The HEET 2026 is honored to invite international researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers working on hydrogen energy systems, fuel cell technologies, and sustainable pathways related to hydrogen production, storage, transport, utilization, and life cycle management.
The topics to be covered by the conference communications include:
T1 Hydrogen Production and Conversion Technologies
- Photocatalytic, photoelectrochemical (PEC), and thermochemical hydrogen production technologies
- AI-optimized hydrogen pathways and multi-source hybrid systems
- Fossil-based hydrogen with CCUS (Blue Hydrogen technologies)
- Waste-to-hydrogen conversion and circular hydrogen economy models
- Biomass-derived hydrogen via biochemical-thermochemical coupling
- High-efficiency thermochemical cycles and electrochemical conversion mechanisms
- Renewable-hydrogen integrated systems (PEMEC-PEMFC, SOEC-SOFC, AEMEC-AEMFC)
- Thermal management, efficiency enhancement and energy cascade utilization in hydrogen systems
T2 Hydrogen Storage, Carriers and Infrastructure
- Solid-state hydrides and novel hydrogen storage materials
- Cryogenic storage, liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC), and ammonia-based technologies
- Integrated hydrogen storage and distribution networks
- Hydrogen purification and intelligent membrane separation technologies
- Safety standards and risk management in hydrogen infrastructure
- Hydrogen transportation methods: pipelines, shipping, and refueling station networks
T3 Fuel Cells and End-Use Applications
- Fuel cell technologies: PEMFC, SOFC, AEMFC, and microbial fuel cells
- Electrocatalysts and functional electrodes for fuel cells and electrolyzers
- Degradation mechanisms and durability improvement strategies
- Hydrogen applications in transportation: road, rail, maritime, and aviation
- Thermal integration and waste heat recovery in fuel cell systems
- Hydrogen utilization in industrial decarbonization: steel, cement, and chemical sectors
T4 Hydrogen Systems Integration, Digital Intelligence and Sustainable Management
- Hydrogen integration in smart grids and renewable energy systems
- Hydrogen-based energy storage systems for enhancing renewable energy utilization and system flexibility
- Digital twin and artificial intelligence approaches for sustainable hydrogen system management
- Hybrid hydrogen energy systems and sector coupling (e.g., power-to-hydrogen, hydrogen-to-power, and integrated energy systems)
- Sustainability-oriented assessment and management across hydrogen value chains
- Data-driven approaches for monitoring, decision support, and performance improvement of hydrogen systems
- Blockchain technologies for hydrogen certification, traceability, and sustainable energy trading
- Hydrogen integration in urban energy systems and smart cities
- Hydrogen-enabled low-carbon mobility and industrial energy systems
- Integrated planning and sustainable infrastructure development for hydrogen systems
T5 Artificial Intelligence and Data Technologies in Hydrogen Systems
- AI-assisted modeling and optimization of hydrogen production (e.g., electrolysis, thermochemical, biological)
- Machine learning for catalyst discovery and material property prediction
- Predictive diagnostics, fault detection, and real-time monitoring of hydrogen infrastructure
- Digital twins for hydrogen production plants, pipelines, and fuel cell systems
- Reinforcement learning and autonomous control in storage and fuel cell applications
- Sensor integration, IoT, and edge computing for hydrogen system monitoring
- Big data analytics in hydrogen distribution, demand forecasting, and energy planning
- Generative AI and AI4Science for materials and system innovation
- AI applications in hydrogen-integrated smart cities and mobility systems
- AI-enabled multiscale modeling and simulation across hydrogen technologies
- Interdisciplinary case studies bridging AI and hydrogen in urban or industrial systems
T6 Materials for Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Technologies
- Photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical materials and functional electrodes
- Solid-state electrolytes and high-performance membrane materials
- Hydrogen-resistant materials and high-entropy alloys
- Applications of nanomaterials and 2D structures in energy systems
- Solar fuels and artificial photosynthesis
- Multi-modal energy storage: thermal–chemical–hydrogen hybrid systems
- Nuclear–hydrogen coupling systems and high-temperature reactor
- Alternative hydrogen-based fuels: ammonia, methanol, synthetic fuels
- Materials for extreme environments: anti-hydrogen embrittlement for aerospace and deep-sea use
- Biomimetic materials: artificial photosynthetic catalysts
- Quantum dot materials for water splitting and nanocrystal design
- Comparative pathways of hydrogen with alternative fuels (e.g., ammonia, methanol, biofuels)
- System-level evaluation of multi-fuel energy vectors
T7 Sustainable Hydrogen Systems, Life Cycle Assessment and Socioeconomic Perspectives
- Life cycle sustainability assessment of hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilization pathways
- Renewable and low-carbon hydrogen systems: environmental, economic, and social assessments
- Sustainable hydrogen supply chains and global hydrogen trade from life cycle perspectives
- Techno-economic analysis and resource efficiency evaluation of hydrogen pathways
- Water–energy–carbon nexus of hydrogen production and utilization systems
- Circular resource management and sustainability strategies for hydrogen technologies
- Social acceptance, energy justice, and equitable access to hydrogen energy
- Policy frameworks and international cooperation for sustainable hydrogen transitions