Organized by the National Energy Technology Cluster (CTNE) and ART-ER, under the moderation of the National Energy Technology District (Di.T.N.E.), the workshop “Regional Hydrogen Valleys” focuses on the role of regional hydrogen hubs in driving sustainable territorial development and advancing Italy’s energy transition. The event will take place on Thursday, 8 October 2026, from 09:30 to 13:30 at Veronafiere (Hall 4) in Verona, within the framework of mcTER EXPO 2026.

Now at its fourth semiannual edition, the national hydrogen landscape has reached a pivotal turning point. Across various Italian regions, several Hydrogen Valleys are now being inaugurated, others are nearing completion, and production plants are entering operational phases to support local green hydrogen ecosystems and end-use applications.

The workshop transitions the conversation from design and construction phases to operational deployment, green hydrogen production, and market integration. Through structured talks, industry leaders and regional facilitators will present progress updates, early field experiences, ongoing operational challenges, and cross-regional collaboration opportunities.

The initiative provides a strategic platform to:

• Examine Operational Case Studies: Share lessons learned, best practices, and field insights from newly operational Hydrogen Valleys across Italy.
• Address Pioneer Challenges: Discuss infrastructural, technical, and market hurdles inherent to early-stage hydrogen deployment.
• Bridge Supply and Demand: Align hydrogen production, distribution infrastructure, and end-user needs to enhance national scalability and project replicability.
• Engage Institutional Stakeholders: Connect national and regional policy frameworks to strengthen Italy’s green hydrogen economy.