Regional
Hydrogen Policy Leaders Convention
Powered by Hydrogen
Convening U.S. Policy, Industry, & Finance Leaders
May 28, 2026
Newlab
Detroit, Michigan
The U.S. Hydrogen Alliance’s Regional Hydrogen Policy Leaders Convention will be held in Detroit, Michigan, on May 28, 2026. This event brings together leading hydrogen companies, startups, technologists, financiers, workforce leaders, policymakers at all levels, and USHA members.
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This year’s program will focus on “Powered by Hydrogen,” highlighting the technologies, applications, and innovations that are driving hydrogen deployment across the nation. The convention will provide a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge developments, strengthen relationships between industry and policymakers, and support the continued growth of hydrogen solutions throughout the United States.
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Tentative Agenda
The key topics to be discussed are:​​​
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Hydrogen in Transportation Infrastructure
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Policy Framework for Hydrogen Mobility
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Hydrogen for Heavy-Duty and Fleet Vehicles
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Hydrogen-Powered Public Transit Systems
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Economic Impacts of Hydrogen in Mobility
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Financing Models for Hydrogen Mobility Projects
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Technological Advances in Hydrogen Mobility
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Integration of Hydrogen Vehicles into Existing Fleets
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Regulatory and Safety Standards for Hydrogen Fuel
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Global Advances in Hydrogen Mobility
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Confirmed speakers include:
Roxana Bekemohammadi
Founder and Executive Director of the United States Hydrogen Alliance
Angel Wileman
Manager, Thermofluids, Southwest Research Institute
Oliver Gross
Senior Fellow for Electrical Energy Technology, Stellantis
Wes Brinsfield
Principal Engineer, Jensen Hughes
Jamie Crowley
North American Business Development Manager, Bontaz Centre USA Inc.
Chris Bitsis
Assistant Director of Research and Innovation,
Southwest Research Institute
Dr. Mengli Zhang
Research Assistant Professor; Director Center for Gravity, Electrical and Magnetic Studies, Colorado School of Mines
André Boehman
Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan
Dr. Yaoguo Li
Professor, Geophysics
Co-Director, Center for Gravity, Electrical and Magnetic Studies at Colorado School of Mines
Matt Thorington
Engineering Manager of PEM Electrolyzer Stacks within the Power Solutions Division at Robert Bosch LLC
Dr. Brian R. Ellis
Associate Professor, University of Michigan
Chase Attanasio
Policy Manager, Clean Fuels Michigan
Corwin Matthews
Chief Operating Officer, Mass Transportation Authority - Flint, Michigan
Chris Kondogiani
Founder and CEO, Noble Gas Systems
Confirmed political attendees include:
Junie Joseph
Colorado State Representative
Jake Blumencranz
New York State Representative
Joe Hogan
Pennsylvania State Representative
Harvey Epstein
New York State Representative
Cindy Golding
Iowa State Representative
Nadarius Clark
Virginia State Delegate
Jackie Glass
Virginia State Delegate
Kamela Smith
Delaware State Representative
Shaundelle Brooks
Tennessee State Representative
Rebecca Keltie
Colorado State Representative
Todd Jones
Georgia State Representative
George Alvarez
New York State Representative
Tonya Anderson
Georgia State Senator
Charlice Byrd
Georgia State Representative
John Waldron
Oklahoma State Representative
Louis Riggs
Missouri State Representative
Paul Anderson
Minnesota State Representative
Rex Rice
South Carolina State Senator
Dave Zimmerman
Pennsylvania State Representative
Charlie Tyson
Technology Activation Director at Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification
Keyontay Humphries
Chief of Staff,
Office of President Pro-Tempore James E. Tate, Jr.,
Detroit City Council
Kevin Mehren
Director, Michigan Infrastructure Office
Brad Banderman
Missouri State Representative
Shaw Blackmon
Georgia State Representative
John King
South Carolina State Representative
Rosalba
Dominguez
Utah State Representative
Anne Brown
Deputy State Director for Michigan State Senator Elissa Slotkin
DeAndrea Salvador
North Carolina State Senator
Beverly Chester-Burton
Kentucky State Representative
Michael Bergan
Iowa State Representative
David Martin
Michigan State Representative
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Elizabeth Wilson
Iowa State Representative
Brett Barker
Iowa State Representative
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Pennsylvania State Representative Valerie Gaydos engaging in conversation with other state legislators at our first Hydrogen Policy Leaders Convention in Arizona.
Connecticut State Representative Johnathan Steinberg, Utah State Representative Melissa Ballard, Nevada State Senator Pat Spearman, Oklahoma State Representative Mark McBride, and West Virginia State Delegate Johnnie Wamsley on a panel during our first convention.