International Conference on Hydrogen Production

Registration for ICH2P-2023 can be completed through the following link:

Registration fees include:

• Opening ceremony
• Participation in all scientific sessions
• Gala dinner
• Certificates
• Refreshments, including coffee, and lunch as per the times scheduled in the symposium program

Registration Fees

*Delegates can submit two abstracts per registration.

Cancellation charges

Visa Information

Nationals of more than 80 countries are eligible for visa-free entry into the State of Qatar, with varying lengths of stays allowed. Nationals of these eligible countries do not require any prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver on arrival to Qatar, upon presentation of a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket.

It is strongly recommended that authors start the visa application process as soon as possible if your nationality does not allow you to enter Qatar without a VISA. Authors of accepted papers are solely responsible for understanding the requirements and procedures to obtain a visa to attend the conference. The Organizing Committee can provide a visa assistance letter to authors of accepted papers by email. 

For more information on visa requirements to enter Qatar, please visit the links below:

• Visa Requirements  
• Qatar Airways Visa Requirements

Note: In addition to the required documents listed on the Qatar visa website, please carry the official invitation letter/email copy and hotel reservation with you for the immigration purposes.

Medical Insurance 

Starting from February 1, 2023, all non-Qatari visitors are obliged to possess a recognized medical insurance policy that has been approved, to be able to enter Qatar. The insurance policy must be valid for the entire duration of their visit and can be obtained in advance or purchased upon arrival for 50 Qatari Riyal.

More details on the insurance are available at https://portal.moi.gov.qa/qatarvisas/

Consent to use photographic, video and audio recordings

During the symposium, official photographers will be taking photographs, recording videos, or making audio recordings. The photographs, videos, and audio recordings will be used for symposium-related news and events including: promotional material, in both print and electronic format, on the Internet via HBKU and QF websites, and on social media.

Accommodation

Accommodation option 1:

Premier Inn Doha Education City Hotel
Behind Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), Doha, Qatar

Website:
https://global.premierinn.com/en 

Contact:
Phone : +974 4007 8333
Fax :+974 4006 3330
Email : reservations.dec@mena.premierinn.com 

Location:
https://g.page/premier-inn-doha-education-city?share

Highlights:

• Located within Education City
• 1 km to Qatar National Convention Centre
• 5 km to Qatar Foundation
• 10 km to Mall of Qatar

Accommodation option 2:

Al-Rayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by Hilton
Mall of Qatar P.O. Box 23325,
Al Rayyan, Doha, Qatar

Website:
https://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/qatar/alrayyan-hotel-doha-curio-collection-by-hilton-DOHMOQQ/index.html

Contact:
TEL: +974-44899000 
FAX: +974-44899599
Email: alrayyan.reservations@hilton.com

Location:
https://g.page/AlRayyanDohaCurio?share

Highlights:

• Connected to the Mall of Qatar; near convention center and must-see attractions
• 201 spacious and stylish guest rooms, including 25 specialty suites
• Various dining options, including rooftop restaurant and 24-hour room service
• 3 outdoor temperature-controlled pools for adults, kids and relaxation
• Top-floor wellness areas.

Accommodation option 3:

Alwadi Hotel Msheireb Downtown Doha 
Corner of Wadi Msheireb and Jassim bin Mohammed Street

Website:
https://www.alwadihoteldoha.com/

Contact:
Tel: +974 4009 9999
Fax: +974 4009 9770
Email: Reservations.alwadihotel@accor.com 

Location:
https://goo.gl/maps/yujCEjNSnroEvYTV6 

Highlights:

• 5-star boutique hotel offers spacious luxurious rooms and suites, sumptuous restaurants and exceptional bars, a high-end equipped gym, refreshing pool and soothing spa.
• At the heart of Doha located in Msheireb Downtown Doha
• Next to Souq Waqif and near museums, shops, monuments, transport and businesses. 
• 15 minutes by car from Hamad International Airport.

Topical areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Key Dates

• November 15, 2023 : Abstract due (max. 1 page)
• November 30, 2023 : Short paper due (4-6 pages)
• December 1, 2023 : Notification of short paper acceptance
• December 10, 2023 : Registration deadline
• December 19 – 21, 2023 : Conference Dates

Abstract Submission

Please submit your abstract using the provided link via Microsoft's Conference Management Toolkit (CMT)
Submission link

Please prepare your abstract using the following template
Download Template

The criteria for accepting abstracts for the conference include: relevancy to the conference themes, clear writing, aims, and objectives of the study clearly presented, novelty elaborated, and methodology of the work briefly mentioned. 

If you face any difficulties in the submission of your abstract, please contact the organizing team at ich2p@hbku.edu.qa 

Each registered author may submit and present two papers at most. 

Paper Submission 

The short papers (4-6 pages) will be included in the ICH2P Conference Proceedings.
Please prepare your short paper using the following template
Download Template

Please submit your short paper as per the guidelines and template latest on the due date mentioned above through Microsoft CMT:
Submission link

Content Guidelines

• The official language of the symposium is English. 
• The title of the abstract must reflect the work.
• The full names (first and last names), titles, organizations, and email addresses of all authors must be clearly stated. Contact information (i.e., mailing addresses and telephone) must be added.
• Abstracts (not including the titles) must not exceed 300 words.
• At least one of the authors named in the abstract must register for the symposium by the  registration due date. Only abstracts submitted by authors who have registered for the symposium shall be included in the program.
• The registration fee includes only two papers. Participants who would like to send additional papers should pay 50% of the registration fee for each extra paper.
• The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that the article’s publication has been approved by all other co-authors and takes responsibility for the paper during submission and peer review.
• Articles submitted should report original and previously unpublished findings. Practicing ethical conduct is very critical in the academic world. Hence, no act of plagiarism can be tolerated.
• All papers will be subjected to peer-reviews based on relevancy, structure, research method, ethical conduct, language standard, innovativeness, references, hypothesis, result presentation, proficiency, and format.
• The length of the presentations should be around 15 minutes including a Q&A section. You can use any form of presentation you wish. Presenters would be requested to arrive at the designated venue 10 minutes before the session begins and report to the session chair. 

Poster Presentation Guidelines

• Posters must measure 70cm x 90cm and must be readable from a distance of at least one meter. 
• They must have an easy-to-read typeface (e.g. Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier). 
• Title, name of the author, and address information must be in 26-40 font size, and other sections must be in 16-18 font size. 
• Posters will be put up on panels that are numbered in halls to be designated by the organization committee. 
• Poster owners are required to stand beside their posters to provide information during the times and periods stated in the program.

Instructions for Abstract/Full Paper Submission

Kindly generate a user account and use the provided link to submit your abstract using Microsoft's Conference Management Toolkit (CMT):

Submission link

• Ensure that your web browser has both cookies and Javascript enabled.
• Include "email@msr-cmt.org" in your safe senders list (whitelist) to avoid important email announcements from being flagged as spam and blocked by filters.
• For every abstract you intend to submit, kindly follow these steps:
  • Select the "+ Create new submission" button located in the upper-left corner to initiate a new submission. At this point, you'll be prompted to input the title and author(s) of your paper.
  • To include a co-author, begin by entering their email address. If their email is not identified in the CMT system, you will need to complete the necessary details (such as first name, last name, organization, and country) for the co-author.
  • Kindly upload your abstract in .doc or .docx format. Ensure it adheres to the formatting instructions, not exceeding a maximum file size of 20 MB.
  • Kindly respond to the supplementary questions and then proceed to click the "Submit" button.
• You can monitor the progress of your paper through the Author Console. As soon as a decision is reached regarding your short paper, it will promptly appear under the "Status" section.
• You will receive a notification regarding the acceptance or rejection of your abstract from the ICH2P Secretariat on or before the abstract notification date.
• If you are requested to revise your abstract, the status will be displayed as "Revision" in the system. You can access reviewer comments by selecting "View Reviews." If this is the case, please ensure to upload a clean and unmarked file by clicking "Upload Revision" within a span of 2 weeks from the receipt of your decision email. It's important not to include any response sheets during this process.
• Once the reviewers are content with your submission, the status will change to "Accept." In this scenario, you are clear to proceed with the registration process.

As a part of the 14th International Conference on Hydrogen Production (ICH2P-2023), we are excited to bring to you the First-ever certified hydrogen energy course in Qatar.

Organized by Hamad Bin Khalifa University, this short course on Hydrogen Energy aims to provide fundamental knowledge about hydrogen, its production, storage, transportation and utilization technologies. The course enables participants to acquire fundamental knowledge in the area of the hydrogen energy industry, and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector. All participants will be awarded certificates upon completion of the course.

Course Fee: 1000 QAR*

*Free registration for conference attendees

Who can attend ICH2P-2023?
ICH2P-2023 is open to anyone who is interested in the conference themes, including academics, PhD and MSc Students, researchers, scientists, policy makers, and professionals.

Can the abstracts and papers be submitted/presented in languages other than English?
The official language of the event is English. Therefore, all abstracts and papers must be submitted in English and all presentations should also be in English. 

What will the conference program cover?
The scientific part of ICH2P-2023 will include plenary sessions with presentations by  keynote speakers, as well as parallel sessions in which invited papers and general papers are presented in oral form. There will also be poster presentation sessions. The social part of the ICH2P-2023 will include a tour to major tourist sites, a welcoming reception, and a gala dinner.

How does the submission process work for ICH2P-2023?
Initially, you should submit an abstract with a maximum of 300 words via the link provided. Once you receive an email notifying you of the acceptance of your abstract, you should prepare a short paper (4-6 pages maximum) and submit it online via the link provided under the ‘Submission’ section on the website. The deadline for abstract and short-paper submissions is available on the homepage.

What is the format of the abstract and short paper?
The templates for the abstracts and short papers are given under the ‘Submission’ section of the website. Please note that the tables and figures must be given within the text in the short-paper. 

Will my submissions go through a review process?
All submissions will go through a quick review process. You will receive an email once decisions have been made. You might be requested to submit a revised version of your short paper according to the reviewers’ comments.

What is the limit for the number of pages?
The abstract should be less than 300 words. Short papers must be less than six pages including tables and figures, and references. 

How many paper(s) can be submitted and presented by an author?
Each registered author can submit and present a maximum of two papers. 

Can I attend with just an abstract submission? (without a short paper submission)?
We encourage each participant to submit a short paper, since all conference proceedings will be published. In addition, the participants will have a chance to expand on their papers and submit their extended versions to special issues in prestigious journals associated with the conference. Papers selected for publication in a special issue will be dependent on the scientific quality of the submission. 

Can I request the type of presentation for my submission?
Yes, you can mention your preferred type of presentation (oral or poster or online oral) to the organizing committee members, who will make the final decision. We will try our best to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee it. 

Will there be an online session for presenters?
Yes, for those who cannot attend physically to present their submissions, there will be a dedicated online session. However, we encourage all attendees to join physically. 

When will my paper be published in the conference proceedings? When do I learn whether my paper has been selected for submission in a special issue?
The book of abstracts will be ready before the conference starts. The conference proceedings will be ready during or after the conference. Registered participants will be provided with the files containing the abstracts and program. Selection of papers for the special issue journals will be determined after the conference. 

Will there be an ISBN number for the proceedings?
Yes.

Why is the number of pages limited to six?
After the conference, authors will have a chance to expand on the content of their paper, to be submitted to one of the special issue journals mentioned on the website.      

Will I get a receipt for my payments?
If you need an official receipt for reimbursement purposes, please contact the organizers with your receipt details. Alternatively, if you send your address details, the invoice can be prepared before the conference.

Can I purchase a day pass to the conference?
No, ICH2P-2023 does not offer day passes. 

My wife/husband/child/etc. will accompany me. Can he/she attend the welcoming reception and gala dinner?
Yes, but will require accompanying registration for additional guests, which can be done through the online registration link. 

Are there any guidelines for preparing my oral or poster presentation?
You can find guidelines and templates under the ‘Submission’ section on the website. 

Will I get a certificate of attendance or presentation?
Certificates will be delivered to all presenters after your presentation or at the end of the conference. The certificate of attendance will be provided online. 

How should I bring my presentation file and who should I give it to?
The recommended file type to be used for presentations is PowerPoint or Portable Document Format (PDF). The presentation files should be either brought on a USB or sent before the conference to the organizing committee. We also strongly recommend you have a  backup of the presentation. Speakers are requested to upload their presentation onto the session PC and report to the session chair 10-15 minutes before the start.

Can I send my poster to you for printing?
Posters should be printed and brought by each participant  to the conference.

How do you decide on who will get the best paper awards? When will these awards be given?
The papers and posters will be evaluated by the session chairs and organizing committee in terms of their originality, the method used, and its impact. We plan to distribute the awards during the gala dinner.

What kind of social activities will there be during the conference?
In addition to the welcoming reception and gala dinner, we plan to organize a social and technical tour within Doha. Updates will be announced on the conference website.

What is the weather like in December in Doha?
Daytime temperatures commonly range between 17 – 25 degrees Celsius. 

How can I get an official invitation letter?
The official invitation letter will be provided upon request via email.

How can I get to the conference hotel from Hamad International Airport in Doha?
You can reach the hotel via Karwa taxi or limousine from the airport. 

How can I get to the other parts of the city from the conference venue?
To reach other parts of the city, you can use Tram, Metro or a taxi via UBER or Karwa.