oil and gas sector. Since January 2024, I am the head of the Engineering and HSEQ department, I supervise activities throughout all phases of project development, from design to operation, in order to ensure the implementation of best engineering practices and guarantee the performance and safety of our facilities.

Raphaël is an advisor (in 2018 created Hydrogen Advisors) and investor (in 2020 started providing growth equity to developing companies) in hydrogen. As former Chairman of Hydrogen Europe, CTO of ENGIE and former advisor to the French minister of energy and industry, he pushes for the development of this new decarbonized energy and helps people active in the field with his network. He intervenes regularly in international hydrogen conferences worldwide and contributed to the launch of the Hydrogen Council and the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance.

Richard Tur joined the Ligier adventure in September 2017, following the purchase and merger of Tork Engineering, by Ligier Automotive. At the helm of this company, Richard Tur, an engineer by training, had specialised in the manufacture of Silhouette-type racing cars built around tubular chassis that can race on circuits, like the Mitjets, or on other types of terrain such as Rallycross, Rally-Raid or ice racing. The company also produced concept cars for leading constructors. In 2018, Richard Tur became Chief Operating Officer of Ligier Automotive, overseeing all competition activities, concept cars and services for leading constructors.

Benno Weinberger is an expert in hydrogen safety and regulation. With a PhD in process engineering from the University of Paris XIII, he has been R&D manager at Ineris since 2009, where he leads work on H₂ risk analysis, provides ATEX and hydrogen safety training, and participates in several working groups on French hydrogen regulations. He is also involved in national and European research projects on hydrogen safety, and contributes to standardisation in groups such as AFNOR E29D, CEN CENELEC JTC 6, CEN 286 and ISO 197.