Highlighting California’s leadership in hydrogen innovation and the strategic partnerships driving its progress.

A visionary presentation addressing the critical role of hydrogen in achieving California's ambitious decarbonization targets.
Attendee Insights: Understand the policy frameworks, funding strategies, and technology breakthroughs shaping the next decade of hydrogen development.

Key Themes:
• Skill development and training programs tailored for hydrogen projects.
• Integrating a unionized workforce into renewable energy infrastructure.
• Opportunities for hydrogen to drive job growth in underserved communities.
• The role of hydrogen in preserving high-skilled labor jobs during the energy transition.
• Success stories from workforce transition efforts.
Attendee Insights: Learn how hydrogen infrastructure development can transform labor markets and ensure an equitable energy transition.

Key Themes:
• An update on ARCHES H2 initiatives and accomplishments since last year.
• Strategies for accelerating California's hydrogen infrastructure development.
• Public-private collaboration models that maximize impact and reduce risks.
• The role of ARCHES in addressing equity and environmental justice.
• Insights into the economic benefits, including job creation and technology leadership.
Attendee Insights: Learn how ARCHES H2 is positioning California as a global hydrogen leader and discover collaboration opportunities in the state’s growing hydrogen ecosystem.

Key Themes:
• Updates on California’s hydrogen train pilot projects and feasibility studies.
• Benefits of hydrogen trains: emissions reductions, quieter operations, and lower operational costs.
• Challenges in scaling hydrogen rail infrastructure, including refueling and hydrogen supply.
• Insights into international hydrogen rail success stories and applications for California.
• Economic and social benefits of integrating hydrogen into regional and intercity rail systems.
Attendee Insights: Learn about the transformative potential of hydrogen trains, the partnerships enabling their deployment, and the critical infrastructure needed to ensure scalability.

Key Themes:
• Insights into hydrogen’s role in reducing emissions in urban areas.
• Strategies for integrating hydrogen into energy systems for buildings and transportation.
• Overcoming barriers to urban hydrogen adoption, including cost and infrastructure challenges.
• Case studies from pioneering cities leveraging hydrogen to meet climate targets.
• Visionary ideas for creating the first carbon-negative cities powered by hydrogen.
Attendee Insights: Explore the role hydrogen plays in reshaping urban energy systems and achieving net-zero goals in city planning.

A chance to network with industry peers, visit exhibitor booths, and explore cutting-edge hydrogen technologies.

Key Themes:
• Promoting electrification and hydrogen adoption, including subsidies and mandates.
• How electrification and hydrogen can work together to decarbonize industries, transportation, and energy storage.
• Advances in electrification technologies that complement hydrogen
• The role of renewable energy sources in powering both electrification and hydrogen production.
• Real-world examples of transformative projects in California.
Attendee Insights: A clear understanding of how electrification and hydrogen can work in tandem to meet clean energy goals, and will gain insights into the technical and policy challenges to integrate these systems.

Key Themes:
• Breakthroughs in hydrogen storage, including solid-state and liquid hydrogen options.
• Addressing safety challenges and building public trust in hydrogen storage systems.
• Integrating storage solutions into existing energy grids and industrial systems.
• Case studies on successful hydrogen storage projects in California and globally.
• Innovations in small-scale and portable storage solutions for niche applications.
Attendee Insights: Explore the cutting-edge solutions that are making hydrogen storage more viable and learn how these advancements will impact the overall hydrogen ecosystem in California.

Key Themes:
• Advancements in fuel cell technology for vehicles, trucks, and public transit.
• Updates on California’s hydrogen refueling network expansion.
• Addressing the economics of hydrogen vehicles versus electric alternatives.
• Collaboration between automakers, policymakers, and infrastructure developers.
• Hydrogen’s potential role in decarbonizing aviation and marine transport.
Attendee Insights: Gain critical insights into how hydrogen mobility can reduce emissions across diverse transport sectors and the investment needed to expedite adoption.

Key Themes:
• Hydrogen-powered solutions for trucking, shipping, and aviation.
• Regulatory challenges and opportunities for scaling hydrogen fuel adoption.
• Case studies on pilot projects and early adopters in heavy transport.
• Infrastructure needs for hydrogen fueling across industrial sectors.
• Environmental and economic impacts of shifting heavy transport to hydrogen.
Attendee Insights: This panel will provide an in-depth exploration of hydrogen’s transformative potential in carbon-intensive transportation sectors.

An interactive discussion featuring industry leaders and infrastructure developers.
Key Themes:
• The current state of California’s hydrogen infrastructure, including refueling stations and pipelines.
• Scaling refueling station networks and ensuring accessibility across regions.
• Opportunities for hydrogen pipeline integration and cross-sector utilization.
• Funding strategies and investment opportunities in infrastructure projects.
• Innovative approaches to hydrogen storage and distribution for large-scale deployment.
Attendee Insights: This panel will offer a roadmap for overcoming the challenges of infrastructure development while maximizing its economic and environmental benefits.