Tuesday September 29 2026
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11:30 am
to
12:15 pm
Adapting to a Changing Market: Strategies for Staying Competitive
Parallel session
Workshop room
Amid regulatory uncertainty and economic fluctuations, how can you reposition your business? This session offers practical strategies for securing your markets and capitalizing on new opportunities.
Tuesday September 29 2026
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11:30 am
to
12:15 pm
Building a Carbon-Free Aviation Industry: From Collaboration to Implementation
Parallel session
Workshop room
Comment structurer un écosystème capable de livrer à grande échelle ? À partir de cas concrets, cette session explore les dynamiques de collaboration industrielle et les conditions de succès pour accélérer collectivement.
Tuesday September 29 2026
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1:30 pm
to
2:15 pm
Hydrogen & Global Trade: The Key Role of Port Hubs
Keynote
Workshop room
Ports are becoming strategic infrastructure in global energy flows. Using concrete examples, this session analyzes logistics models, emerging corridors, and business opportunities.
Case studies from Taiwan, Brazil, and Europe
Tuesday September 29 2026
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3:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Hydrogen & Defense – Use Cases and Operational Realities
Keynote
Plenary
In which applications does hydrogen offer a real operational advantage over existing solutions (diesel, batteries)? What technological, logistical, and industrial conditions must be met to enable a credible deployment within the armed forces?
Tuesday September 29 2026
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3:45 pm
to
4:15 pm
Heavy-duty transport: What are the concrete pathways to decarbonization?
Parallel session
Workshop room
Presentation of the report’s findings and decarbonization pathways for heavy-duty road transport in Quebec.
Tuesday September 29 2026
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3:45 pm
to
4:15 pm
Defense & Innovation: Funding and Accelerating Hydrogen Technologies
Parallel session
Workshop room
How should funding for dual-use technologies be structured? This session highlights funding models and opportunities for industry.
Tuesday September 29 2026
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4:15 pm
to
5:00 pm
From motorsports to industry: accelerating hydrogen innovation
Parallel session
Workshop room
Platforms such as NASCAR and Mission H24 enable testing under real-world conditions. This session explores how these experiments translate into industrial applications.
Tuesday September 29 2026
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7:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
La Nuit de l’Hydrogène
Cocktail
Networking
Amphithéâtre Cogeco
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of La Nuit de l’Hydrogène at the Cogeco Amphitheater: a festive, gourmet evening where a cocktail reception, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere come together perfectly after a day of conferences.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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2:15 pm
to
3:00 pm
Hydrogen: From One Perspective to Another
Keynote
Plenary
An open dialogue among industry leaders to compare perspectives, share insights, and identify the key factors for success.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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9:15 am
to
9:45 am
Hydrogen in Northern Regions: Meeting Critical Needs
Keynote
Plenary
In remote and mining regions, hydrogen can play a pivotal role. This session explores practical applications, logistical challenges, and energy models suited to these areas.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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9:45 am
to
10:00 am
Toward Integrated Energy Management in Quebec: What Role for Hydrogen?
Keynote
Plenary
How can hydrogen be effectively integrated into an evolving energy mix? This session outlines the strategic directions and practical implications for manufacturers and project developers.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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10:00 am
to
10:15 am
Hydrogen & Industrial Sovereignty: Striking the Right Balance
Keynote
Plenary
How can we design hydrogen industry policies that maximize climate impact without generating additional costs or creating new dependencies? How far should we take the pursuit of sovereignty (local content, reshoring, supply chain control) without fragmenting markets and slowing down deployment?
Wednesday September 30 2026
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10:30 am
to
11:15 am
Natural hydrogen—a niche energy source or a pillar of the energy mix?
Parallel session
Sessions parallèles
Workshop room
Can Canada position itself as a global leader in natural hydrogen? A comparative perspective between France and North America on the potential, limitations, and investment prospects.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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10:30 am
to
11:15 am
Building a Competitive Industry: Priorities and Leverage Points
Parallel session
Workshop room
In which segments of the value chain should Quebec and Canada prioritize their efforts to maximize economic benefits and climate impact? What public policy tools (funding, regulation, public procurement, infrastructure) should be deployed to build a competitive and sustainable sector?
Tuesday September 29 2026
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10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Hydrogen & Aviation: What Progress Has Been Made in the Area of Biofuels?
Parallel session
Workshop room
What will the costs be for users? What are the safety requirements? What regulatory changes are needed?
Tuesday September 29 2026
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10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Financing hydrogen projects: What strategies should be used?
Parallel session
Workshop room
What steps should you take to turn an idea into a funded project? This session breaks down the financing mechanisms, tax incentives, and strategies developers use to secure funding for their projects.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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11:15 am
to
12:00 pm
Solid-state storage: a viable solution to accelerate adoption?
Parallel session
Workshop room
Storage is a critical component. This session examines technological advancements, practical applications, and the conditions for large-scale deployment.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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11:15 am
to
12:00 pm
Projects in Northern Regions: Building in Partnership with Communities
Parallel session
Workshop room
How can we develop sustainable energy projects that are accepted by local communities? This session highlights concrete models of collaboration and insights from real-world experience.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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1:15 pm
to
Hydrogen & nuclear power: strategic complementarity or competition?
Parallel session
Workshop room
How can these two sectors coexist and reinforce each other? This session explores hybrid energy models and their implications for industry.
Wednesday September 30 2026
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1:35 pm
to
2:15 pm
Clean Hydrogen Partnership: Concrete Opportunities for Businesses
Parallel session
Sessions parallèles
Workshop room
What programs and funding options are available? This session breaks down European opportunities and explains practical ways to access them.
Tuesday September 29 2026
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2:00 pm
to
2:35 pm
Hydrogen Supply Chains: Challenges, Risks, and Solutions
Conférence
Keynote
Plenary
A practical look at industrial challenges: critical equipment, manufacturing capacity, and dependencies. This session highlights concrete solutions for securing and accelerating the value chain.