Georgia Tech Hydrogen Day 2026
This inaugural event convenes leaders from industry, government, academia, and the Southeast hydrogen ecosystem to accelerate the commercial adoption of hydrogen.
Georgia Tech Hydrogen Day 2026
Date: October 7, 8 2026
Location: Georgia Tech Marcus Nanotechnology Building (Directions)
About Georgia Tech Hydrogen Day 2026
The inaugural Georgia Tech Hydrogen Day convenes senior leaders from industry, government, academia and the Southeast hydrogen ecosystem for two days of events focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of hydrogen.
The program begins Oct. 7 with a networking reception sponsored by the Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance at Georgia Tech's Marcus Nanotechnology Building, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and technology leaders for collaboration and discussion ahead of the following day's forum.
On Oct. 8, Georgia Tech and the Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance will host the Southeast Hydrogen Roadmapping Forum, exploring the technical, economic, infrastructure, and market challenges affecting hydrogen deployment across transportation, ports, rail, and heavy industry. Industry leaders will identify critical gaps, investment priorities, demonstration opportunities, and collaborative actions needed to advance and strengthen the regional hydrogen economy.
The program also features a Georgia Tech Hydrogen Day leadership Session featuring executives from Georgia Tech, The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association, The Center for Transportation and the Environment, Plug Power, and other leading organizations. The discussion will examine hydrogen’s role in advancing industrial competitiveness, energy security, operational efficiency, emissions reduction, and economic development across Georgia and the Southeast.
Additional highlights include a Hydrogen Vehicle Showcase and a North Avenue Research Area Laboratory Tour and Research Showcase, providing attendees with firsthand exposure to emerging hydrogen technologies and innovation taking place at Georgia Tech.
Agenda
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
SHEA-Sponsored Networking Reception / Hydrogen Poster Session
Thursday, October 8, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 8:35 a.m
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Yuanzhi Tang, Georgia Tech
8:35 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Georgia Tech Institutional Perspective
Tricia Chastain, Georgia Tech
8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Hydrogen Day Keynote: The State of Hydrogen in the United States
Frank Wolak, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
9.00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Leadership Panel: Perspectives on Hydrogen Deployment in Georgia and the Southeast
Moderator: Frank Wolak, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
Panel: Quinta Warren, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dan Raudebaugh, Center for Transportation and the Environment
Erin Lane, Plug Power
Costas Simoglou, Georgia Department of Economic Development
John Knox Porter, Capital Development Partners
9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Moderated Leadership Discussion: Building the Southeast Hydrogen Market
Moderator: Frank Wolak, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
Panel: Quinta Warren, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dan Raudebaugh, Center for Transportation and the Environment
Erin Lane, Plug Power
Costas Simoglou, Georgia Department of Economic Development
John Knox Porter, Capital Development Partners
9:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
Networking Break
10:05 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance Introduction & Roadmapping Charge
Scott McWhorter, Georgia Tech / SHEA
10:15 a.m.- 10:25 a.m.
National Hydrogen Market Perspective
Frank Wolak, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
10:25 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Southeast Hydrogen Roadmapping Session: Moderated Discussions Across Three
Thrust Areas
Track 1: Hydrogen Freight and Multimodal Logistics Corridors
Track 2: Hydrogen for Critical-Power Resilience and Long-Duration Energy Storage
Track 3: Clean Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Derived Molecules for Industry, Fertilizer, and Fuels
11:55 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Cross-Thrust Industry Synthesis & Roadmapping Handoff
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Facilitated Southeast Hydrogen Roadmapping Breakouts
2:10 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Track Consolidation & Priority Project Development
2:30 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Cross-Track Roadmap Discussion & Next Steps
3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Travel to NARA for Tour
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Avenue Research Area Tour
Partner with Us
Interested in partnering with us?
Please contact Crystal Leach, SEI's Senior Director of Corporate Engagement to explore how your organization can engage with us.
Poster Session
The Georgia Tech hydrogen research community submitted research group posters on the Oct. 7 prelude to Georgia Tech's inaugural Hydrogen Day.
The Oct. 7 poster session and networking reception took place at Georgia Tech's Marcus Nanotechnology Building, where research groups, industry executives, policymakers, and technology leaders connected ahead of the following day's discussions.
Plan Your Stay
Hotels
The venue of the event, Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center is located in the heart of Atlanta’s Technology Square at 800 Spring St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308. Click the button below to make reservations, get directions and find information on the nearby attractions including restaurants and activities. In addition, Georgia Tech has partnered with a variety of nearby hotels to provide discounted rates to our visitors. View our hotel list and pricing on our Campus Travel page.
Parking
October 7 - Networking Reception
The reception and poster session is at the Marcus Nanotechnology Building located at 345 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332. Parking is available in the Area 4 Visitor Parking across from the building and also at the Area 5 Parking Deck.
October 8: Roadmapping Session & Research Tours
The Roadmapping session is held at the Marcus Nanotechnology Building located at 345 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332. Parking is available in the Area 4 Visitor Parking across from the building and also at the Area 5 Parking Deck.
The afternoon includes a visit to the North Avenue Research Area where Georgia Tech's hydrogen research facilities and labs are located. Parking is available onsite.