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The Swedish Hydrogen Conference 2026
The Innovation & Excellence Edition
Sweden’s national forum for research, innovation, and industrial development in the field of hydrogen.
December 1 and 2, 2026
House of People, Barnhusgatan 12–14, Stockholm
Luleå University of Technology and the Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS) invite you to the 2026 Swedish Hydrogen Conference.
Over the course of two days, companies, researchers, government agencies, investors, and innovation stakeholders will gather to discuss how Sweden can develop competitive and robust solutions in the hydrogen sector.
The conference builds on the Swedish Hydrogen Conference, which has been held annually since 2023 in collaboration between CH2ESS at Luleå University of Technology, RISE, Energiforsk, Energiföretagen Sverige, Energigas Sverige, and Vätgas Sverige.
The conference also continues the work of Hydrogen SIC! During the winters of 2025 and 2026, Luleå University of Technology, KTH, Chalmers, Umeå University, RISE, Swerim, and Lindholmen Science Park—together with companies and public sector actors—laid the foundation for a national cluster of excellence in hydrogen. The goal is to strengthen Sweden’s ability to develop world-class fossil-free hydrogen solutions.
Program
Day 1
Market and Innovation
The first day of the conference focuses on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Sweden’s hydrogen system. Through presentations, panel discussions, and debates, researchers, industry representatives, and government officials will come together to highlight how hydrogen can contribute to competitiveness, energy security, and the climate transition.
Themes for the day
• Industrial initiatives and experiences from Swedish companies
• Innovation and commercialization of new technologies
• Investments and financing
• Energy systems and security of supply
• Safety, regulations, and permitting processes
• Hydrogen storage
• International development and cooperation through the IEA Hydrogen TCP
During the day, two projects within the Nordic Hydrogen Valleys program will also be presented. Over the past three years, these projects have brought together researchers, companies, and public sector actors to accelerate the development of Nordic hydrogen solutions.
The findings address, among other things, safety, permitting processes, and public acceptance regarding the large-scale use of hydrogen. They also cover energy supply, economics, and energy storage.
The projects present a Nordic roadmap with recommendations on what needs to be done to enable a faster expansion of the hydrogen infrastructure by 2030 and 2040.
The day concludes with a networking reception and conference dinner at the same venue.
Day 2
Together, we’re building the next generation of hydrogen initiatives
The second day of the conference focuses on Hydrogen SIC!, collaboration, and future initiatives. Through inspiration, international perspectives, and interactive workshops, participants will work together on issues critical to Sweden’s continued development in the hydrogen sector.
Topics to be discussed during the day include
• Shared vision, impact, and activities
• Technical and social science challenges
• How Sweden can strengthen research, development, and innovation in hydrogen
• National and international collaborations
• Next-generation research and innovation projects
The workshops are intended to solidify and deepen collaboration between academia, industry, government agencies, and funding bodies. The results will form part of the ongoing work with Hydrogen SIC! and the development of a Swedish cluster of excellence for hydrogen.
Speakers and Panelists
We are pleased to welcome speakers and panelists including:
Day 1
- Anders Johansson, CEO, HyMeth
- Minna Näsman, Interactions Manager, University of Oulu
- Sigrid Leadre, Senior Research Scientist, SINTEF
- Fredrik Jonsson, Business Unit Manager, UI, Strategy & Development – Business Innovation, Skellefteå Kraft
- Elin Akinci, CEO and Co-Founder, ELS Analysis
- Hans Pohl, Program Direector, Lindholmen Science Park
- Klara Helstad, Deputy Head of Research, Innovation and Business Development, Swedish Energy Agency
- Julia Hansson, Renewable Fuels, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
- Maria Pettersson, Law, Luleå University of Technology
- Erik Fiedler-Blackhammar, Technical Specialist Hydrogen, Nordion Energi
- Marcus Runefors, Fire Safety Engineering, Lund University
- Michael Försth, Fire Technology, Luleå University of Technology
- Representatives from High Coast to West Coast Hydrogen Valley (HiWHyV), RISE
Day 2: join Stegra, Volvo, Skellefteå Kraft, LKAB, PowerCell, Vattenfall, Bosch, HyMeth, HydRoyal, Alleima, Siemens Energy, Nordion Energi, Energigas Sverige, LTU Business, STING, TechTours, Turbine Capital, Swerim, Lindholmen Science Park, KTH, Chalmers, Umeå University, Lund University, Uppsala University, Luleå University of Technology and others – and help turn Sweden’s hydrogen ambitions into action.
Moderated by Cecilia Wallmark, Director of CH2ESS at Luleå University of Technology.
Together, the speakers and panelists will contribute to sessions covering industrial hydrogen implementation, innovation and investment, ports and energy solutions, societal perspectives, safety and permitting, energy systems and security of supply, and hydrogen storage.
More speakers and international contributors will be announced as the programme develops.
Practical Information
Conference Fees
Choose whether you would like to join us for one or both conference days. Reduced fees are available for students and PhD students.
All prices are excluding VAT.
Registration | Fee, excluding VAT |
Two-day conference pass | SEK 3,700/person |
One-day conference pass | SEK 3,100/person |
Student/PhD student – two days | SEK 1,500/person |
Student/PhD student – one day | SEK 900/person |
Conference dinner, 1 December | SEK 1,500/person |
For one-day registrations, please indicate which conference day you will attend.
The conference dinner is booked separately and takes place at House of People on the evening of 1 December.
Exhibition Space
Showcase your company, organisation and connect with participants from industry, research and the public sector.
Exhibition space: SEK 15,000 excluding VAT
Each exhibition space is 2 × 4 metres. The fee includes electricity, Wi-Fi, one table and one chair. Handling fees for shipped materials or goods are not included and will be charged separately.
A limited number of exhibition spaces are available – register your interest early to secure your space.
Registration
Space is limited, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The conference fee includes participation, coffee breaks, and lunch on the day or days you attend.
Poster application (ensure to register for participation separately):
- Poster Application Form
Space for exhibition is booked separately.
Conference dinner
The conference dinner will take place on December 1 and is booked on the link for registration above.
Conference Languages
The conference will be conducted in Swedish and English.
Exhibition
A limited number of exhibition spaces are available in conjunction with the conference. Registration of interest is open.
More information about the program, speakers, and registration will be published regularly on the CH2ESS website.
Accommodation – Scandic Wallin
Stay conveniently in the same building as the conference venue, House of People, at Scandic Wallin in central Stockholm.
Conference participants can book accommodation at a discounted rate using the booking code: BVAT011226
- Book your stay at Scandic Wallin
We recommend booking early, as rooms at the conference rate are subject to availability.
Welcome to Stockholm
The 2026 Swedish Hydrogen Conference is the meeting place for those who want to help shape the energy systems of the future. Here, research, industry, government agencies, politics, and innovation come together to share experiences, forge partnerships, and lay the groundwork for the next generation of Swedish and Nordic hydrogen initiatives.
We look forward to welcoming you to Stockholm on December 1 and 2, 2026.
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