Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
DAY 1 :
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:30 - 09:55
SCALING UP TURQUOISE HYDROGEN THROUGH HIGH TEMPERATURE METHANE PYROLYSIS
Eloy Flores
Southwest Research Institute
- Defining methane pyrolysis as a low-carbon hydrogen pathway with valuable solid carbon co-products
- Focusing on reactor scale-up challenges including heat transfer, temperature control, and solids management
- Addressing fouling, plugging, and catalyst stability through optimized carbon handling strategies
- Underscoring pilot-scale insights supporting efficient commercialization and product quality consistency
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON REACTOR DESIGN FOR TURQUOISE HYDROGEN
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TURQUOISE HYDROGEN
11:30 - 11:55
FIRST PRINCIPLES-BASED PREDICTIVE MODELING OF A TUBULAR REACTOR FOR THERMAL METHANE PYROLYSIS
Michael Harold
University of Houston
- The role of methane pyrolysis in enabling lower-carbon production of turquoise hydrogen and solid carbon
- First principles modeling approaches combining reactor physics, heat transfer, and reaction kinetics
- Reduced-order global kinetics for improving predictive accuracy while simplifying reactor analysis
- Validated case studies and, reactor performance assessment across operating conditions
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING THERMAL PROCESSES FOR CLEAN HYDROGEN
12:00 - 12:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE TURQUOISE HYDROGEN EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TURQUOISE HYDROGEN
14:00 - 14:25
TECHNO-ECONOMIC AND LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF HYDROGEN FROM METHANE PYROLYSIS VIA PLASMA ARC
Amgad Elgowainy
Argonne National Laboratory
- Developing process models for methane pyrolysis while producing carbon black and hydrogen as valuable outputs
- Identifying key cost drivers through techno-economic analysis to evaluate commercial viability and scalability potential
- Reviewing carbon intensity using life cycle analysis while comparing allocation approaches across hydrogen and carbon products
- Considering market potential for carbon black and hydrogen to support investment decisions and industry adoption pathways
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON VALUE CREATION IN METHANE PYROLYSIS PROJECTS
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TURQUOISE HYDROGEN
15:50 - 16:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
16:20 - 16:45
ADVANCING TURQUOISE HYDROGEN ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT
Raziyeh Jokar
Auburn University
- Introducing biochar as a sustainable and cost-effective catalyst alternative with added carbon valorization benefits
- Comparing environmental and operational advantages of biochar systems against conventional nickel-based catalysts
- Mapping how surface oxygen functional groups enhance catalytic performance and influence carbon formation pathways
- Determining the scalability of biochar-based methane pyrolysis as a commercially viable and sustainable hydrogen solution
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON METHANE PYROLYSIS AND CATALYST INNOVATION
16:50 - 17:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TURQUOISE HYDROGEN
09:10 - 09:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:40 - 10:05
FROM METHANE TO MARKETS: SCALING TURQUOISE HYDROGEN FOR U.S.–INDIA FUTURE
Purnima Voria
National US India Chamber of Commerce
- Positioning methane pyrolysis as a practical bridge between hydrocarbons and lower-carbon hydrogen systems
- Exploring reactor innovation, catalyst efficiency, and scalable plant designs supporting commercial deployment
- Assessing natural gas availability, project economics, and infrastructure readiness shaping market adoption
- Strengthening U.S.–India collaboration through investment, manufacturing, and solid carbon commercialization
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON COMMERCIALIZING NEXT-GENERATION HYDROGEN SOLUTIONS
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TURQUOISE HYDROGEN
11:00 - 11:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
11:30 - 11:55
STORAGE AND PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN GENERATED FROM HYDROCARBONS SUBTERRAIN
Leonid Surguchev
Hydrogen Source AS
- Defining in situ hydrogen generation as an alternative pathway to reduce surface processing emissions
- Focusing on subsurface conversion, CO₂ storage, and reservoir-based hydrogen separation strategies
- Underscoring laboratory validation, catalytic performance, and commercial applications across reservoirs
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SUBSURFACE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PATHWAYS
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 12:30
CLOSING REMARKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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