Europe’s energy transition places hydrogen at the center of industrial and policy decisions for the coming decade. From 18 to 20 May 2027 Rotterdam hosts a major edition that gathers public and private actors working across the value chain.
Practical information for visitors
World Hydrogen 2027 takes place at Ahoy Rotterdam. The summit runs 18 to 20 May 2027 with summit hours listed as 09:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday 18, 09:00 to 17:30 on Wednesday 19 and 09:00 to 16:30 on Thursday 20. The venue address is Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam.
Key figures to know
The event lists 10,000 attendees and over 500 exhibitors. Official materials also reference more than 4,850 companies, 23 plus pavilions and over 300 speakers. These metrics shape the scale of commercial activity on site.
Program highlights and new zones
The summit pairs a high-level conference with an extensive exhibition. New thematic zones include CCUS World and Energy Storage World aimed at connecting capture technologies and storage solutions with project partners. Speaker lineups include senior public and industry figures such as Boudewijn Siemons from Port of Rotterdam and Ivana Jemelkova of the Hydrogen Council, alongside executives from Shell and Linde.
Exhibitor profile and company mix
The exhibitor directory covers electrolyzer manufacturers, transport and storage solutions, port operators and system integrators. Companies cited include GEN-HY with electrolyzer offerings and H2FLEXX with powder-based hydrogen carrier technology. The mix combines technical suppliers, project developers and governmental stakeholders.
B2B outreach tactics for commercial teams
Book meetings in advance through the exhibitor directory and the event’s lead management tools. Focus outreach on contacts in CCUS and Energy Storage World when your solutions address carbon capture or energy storage. Schedule team shifts aligned with summit hours to ensure coverage of appointment slots rather than relying on ad hoc booth encounters.
Prepare crisp technical leave-behinds: one-page project KPIs, deployment timelines and client references. Use qualifying questions in the first meeting to assess budget, procurement windows and decision makers. Presence of ministers and CEOs provides a chance to map public priorities and regulatory requirements affecting commercial proposals.
Closing note and official link
With 10,000 participants and strong institutional attendance, preparation and precise qualification determine conversion. Consult the official site for registration details, exhibitor listings and the full program at https://www.world-hydrogen-summit.com/world/en-gb.html to close meetings before travel and target the right contacts during the event.
