April 22: Site Tours | April 23-24: Exhibition & Conference

Edmonton Convention Centre - Edmonton, Canada

Key Stakeholder
Co-Host
Industry Co-Host

Wednesday 23 April 2025

Thursday 24 April 2025

09:00 10:00

Breakfast

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09:45 10:15

Welcome Remarks

Host:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Canadian Hydrogen Convention Host

Speakers:

Beth Buckmaster

Vice-President Client Relations
Solestiss

Chair of the Board
Canadian Hydrogen Association

Malcolm Bruce

CEO

Edmonton Global

Anne Stevenson

Councillor

City of Edmonton

Traci Bednard

President & CEO

Explore Edmonton

10:15 10:20

Ministerial Remarks

Speaker:

Honourable René Legacy

Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, Minister responsible for Energy

Government of New Brunswick

10:20 11:05

Opening Panel: What is Next for Hydrogen Demand?

Moderator:

Brent Lakeman

Executive Director

Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub

Panelists:

Denis Caron

President & CEO

Belledune Port Authority

James Vultaggio

Vice President, Commercial and Business Development

ATCO EnPower

Dr. Christine Falken-Grosser

Director, Hydrogen Coordination

Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Germany

Matthew Borys

Vice President, Corporate Development

EverWind Fuels

Amid the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and potential shifts in Canada's leadership and energy priorities, how can the Canadian hydrogen market continue to build momentum, secure funding and address demand-side challenges?
Attendee insights:
This panel will discuss how the evolving geopolitical landscape will impact the collaboration, foreign investment, energy security and trade in the North American hydrogen market, especially in the face of competition from natural gas and other cheaper energy sources.

11:05 11:15

Special Address: Advancing the Steel Industry with POSCO's Hydrogen Reduction Process - Pioneering a Sustainable Future

Speaker:

Dr. Ju Woung Yoon

Center Leader, Clean Hydrogen Research Center

POSCO Holdings

11:15 12:00

Export Outlook: What’s on the Horizon for International Hydrogen Exports?

Moderator:

Mark Plamondon

Executive Director

Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association

Panelists:

Julie Lemieux

CEO and Director

Triple Point Resources

Robert A. Booker

CEO

Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd.

Patrick McKenna

Vice President, Large Project Development

Linde

Paweł Trojanowski

Business Development Director - Hydrogen Systems

Rockfin

Canada has launched innovative projects and initiatives aimed at transporting and exporting hydrogen, including HTEC’s BC Hydrogen Ports Project, Alberta’s 100 km of natural gas pipelines, and a Canada-Germany MOU for a transatlantic hydrogen corridor. However, whether by rail or sea, challenges in long-haul transport remain such as slow subsidies and limited off-take agreements.
Attendee insights:
The panel will discuss strategies to connect Canadian producers and global buyers for demand certainty and outline the opportunities for Canadian exports and international partnerships.

12:00 12:10

Special Address: KHI's Initiatives for Liquefied Hydrogen

Speaker:

Kei Nomura

Executive, General Manager, Hydrogen Strategy Division

Kawasaki Heavy Industries

12:10 12:55

Beyond the Grid: Hydrogen’s Role in Future-Proofing Data Centres

Moderator:

Chris Norris

Director, Business Development

Siemens Energy

Panelists:

Gregory Vezina

CEO

Hydrofuel Canada

Morgan Rodwell

Executive Director, Process Technology

Fluor Canada

Yinon Eliaz

Vice President Strategy

EdgeCloudLink

As AI capabilities expand, so does the energy demand to power data centers. While many operators are committed to running on 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030, relying solely on the traditional grid makes this goal challenging. To meet growing power needs, data center operators are increasingly seeking more resilient, lower-carbon solutions to power their facilities. Hydrogen has emerged as a promising option to support both hyperscale operators and edge computing startups. 
Attendee insights:
This session will debate how data centers in Canada can best leverage hydrogen as a clean energy solution, examining best practices for integrating hydrogen into the power mix of data centres. The panel will discuss hydrogen’s role in providing reliable, flexible, onsite power for large-scale and edge computing operations.

12:55 13:00

Special Announcement: University of Alberta

Speaker:

Bill Flanagan

President and Vice-chancellor

University of Alberta

13:00 14:00

Delegate Lunch

Speaker:

Jason Sharpe

Chief Operating Officer

ATCO Energy Systems

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14:00 14:10

Ministerial Remarks: Scaling the Hydrogen Demand Economy in Alberta for a Clean Energy Future

Speaker:

Honourable Brian Jean

Minister of Energy and Minerals

Government of Alberta

14:10 14:55

Infrastructure: A Health Check on Hydrogen’s Connective Tissue

Moderator:

Lisa Doig

Chief Commercial Officer

Cariboo Clean Fuels

Panelists:

Badr Abduljawad

Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer

Hydra Energy

Roxana Bekemohammadi

Founder and Executive Director

United States Hydrogen Alliance

Hiroyuki Nakashima

Resident Executive Officer, Regional Head for the Americas

Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Dr. Oleksandr Riepkin

Founder

Hydrogen Ukraine

The Canadian market remains bullish on scaling hydrogen demand, with Hydra’s production plant and refueling station in Prince George coming online in 2026 and HTEC’s $900 million H2 Gateway aiming to ramp up a network of hydrogen infrastructure. How can midstream development continue to progress amid financial, regulatory and accessibility challenges? 
Attendee insights:
This session will explore strategies for scaling distribution networks to meet rising hydrogen demand competitively.

14:55 15:05

Ministerial Remarks and Special Announcement

Speaker:

Honourable Dale Nally

Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Government of Alberta

15:05 15:30

Coffee Break and Exhibition Visit

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15:30 15:40

Special Address: Integrating Ukraine into the Global Hydrogen Economy: Opportunities and Challenges

Speaker:

Dr. Oleksandr Riepkin

Founder

Hydrogen Ukraine

15:40 15:55

Fireside Chat

Moderator:

Mustafa Sahin

Executive Vice President, Investment & Trade

Edmonton Global

Speaker:

Nicolas Pattera

President

Linde Canada

15:55 16:25

Special Session: Hydrogen Gateway to Europe: The Netherlands and Canada in dialogue on Trade and Innovation

Moderator:

Derek Estabrook

Executive Director

Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance

Panelists:

Elissa Simpson

Project Development Lead

Port of Amsterdam

Hans Vrijenhoef

CEO

Proton Ventures BV

Robin Heijmans

Trade Officer Hydrogen

Consulate General of The Netherlands in Vancouver

16:25 16:30

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Host:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Canadian Hydrogen Convention Host

Chair:

Beth Buckmaster

Vice-President Client Relations
Solestiss

Chair of the Board
Canadian Hydrogen Association

18:00 21:00

Opening Night Reception

08:00 09:00

Breakfast

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09:00 09:05

Welcome Remarks from the Host and Chair

Host:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Canadian Hydrogen Convention Host

Chair:

Beth Buckmaster

Vice-President Client Relations
Solestiss

Chair of the Board
Canadian Hydrogen Association

09:05 09:10

Ministerial Remarks

Speaker:

Honourable Rick Wilson

Minister of Indigenous Relations

Government of Alberta

09:10 09:20

Co-Host’s Opening Remarks

Speaker:

Rachel Smith

Vice President and General Manager, Canada

Air Products

09:20 10:05

Bridging the Gap between Private and Public Funding

Moderator:

Grace Meikle

Director for Technology Impact

Emissions Reduction Alberta

Panelists:

Nirmal Gnanapragasam

Principal Scientist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Guillermo Freire

Senior Vice-President, Mid-Market Group and Cleantech

Export Development Canada

Chris Reid

Chief Executive Officer

Ekona Power

Bonnie Drozdowski

Vice President

InnoTech Alberta

Despite public funding initiatives such as the US bipartisan infrastructure bill, the EU’s hydrogen strategy and Canada’s investment tax credits, aiming to unlock private capital, project developers face slow subsidy rollouts, few FIDs, insufficient infrastructure, and the funding required to make projects economic.
Attendee insights:
Delegates will learn about the barriers to private investment in hydrogen and strategies to overcome them, ensuring the growth of a sustainable hydrogen economy in Canada.

10:05 10:15

Special Address

Speaker:

Honourable Sam Oosterhoff

Associate Minister of Energy Intensive Industries, Ministry of Energy and Mines

Government of Ontario

10:15 11:00

East to West: Scaling Hydrogen Across Canada’s Hydrogen Hubs

Moderator:

Sagar Kancharla

Director - Energy Transition Advisory & Investments

WSP Canada

Panelists:

Derek Estabrook

Executive Director

Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance

Matthew Slotwinski

CEO

Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership

Brent Lakeman

Executive Director

Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub

Chris Brown

Vice President, Business Development

Calgary Economic Development

Jeanette Jackson

Chief Executive Officer

Foresight Canada

Canada is home to The Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub, the Northern BC Hydrogen Hub, Sarnia-Lambton, the Port of Belledune. Against a backdrop of policy uncertainty, increased need for energy security and diversification, how does hydrogen play into the future the energy mix across Canada?
Attendee insights:
Delegates will hear how different hubs are accelerating demand for hydrogen and what collaboration will look like with essential partners on the path to Canada’s hydrogen future.

11:00 11:15

Coffee Break and Exhibition Visit

Connect with fellow industry professionals and enjoy a networking coffee break, exclusive to strategic conference delegates.

11:15 12:00

Hydrogen: Changing the Game of Mobility

Moderator:

Robert Harper

President

Alberta Motor Transport Association

Panelists:

Rebecca Goldsack

Chief Operations Officer

Diesel Tech Industries

Colin Armstrong

President and CEO

HTEC

Kyle Mulligan

Assistant Vice President, Operations Technology

CPKC

Jess Smith

Manager, Commercialization and Operations

CUTRIC

Enzo Bauk

Director, Vehicle Integration

US Hybrid

Currently, heavy industry and long-distance transport represent less than 0.1% of hydrogen demand. However, the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) Scenario predicts they will account for one-third of global hydrogen demand by 2030. Recent milestones include Walmart Canada becoming the first major retailer fleet in North America to operate a hydrogen truck; HTEC’s H2 Gateway; and Air Products’ plans for a commercial hydrogen refueling network in Alberta.
Attendee insights:
The speakers will discuss the critical steps in developing a closed-loop system of production, distribution, and consumption of hydrogen, and ecosystem strategies to accelerate hydrogen fuel adoption and attract off-takers in transportation.

12:00 12:45

Unlocking the Skies: Hydrogen’s Flight Path to Decarbonizing Aviation

Moderator:

JR Hammond

Executive Director

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility

Panelists:

Raveel Afzaal

President and CEO

Next Hydrogen Corporation

Eric Lefebvre

CEO

H2CanFly

Niloofar Moradi

Acting Director, Strategy & Business Development

National Research Council of Canada

Myron Keehn

President & CEO

Edmonton Airports

The aviation industry plays a key role in global connectivity, but it also contributes approximately 2.5% of CO2 emissions. Despite impressive strides in aircraft efficiency, the sector’s rapid growth presents a challenge in achieving full decarbonization.
Attendee insights:
This panel explores the real-world progress and remaining hurdles in scaling hydrogen for commercial aviation. Hear from industry, infrastructure, and innovation leaders on how we collectively move from pilot to passenger-ready.

12:45 12:55

Accelerating Transatlantic Partnerships: Canada and The Netherlands Taking the Lead in a Decarbonized and Secure Energy Future

Speaker:

Robin Heijmans

Trade Officer Hydrogen

Consulate General of The Netherlands in Vancouver

12:55 14:00

Delegate Lunch

Speakers:

Ryan Viljoen

Senior Director, Business Development & Strategy

Fluor Canada

Honourable Nathan Neudorf

Minister of Affordability and Utilities

Government of Alberta

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14:00 14:45

Indigenous Partnerships for a Clean Energy Future

Moderator:

Chief Billy (William) Morin

Chief

Enoch Cree Nation

Panelists:

Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais

Grand Chief

Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations

Rueben George

Chairman and Co-founder

Salish Elements

Andrew Mercer

Executive Director

Xaxli’p

Currently 13 partnership agreements or MOUs exist between hydrogen project proponents and Indigenous groups, communities or organizations, with more developing, including the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the Province of British Columbia having signed a MOU for a proposed Tse’khene energy transition hub, and Salish Elements signing an Agreement in Principle with the Indigenous government of Xaxli’p.
Attendee insights:
Delegates will learn about international investment opportunities for Indigenous nations in clean energy projects, how broader Indigenous clean energy successes could translate into the hydrogen sector, and perspectives on hydrogen as a leadership opportunity in the new energy economy.

14:45 15:30

Closing the Skills Gap: Safeguarding Canada’s Global Competitiveness

Moderator:

Wendy Franks

Founder & CEO

Canadian Power-to-X Partners

Panelists:

Pat Hufnagel-Smith

Partner

Creative Links Inc.

Dr. Agatha E. Ojimelukwe

Dean, School of Energy & Natural Resources

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Mark Jurisic

Chairman of the Coastwide Technology and Jurisdiction Committee

International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)

The hydrogen industry will not only create new, high-quality jobs but also provide pathways for workers in high-emitting industries, heavy transport and technology to transition to more sustainable practices. However, a global survey by the IEA found that supply of skilled labour is failing to keep pace with demand, posing a threat to scaling the hydrogen economy. This panel will discuss how industry, government and academia are collaborating to overcome workforce challenges and ensure that Canada’s hydrogen sector has the skilled, diverse workforce needed for long-term success.
Attendee insights:
The panelists will discuss practical steps for overcoming skills gaps, lack of targeted educational programs, competition with other industries and worker mobility, through collaboration between industry stakeholders, educational institutions, and government.

15:30 15:35

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Host:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Canadian Hydrogen Convention Host

Chair:

Beth Buckmaster

Vice-President Client Relations
Solestiss

Chair of the Board
Canadian Hydrogen Association
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