What is the event focus?

Hydrogen project deployment, infrastructure development, financing, certification, and scalability.

Where and when is the event taking place?

19–21 May 2026 at Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands.

Why you should not miss it?

This is where the hydrogen economy gains traction—real projects, funding, and policy convergence come to life. Attending enables decision-making in real-time, access to cross-sector leaders, and the opportunity to shape the hydrogen trade frontier.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business or business formal—professional setting with high-level attendees.

Is there an awards ceremony?

Yes—the World Hydrogen Awards are part of the event, celebrating industry achievements.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026

Name: World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026
Start: 2026-05-19T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-21T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Rotterdam Ahoy

Join global hydrogen leaders at the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam to unlock partnerships, innovation, and industry action.

RX Global

Date and Time

May 19 - May 21

Location

Rotterdam Ahoy

10 Ahoyweg Zuid-Holland 3084 BD

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About This Event

World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 is a Energy & Environment event taking place 19-21 May 2026 at Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 is the foremost global platform for hydrogen innovation, policy, and investment. Taking place 19–21 May 2026 at Rotterdam Ahoy, it unites top industry leaders—including ministers, CEOs, and CTOs—to advance the hydrogen sector through case studies, partnerships, and strategic agreements.

Key Highlights

The most influential hydrogen gathering globally, bringing together over 15,000 industry professionals.
High-level ministerial and executive presence, showcasing real project case studies and best practices.
H2 Tech Series: Free, on-floor sessions highlighting innovative hydrogen technologies and solutions.
Networking & Awards: Includes delegate receptions, lunches, and the prestigious World Hydrogen Awards.

Who Should Attend?

Government officials and policymakers shaping energy transitions
C-level executives and strategists from hydrogen-focused companies
Investors and financiers targeting hydrogen infrastructure and projects
Tech innovators, solution providers, and equipment manufacturers
Project developers and international energy trade professionals

Main Event Features

Summit Sessions: Direct presentations by global hydrogen leaders sharing strategies and project outcomes.
H2 Tech Series: Quick-fire, on-the-floor showcases of R&D and products across the hydrogen value chain.
Awards & Networking: Engage in social events including the World Hydrogen Awards, delegate receptions, and structured networking.

Event recap

World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 took place from 19 to 21 May 2026 at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Organised by RX Global, the Energy & Environment event focused on hydrogen innovation, policy and investment. The programme covered strategies for advancing the hydrogen sector, real project case studies, best practices, partnerships and strategic agreements. It brought together global hydrogen leaders, including ministers, CEOs and CTOs, alongside government officials, policymakers, C-level executives, investors, financiers, technology innovators, solution providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers and international energy trade professionals. Event features included summit sessions, the H2 Tech Series with on-floor technology showcases, delegate receptions, lunches, structured networking and the World Hydrogen Awards.