Ján Weiterschütz has been the Chairman of the Slovak National Hydrogen Association since June 2021. He graduated from the Technical University of Vienna with a degree in Renewable Energy Systems and has experience in project design, implementation and management in the field of renewable energy sources. He seeks to use his knowledge and experience to actively contribute to building a national hydrogen ecosystem to mitigate climate change, improve the state’s energy security and stabilise energy prices. His aim is to help create new business opportunities and jobs in the nascent hydrogen sector of the economy. With the support of international hydrogen agencies, he transfers knowledge and experience to facilitate the construction and sustainable operation of emerging hydrogen valleys. He helped draft the National Hydrogen Strategy and is currently working on the Action Plan as advisor to the Minister of Economy for hydrogen issues as part of Slovakia’s transition to a carbon neutral society. He cooperates with industry, municipalities, the third sector, scientists and researchers to identify barriers to the introduction of hydrogen technologies. He reviews strategic, legislative and regulatory documents so that his plans turn into reality and Slovakia becomes a better place to live.