Meet FEV at the World Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Rotterdam

Published on: 05.05.2026

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Hydrogen is widely recognized as a key enabler of industrial decarbonization. However, as projects move from strategy to implementation, companies face a new set of challenges. Technology validation, industrial scalability, system integration, and cost competitiveness increasingly determine whether hydrogen ambitions can be translated into real-world impact.

These topics will be at the center of discussions at the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026, taking place from 19 to 21 May in Rotterdam.

As one of the leading international events for the hydrogen industry, the summit brings together technology providers, industrial companies, project developers, investors, and policymakers to discuss the next phase of hydrogen deployment.

From ambition to industrial deployment

Many hydrogen technologies have reached a level of maturity that allows large-scale implementation. The industry’s focus is therefore shifting from technology development toward industrial execution.

Organizations are increasingly asking:

How can hydrogen projects be scaled economically?
Which technologies are ready for deployment today?
How can industrial integration be accelerated?
What are the key barriers to commercialization?
How can hydrogen ecosystems be built successfully?

Answering these questions requires more than technology expertise. It requires a deep understanding of engineering, industrialization, and system integration across the hydrogen value chain.

FEV at the World Hydrogen Summit

At this year’s event, experts from FEV energy + resources will contribute to key industry discussions focused on accelerating the hydrogen economy.

Presentation:

From hydrogen ambition to industrial impact: FEV’s solutions for hard-to-Abate energy transition

20 May 2026 | 15:15–15:30
Hall 2, Booth 4B100F | German Pavilion Programme

The session will be presented by Marc Oliver Gomperts, Director Business Development at FEV Group, and Dr. Thorsten Schnorbus, Director Business Development, Research & Innovation at FEV Europe.

The presentation will explore how engineering solutions, industrialization approaches, and technology expertise can support the deployment of hydrogen projects in sectors where decarbonization remains particularly challenging.

Panel discussion

In addition, Dr. Thorsten Schnorbus will participate in the panel discussion:

Scaling the hydrogen economy – From pilot to industrial deployment

The discussion will focus on the practical challenges associated with transforming successful pilot projects into commercially viable industrial applications.

Exploring solutions across the hydrogen value chain

Visitors to the FEV booth will have the opportunity to discuss engineering and industrialization solutions spanning multiple areas of the hydrogen ecosystem, including:

Fuel cell components and systems
Electrolyzer technologies
Industrialization approaches
Technology validation
Energy system integration

The objective is clear: helping organizations bridge the gap between hydrogen concepts and operational deployment.

Looking ahead

Hydrogen has moved beyond the stage of proving technological feasibility.

The next challenge is implementation at scale.

As the industry continues to mature, success will increasingly depend on the ability to combine technology, engineering, and industrial execution into commercially viable projects.

The World Hydrogen Summit 2026 provides an important platform for addressing these challenges and advancing the dialogue around industrial hydrogen deployment.