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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.

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.

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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 Nikola’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) completing a round trip between Edmonton and Calgary; 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. 

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. What are the key enablers required to accelerate the transition to hydrogen-powered aviation?
Attendee insights:
Delegates will hear about the critical pillars needed to overcome barriers and unlock hydrogen adoption in aviation.

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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 hear firsthand from project partners across Canada how strong collaborations between industry and First Nations create economic benefits for communities while continuing to position Canada as a leading hydrogen economy.

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.