World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2027

World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2027 is a three-day international hydrogen industry event taking place from 18 to 20 May 2027 at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Organised by the Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) and RX Global, in partnership with the Dutch Government, Province of South Holland, City of Rotterdam and Port of Rotterdam, the event brings together 10,000 global hydrogen professionals, with 4,850+ companies, 500+ exhibitors, 23+ national and regional pavilions and 300+ speakers. The summit focuses on accelerating hydrogen project development, investment, partnerships and deployment towards the 2030s.

Purpose and Objectives

The summit aims to connect governments, energy companies, technology providers, investors and project developers around the commercial and technical development of the global hydrogen economy. It focuses on assessing progress against decarbonisation goals, developing new partnerships, advancing projects and creating the conditions needed to scale hydrogen production, infrastructure and applications.

Key Activities

The event combines a high-level summit, large-scale exhibition, technology stages, networking and business meetings. The 2027 edition also features dedicated CCUS World and Energy Storage World zones, expanding the event into related technologies and infrastructure supporting the wider energy transition.

You’ll explore

• Hydrogen production, infrastructure and project development
• Hydrogen investment, partnerships and market development
• Industrial decarbonisation and hydrogen applications
• CCUS technologies and carbon management
• Energy storage and flexible energy infrastructure
• Hydrogen technology, innovation and deployment

Significance

The summit is significant because it connects the global hydrogen ecosystem with governments, investors, technology providers and major industrial stakeholders. Its Rotterdam location also places the event within one of Europe's major energy and port hubs, creating a strong setting for discussions around hydrogen infrastructure, industrial demand, shipping and international energy trade.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect insights into hydrogen market development, emerging technologies, investment opportunities and major project pipelines. The event is designed to support commercial partnerships, project development, investment discussions, technology collaboration and international connections across the hydrogen value chain.