During this year's hydrogen conference, Cecilia Wallmark emphasized how the right investments can strengthen both technology and expertise in the work to maximize the benefits of fossil-free hydrogen. Photo: Ali Valizadeh
17 December 2025
Many gathered to shape the future of hydrogen
More than 300 people took part in a workshop during this year’s national hydrogen conference to contribute to the planning of a national excellence cluster for fossil-free hydrogen. The work is led by Luleå University of Technology, with the vision that Sweden will be a global leader in the field by 2035.
"When so many actors come together with shared purpose and full energy, it shows the strength of this field. It gives us a broad and solid foundation to build on," says Cecilia Wallmark, Director of the Centre for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden at Luleå University of Technology.
This year’s hydrogen conference brought together 350 participants at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm. Luleå University of Technology was one of the organisers through the initiative Centre for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS). Over two days, researchers, industry, government agencies and societal actors took part in an extensive programme of presentations, panel discussions and networking. One of the programme items was a workshop in which more than 300 people collaborated on the strategic direction for a future excellence cluster for fossil-free hydrogen.
The workshop was linked to Vinnova’s feasibility study Hydrogen – The Systemic Innovation Cluster for Excellence, which is led by Luleå University of Technology. The aim is to bring together actors from across the entire system and establish a shared foundation for a potential national excellence cluster.
Part of a Larger National Effort
The workshop results will feed into the continued analysis within the feasibility study, which aims to define what a future excellence cluster needs in order to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness and accelerate the transition to fossil-free energy systems. The study addresses issues such as skills supply, infrastructure, research, innovation environments and international collaboration.
"The earlier we gather different perspectives, the better conditions Sweden has to become a world leader in hydrogen. It is clear that many believe strongly in our potential to succeed," says Cecilia Wallmark.
The feasibility study will continue throughout the year and will help shape the basis for future national investments in excellence environments.
Contact
Cecilia Wallmark
- Associate Professor, Centre for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden, CH2ESS
- 0920-492847
- cecilia.wallmark@ltu.se
- Cecilia Wallmark
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