Program
2026

Heavy-duty transport: What are the concrete pathways to decarbonization?

Workshop room

Presentation of the report’s findings and decarbonization pathways for heavy-duty road transport in Quebec.

La Nuit de l’Hydrogène

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.

Welcome, registration, and networking

Welcome, registration, and networking

Opening Remarks – Day of Reconciliation

Plenary

Opening remarks

Plenary

Opening remarks

Plenary room

Opening conference

Plenary room

Hydrogen in North America: Where Are the Real Opportunities?

Plenary

Hydrogen in Northern Regions: Meeting Critical Needs

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.

Toward Integrated Energy Management in Quebec: What Role for Hydrogen?

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.

Aerospace as a driver of hydrogen technology advancement

Plenary

Hydrogen & Industrial Sovereignty: Striking the Right Balance

Plenary room

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 energy sovereignty without fragmenting markets and slowing down deployment?

Networking coffee break

Networkign coffee break

Networking coffee-break

Hydrogen & Aviation: What Progress Has Been Made in the Area of Biofuels?

Workshop room

What will the costs be for users? What are the safety requirements? What regulatory changes are needed?

Financing hydrogen projects: What strategies should be used?

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.

Geological hydrogen—a niche energy source or a pillar of the energy mix?

Workshop room

Can Canada establish itself as a global leader in geological hydrogen? A comparative analysis of France and North America on the potential, limitations, and investment prospects.

Building a Competitive Industry: Priorities and Leverage Points

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?

Adapting to a Changing Market: Strategies for Staying Competitive

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.

Building a Carbon-Free Aviation Industry: From Collaboration to Implementation

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.

Solid-state storage: a viable solution to accelerate adoption?

Workshop room

Storage is a critical component. This session examines technological advancements, practical applications, and the conditions for large-scale deployment.

Projects in Northern Regions: Building in Partnership with Communities

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.

Networking lunch

Exhibition room

Networking lunch

Exhibition room

Hydrogen & Global Trade: The Key Role of Port Hubs

Workshop room

Ports are becoming strategic infrastructure in global energy flows. Using concrete examples, this session analyzes logistics models, emerging corridors, and business opportunities.

Hydrogen & nuclear power: strategic complementarity or competition?

Workshop room

How can these two sectors coexist and reinforce each other? This session explores hybrid energy models and their implications for industry.

Clean Hydrogen Partnership: Concrete Opportunities for Businesses

Workshop room

What programs and funding options are available?

Hydrogen Supply Chains: Challenges, Risks, and Solutions

Plenary room

A practical look at industrial challenges: critical equipment, manufacturing capacity, and dependencies. This session highlights concrete solutions for securing and accelerating the value chain.

Networkign coffee break

Hydrogen & Defense – Use Cases and Operational Realities

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? Lessons learned and feedback from Greenland and Ukraine

Hydrogen: From One Perspective to Another

Plenary

An open dialogue among industry leaders to compare perspectives, share insights, and identify the key factors for success.

Strategic conference

Plenary room

Networking coffee break

Defense & Innovation: Funding and Accelerating Hydrogen Technologies

Workshop room

How should funding for dual-use technologies be structured? This session highlights funding models and opportunities for industry players in Canada and within NATO.

Pitches from German companies

From motorsports to industry: accelerating hydrogen innovation

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.

An Update on the Progress of the Hydrogen Hubs Alliance

Workshop room

Networking Cocktail Reception – Presented by the German-Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Exhibition room