Green Hydrogen Summit USA

The Green Hydrogen Summit USA, held at The Westin Seattle, brought together over 150 senior executives, policymakers, investors, and technology innovators at a pivotal moment for the hydrogen industry. This summit occurred against the backdrop of significant developments in the US green hydrogen sector, particularly following modifications to the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The conference emphasized the urgency of addressing the compressed timelines for project development in the hydrogen space.The opening keynote was delivered by Jessyn Farrell, the Deputy Mayor of Seattle, who underscored the city's dedication to clean energy innovation and highlighted the Pacific Northwest's potential as a leader in hydrogen. The significance of local government support was further illustrated by Stephanie Celt from the Washington State Department of Commerce, who detailed strategic initiatives aimed at advancing green hydrogen deployment across the state. Throughout the two-day summit, it became evident that while policy uncertainty poses challenges, the resilience of the hydrogen industry is robust, with stakeholders actively seeking solutions through state-level initiatives and corporate decarbonization goals. The event featured over 40 expert speakers who contributed invaluable insights across 15 sessions, making it a rich platform for dialogue and collaboration among industry leaders.