Safe Net Zero 2026

About This Event

The Health and Safety Executive is running Safe Net Zero 2026, a two-day conference on 18-19 November 2026 at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel in Edinburgh. The event brings together key hydrogen stakeholders from industry, government and academia to share knowledge and experiences on the safe deployment of hydrogen and its derivatives across production, storage and transport. Pricing has not been published on the event page.

The programme covers standards and guidance gaps, the national and global hydrogen safety picture, transport and storage infrastructure, hydrogen applications in sectors including aviation and power generation, research priorities, and first responder considerations. Confirmed speakers include representatives from the Energy Institute, Environment Agency, SEPA, Canadian Centre for Hydrogen Safety, Hydrogen UK, NESO, DNV, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, the Civil Aviation Authority, Element Materials Technology, Protium, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. For the first time, the event will include a posters exhibition showcasing academic hydrogen research.

The conference addresses the practical safety challenges facing UK organisations as hydrogen production and storage projects develop ahead of the government's hydrogen strategy publication. It offers insights from major UK and international projects, helping businesses build safety into new hydrogen projects from the start and manage risks effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Takeaways

• Standards and guidance gaps in hydrogen transportation safety will be examined by industry bodies
• The international hydrogen safety landscape across Pacific, Asia, Canada and America will be compared with UK developments
• Hydrogen applications in aviation, power generation and other end-user sectors will be presented by major manufacturers
• Research priorities for hydrogen safety will be discussed by international academic institutions
• First responder preparedness for hydrogen incidents will be covered by emergency services

Who Should Attend

• Health and safety professionals working on hydrogen production, storage or transport projects
• Energy sector organisations developing or operating hydrogen infrastructure
• Manufacturers and end users implementing hydrogen technologies in aviation, power generation or industrial applications
• Emergency services and first responders preparing for hydrogen-related incidents