Hydrogen Technology World Expo: Registration is now open

As hydrogen projects accelerate from pilot phases to full-scale deployment, one thing is clear: progress depends on collaboration. Delivering reliable, safe and scalable hydrogen infrastructure requires expertise from across the entire value chain; and that collaboration must begin earlier than ever before.

Hydrogen is not a simple extension of existing energy systems. Challenges such as embrittlement, leakage, extreme pressures and strict safety requirements demand specialist knowledge at every stage. Components cannot be retrofitted from traditional applications; they must be designed with hydrogen in mind from the outset. This is why early involvement from specialist manufacturers, particularly valve and actuator experts is becoming critical to project success.

Hydrogen Technology World Expo, taking place from October 20–22, 2026 at Hamburg Messe, Germany, provides the platform where this collaboration happens.

Now the world’s largest hydrogen trade fair, the event brings together the full hydrogen ecosystem from EPCs and OEMs to component manufacturers, engineers and end users. More importantly, it attracts the right audience: decision-makers and technical specialists focused on solving real challenges, sharing expertise and driving the industry forward.

This is where conversations move beyond theory. Where partnerships are formed early. And where specialist manufacturers can step into a more strategic role—contributing not just products, but critical insight that shapes the future of hydrogen projects.

For BVAA members and the wider supply chain, this shift represents a major opportunity. By engaging earlier, collaborating more closely and showcasing specialist capabilities, manufacturers can position themselves as essential partners in a rapidly evolving market.

As the hydrogen economy grows, collaboration won’t just be beneficial, it will be fundamental.

Register now to be part of the conversations shaping the future of hydrogen.

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