A one-day technical forum on hydrogen strategy, engineering, and collaboration across industry and academia
Connecting hydrogen technology, practical deployment, and SPE community leadership
Organized by the SPE Hydrogen Technical Section (H2TS), this symposium will convene industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to discuss hydrogen technologies, technical integration, and the evolving role of hydrogen in the energy system.
The program is designed to combine executive perspective, technical talks, and panel dialogue across the hydrogen landscape. With participation from industry, academia, and the SPE community, the symposium aims to create a practical forum for knowledge exchange, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and professional networking around hydrogen opportunities and challenges.
The event is positioned to highlight hydrogen's role in the broader energy transition while drawing on SPE's strengths in subsurface, facilities, operations, project execution, and systems integration. It also provides a focused platform to strengthen engagement between H2TS, SPE Gulf Coast Section, and the broader hydrogen stakeholder community.
(Symposium Postponed. More details to come soon.)
Oxy Tower1201 Lake Robbins DrThe Woodlands, TX 77380
SPE Hydrogen Technical Section (H2TS)
Keynotes, panel sessions, technical talks, lunch program, and networking reception
Speaker lineup is based on the current planning draft and may be updated as confirmations are finalized.
Opening Remarks — Susan Howes, SPE President 2027
9:20 – 10:00 am
Opening Keynote — Nishadi Davis, Wood
"Hydrogen State of Play: Progress, Pitfalls, and What's Next?"
10:15 – 11:45 am
Panel Session "Decoloring and Decoding Hydrogen: Shift from Green to Clean"
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch Keynote "Hype to Pipe: Realizing the 2026 Hydrogen Reality"
Sharma Dronamraju, AKD Professional Solutions
"Geological (Gold) Hydrogen: Is it too good to be true?"
Hack Heyward, Managing Director, Gulf Energy Catalyst
"The Hidden China H2FC Ecosystem: Opportunities & Challenges for US Companies"
2:55 – 4:25 pm
This symposium is supported by our host sponsor.
Venue details, access instructions, and visitor logistics will be available closer to the event date.
Register now to secure your place at the SPE North America Hydrogen Symposium 2026. Space is limited — early registration is encouraged.
Additional speakers, panelists, and moderators may still be incorporated as the program is finalized.
Sponsorship provides visibility within SPE's hydrogen-focused professional community and supports a high-quality technical forum.
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