Defence Hydrogen Conference

The 2026 Face-to-Face MOD Defence Hydrogen Conference and Workshop brings together Defence, industry, academia, and allies to examine how Hydrogen and alternative energy vectors can strengthen operational energy in deployed environments.

Background

This is the third MOD Hydrogen Conference (Previously held in 2024 at Royal Leamington Spa and in 2025 at DNV Spadeadm), for this event the workshop activity will produce an ‘Output Recommendation Paper’, places are limited to a critical number by the venue and security so this will be by invitation only

Event Format

• Conference (morning): Strategic and technical briefings on deployed energy demands, Defence’s operational energy approach, and the role of hydrogen within a diversified energy system.
• Workshop (afternoon): Facilitated, scenario‑based discussions focused on generation, storage, management, and distribution, producing practical recommendations for deployed operations. Arcadis will facilitate the workshop discussions.

Sponsor

• This event is supported by Arcadis who brings deep expertise in hydrogen, infrastructure delivery, and whole‑life carbon reduction, with practical experience in decarbonising complex, large‑scale projects. Through its work on net zero construction, zero‑emission plant, and hydrogen supply chains, Arcadis bridges strategy and delivery—demonstrating how hydrogen can be integrated credibly, safely, and at scale. Their contribution to the event will ground discussions in real operational constraints, lifecycle carbon assessment, and system‑level thinking, helping Defence and industry move from concept to deployable, mission‑relevant energy solutions.