World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026

This session builds on the 2025 dialogue on hydrogen carriers and focuses on turning bilateral MoUs between the Netherlands and Gulf countries into concrete green hydrogen corridors.

With participation from government and industry leaders, it explores how initiatives such as Program NoorBridge can accelerate joint research, pilot projects and infrastructure development.

The session will showcase strategic alignment among Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands, review recent Gulf and hydrogen sector developments, and address scaling up and financing future hydrogen value chains.

Time and location

This session takes place on Tuesday, 19 May, from 11:00 to 12:30 CEST at Dock 15.

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On behalf of the Port of Rotterdam, and with support from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and FuelCellChina, we are pleased to invite you to the China–Netherlands Hydrogen Network Session: sharing market status and network opportunities.

Programme:

• Welcome
• Presentations
• Overview of the Hydrogen Landscape in the EU and the Netherlands, by Han Feenstra, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
• Overview of Hydrogen Developments in Rotterdam, by Randolf Weterings, Port of Rotterdam
• Overview of the Hydrogen Landscape and Developments in China, by Becky, FuelCellChina
• Short introduction of the participating companies
• Networking

Time and location

This session takes place on Tuesday, 19 May, from 9:00 CEST at Dock 15.

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How can we finance green hydrogen projects in Morocco and Egypt? Governments, financiers, projects developers and customers will discuss this during this session.

We will start with new insights by the Green Hydrogen Organisation. Moreover, we will discuss major funding challenges such as:

• insufficient revenue certainty;
• unclear risks;
• insufficient funding in early project phases (pre-FEED and pre-FID).

The aim of this session is to gain clarity on the stakeholders. We will cover these topics: 

• What are the risks? And for each risk: who is best suited to take responsibility?
• What are the next steps for scaling up green hydrogen in the region?

Time and location

This session takes place on Wednesday, 20 May, from 9:30 to 11:30 CEST at Dock 15.

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The Hydrogen for Development (H4D) initiative, led by the World Bank under ESMAP, supports the development of clean hydrogen in emerging economies through a set of dedicated work streams. The Stakeholders’ Forum connects the work of H4D with real project development, by testing ideas with developers and financiers and identifying what is needed to move projects forward. The forum focuses on moving from strategies and pilot projects to investments and implementation.

This session will focus on one of the key challenges in scaling hydrogen: electrolyser deployment. Building on recent World Bank work, the discussion will look at how costs can be reduced, how manufacturing can scale, and how electrolysers can be integrated into projects in developing countries.

Time and location

This session takes place on Wednesday, 20 May, from 12:45 CEST at Port 1C.

You do not need a separate WHS exhibition ticket to visit this event.

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Curious about how hydrogen companies can grow successfully and compete internationally? In this session, female founders and leaders from across the hydrogen value chain share their routes to growth. From finding the right business model to securing finance, entering new markets, and moving from startup to scale-up. They will share their success stories, highlighting key turning points, setbacks encountered along the way, and how they were overcome. The session offers useful insights for anyone looking to grow a hydrogen business or explore international opportunities.

Time and location

This session takes place on Wednesday, 20 May, from 14:30 to 15:45 CEST at Dock 15.

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Research institutes and companies worldwide use models to assess the costs and emissions of transporting hydrogen, and to compare transport options and exporting regions. Still, existing models show clear differences.

Task 50 of the IEA Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Programme compares modelling approaches from various institutes to improve international consistency. With input from industry partners, we will conduct a joint analysis to provide policy advice and identify cost-reduction opportunities.

In this session, we will present the first results of Task 50, which is due to finish at the end of 2026.

Time and location

This session takes place on Wednesday, 20 May, from 16:15 to 17:30 CEST at Dock 15.

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How do we finance green hydrogen projects, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries?

Financiers, policymakers and key industry stakeholders will discuss this during this forum. What are the challenges? And what are the practical solutions for securing more funding across the entire value chain?  

We will start by sharing key insights. This will be followed by panel discussions focusing on the following questions:

• What can we learn from projects that have (almost) secured funding?
• What financial instruments are required for large-scale investments?  

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), World Bank and FMO organise this event for development banks, investors, project developers and buyers. During the forum, these organisations will share insights and strengthen existing partnerships to accelerate global investment in hydrogen projects.

Time and location

This session takes place on Wednesday, 20 May, from 16:00 to 17:30 CEST at the WHS-stage in hall 1.

You do not need a separate WHS exhibition ticket to visit this event.

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This session demonstrates why the Netherlands can become a global leader in electrolyser equipment manufacturing.

We will take you on a journey from the smallest to the largest electrolyser developed in the Netherlands.

For instance, we will talk about the Alquion and Battolyser Systems merger. This merger created a strong and unified identity that brought together all the key competencies required to become a world-class electrolyser manufacturer.

At the same time, Zero Emission Fuel has been developing a compact electrolyser that is capable of producing hydrogen at lower costs compaired to the current LCOH. This solution is ideally suited for sunny, off-grid locations, such as those directly connected to solar farms.

Together, these innovations showcase the full spectrum of Dutch electrolyser technologies and make this session highly relevant to the World Hydrogen Summit programme.

Time and location

This session takes place on Thursday, 21 May, from 9:30 to 10:30 CEST at Dock 15.

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We proudly present the Dutch CCUS/CDR group. This joint business and innovation community represents groundbreaking Dutch innovations in technologies such as CCS, CCU, and CDR (including DAC and DOC).

The Dutch CCUS/CDR community includes CATO, TNO, and Energy Innovation NL.

Time and location

This session takes place on Thursday, 21 May, from 10:30 to 12:30 CEST at the CCUS Tech podium on the WHS exhibition floor.

Note: you will also need a free WHS exhibition ticket to visit this event. You can order the ticket via the WHS website.

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Chile is rapidly becoming a global champion in green hydrogen, thanks to world-class solar and wind resources and dynamic private-public teamwork. On track to become a large-scale exporter, Chile boasts competitive production, forward-thinking policies, and access to more than 65 international markets.

This exciting session, brought to you by PIB 'Chile – The Green Energy Corridor Chile–Netherlands programme' invites the Chilean delegation and Dutch innovation and industry leaders to connect, explore dynamic collaboration, and discover how the Netherlands serves as Europe’s vital energy gateway.

Join us to explore partnerships and shape the future of green hydrogen between Chile and the Netherlands.

Time and location

This session takes place on Thursday, 21 May, from 11:00 to 12:30 CEST at Port 15.

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This workshop focuses on the creation of hydrogen import corridors. Liquid hydrogen (LH2) will be explored as a carrier for transporting, storing, and delivering hydrogen to end users.

To start, the workshop will compare the costs of hydrogen carriers and highlight the role of LH2 within this portfolio.

Following this, experts will present the current status of LH2 technology, including production and transportation.

In the second part, building on these insights, a panel of experts will discuss what is needed to unlock LH2's potential.

To conclude the workshop, we will offer a lunch to participants with networking opportunities for technology suppliers to present their products or services.

Time and location

This session takes place on Thursday, 21 May, from 11:15 to 12:45 CEST at Dock 1.

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Join policymakers, industry leaders, and knowledge institutions for first-hand insights into the latest developments and projects in CCS, CCU, and CDR across the Gulf Cooperation countries. Join us to hear the Global CCS Institute present the market research on ‘Opportunities in CCS, CCU and CDR in the Gulf Cooperation countries.’

Register now to discover and engage with high-impact opportunities for Dutch stakeholders in the CCUS value chain.

Time and location

This session takes place on Thursday, 21 May, from 13:30 to 15:00 CEST at Dock 15.

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This side event brings together European and Latin American stakeholders to create impactful partnerships and advance actionable strategies for the growth of renewable hydrogen markets.

The event focuses on:

• building local and regional demand;
• accelerating supply;
• developing international value chains;
• decarbonising energy-intensive sectors.

Panel discussions, country presentations, thematic breakout sessions, and targeted networking opportunities drive tangible outcomes throughout the programme.

This networking event is organised by the Regional Business Development team of the Dutch embassies in Latin America. They team organises the event in collaboration with GIZ, the implementing partner of the H2Uppp programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). The World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) support them in this effort.

Time and location

This session takes place on Thursday, 21 May, from 14:00 to 17:00 CEST at Dock 1. After the session, a networking reception will take place from 17:00 to 18:00 CEST.

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This workshop connects Canadian and Dutch experts to exchange knowledge on carbon capture and storage (CCS), transport quality and policy.

The workshop aims to:

• share experiences on CO₂ transport quality standards, technical requirements, and regulatory frameworks;
• compare Canadian and Dutch approaches to CCS;
• identify best practices for CCS transport quality;
• strengthen knowledge sharing to advance CCS as a key tool in the energy transition.

Representatives from both countries, including Gasunie and NRCan, will present their perspectives and lessons learned.

Time and location

This session takes place on Thursday, 21 May, from 15:30 to 17:00 CEST at Dock 14.

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