This year, HENCA Tokyo will be held over two days, bringing together leading figures in the hydrogen sector from Japan and around the world to share the latest knowledge and insights, with a focus on developments in the Hydrogen Artery Initiatives.

For the first time, the event will also feature an exhibition showcasing innovative initiatives by startups and other organizations.

NEWS

September 11, 2026: Registration for "EXHIBITION" is now open.

September 7, 2026: The official website for HENCA Tokyo 2026 has been launched.

OUTLINE

Date and Time (Tentative): Wednesday, October 14, 2026
EXHIBITION : 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
JAPAN DAY : 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 15, 2026
EXHIBITION : 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
GLOBAL DAY : 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Venue

Tokyo Innovation Base（TIB）

3-8-3, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Access)

- Online live streaming with simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation is planned.
- Advance registration is required for both in-person attendance and online viewing. Registration is scheduled to open in late September.

Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government

PROGRAMME

<SUMMIT>

Key players from government, industry, and local governments will join sessions exploring the implementation of a hydrogen society.
Panelists who have spoken at the World Hydrogen Summit, along with other leading experts, will share the latest developments in the global hydrogen markets in Europe and North America.
Sessions will feature diverse perspectives from a wide range of panelists active across the hydrogen sector.

October 14 - JAPAN DAY Programme

Session 1 Hydrogen Implementation in Society Starting with the Hydrogen Artery Initiative
Session 2 Advanced Local Governments and Public-Private Partnerships for Hydrogen Implementation in Cities
Session 3 Public-Private Partnerships in the Mobility Sector

October 15 - GLOBAL DAY Programme

Session 1 Initiatives to Develop the Atlantic Hydrogen Corridor
Session 2 Initiatives to Create a Global Hydrogen Market
Session 3 Collaboration and Initiatives to Create a Global Hydrogen Market

<EXHIBITION>

Exhibits will showcase the latest projects and technologies from companies leading the hydrogen-related business in Japan and around the world, including mobility and plant manufacturing.
New products from start-ups in Japan and around the world will also be showcased.
In addition to the exhibition, panel discussions by exhibitors will be held.

Registration from here.

Details of the programme and exhibition will be made available on this website in stages.
Please note that the programme is currently being finalized and is subject to change.