Engineering a Hydrogen Economy 2026

Conference Details

Date: 29 April 2026

Time: 08:30

Duration: 2 days

Location: Millennium Point, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Cost: £ 550 - £ 675

Organiser: IMechE - Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Conference Website

Conference Description

Following the Government's commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, hydrogen is stated to play a role an energy vector in the reduction of emissions from the power, transport, and industrial sectors.

Now in its sixth year, this annual conference tackles the critical challenges of scaling up a hydrogen economy: driving down costs, developing infrastructure, overcoming storage limitations, regulatory framework, investment, skills gap to bridge the commercialisation gap.

As projects transition from pilot to commercial reality, this forum brings together technical and commercial leaders and researchers to address the real-world bottlenecks across the entire supply chain, slowing progress: from production, to storage, distribution and utilisation.

With 50+ expert presentations, specialist roundtables and exchanges with 150+ hydrogen experts, engineering innovators and investors, you will gain the actionable insights and clarity to de-risk projects, unlock efficiency gains accelerate project timelines and build the partnerships essential for an affordable, net-zero future a reality.

Secure your place in engineering an affordable and secure hydrogen economy.

WHY YOU NEED TO ATTEND:

• Benchmark 50+ expert presentations and real-world case studies across the hydrogen value chain to overcome technical challenges and ensure your projects are technically and commercially viable;
• Engage with 150+ technical leaders and business professionals during dedicated networking sessions, forming partnerships that accelerate project deployment;
• Assess the critical technology gaps and requirements in roundtable discussions, leveraging insights to guide your R&D investments;
• Build a resilient supply chain by connecting end-user demand, from sectors like heavy transportation and power generation, with production and infrastructure development, to overcome critical challenge of securing off-takers;
• Forge deeper connections in dedicated networking sessions, including the conference dinner and drinks reception, where meaningful partnerships are solidified;
• Move beyond the hype and deliver the proven, scalable solutions with the leaders who are already bridging the commercial gap.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Technical & Engineering Leadership: Chief Engineers, Technical Directors, Principal Engineers, and Heads of Engineering (Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Chemical) responsible for technology development, technical assurance and project execution;
• Strategy & Commercial Management: Business Development Directors, Project Owners and Investment Managers focused on commercialising technology, securing investment and launching new ventures;
• R&D & Energy Innovation Leaders: R&D Directors and Technology Managers pioneering next-generation solutions across the supply chain, from production to storage and utilisation;
• End-User & Off-Taker Representation: Engineering and Sustainability Leaders from sectors including Heavy-Duty Transport, Rail, Aerospace, Marine and Power Generation seeking to integrate hydrogen and create market demand;
• Regulatory and Government: Regulatory and Policy Makers setting the pace for energy transition, incentives and regulation.