Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
Energy Security and resilience
OCTOBER 8, 2026
The University of Delaware’s Center for Clean Hydrogen and Air Liquide invite you to join us for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day on Thursday, October 8, at the Air Liquide Innovation Campus in Newark.
This special event will bring together leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore the opportunities driving Delaware’s growing hydrogen economy. The program will feature keynote remarks, industry and policy discussions, research highlights from the University of Delaware, and ample opportunities to network with professionals who are helping shape the future of clean hydrogen.
Whether you are engaged in hydrogen technologies, clean energy policy, workforce development, or are simply interested in the future of sustainable energy, we hope you will join us for this informative and collaborative event. We look forward to seeing you on October 8!
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Air Liquide Innovation Campus
200 GBC Drive, Newark, DE 19702
We look forward to seeing you on October 8!
Register below to reserve your place.
EVENT AGENDA
10:00 a.m. — Registration and Poster Session
10:30 a.m. — Welcome and Setting the Stage for Delaware’s Hydrogen Economy
- Dave Edwards, Director and Advocate for Hydrogen Energy, Air Liquide
10:40 a.m. — Keynote Remarks
- Christopher A. Coons, U.S. Senator (Invited)
- Matt Meyer, Governor of Delaware (Invited)
- Dmitrios Papageorgopoulos, U.S. Department of Energy (Invited)
10:55 a.m. — Industry Perspectives and Delaware’s Hydrogen Roadmap
Discussion of market trends, business developments, and opportunities shaping Delaware’s hydrogen economy.
- Moderator: Connor Dolan, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)
- Dora Cheatham, Aternium
- Tyrone Jones, Bloom Energy
- Franchesca Sayler, Chemours
- Kaushik Roy Choudhury, DuPont
- Thomas Valdez, Plug Power
- Jim Prendergast, Versogen
- Claire Brown, W.L. Gore & Associates
11:35 a.m. — Government and Policy Session
Discussion of Delaware’s Climate Action Plan, Delaware’s Cleantech Report, Delaware’s Energy Stakeholders Group, and the region’s Hydrogen Hub.
- Moderator: Roxanna Bekemohammadi, U.S. Hydrogen Alliance
- Scott Hunter, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
- Noah Olson, Delaware Prosperity Partnership
- Frank Burns, Delaware State Representative
- Stephanie Hansen, Delaware State Senator
- Manny Citron, Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2)
Noon — Closing Remarks
Summary of key takeaways and next steps for advancing Delaware’s hydrogen ecosystem.
- Dave Edwards, Air Liquide
- Ajay Prasad, Center for Clean Hydrogen, University of Delaware
12:10 p.m. — Luncheon
Networking luncheon hosted by Air Liquide with colleagues from industry, government and academia.
1 p.m. — Event Concludes
ABOUT HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL DAY
Scientists and engineers across the country will celebrate Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day on October 8, aptly chosen for the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in multiple sectors for transportation, stationary power, and industrial applications enabling energy security, resiliency, and a strong domestic economy in emerging technologies. Join us in celebrating the week of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with activities and announcements across the country.