World Hydrogen Summit 2026

Event type: Trade show

Date: May 19 to 21, 2026

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Venue: Ahoy Hallen

Industry: Clean technologies

Registration deadline: Upcoming

Who should apply:

  • Organizations in hydrogen production, equipment, transportation, technology, storage, and related sectors
  • Energy and hydrogen policy makers at all levels
  • Ports with an existing or emerging hydrogen strategy

Event description

The World Hydrogen Summit (WHS) is the largest international hydrogen event, bringing together 12,000 decision makers from over 100 countries. The conference attracts key speakers including energy ministers and CEOs from around the world. The exhibition area showcases leading technologies and hydrogen activities, presenting networking and partnership opportunities to participants. The event also includes a site visit to the Port of Rotterdam’s hydrogen projects.

There will be a large Canadian presence at the exhibition showcasing Canadian technology, hydrogen projects and key players in the sector. Canadian Trade Commissioners from posts in Europe will attend the event.

WHS 2025

Last year, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) team worked closely with partners to support the participation of over 90 Canadian organisations and 170 individuals WHS 2025. 10 trade commissioners from across Europe attended, helping facilitate an Export Café, seminars, and 100 to 200 business-to-business meetings.

Benefits of participating

Check out our cleantech market reports to:

  • gain insights from Trade Commissioners
  • learn how to navigate target foreign markets
  • discover global opportunities for your business

Registration

Stay tuned for more information on how to register for the TCS program at WHS 2026.

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Meet key regulatory bodies
  • Participate in networking events
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service
  • Compare your product/service with international competitors

How the program works

  • Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.
  • Pavilion/exhibit: Showcase your company at the Canada Pavillion where your organization can have a booth located in a high-traffic area.

Contact us

Judith Baguley

Trade Commissioner
hague-td@international.gc.ca

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