2026 Sponsors

SoCalGas is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing safe and reliable energy to more than 21 million consumers across Central and Southern California. The company focuses on delivering clean, affordable energy while advancing sustainability through investments in renewable natural gas, hydrogen, and innovative energy solutions.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States, providing energy to approximately 16 million people across Northern and Central California. The company operates an extensive network of electric transmission lines, distribution systems, and natural gas infrastructure that support homes, businesses, and critical industries throughout the region.

PG&E is actively working to modernize the energy system while maintaining safety and reliability for its customers. Through investments in grid resilience, renewable energy integration, and emerging technologies, the company is helping support California’s transition to a cleaner energy future.

Among these innovations is PG&E’s Hydrogen to Infinity (H2∞) initiative in Lodi, California—an advanced research and demonstration project exploring how hydrogen can be produced, transported, stored, and blended with natural gas within existing infrastructure. Projects like this are helping utilities better understand how hydrogen may play a role in long-duration energy storage, transportation fuels, and future low-carbon energy systems.

Hyundai Motor America plays a central role in advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology and supporting the growth of a hydrogen-powered transportation ecosystem in the United States. As part of the broader strategy of Hyundai Motor Company, the company is investing in hydrogen mobility as a core pillar of its long-term clean energy vision.

Hyundai has been a pioneer in commercializing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, most notably with the Hyundai NEXO, one of the world’s most advanced hydrogen-powered passenger vehicles. Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) generate electricity onboard using hydrogen and oxygen, producing only water vapor as an emission while offering fast refueling and long driving ranges comparable to conventional vehicles.

Beyond passenger vehicles, Hyundai is also expanding hydrogen applications into commercial transportation, including trucks, buses, and logistics solutions. The company is actively collaborating with energy providers, government agencies, and industry partners to support hydrogen production, fueling infrastructure, and real-world deployment programs across North America.

Through these initiatives, Hyundai Motor America is helping demonstrate how hydrogen can play a critical role in decarbonizing transportation—particularly for heavy-duty and long-distance applications—while supporting broader efforts to build a sustainable and resilient clean energy economy.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is the regional regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, serving more than 17 million residents. Its mission is to protect public health by developing practical, innovative strategies to reduce air pollution from stationary sources such as power plants, refineries, and permitted businesses. The agency enforces air quality rules through permitting, inspections, monitoring networks, and long-term planning designed to meet state and federal clean air standards. Since its founding in 1947, South Coast AQMD has led major pollution-reduction efforts, achieving significant improvements while continuing to address the region’s ongoing air quality challenges.

Caltrol is an employee-owned company dedicated to helping organizations improve operational performance through industry-leading process automation and reliability solutions. Serving customers throughout Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada, Caltrol combines deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to customer service.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, Caltrol provides access to a comprehensive portfolio of best-in-class automation technologies, allowing businesses to implement reliable, high-performing systems that drive efficiency and long-term results.

With more than 90 years of industry experience, Caltrol goes beyond product distribution by offering consulting, engineering, service, and ongoing technical support. Their customers span a wide range of industries, all benefiting from tailored automation solutions designed to handle projects of any size or complexity.

LRQA is a global risk management partner that helps organizations navigate an increasingly complex and connected risk landscape. Building on decades of expertise in compliance and certification, LRQA supports more than 61,000 clients in over 150 countries with services spanning assurance, inspection, advisory, training, cybersecurity, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. Using data-driven insights and sector-specific knowledge, their experts identify vulnerabilities, anticipate emerging challenges, and design tailored solutions that strengthen operations and protect long-term performance. By connecting risks across the business, LRQA empowers organizations to manage uncertainty, seize opportunities, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.