Teaching

HYDROGEN VET FORUM 2026

Teachers' Course on Hydrogen in Mobility

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium |

Are you a vocational education and training (VET) teacher passionate about the future of hydrogen in mobility?  Join us for the Hydrogen VET Forum at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit during the FIA World Endurance Championship!

This exclusive event is your chance to:

• Learn about hydrogen technology, including fuel cells, hydrogen combustion engines, and safety protocols.
• Engage with peers, industry experts and racing teams pioneering hydrogen-powered vehicles.
• Witness live demonstrations of hydrogen prototypes in action during the championship.
• Bring cutting-edge insights back to your classrooms and training programmes

Participation and training programme:

The Forum consists of four parts:

1. Pre-register here: Registration Form.
   1. Deadline: March 23, 2026. You will be enrolled. Only then you can move to step 2.
2. Online courses (March/April 2026): Complete two online modules to earn your digital badge and secure your spot for the in-person event. This will take 1 to 2 days with the aim to give the participants enough basic knowledge of the hydrogen aspects and applications before the physical event in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium).
3. In-person training selection will take place only among candidates having completed the pre-courses.
4. In-person training (May 8–9, 2026): Join us in Spa for two days of hands-on learning, networking, and exclusive access to the FIA WEC event. Click here to view the forum programme.

Cost:

• The online courses and training at Spa are free of charge.
• Participants will pay for their own travel, accommodation and dinners. This can for example be financed by the schools’ own Erasmus+ Mobility projects.

Important notes:

• Spaces are limited, and selection will be based on pre-registration and completion of online courses. Upon selection to on-site participation, you commit to attend the event. Be aware that Erasmus+ Mobility funding can be used for that purpose.
• Wait for confirmation before booking travel or accommodation
• Certification/Micro-credential is awarded only to those who complete both the online and in-person modules.

About Hydrogen VET forum in Spa

The Hydrogen VET forum in Spa is an initiative launched by Automobile Club de l’Ouest[1], FIA World Endurance Championship, MissionH24 and its partners: Automotive Skills Alliance[2], GreenSkillsforH2[3], and Hydrogen Europe Research[4].

Be part of the movement toward zero-emission mobility. Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of hydrogen innovation! We look forward to seeing you in Spa! 

Acknowledgement

The event is supported by the TRIREME Project, a four-year ERASMUS+ blueprint initiative.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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1. During April 2025, online courses which will take 1 to 2 days with the aim to give the participants enough basic knowledge of the hydrogen aspects and applications before the physical event in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
2. A 2-day face to face event in Spa, Belgium from 8 – 10 May

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