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CertifHy Stakeholder Platform - Plenary Session 2026

Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | 09:00–18:30 Thon Hotel EU, Wetstraat/Rue de la Loi 75, Brussels 1040, Belgium

Theme of the Session:

Manufacturing Trust, Together

Join the CertifHy Stakeholder Platform Plenary on 24 November 2026 for a full day exploring how trust in renewable and low-carbon hydrogen certification is built, maintained and continuously strengthened through collaboration across the certification ecosystem.

Following more than one year of operational certification under the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme, this year's Plenary will focus on the practical experience emerging from the implementation of the CertifHy certification schemes and the next steps in their evolution. Throughout the day, Economic Operators, Certification Bodies, Compliance Technology Providers, policymakers and other stakeholders will exchange lessons learned, discuss implementation challenges and explore how the certification ecosystem continues to evolve.

Beyond the conference sessions, the Plenary is where the CertifHy community connects, collaborates and helps shape the future evolution of the Scheme—including the election of the new Steering Committee.

 

What to Expect

Throughout the day, hear practical insights from across the hydrogen certification ecosystem:
  • Regulatory perspectives on the evolving framework for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen.
  • Certification Bodies and auditors sharing lessons from more than one year of certification activities.
  • Compliance Technology Providers demonstrating how digital tools and data infrastructure support trusted certification.
  • Economic Operators and off-takers presenting practical experience from the field.
  • Working Group members and sponsors showcasing practical use cases and collaborative solutions.
The day will conclude with the election of the new CertifHy Stakeholder Platform Steering Committee by Stakeholder Platform Members.

 

Event Details

  • Event Name: CertifHy Stakeholder Platform – Plenary Session 2026
  • Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
  • Time: 09:00–18:30
  • Venue: Thon Hotel EU, Wetstraat/Rue de la Loi 75, Brussels 1040, Belgium
  • Format: In-person
  • Registration Fee:
    • Free for CertifHy Stakeholder Platform members
    • €300 for non-members
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Accommodation

Attendees can benefit from a preferential room rate at the Thon Hotel EU, the venue hosting the Plenary Session.
To take advantage of this discounted rate, please book your room using the dedicated booking link below.

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Who should attend? 

The Plenary is designed for organisations and professionals involved in the renewable and low-carbon hydrogen value chain, including:

  • Economic Operators developing, producing or trading hydrogen and e-fuels

  • Certification Bodies and auditors

  • Compliance Technology Providers and technology suppliers

  • Investors, off-takers and traders

  • Policymakers, industry associations and NGOs

  • Researchers and academics working on hydrogen certification

Whether you are already active within the CertifHy ecosystem or exploring certification for the first time, the Plenary provides valuable opportunities to learn from operational experience, exchange knowledge and expand your professional network.

 

Why join us?

Learn from Operational Experience

Benefit from practical lessons emerging from real certification and precertification activities.

Expand Your Network

Connect with Economic Operators, Certification Bodies, Compliance Technology Providers and policymakers from across the hydrogen certification ecosystem.

Stay Ahead of Market Developments

Keep up with the latest implementation guidance, regulatory developments and practical solutions.

Strengthen Your Certification Readiness

Apply operational insights to better prepare your organisation for certification.

Highlights from the 2025 Edition

The 2025 Plenary brought together stakeholders from across the hydrogen certification ecosystem to exchange operational experience, discuss the first implementation of the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme and explore the future development of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen certification.
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Session: “Certification Bodies' Perspective - De-risking certification: lessons from first audits” — Daniel Gersdof (TÜV Rheinland) and Klaus Nürnberger (TÜV SÜD Industrie Service) shared shared their learnings with the CertifHy Stakeholder Platform Plenary Session attendees in a discussion facilitated by Pierre Krenn, Certification Scheme Manager at CertifHy. 
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Session: “Introduction to the Low-Carbon Scope of the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme" — Matthias Altmann highlighting the main differences between the RFNBO and the Low-Carbon Scopes of the CertifHy EU Voluntary Scheme. 
Audience view from the roundtable session on voluntary hydrogen certification schemes, showing a full room of engaged professionals.
A glimpse into the audience during the session “Voluntary Schemes at the Crossroads: from EU Recognition to Concrete Implementation.” The 2024 edition welcomed around 100 in-person participants — a gathering marked by the presence of seasoned experts, institutional leaders, and key industry stakeholders, all contributing to a high-level exchange of ideas.

Join the CertifHy Stakeholder Platform

Become part of the community contributing to the evolution of the CertifHy certification schemes. Access exclusive resources, expert support, Working Groups and networking opportunities.