Event Agenda

Panel 1: The Clean Energy Policy Landscape

Federal climate and infrastructure laws are transforming the economics of clean energy, and California is rapidly adapting its own policies to align with this new landscape. This panel will walk through the federal incentives, regulations, and guidance shaping hydrogen deployment from investment and production tax credits to end-use market incentives and explore how California is pivoting to maximize these benefits. Speakers will highlight where federal and state priorities intersect, where gaps remain, and what policy signals matter most for accelerating hydrogen adoption across transportation, power, industrial, and community-scale applications.

Panel 2: Hydrogen Production and Transport

California’s emerging hydrogen economy depends on reliable, low-carbon production and the infrastructure to move hydrogen where it’s needed. This session will examine the environmental advantages of in-state clean hydrogen production, the technologies and pathways for transporting hydrogen safely and efficiently, and the siting and permitting considerations that shape project timelines. Panelists will also discuss the economic upsides of job creation, investment opportunities, and community benefits as California scales a resilient, sustainable hydrogen supply chain.

Panel 3: Why Hydrogen Is Moving Forward

Public agencies are becoming some of the most important early adopters of clean hydrogen, using procurement, fleet transitions, and decarbonization mandates to drive market certainty. This panel will explore how state, regional, and local governments are incorporating hydrogen into their climate strategies; what motivates public-sector offtake; and how these commitments are catalyzing private investment. Speakers will share real-world examples of hydrogen use in transit, goods movement, resilience planning, and industrial operations and what is needed to scale demand.

Panel 4: The Future of Hydrogen

This inspirational, forward-looking conversation brings together leaders from across the hydrogen value chain to explore what is possible as California accelerates toward a clean energy future. Panelists will share emerging opportunities in production, delivery, and offtake; highlight breakthrough projects and technologies on the horizon; and discuss how collaboration across sectors can unlock new markets. The closing session will challenge attendees to think boldly about California’s role in shaping a global hydrogen economy and the innovations that will define the next generation of clean energy solutions.