Questions about grid congestion, permitting and market formation will shape hydrogen deployment in the coming years. The Nationaal Waterstof Congres - National Hydrogen Congress 2026 takes place on 25 November 2026 at Jaarbeurs Utrecht and brings together government, industry, mobility and research stakeholders to discuss practical steps.
Practical details for the National Hydrogen Congress in Utrecht
The one-day event is scheduled for 25 November 2026 at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Mediaplaza, Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht. The venue contact details are provided in the event information. The organisers list differentiated ticket prices by participant profile.
Which companies and institutions to target
The event targets a broad set of actors: national and regional governments, energy companies and grid operators, industrial users and SMEs, transport firms, ports, technology providers and knowledge institutions. Financial players, project developers and consultancies also appear among intended participants. For B2B outreach this means opportunities across infrastructure, supply and end-use segments.
Programme highlights and session structure
The agenda includes keynotes, panels and parallel sessions. Confirmed speakers include Caroline Kollau from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Tom Middendorp of the International Military Council on Climate and Security, Ad van Wijk from TU Delft and Robert Daverschot as chair. Sessions cover accelerating the Dutch hydrogen market, milestones to 2030, industry and transport tracks, and roundtables on hydrogen safety and system integration.
Main themes on the 2026 agenda
Core topics listed by the organisers are grid congestion and system integration, mobility and transport, industrial demand, hydrogen hubs and storage, demand creation and market development, and safety, permitting and regulation. These themes indicate where technical and commercial conversations will concentrate during the day.
Actionable prospecting tips for visitors
- Prioritise outreach to grid operators, large industrial buyers and mobility fleet managers from the attendee profiles.
- Prepare concise technical one-pagers that highlight use cases, cost assumptions and safety credentials to share in short meetings.
- Choose sessions strategically: the Industry and Transport tracks will match different buyer types, while safety roundtables offer access to regulators and emergency services.
- Arrange meetings in advance using the congress networking channels and propose concrete follow-up actions such as pilot visits or technical workshops.
Closing note and official link
For companies working on infrastructure, storage or safety in hydrogen value chains, the congress concentrates relevant stakeholders and operative debates into a single day. Plan your schedule around targeted sessions and secure meetings ahead of time. Full programme details, registration and fees are available on the official site http://www.euroforum.nl/energie/congres-waterstof.
