Expo & Conference: April 21-22, 2026 | Site Tours: April 23, 2026

Edmonton Convention Centre - Edmonton, Canada

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HYDROGEN DIGITAL INNOVATOR AWARD

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MAX Power Mining Corp has developed the MAX Power Large Earth Model Integration (“MAXX LEMI”) for Natural Hydrogen.  This AI-assisted software model is a major new step in the pursuit of the world’s first commercial Natural Hydrogen discovery.  In late 2025, Canada’s first-ever deep well targeting Natural Hydrogen commenced on MAX Power’s Genesis Trend in southern Saskatchewan.  The target areas identified are the product of the successful integration of large regional datasets which led to the creation of MAXX LEMI.

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The Hydrogen Performance Suite (HPS) is Siemens integrated digital platform that transforms green hydrogen plants into smart, efficient operations. Purpose-built for hydrogen production, the HPS combines a real-time, physics-based Digital Process Twin with monitoring, forecasting, optimization, and predictive analytics. By unifying process and power data, it reduces energy consumption, improves asset health, and increases reliability, enabling competitive, renewable powered hydrogen production. Its modular, scalable, vendor agnostic architecture supports rapid deployment across projects of any size.

WeavAir has developed a commercial AI-powered digital twin platform that transforms how hydrogen production, storage, and distribution systems are monitored and managed. By combining IoT sensor networks, predictive analytics, cloud-based digital twins, and satellite-based environmental monitoring, WeavAir provides operators with real-time insights into performance, safety, and efficiency. The system detects operational anomalies, predicts maintenance needs up to 200x faster than traditional methods, and simulates process changes to optimize energy consumption and minimize emissions. Deployed across multiple hydrogen facilities in North America and Europe, the platform supports hydrogen projects ranging from 1 MW to 50 MW capacity, helping accelerate the adoption of low-carbon energy solutions

HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY - EQUIPMENT or PROCESS CONTROLS AWARD

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Caterpillar has developed a 2.0 MWe fuel‑flexible G3516 CHP gas genset capable of operating on 100% hydrogen, 100% natural gas, or blends up to 25% hydrogen, the result of more than two years of R&D using a G3501 single‑cylinder platform for combustion and hardware development. The 16‑cylinder genset was containerized with a CHP skid, advanced controls, and integrated hydrogen safety systems, creating a factory‑assembled, low‑complexity solution. Installed at District Energy St. Paul (DESP) in Minnesota, the system supplied both electricity and recovered heat into DESP’s live distribution network during demonstration runs of up to 200 hours on each fuel. Supported by the U.S. DOE, the project validated high efficiency, robust emissions performance, and safe real‑world operation of hydrogen‑capable CHP technology in collaboration with DESP and NREL.

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Large-scale green hydrogen plants increasingly operate under challenging electrical conditions caused by renewable intermittency, grid constraints, and electrolyser aging. This submission presents an intelligent process control approach based on the coordinated use of On-Load Tap Changers (OLTC) and power quality solutions. By dynamically stabilizing the AC voltage supplied to electrolyser rectifier systems, the solution maintains optimal DC operating conditions despite grid voltage fluctuations and variable renewable generation. The result is a more efficient, resilient, and grid-compliant hydrogen production process with reduced electrical losses, lower equipment stress, and improved lifecycle economics.

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Powertech’s 517 bar high-capacity smart hydrogen tube trailer represents a significant advancement in the safe, efficient distribution of gaseous hydrogen, combining industry leading storage capacity with embedded automation and safety intelligence. Designed to support the rapid growth of hydrogen mobility and refueling infrastructure, this trailer lowers distribution costs while improving operational reliability for both transportation and fueling applications.

Built on a 48-foot chassis, the system provides 1,050 kilograms of hydrogen capacity at 517 bar, making it the highest capacity hydrogen tube trailer currently available in its class. This combination of high pressure and high payload enables operators to transport more hydrogen per trip, reducing the cost per kilogram and improving the economics of hydrogen supply chains, particularly for compression based refueling stations where delivery efficiency is critical.

HYDROGEN MOBILITY AWARD

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The City of Edmonton’s mobile hydrogen fueling station is the first of its kind in Alberta and a cornerstone project under the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fueling initiative. The project deploys a mobile, modular hydrogen fueling system that produces hydrogen on site and delivers it directly to fleet vehicles. By bringing fueling infrastructure to vehicles rather than waiting for permanent stations, the project enables early adoption, real-world testing and operational learning for hydrogen-powered fleets. It supports Edmonton’s transition to low-emission transportation while generating practical data to inform future hydrogen infrastructure investment.

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Elemental Trucks is advancing a next generation hydrogen fuel cell commercial truck platform built around a user-first, performance-driven design philosophy. The platform combines vehicle manufacturing, modular hydrogen storage and delivery systems, and retrofit-ready integration architecture to enable practical and scalable hydrogen adoption in medium- and heavy-duty trucking.

The company’s objective is to deliver zero-emission trucks that meet or exceed diesel-equivalent performance in demanding real-world applications, helping shift operator perception and accelerate fleet adoption. The platform is engineered specifically for heavy payload and power-intensive vocational use cases where hydrogen offers strong operational advantages. Elemental Trucks also supports Canadian clean mobility by prioritizing local manufacturing partners and shortening supply chains to build a resilient domestic industrial ecosystem.

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In partnership with Loblaw Companies Ltd., FortisBC Energy Inc., and the Alberta Motor Transport Association, HTEC delivered British Columbia’s first sustained commercial demonstration of a hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 truck—marking a key step in decarbonizing Canada’s freight sector. Launched in fall 2025, the project showcased the real-world performance of a zero‑emission heavy‑duty truck operating in daily retail logistics, proving hydrogen’s potential for long‑haul transport. Integrated into Loblaw’s regular grocery delivery network, the truck logged thousands of kilometres across challenging terrain and winter weather, including routes from the Lower Mainland to Squamish, Whistler, and a nearly 600 km round trip to Merritt via the Coquihalla Highway while hauling a fully loaded refrigerated trailer.

HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD

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Azolla Hydrogen is unlocking the hydrogen economy by eliminating the cost and complexity of hydrogen delivery. Our modular, on-site production technology generates fuel-cell-grade hydrogen exactly where it’s needed, using methanol and water instead of expensive high-pressure hydrogen transport. This decentralized approach dramatically reduces infrastructure costs, simplifies permitting, and enables fast deployment. Azolla’s modular systems scale seamlessly from pilot projects to full fleet operations without requiring major site development.

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Golu-H2 is a modular, containerized hydrogen infrastructure building block that delivers distributed, fuel-cell grade hydrogen where it is needed, avoiding the cost, complexity, and losses of centralized plants and long-distance distribution. Packaged in standard shipping containers in 250 kg/day, 500 kg/day, and 1,250 kg/day sizes, each unit integrates hydrogen generation, atmospheric biogenic CO2 capture, and PSA hydrogen purification for fueling, industrial supply, and behind-the-fence energy without worrying about leaks, reducing costs, utilizing existing infrastructure, and is the highest efficiency, lowest cost renewable Hydrogen.

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HTEC’s heavy-duty hydrogen station, located on Tsawwassen First Nation land, is Canada’s first commercially accessible heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station. It enables the deployment of Class 7 and Class 8 fuel cell electric trucks on B.C. roads, supporting the transition to zero-emission freight transportation.

The station is a key component of HTEC’s Metro Vancouver Hydrogen Hub, which integrates hydrogen production, distribution, and a network of fueling stations, alongside a hydrogen truck leasing program that helps fleet operators adopt zero-emission vehicles.
The Tsawwassen station will supply hydrogen to trucks operating under the BC Hydrogen Ports Project, the Pilot Truck Project, and the broader H2 Gateway Program, supporting pilot deployments with a clear pathway toward future commercial operations.

HYDROGEN ENABLER AWARD

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The Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub (CRH2) accelerates the adoption of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives in Southern Alberta by identifying practical deployment opportunities and strengthening coordination across the value chain.

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C‑FER enables safe, large‑scale hydrogen adoption by partnering with industry to evaluate, de‑risk, and advance technologies across hydrogen transportation, storage, and operations. Full‑scale testing facilities and specialized engineering capabilities recreate real‑world conditions to understand how hydrogen affects material performance and equipment integrity. Operators can make informed decision‑making from initial design to long‑term operation.

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The University of Alberta’s Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach enables the advancement of hydrogen technologies by connecting research, education, industry collaboration and public engagement. Based in the Faculty of Engineering, the centre brings together expertise across the hydrogen value chain to support innovation, inform policy and prepare the workforce needed to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of low-carbon hydrogen solutions in Canada and globally.

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The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto (FEUP), through the CEFT – Transport Phenomena Research Center and its Energy Group, plays a key role in advancing hydrogen and low‑carbon fuel solutions for hard‑to‑decarbonize sectors, especially maritime, coastal, and off‑grid applications. Led by Prof. Alexandra Pinto, the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Innovation Group connects fundamental research, pilot‑scale development, and real‑world deployment with a focus on safety, modularity, and user‑driven design. Their work supports the adoption of hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol energy systems by turning laboratory concepts into scalable, field‑tested solutions, moving technologies from early research (TRL 2–3) to advanced prototypes and demonstrations (TRL 6–7). Through applied research, education, and entrepreneurship, FEUP/CEFT accelerates innovation and the commercialization of low‑carbon technologies in demanding environments.

HYDROGEN PROJECT AWARD

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HTEC’s Burnaby Clean Hydrogen Production Facility including British Columbia’s first commercial-scale clean hydrogen electrolyzer, is a cornerstone in the province’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Opened in fall 2025, this facility delivers a consistent, locally produced supply of clean hydrogen to fuel HTEC’s expanding station network and supports fleet customers and industrial customers seeking to decarbonize operations or incorporate hydrogen into low-carbon energy solutions.

The facility combines hydrogen production via electrolysis with a liquid hydrogen gasification system to ensure supply redundancy. Together, these systems provide a total output of 1.8 tonnes of clean hydrogen per day. Powered by BC Hydro’s renewable hydroelectric grid, the hydrogen produced achieves a low-carbon intensity, supporting meaningful reductions in transportation-related emissions.

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Lumos Laboratories Nigeria Limited is pioneering a new class of clean energy by converting human and animal waste into hydrogen-rich gas for cooking, electricity, and low-carbon fuel applications. Using our patented Ticlob-Lumos Method, we transform urine, wastewater, and organic waste into a hydrogen–ammonia–methane gas blend that replaces firewood, charcoal, and diesel while improving sanitation and reducing emissions.

At the center of this innovation is the Patrium Flask Reactor, a system designed to extract flammable hydrogen-rich gases from urine, paired with a biodigester for processing solid waste. The gases are then blended in safe, optimal proportions to deliver a reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly energy source. This process also produces high-value by-products including fire-retardant materials and organic fertilizer.

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On January 16, 2025, MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) announced confirmation of Canada’s first-ever subsurface Natural Hydrogen system following the successful completion and testing of the first well ever drilled in Canada (“Lawson”) near Central Butte, Saskatchewan. 

As Lawson advances toward commercialization, this discovery marks a major milestone in the global development of an emerging clean energy source and underscores the scalability potential of Natural Hydrogen.

EMERGING LEADER AWARD

The Nominees are:

Mathew

Matthew Morrish is the Senior Business Development Manager, Hydrogen at Atura Power and Chair of Hydrogen Ontario, the provincial affiliate of the Canadian Hydrogen Association. With over seven years of progressive experience spanning financial markets, corporate strategy, and hydrogen energy development, Matthew brings a rare combination of commercial acumen, policy insight, and sector leadership to Canada’s hydrogen economy.

He holds an Executive MBA and is widely recognized for his strategic, analytical approach to delivering measurable value for industry, governments, and communities. A proud citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Matthew is deeply committed to advancing a competitive, inclusive, and sustainable low-carbon hydrogen sector that delivers economic and environmental benefits for the province and the country.

Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn Gammon is a Project Management Lead at Certarus who has delivered one of the most extensive portfolios of operational hydrogen projects in North America. Over a three-year period, she personally led more than 30 hydrogen projects across heavy-duty vehicle fueling, industrial and utility hydrogen blending, hydrogen-to-power generation, and research-scale demonstrations.

Her work includes hydrogen fueling for Nikola, Hyundai, Hyzon, GM, AMTA, and CAT equipment; turbine and engine blending demonstrations with Siemens, Mitsubishi, GE, and WEC; and industrial hydrogen blending and burner testing for Chemours, Constellation, Atlantica, and more. Many of these projects were first-of-their-kind demonstrations or set world records for hydrogen, providing real operational validation for hydrogen technologies.

Kelly

Kelly Wry serves as the Business Development Manager at Diesel Tech Industries, where he is responsible for bringing advanced hydrogen-diesel technology to market. His role focuses on identifying commercialization opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and executing go-to-market strategies that support fleet operators through the energy transition. Kelly works closely with engineering, executive leadership, and external stakeholders to translate innovative technology into real-world applications, ensuring Diesel Tech’s Guardian Hydrogen-Diesel System delivers both environmental and economic value to the transportation sector.

Jonathan

Jonathan Kelly is the Owner and President of H3 Energy Inc., a specialized hydrogen maintenance and consulting firm supporting hydrogen production and fueling infrastructure across North America. With extensive hands-on experience in hydrogen fueling systems, Jonathan has established H3 Energy as a trusted third-party service provider in a sector historically supported almost exclusively by OEMs.

By combining technical field expertise with operational leadership, Jonathan helps hydrogen operators improve system reliability, safety performance, and asset uptime. His work directly supports the responsible scale-up of hydrogen infrastructure by enabling facilities and fueling stations to operate safely, efficiently, and independently.

Ranjit

Mr. Narayanasamy joined MAX Power in December 2025.  Ran previously worked as President and CEO of the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) in Regina, a globally recognized energy innovation hub where he led major initiatives in CCUS, geothermal, Natural Hydrogen and blue hydrogen, Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).  Ran has also held senior roles at SaskPower where he delivered results across transmission and distribution, project management, hydroelectric development, Indigenous procurement strategy, supply chain, international CCS engagement, business transformation and cyber security. He holds master’s degrees in electronic systems engineering and business administration from the UR, is registered with APEGS, and is a graduate of the Rotman School of Management.

Irene

Irene Lock Sow Mei is a Process Engineer at PETRONAS Group Technical Solutions advancing the sustainable integration of water and ground-breaking process technology into hydrogen production and low-carbon energy systems.

Rueben

Rueben George is Sundance Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Chairman and Co-Founder of Salish Elements. Rueben provides a lifetime of relationship building and extensive public speaking experience to the company. He is also manager of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Sacred Trust initiative to protect the unceded Tsleil-Waututh lands and waters from the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. Over the past decade, he has travelled across the world and built alliances with Indigenous people fighting for water, land, and human rights, and has become an internationally renowned voice for such issues. Rueben started his career as a family therapist and has consulted multiple businesses for more than 10 years. Rueben recently wrote a book that became a National Bestseller – It Stops Here: Standing Up for Our Lands, Our Waters and Our People.

Florian

Florian Osselin is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Vema Hydrogen, developer of Engineered Mineral Hydrogen™—a low-cost, clean hydrogen production technology. A global leader in geologic hydrogen, he authored multiple academic papers, including the influential 2022 Nature Geoscience article “Orange Hydrogen is the New Green.” His discovery that CO₂‑enriched water injected into iron-rich formations can generate hydrogen led directly to Vema’s founding. Florian previously conducted research at the University of Warsaw and the University of Calgary. He holds a PhD from Université Paris Est (now Gustave Eiffel) and an engineering master’s degree from ESPCI ParisTech.

HYDROGEN LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Nominees are:

Jared Sayers

As President and CEO, Jared Sayers has led Azolla’s role in delivering Alberta’s first mobile hydrogen fuelling station, moving the company beyond concept development into real-world deployment. Under his leadership, Azolla helped bring a first-of-its-kind solution to market that enables on-site hydrogen production and fuelling for active fleets, positioning the company as a practical enabler of early hydrogen adoption rather than a technology-only provider.

Zachary

Zak Cunningham is the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub Lead at the Transition Accelerator. He is the powerhouse driving the Hub forward and providing the community with regular touchpoints, to build the ecosystem in Southern Alberta. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Development from the University of Calgary, a B.Eng (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering, and a diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology. Zak began his career in the oil and gas industry in the field, having spent extensive time on drilling and workover rigs in Western Canada and deepwater offshore in Malaysia in various roles. Zak strongly connects with his Métis culture and the Métis community within Alberta and is particularly interested in sustainable energy development in remote Northern communities.

Nicolas

Nicolas Hilario is the Vice‑President, Operations & Member Engagement at the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA), where he leads day‑to‑day operations, partnerships, and member programs for Canada’s national hydrogen industry association. For the past decade, Nicolas has been a driving force behind Canada’s global hydrogen presence, organizing more than 30 international trade missions that have showcased Canadian companies, technologies, and project expertise to governments and investors around the world. Through his leadership, he has secured funding partnerships to expand export‑oriented initiatives and built strategic agreements with provincial governments, international partners, and peer associations to accelerate investment in Canadian hydrogen infrastructure.

Jamie

Jamie Ally is the Chief Executive Officer of Elemental Trucks Inc., a Canadian zero-emission commercial vehicle manufacturer advancing hydrogen fuel cell and clean transportation solutions for medium- and heavy-duty fleets. He leads the company’s strategy, partnerships, and deployment initiatives focused on accelerating real-world hydrogen truck adoption through integrated vehicle, infrastructure, and technology collaborations. Under his leadership, Elemental Trucks prioritizes user-focused design and performance, delivering hydrogen vehicles engineered to meet or exceed diesel-equivalent capability while supporting scalable decarbonization across the commercial transportation sector and strengthening Canada’s clean mobility ecosystem.

Dayana

Dayana Musa, a Professional Engineer with over 20 years at Enbridge Gas Inc., is a leading technical innovator advancing hydrogen blending within North America’s natural gas grid. She led operations for the continent’s first hydrogen blending project in Markham, Ontario, delivering a safe and reliable hydrogen‑natural gas blend to more than 4,000 customers. She also directed major engineering assessments for the Enbridge Gaz Québec Hydrogen Blending Project and the Ontario Hydrogen Grid Feasibility Study, overseeing critical asset‑compatibility testing. A champion of collaboration, Dayana’s published work and industry engagement continue to accelerate Canada’s hydrogen readiness and shape its clean energy future.

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