Materials for Hydrogen: Bridging Research and Industry
The Experimental Techniques Centre in partnership with Brunel Hydrogen are excited to announce the Materials for Hydrogen event, taking place over the course of three days from 2nd - 4th March 2026 and held here at Brunel University of London.
- Intended to address the shortage of skilled professionals and a lack of applied, industry-informed training in the UK hydrogen sector.
- Combines a technical conference, live demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an industry exhibition, all focused on materials characterisation in hydrogen systems.
- Our Materials in Hydrogen event is an opportunity for all, from those of you interested in attending and learning about the hydrogen sector to those already working in it to inform and promote what you are doing to a new curated audience. An exclusive event to learn, educate and network.
We would be delighted to hear from you, whether as a potential attendee, speaker or sponsor. To find our more please contact wayne.lam@brunel.ac.uk, or alternatively click on one of the boxes below for information about each opportunity.
General information about the event
Each day is set around a theme covering the challenges facing the industry, what is going on with hydrogen right now and where the sector is headed. You can find out more about each in the expandable boxes below.
Day 1: Fundamental Challenges
Ensuring viability of the hydrogen sector
There are challenges to every technology, old and new. Hydrogen is no different. The theme of this first day is explore those challenges that the hydrogen industry has faced, both technologically and societal. How we can and are overcoming them to successfully grow the sector.
Day 2: Current Innovations
Hydrogen in the here and now
Hydrogen has already begun to play an important role in the energy industry. Today’s theme is about what is already going on in the sector. How are we using it right now and what are we doing currently to develop the sector.
Day 3: Tomorrow's Technology
Where are we headed with hydrogen technologies?
What could the future of hydrogen be? On this third day we will explore the cutting edge of hydrogen technologies from electrochemical methods to new materials for hydrogen applications.
In addition, we are also inviting a small number of event sponsors and strategic partners to support and shape this initiative. This includes giving talks, exhibition space or running a workshop. Taking place at Brunel University's West London campus this in-person event is easily accessible by road from the M25, rail from the Elizabeth Line and air from nearby Heathrow.