Global hydrogen partnership opportunities: World Hydrogen Summit 2026
Learn about participation in the Australian delegation to the World Hydrogen Summit (WHS) 2026.
This webinar is part of our European Sustainability Series. Join the webinar to learn more about participating in the Australian delegation to the WHS 2026.
WHS takes place from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It will give you a unique opportunity to showcase your hydrogen equipment, technologies and services on a global stage.
WHS is the world’s largest dedicated hydrogen event. The summit attracts high-level attendees from government, industry and research. Expected at the event are an estimated:
- 15,000 exhibition attendees
- more than 350 speakers
- 2,000 delegates.
The summit also has the latest industry insights and information.
Key topics
- Registration process for participation in WHS 2026
- What Team Australia’s presence at the summit will look like
- Business matching sessions and opportunities during the summit
- Participation in Austrade’s wider Europe market visit program ahead of WHS 2026
Who it's for
- Australian hydrogen equipment, technologies and services companies offering industry-ready tech or services that form part of the hydrogen supply chain. For example, generation, storage, transformation and transport
- Australian research bodies aligning with new energy solutions relevant to the European market
Speakers
- Catherine Hill
Trade Commissioner, Austrade, Amsterdam
Catherine Hill is Trade and Investment Commissioner for the Netherlands, Nordics and Baltics at Austrade.
She has more than 15 years of international business and investment experience. She specialises in circular economy, low-carbon liquid fuels and future transport.
- Fiona Simon
CEO, Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC)
Dr Fiona Simon is the CEO of the AHC, the peak body for the Australian hydrogen industry.
Before joining the AHC, Fiona worked for nearly 20 years in energy policy and regulation. She specialised in energy retail competition and consumer protection matters.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Melbourne. She has published a well-regarded academic book on retail energy regulation in Australia.
