What to expect at the 2025 Canadian Hydrogen Convention

The premier hydrogen event in Canada returns 

Over 10,000+ industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors from across Canada’s entire hydrogen value chain, and the globe, are set to gather this April at the 2025 Canadian Hydrogen Convention. Taking place in the Edmonton Region, the heart of Canada’s hydrogen economy, North America’s largest event dedicated to the hydrogen sector will highlight new technologies, market trends, and investment opportunities driving the energy transition forward. 

What is CHC? 

The Canadian Hydrogen Convention has quickly become the year’s must-attend event for North America’s hydrogen economy. It is the only annual meeting place for energy executives, government officials, Indigenous leaders, and innovators to convene to build Canada’s low-carbon energy future. 

The convention serves as a platform for industry collaboration and knowledge exchange, providing a space where policymakers and business leaders can discuss how Canada can solidify its position as a global hydrogen powerhouse. With abundant natural resources, innovative technologies, and commitment to clean energy, this event will showcase how the Edmonton Region is shaping the future of hydrogen on the global stage.  

When and where is CHC 2025? 

Date: April 22-24, 2025 

 Location: Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta 

Spanning three action-packed days, CHC 2025 will feature: 

• The 2025 Global Hydrogen Case Competition: building from last year’s competition, this student case competition will bring together undergrads from around the globe to tackle pressing challenges in the hydrogen sector. 

• The Edmonton Global Stage: all week, we’ll be talking with experts, leaders, and innovators from across Canada’s entire hydrogen value chain as we unpack the 2025 Canadian Hydrogen Convention and all the moving parts driving Canada’s hydrogen transition.  

• Technical and strategic conferences covering production, storage, transportation, and end-use applications 

• The trade floor, showcasing hydrogen technologies and solutions 

• Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB pavilion, which hosts the Edmonton Global stage, a space for networking and a space to learn more about initiatives and projects in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. 

• Networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and investors 

• Site tours, showcasing the highest-profile projects and companies around the Edmonton Region with both transportation and a hosted lunch. This year’s site tours include ATCO’s Fort Saskatchewan Operating Centre and Diesel Tech Industries’ Edmonton facility.  

• An Awards Gala, recognizing and celebrating hydrogen leaders, innovators and trailblazers accomplishments over the last 12 months 

Key themes for 2025 

Attendees can expect a dynamic conference agenda to  explore the latest advancements in hydrogen technology and investment. This year’s theme is about powering tomorrow: unleashing hydrogen demand. To truly unlock hydrogen’s potential, we need to focus on demand-side strategies that promote innovation, support, and project development. Collaboration between industries, government, and researchers will create an ecosystem where hydrogen can thrive.   

CHC 2025 Speaker Lineup 

The Canadian Hydrogen Convention attracts a stellar lineup of experts, policymakers, and industry executives each year. The 2025 event is expected to feature high-profile speakers, including: 

• Government officials  driving Canada’s clean energy policies including the Honourable Matt Jones and Hon. Brian Jean, Hon. René Legacy, Hon. Rick Wilson and more. 

• CEOs & executives from leading hydrogen and energy companies including Ivette Vera-Perez, President of the Canadian Hydrogen Association, Rebecca Goldsack of Diesel Tech Industries and Chair of Hydrogen Alberta, Robert Harper, President of Alberta Motor Transport Association, and Gregory Vezina. CEO of Hydrofuel Canada Inc. 

• Industry innovators pioneering advancements in hydrogen technology from companies such as ATCO, C-FER Technologies, the University of Alberta and Linde. 

Read more about the speaker lineup here 

Register Today! 

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of Canada’s premier hydrogen event. Secure your spot at CHC 2025 and be at the forefront of the clean energy transition. 

➡️ Learn more and register at https://www.hydrogenexpo.com/