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 the evolving market needs
- Hydrogen storage vessels supporting mobility applications and improving safety
- High-power fuel cell stacks and systems to address megawatt-scale energy demands
- Insights into 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
Sponsored By PRF GAS SOLUTIONS
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE EVOLUTION OF NORTH AMERICA'S HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE
- 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
- Scaling decentralized hydrogen production and microgrids to cut costs, support EV charging, ensure stability, and diversify energy revenues
| Ways2H Inc.
| Cavendish Hydrogen Inc.
| California State University, Los Angeles
| PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp.
11:30 - 11:55
HYDROGEN POLICY FOR AVIATION AND MARITIME EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS IN CALIFORNIA
Andy Navarrete
The International Council on Clean Transportation
- Current emissions and projecting fuel demand in California’s aviation and shipping sectors
- Looking at complementary roles of hydrogen and its derivatives in cutting industry emissions
- Drawing lessons from EU and U.K. 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 RISKS 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
- Case studies showing how carbon capture integration drives efficiency and emissions benefits
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON RISKS 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
- NRC’s expertise in hydrogen materials compatibility, catalyst innovation, and component design
- Solar-driven and AEM/PEM electrolysis, with a focus 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
ACCELERATING HYDROGEN ADOPTION THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE-READY INNOVATION
Scott Hagen
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
- Real-world projects where e-LOHC™ technology supports scalable clean energy adoption
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN ADOPTION WITH INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS
14:30 - 14:55
HYDROGEN ON THE MOVE: FROM REFUELING TO BLENDING SOLUTIONS BY PRF
Manuel Fonseca
PRF - Gas Solutions
- Showcasing PRF’s experience in designing and delivering fixed hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) and their role in enabling large-scale mobility
- DRHYVE – PRF’s portable hydrogen refueling 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 decarbonization of the natural gas sector
- Sharing lessons learned from European projects and how these solutions together can accelerate the adoption of hydrogen across both mobility and energy sectors
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON FLEXIBLE HYDROGEN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
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
- Defining factors in selecting hydrogen or carriers as energy vectors and comparing carrier cracking efficiency with direct use
- 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
- Reimagining policy frameworks to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen e-fuels, green ammonia, and methanol amid slow progress
| Worley | Moderator
| SolEXS Consulting LLC.
| 352 Innovation LLC.
| Columbia University
| Fluor Corporation
16:00 - 16:25
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
- Studying 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
- Performance‑based mechanisms streamlining delivery and enhancing project efficiency across the hydrogen sector
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON ITALY'S HYDROGEN STRATEGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
16:30 - 17:30
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
- 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 - 10:05
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
- Key changes to clean energy tax credits introduced through the One Big Beautiful Bill
- Reviewing Hydrogen Hub funding and considering potential cuts
- 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
LEVERAGING CALIFORNIA’S SUBSURFACE ENERGY: A HOT SPOT FOR CLEAN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Colin McCulley
Vema Hydrogen
- Engineered Mineral Hydrogen's role in unlocking California's subsurface energy resources
- Creating a scalable pathway for clean hydrogen production that removes reliance on subsidies and incentives
- Supplying a growing hydrogen economy through partnerships with local industry, utilities, and government agencies
- Long-term clean energy potential supported by abundant geological hydrogen reserves across North America
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING SUBSURFACE HYDROGEN DEVELOPMENT
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
- Comparing hydrogen costs and sustainability impacts across SMR+CCS, electrolysis, and methane pyrolysis—covering water and power
- Strategies and emerging technologies driving significant reductions in hydrogen production and at-the-pump consumer costs
| OPMobility H2 Power | Moderator
| HyWatts
| Subsea7
| Vogt Valves Inc.
| CALSTART
11:30 - 11:55
THE PRODUCTION OF CARBON NEGATIVE HYDROGEN FROM BIOMASS WASTE COMPARED TO ELECTROLYTIC HYDROGEN
Robert Do
SGH2 Energy
- Mapping hydrogen production pathways from biomass waste and electrolysis to assess their role in decarbonization
- 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
- Detailing 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
HYDROGEN: CHARTING A COURSE IN UNCERTAIN WATERS
Patrick Goodman
Fluor Corporation
- Progress of the hydrogen decade to date and identification of the strategic pathways emerging ahead
- Opportunities and challenges across the hydrogen value chain while balancing policy and market dynamics
- The role of hydrogen infrastructure in supporting scale investment and driving long-term market growth
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING HYDROGEN MARKETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
12:30 - 13:00
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
- Overcoming scale-up bottlenecks, prioritizing infrastructure or vehicles, and identifying the key catalyst for hydrogen adoption
- Addressing fuel cell efficiency limits and power density through CHP integration and innovations enabling aviation use
| PowerUP Energy Technologies
| Stanford University
| FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
13:00 - 13:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
13:15 - 14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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