European Zero Emission Bus Conference - ZEB Conference

🌟 Thank you for making the sixth edition of the ZEB Conference unforgettable! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this edition so special, especially to our sponsors, and speakers. Over 2.5 days, 100 experts explored a wide range of topics shaping the future of zero emission buses during 13 technical and plenary sessions, where +350 attendees came together from Europe, New Zealand, Australia and the USA!   🚌 Key insights from ZEB 2025: -         We have come a long way with technology and operational advances! The question is no longer "Is this possible?" but "How do we scale further?" -         Some EU markets are nearing 100% ZEB share for new urban buses. The next frontier: inter-urban and long-haul segments. -         Continuous improvement and optimisation is essential, and data access is becoming a priority. -         Citizens are already enjoying the benefits: cleaner air, quieter streets, and more comfortable rides. Europe must secure its place in the growing industrial value chain   🤝 The networking dinner was a highlight that brought together 400 participants and was a fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate.   📘 Stay tuned for the ZEB 2025 report with the key highlights, coming in the next few weeks!   #ZEB2025 #BusworldEurope #ThankYou #Networking #Innovation #Decarbonisation SympH₂ony (Toyota Tsusho Europe & Messer SE & Co. KGaA) | Ballard Power Systems | Microvast GmbH (EMEA) | Connected Energy | Zenobē | Yutong Bus & Coach | REFIRE |EO Charging | fleetcast | Air Products | Tenix | Tyczka Hydrogen (Tyczka Group) | Jema Energy | Power Conversion Systems | volytica diagnostics | Siemens | UNVI | Terzo Power Systems | E-GAP | BetterFleet | Resato Hydrogen Technology | ABB Thank you to our advisory committee members as well Clean Hydrogen Partnership | RATPgroup | EPTO | Sustainable Bus | EIT Urban Mobility | Eurocities | Ruter As | EMT Madrid | Transdev; and to Busworld - Exhibitions!

🇪🇺 "The future of manufacturing zero-emission buses in Europe" is the headline of the closing session of Brussels' European Zero Emission Bus Conference - ZEB Conference (Busworld - Exhibitions) 🗣️ Benedikt Nesselhauf, Head of Brussels Office at MAN Truck & Bus SE representing European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), highlighted how the bus industry is leading the way in decarbonization: zero-emission buses already represent 21% of new registrations in the first half of 2025 — the best performance among all vehicle segments. 🔌 #ACEA projects that between 2025 and 2030, around 48,000 electric urban buses and 20,000 electric intercity buses and coaches will enter the European market. This evolution will require around 30,000 charging opportunities for long-distance vehicles by the end of the decade. 📈 “If EU continue at this pace in terms of regulations,” Nesselhauf noted, “to meet the 2030 CO₂ target (-43%), we’ll need roughly one third of production to be zero-emission, up to 3.5%. But today, there is no sufficient infrastructure and TCO is not yet balanced. We can make it — but European policymakers must create the enabling conditions, including a minimum requirement for European content in vehicles awarded through tenders.” #bus #electricbus #publictransport #mobility #zeroemissionbuses

🚍 ZEB 2025 – Day 1 Highlights Day 1 concluded with the second and final breakout session: Decarbonising Long Haul and Interurban Routes: Status on the Energy Transition in Operations Greater Than 300 Kilometres* We extend our sincere thanks to the speakers from VIVES University of Applied Sciences, IRU, CharIN e.V., T&E, Alsa, FlixBus, Purple Bus, Yutong Bus & Coach, and Royal Oostenrijk Group for sharing valuable insights on the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in zero-emission intercity and coach operations. We are grateful to everyone who contributed their energy to the sessions, participated in the Q&A discussions, and joined us for the vibrant networking dinner. With more than 450 participants registered, the first day of the conference was a great success. We are proud to recognise Yutong Bus & Coach as Silver Sponsors of ZEB 2025 and thank them for their support. 🚀 ZEB 2025 – Day 2 in Progress The day began with the opening plenary session: Shaping the Future: Zero Emission Bus Market Trends and Policy Support This morning will then feature two simultaneous breakout sessions: 🔹 Optimising Zero Emission Bus Operations: Leveraging Data and Artificial Intelligence 🔹 Evolution of Capital Expenditure and Operational Expenditure for Zero Emission Buses: Outlook and Strategies In the afternoon, a 180-minute plenary session will offer a dynamic mix of panel discussions and keynote speeches: Organisational Change and Real-World Performance of Zero Emission Buses Let us continue the momentum and collaboration throughout the day! #ZEB2025 #BusworldEurope #PlenarySession #TechnicalSession #NetworkingDinner

Today is the day! 📆 Tim Evison, Managing Director of SympH₂ony, a joint venture between Messer and Toyota Tsusho Europe, will be a keynote speaker at the European Zero Emission Bus Conference - ZEB Conference 2025. 🎤 Session 4: Shaping the Future: Zero Emission Bus Market Trends and Policy Support 📆 October 8, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 📍 Brussels Expo Centre, Belgium (event held alongside Busworld Europe) Don’t miss Tim Evison’s insights into how SympH₂ony’s One-Stop Shop, including vehicles, on-site refueling and fleet services, can make ZE (zero emissions) easy! SympH₂ony was created to help fleet operators achieve zero-emission operations, while focusing on their core business 🎯 Find out more and join the session ⤵️ #ZEB2025 #SympH2ony #CleanMobility #HydrogenMobility #SustainableTransport

🚍 ZEB 2025 is officially underway, kicking off with an engaging session on Smart Energy Management Systems & Charging Strategies (organised in collaboration with the Busworld Foundation)   100 people have gathered to explore how innovative software solutions for optimising smart energy and EV charging management systems can be implemented, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and supporting long-term sustainability.   Many thanks to our speakers from RATPgroup, Zenobē, Siemens, Ghent University, Flanders Make and Transdev for this great kick off session!   As Alan White has said, "it's not smart charging, it's smart people who charge”. More details on the agenda are available on the website: https://lnkd.in/dTfaJBVC   We are proud to recognise Siemens and Zenobē as Silver sponsors of the ZEB conference, and we thank them for their support.   #ZEB2025 #ZeroEmission #SustainableTransport #TechnicalSession #BusworldEurope #SmartSystems

🚍 ZEB 2025, part of the Busworld Congress, begins tomorrow afternoon in Brussels!   Come and join the 350 participants who have already registered for Europe’s leading event focused on zero emission buses, held in collaboration with the Busworld Foundation. Exciting discussions and sessions are planned until Thursday the 9th, with many transport authorities and operators expected.   🎟️ Today is your final opportunity to secure your tickets: the registration platform will close tonight at midnight, so do not miss out and reserve your seat now!   💡 Tickets will be available at the door, but at a higher price. Take advantage of the online rate: https://lnkd.in/efP_iNdg   We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels and shaping the future of clean mobility together 💚   #ZEB2025 #ZeroEmission #SustainableTransport #BusworldEurope

New gold sponsor alert! We are delighted to count on the support of Microvast for ZEB 2025🌟   Innovation is in their DNA. Their game-changing lithium-ion battery solutions redefine commercial transportation, heavy equipment, and energy storage possibilities. Microvast is creating the next generation of batteries and continuously exploring new opportunities to create a more sustainable future.   They are vertically integrated and maintain absolute control of every aspect of their development process from R&D to manufacturing. This enables them to create custom battery solutions with industry-leading energy density, superior safety, ultra-fast charging capabilities, and long lifespans.   🔋 They will participate in the plenary session “Navigating Battery Degradation, Safety, and End-of-Life Management” as a keynote speaker to share more about smart battery systems and how these innovations drive greater energy efficiency, longer asset life, and a lower total cost of ownership, accelerating the global shift to clean transportation.   🎟️ Interested in attending? Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/efP_iNdg #ZEB2025 #BusworldEurope #SmartBatteries #GoldSponsor #CustomSolutions #CleanEnergy

Meet our diamond sponsor, SympH₂ony 💎 SympH₂ony offers a complete solution for switching to environmentally friendly, hydrogen-powered buses and trucks across Europe. Through its One-Stop Shop, which includes zero-emission vehicles, on-site hydrogen refueling, and tailored fleet services as a ‘pay-per-use’ package, the company aims to make the shift to zero-emission operations as easy as possible. As a joint venture between Messer SE & Co. KGaA and Toyota Tsusho Europe, SympH₂ony is backed by two strong partners: 🔹 Messer has been working with hydrogen for almost 125 years. Today, the company supports some of the world’s largest fleets of fuel cell vehicles by supplying hydrogen and applying its extensive experience in hydrogen refueling. Messer produces renewable hydrogen and develops patented contributions to improve hydrogen mobility. 🔹 Toyota Tsusho Corporation is a global company that conducts business all over the world in various business segments. Today, the company is developing a hydrogen ecosystem to contribute to carbon neutrality as one of the Toyota Group companies. In Europe, the company is headquartered in Belgium as Toyota Tsusho Europe and has operations in Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Spain, Turkey and the UK. We are delighted to count on their renewed support for this 6th edition of the ZEB conference! SympH₂ony will give several speeches: 🤝 During the networking dinner, on October 7th 📝 During the opening plenary session “Shaping the Future: Zero Emission Bus Market Trends and Policy Support” on October 8th 🎟️ Interested in attending the event? Get your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/efP_iNdg https://zebconference.eu/ #ZEB2025 #BusworldEurope #DiamondSponsor #SympH2ony #FleetOptimisation #HydrogenMobility

We are delighted to announce that Alex Stewart, Partner at ERM, will deliver a keynote address at ZEB 2025!   Alex Stewart is a partner in ERM's Low Carbon Solutions team. Based in France, he has nearly 20 years' experience in the hydrogen sector. His work ranges from strategic and techno-economic studies in all parts of the hydrogen value chain, from production and distribution to end use in mobility or industrial applications. He and his team have helped to initiate and coordinate many of the flagship hydrogen bus deployments in Europe, including the JIVE1/2 projects and numerous nationally-funded bus projects.   Join us on Thursday, October 9th, 2025, for the closing remarks of the conference, where he will share key takeaways and final reflections.   💡 When? Closing plenary session (13) The Future of Manufacturing Zero Emission Buses in Europe ⚠️ Networking dinner ticket sales close on September 29th as seats are limited! Get your now: https://lnkd.in/efP_iNdg   #ZEB2025 #BusworldEurope #ClosingRemarks #PlenarySession

We are pleased to welcome Markus Mildner as a speaker at ZEB 2025. Since January 2022 Markus Mildner has been CEO of eMobility at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Previously, he headed the global sales organization at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Between 2016 and 2019 Markus was General Manager for the Siemens Energy Management Division in China. In the past he held several executive management positions at Siemens and BenQ in Germany, Colombia, and Mexico.   At ZEB 2025, Markus Mildner will explain how successful fleet electrification demands excellence both at depot and en-route. Backed by years of experience in eMobility and numerous customer projects, they integrate hardware, software, and services in collaborative partnerships. Deep understanding of their customers’ needs creates a competitive advantage - beyond hardware.   We are proud to recognise Siemens eMobility as a Silver sponsor of the ZEB Conference. Their continued commitment to advancing discussions on eMobility is deeply appreciated. 💡 When? Breakout session (9): Charging Ahead: Exploring Opportunity vs Fixed Charging Infrastructure for Electric Buses   Get your tickets now to hear from him on Thursday, October 9th! ⚠️ Networking dinner ticket sales close on September 29th as seats are limited! Get your now: https://lnkd.in/efP_iNdg   #ZEB2025 #BusworldEurope #CaseStudy #TechnicalSession #FleetElectrification #SiemenseMobility #SillverSponsor