Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
SACRAMENTO REGION’S COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO ADVANCE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Victoria Peña
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
- Discussing the West Sacramento hydrogen fuel cell locomotive project developed through collaboration with regional and state agencies
- Addressing infrastructure challenges required to scale hydrogen technology and enable widespread adoption across sectors
- Forming partnerships to advance supportive policies and accelerate regional hydrogen infrastructure projects
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
09:40 - 10:05
HYDROGEN TRENDS FROM SUPPLY BASE
David Hill
OPMobility H2 Power
- Providing an overview of ongoing development activities and new products designed to meet evolving market needs
- Advancing hydrogen storage vessels that support mobility applications and improve safety
- Developing high-power fuel cell stacks and systems to address megawatt-scale energy demand
- Sharing insights on market opportunities and challenges, including the outlook for U.S. projects despite federal pushback
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING HYDROGEN STORAGE AND FUEL CELLS
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues - don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE EVOLUTION OF NORTH AMERICA's HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE
- Positioning hydrogen as a cornerstone of renewable energy strategies to drive energy independence and inform effective policy integration
- Assessing whether hydrogen infrastructure hinges on centralized transport or localized production and the impact of 45V subsidy changes
- Considering fluctuations in hydrogen interest alongside evolving U.S. infrastructure to highlight growth opportunities and market applications
- Advancing hydrogen refueling through technology, standardization, and proven business models ensuring safe, scalable, commercial success
- Global collaboration and workforce challenges shaping North America’s hydrogen infrastructure with Canada, Europe, Japan, and Korea
| Private Consultant
| Green Hydrogen Capital
| Ways2H Inc.
| Cavendish Hydrogen Inc.
| California State University, Los Angeles
11:30 - 11:55
HYDROGEN POLICY FOR AVIATION AND MARITIME EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS IN CALIFORNIA
Andy Navarrete
The International Council on Clean Transportation
- Highlighting current emissions and projecting fuel demand in California’s aviation and shipping sectors
- Complementary roles of hydrogen and its derivatives in cutting industry emissions
- Drawing lessons from EU and UK regulations requiring synthetic fuels and applying insights to California policy
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE FUELS FOR SHIPPING AND AVIATION
12:00 - 12:25
BLUE HYDROGEN AND AMMONIA REDUCING PROJECT RISK FOR REFORMING RETROFITS
Steven Donnellan
Worley
- Exploring retrofit opportunities to produce low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia for cleaner energy pathways
- Identifying ways to reduce capital and operating costs to improve investment outcomes and project success
- Presenting case studies showing how carbon capture integration drives efficiency and emission benefits
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON RISK REDUCTION IN HYDROGEN AND AMMONIA PROJECTS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
ADVANCING CANADA’S HYDROGEN VALUE CHAIN NRC RESEARCH FROM PRODUCTION TO TRANSPORT
Md Aminul Islam
National Research Council Canada
- Showcasing NRC’s expertise in hydrogen materials compatibility, catalyst innovation, and component design
- Advancing solar-driven and AEM/PEM electrolysis, with emphasis on performance and interfaces
- Providing solutions for adapting existing pipelines to safely and efficiently transport hydrogen
- Leading codes and standards initiatives, including mapping platforms and standards gap analysis
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATING HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY
14:00 - 14:25
ADVANCING HYDROGEN PILOTS IN TRANSIT — MTA NEW YORK CITY FUELING AND CASE STUDIES
Henry Roldan Espinoza
Krueger Transit Consulting (KTC)
- Showcasing New York City MTA’s first hydrogen fueling station and its role in transit decarbonization
- Presenting case studies of liquid and gaseous mobile fuelers deployed for medium and heavy-duty fleets
- Comparing pilot approaches while highlighting lessons in permitting, safety, logistics, and operational performance
- Advancing boil-off management and transfer loss mitigation to reduce operating costs and support wider adoption
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON FUELING TECHNOLOGIES AND DEPLOYMENT CHALLENGES
14:30 - 14:55
LIQUID HYDROGEN AND HYDROGEN LOGISTICS
Paul Louis Kiesow
Hytra
- Exploring current and emerging approaches for transporting liquid hydrogen across diverse applications and markets
- Identifying logistical bottlenecks and infrastructure gaps affecting large-scale liquid hydrogen distribution networks
- Drawing lessons from global case studies to improve integration with port facilities and pipeline systems
- Presenting Hytra’s innovations and strategic roadmap to advance global hydrogen shipping and infrastructure solutions
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING HYDROGEN SUPPLY CHAINS FOR FUTURE ENERGY NEEDS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON UNLOCKING VALUE IN HYDROGEN-BASED E-FUELS, GREEN AMMONIA, AND METHANOL
- Enabling hydrogen’s potential with methanol by addressing storage and transport challenges and driving scale through investment and policy
- Defining factors in selecting hydrogen or carriers as energy vectors and comparing carrier cracking efficiency with direct use
- Market drivers for green hydrogen include renewable power costs, global demand growth, strong policy support, and available infrastructure
- Economic feasibility of engine conversions and their influence on alternative fuel production and market growth
- Seawater electrolysis and alternative pathways like nitrate reduction to advance sustainable hydrogen and green ammonia production
| Efuels Solutions
| SolEXS Consulting LLC.
| Verdagy
| 352 Innovation LLC.
| Columbia University
16:00 - 16:25
HYDROGEN ON THE MOVE: FROM REFUELLING TO BLENDING SOLUTIONS BY PRF
Manuel Fonseca
PRF - Gas Solutions
- Showcasing PRF’s experience in designing and delivering fixed hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) and their role in enabling large-scale mobility
- Presenting DRHYVE – PRF’s portable hydrogen refuelling solution, offering flexibility for pilot projects, temporary needs, and scalable deployment
- Introducing MIXEO – PRF’s hydrogen blending technology for gas distribution networks and industrial applications, supporting the progressive
- Sharing lessons learned from European projects and how these solutions together can accelerate the adoption of hydrogen across both mobility
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON FLEXIBLE HYDROGEN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
16:30 - 16:55
ITALY’S HYDROGEN STRATEGY WITHIN THE PNRR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND POLICY INNOVATION
Giorgio Centurelli
Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE)
- Emphasizing the strategic role of hydrogen in Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan with dedicated resources
- Advancing progress in implementing key infrastructure projects and reforms to strengthen Italy’s hydrogen ecosystem
- Showcasing how national planning aligns with EU‑wide decarbonization goals and broader energy transition objectives
- Implementing performance‑based mechanisms that streamline delivery and enhance project efficiency across the hydrogen sector
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON ITALY'S HYDROGEN STRATEGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
17:00 - 17:25
ACCELERATING HYDROGEN ADOPTION THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE READY INNOVATION
Natasha Kostenuk
Ayrton Energy
- Simplifying hydrogen storage and transport with e-LOHC™ technology through existing infrastructure
- Delivering fuel-cell-grade hydrogen without relying on high-pressure or cryogenic systems
- Repurposing pipelines, tank farms, and trucks to reduce costs, complexity, and deployment time
- Showcasing real-world projects where e-LOHC™ technology supports scalable clean energy adoption
17:25 - 17:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN ADOPTION WITH INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS
17:30 - 18:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
45V PRODUCTION TAX CREDITS DEMYSTIFIED
James Chenoweth
Alliant Insurance Services
- Navigating the path from IRS regulatory uncertainty to final guidance under the OBBBA framework
- Delivering financial certainty for project developers and investors through strategic use of tax insurance
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON UNDERSTANDING 45V TAX CREDIT STRATEGIES
09:40 - 1005
HOW HYDROGEN INCENTIVES HAVE CHANGED UNDER THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL
Thomas R Brill
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- Analyzing recent U.S. federal energy and environmental policy shifts shaping hydrogen market development
- Highlighting key changes to clean energy tax credits introduced through the One Big Beautiful Bill
- Reviewing Hydrogen Hub funding and considering potential cuts
- Providing forward-looking insights into the impacts of these changes nationally and in California
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN INCENTIVES AND MARKET IMPACTS
10:10 - 10:35
HYDROGEN AVIATION: INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS AND STANDARDS FOR GASEOUS AND LIQUID H₂ REFUELING
Parker Bryant
ZeroAvia
- Designing, developing, and implementing gaseous and liquid hydrogen refueling systems in modern aviation
- Establishing international standards and safety protocols that ensure compatibility, reliability, and operational efficiency in refueling
- Advancing ZeroAvia’s infrastructure solutions to support the early introduction and long-term deployment of hydrogen powertrains
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING HYDROGEN REFUELING STANDARDS FOR AVIATION
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
- Enabling viable hydrogen projects through innovative financing and hybrid renewable systems to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs
- Advancing offshore hydrogen production by identifying conditions for financial sustainability and highlighting Subsea 7’s enabling contributions
- Assessing storage cost impacts and achievable LCOE benchmarks to drive competitiveness of next-generation hydrogen production technologies
- Balancing Chinese cost advantages with supply chain sustainability and domestic competitiveness to shape hydrogen market dynamics by 2035
- Achieving hydrogen cost parity post-subsidies by de-risking demand, optimizing costs, and ensuring sustainable profitability in global markets
| HyWatts
| Subsea7
| Green Hydrogen Capital
| MediaMedic Communications
| ProtonH2
11:30 - 11:55
THE PRODUCTION OF CARBON NEGATIVE HYDROGEN FROM BIOMASS WASTE COMPARED TO ELECTROLYTIC HYDROGEN
Robert Do
SGH2 Energy
- Comparing hydrogen production pathways from biomass waste and electrolysis to assess their role in decarbonization
- Presenting life cycle analysis results demonstrating the carbon-negative potential of hydrogen produced from biomass resources
- Addressing infrastructure challenges and feedstock considerations that influence costs, logistics, and scalability of hydrogen deployment
- Highlighting key industries such as heavy transport, cement, steel, and fuels that will rely on hydrogen for net-zero goals
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON CARBON NEGATIVE HYDROGEN AND INDUSTRIAL DECARBONIZATION
12:00 - 12:25
BROOKS NEWELL HYDROGEN PROJECT
Brian Bietz
IEPSCanada Ltd.
- Deploying dual fuel hydrogen/diesel systems reducing GHG emissions and creating competitive advantages for fleet operators
- Implementing phase one strategies to drive demand for low‑carbon hydrogen through collaboration with regional stakeholders
- Discussing phase two plans for hydrogen production and refueling hubs using renewable power and distributed models
- Advancing stakeholder engagement and incentive approaches to accelerate adoption and ensure long‑term project success
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING HYDROGEN DEMAND AND INFRASTRUCTURE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ADVANCEMENTS IN FUEL CELLS FOR THE FUTURE OF GREEN MOBILITY
- Integrating advanced fuel cells with next-generation storage and renewables to enhance grid resilience and enable utility-scale deployment
- Enabling sustainable transport with advanced fuel cell architectures, optimized power systems, and breakthroughs in non-PGM catalysts
- Bridging modeling accuracy and real-world PEMFC performance while addressing persistent water management challenges at scale
- Improving fuel cell cooling in heavy-duty applications while enhancing operational efficiency and long-term durability
| Powerup Energy Technologies
| California State University, Los Angeles
| Yazd University
| Hydroshen
14:00 - 14:25
HYDROGEN ON DEMAND PROJECT IN THE STATE OF HAWAII
Charlie Stockton
EnviroGen TecH2
- Electrocatalytic Hydrogen on Demand technologies designed for distributed energy applications, emphasizing scalability
- Delivering clean hydrogen pathways with low to no emissions, particularly valuable for island states seeking sustainable solutions
- Providing Hydrogen on Demand as a way to meet the clean energy requirements of rural and remote communities
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN FOR ISLAND AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
14:30 - 14:55
OPTIMIZING EFFICIENCY AND POWER QUALITY IN GREEN HYDROGEN ELECTROLYSER PLANTS
Helton Henrique S Bezerra
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen
- Addressing renewable energy fluctuations and their impact on power quality in green hydrogen production
- Enhancing electrolyser efficiency through harmonic filtering, reactive compensation, and coordinated OLTC strategies
- Improving long-term performance by integrating early-stage network simulations into project design and planning
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON CUTTING COSTS THROUGH POWER CONTROL STRATEGIES
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS
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