Nationaal Waterstof Congres 2026

The Nationaal Waterstof Congres 2026 takes place on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at Mediaplaza in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht and is Euroforum's annual congress on the Dutch hydrogen market. The day is about hydrogen as the key to a sustainable and independent energy system, with an emphasis on application in practice and the build-out of infrastructure. Participation costs € 399 for government, knowledge institutions, housing corporations, industry and mobility, and € 899 for other organisations.

What is the aim?

The congress brings policy, technology and market together around the question of how the Dutch hydrogen chain moves from plan to delivery. Topics covered:

• Accelerating hydrogen infrastructure and the role of hydrogen hubs
• Market development and finding offtakers
• The contribution of hydrogen to relieving grid congestion
• Hydrogen storage
• Safety standards and regulation

Who is it for?

The congress is aimed at professionals who work with the hydrogen chain. Audiences include:

• Governments and policymakers
• Energy companies and grid operators
• Industry and the transport sector
• Technology companies
• Environmental organisations
• Financial institutions and investors

Speakers include Caroline Kollau (Ministry of Economic Affairs), Ad van Wijk (TU Delft) and Tom Middendorp (International Military Council on Climate and Security). The chair is Robert Daverschot.

Programme and times

09:30Opening of the programme17:00Close

Venue: Mediaplaza, Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht.

Who organises it?

The Nationaal Waterstof Congres 2026 is organised by Euroforum Nederland.

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