Overview
The Henry Royce Institute is delighted to host the Fourth Royce Hydrogen Conference, celebrating success in translational solutions for materials challenges in hydrogen applications.
Taking place at Imperial College London’s White City Campus, the conference will bring together researchers, industry innovators, policymakers, investors and system integrators to explore how materials innovation can support the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies.
Join us to hear keynote talks from academic and industry speakers working across the hydrogen materials innovation landscape, learn more about research funded through Rounds 5 and 6 of the Royce Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) and receive updates on the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator (RHA), Royce capabilities and partner-led activities across the Institute.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with the UK hydrogen materials community, meet RHA representatives, connect with Royce Research Area Leads and the Research & Business Engagement team, and take part in an optional tour of Imperial College London’s facilities.
Date and location
Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00, with an optional lab tour from 16:00 – 16:45
Venue: Uren Building, Imperial College London, White City Campus
Who should attend
This event is aimed at people working in research and development across academic and industry settings, as well as policymakers, investors and system integrators with an interest in materials challenges and solutions for hydrogen applications.
The programme will be relevant to those working across the hydrogen value chain, from production, distribution and storage through to end-use applications.
Event programme
Keynote speakers will be announced in due course. An outline programme is available below.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Welcome |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Keynote |
| 10:15 – 10:55 | Flash Talks |
| 10:55 – 11:20 | Coffee |
| 11:20 – 12:00 | Flash Talks |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | UK-HyRES Update |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | RHA Update |
| 13:30 – 13:55 | Keynote |
| 13:55 – 14:30 | Flash Talks |
| 14:30 – 14:50 | Coffee |
| 14:50 – 15:05 | Royce Test Capabilities |
| 15:05 – 15:50 | Flash Talks |
| 15:50 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Optional Lab Tour |
Cost and registration
This conference is free to attend.
Prospective attendees are asked to complete an expression of interest form by Friday 21 August 2026. Places will then be confirmed, with selected attendees asked to accept their place by Friday 4 September 2026.
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