WORKSHOP
“Safety, Standards, and Certification”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
November 19th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
Safety, standardisation, and certification are critical enablers for the widespread adoption of hydrogen technologies. Without harmonised safety frameworks and internationally recognised certification schemes, industrial deployment, cross-border trade, and public acceptance could face significant barriers.
This sub-workshop focuses on hydrogen safety science, risk assessment methodologies, codes and standards development, and certification mechanisms including Guarantees of Origin. It also addresses practical challenges such as emergency response planning, operational risk management, and safety compliance across industrial, mobility, and storage applications.
Academic presentations will cover the latest research on hydrogen risk assessment, material and system safety, and standardisation strategies, while industry speakers will share real-world experience implementing safety management systems, certifying projects, and gaining public trust. The workshop aims to produce actionable recommendations for policymakers, regulators, and industrial stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable, and trusted hydrogen deployment at scale.
Extended Key Takeaways & Outputs
- Harmonised safety frameworks for industrial and mobility hydrogen applications
- Certification readiness roadmap for projects, technologies, and supply chains
- Risk management guidelines for operators, regulators, and investors
- Recommendations to improve public and stakeholder trust in hydrogen deployment
- Input to global codes, standards, and policy initiatives
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
Organizer
- Role of safety, standards, and certification in scaling hydrogen
- Scope and outputs of the sub-workshop
13:05–13:35 — Hydrogen Safety Science and Risk Assessment
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Hazard analysis, risk modelling, and safety metrics
- Lessons learned from industrial hydrogen applications
13:35–14:05 — Codes, Standards, and Regulatory Frameworks
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Global standards landscape (ISO, IEC, national codes)
- Harmonisation challenges and implementation strategies
14:05–14:35 — Certification Systems and Guarantees of Origin
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Certification methodologies for green hydrogen
- Linking standards to international trade and carbon accounting
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Industrial Safety Management and Risk Mitigation Practices
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- Safety frameworks and certification for hydrogen projects
- Lessons from large-scale industrial deployments
15:15–15:45 — Certification of Hydrogen Infrastructure and Technologies
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- Auditing and verification procedures
- Ensuring compliance across pipelines, refuelling stations, and storage
15:45–16:15 — Public Acceptance and Trust-Building in Hydrogen Projects
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- Communicating safety and sustainability to stakeholders
- Strategies to foster public confidence in hydrogen technology
16:15–16:55 — Panel Discussion & Wrap-Up
All Speakers + Moderator
- Key barriers and solutions for harmonised safety and certification
- Prioritisation of standards for industrial, mobility, and storage applications
- Recommendations for international collaboration and policy alignment
Concluding remarks
Registration
Deadlines:
Early-Bird: until July 15th, 2026
Registration : until September 5th, 2026
The registration takes place online by filling out the form.
The registration and access to the virtual room for workshop is effective only if the fees payment has been confirmed.
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Prices* :
Industry: 150 € (early bird**: 125 €)
Academy: 125 € (early bird**: 100 €)
Students***: 90 € (early bird**: 75 €)
* Note that prices are subject to VAT (for European countries, except Germany, provide the VAT number of your organisation to be within the VAT reverse framework payment).
** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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