About this event
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, the Hydrogen Society of Australia hosted the seventh annual Australia Hydrogen Day. This national event recognised hydrogen’s growing role in the energy transition, aligning with its atomic weight (1.008) as a symbol of our commitment to a sustainable future.
This event shines a spotlight on hydrogen’s critical role in Australia’s clean energy future, bringing together industry leaders, academics, policymakers, students, and the public for a day of presentations, panel discussions, and networking. More than just a conference, AHD2025 is designed as an inclusive platform to share accessible hydrogen knowledge, highlight the latest developments in the sector, and build vital connections across communities.
In 2025, four AHD Events were hosted across Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Queensland. Each chapter ran its own program and event while still maintaining remote connections with other states through online presentations.
Explore each chapter’s event below, and read the event recap in our Newsletter 40th Edition
Student Poster Competition
A central feature of this year’s celebration was the national student poster competition, running across a national pool. Undergraduate and postgraduate students were invited to submit posters that showcase their vision for hydrogen in Australia. This competition attracted students from across Australia, with 20 submitting top-quality posters on a wide range of hydrogen-related topics. Four winners were selected and recogised on the day, awarded certificates and cash prizes. All participants receiving a certificate of participation and a 12-month HSA student membership.
First place: Liam P Turner, Monash University – Cool Fuel: How magnets can make liquid hydrogen a better coolant for high efficiency, sustainable aircraft
Second place (tied): Mohamed R. Rizk, Monash University – Gradient Mesh PEM Water Electrolyser: A Pathway to Low-Cost Green Hydrogen
Second place (tied): Aruna Heshani Hettigoda, UWA – Techno-Economic Analysis of Green Hydrogen Distribution for Heavy Transport: A Western Australian Case Study
Third place: Isuri Rathnayakage, Monash University – Hydrogen Storage in Unlined Rock Caverns: Geochemical Behaviour of Granite
Click here to view all posters from the 2025 Student Poster Competition
Queenland AHD 2025 Diamond Sponsor
Student Poster Competition Sponsors
WA: click here for WA AHD2025 event page with full event details
Celebrating the seventh annual Australia Hydrogen Day in Western Australia, this event featured keynote presentations from Hon. Ayor Makur Chuot MLC and Petra Schwager from the United Nations. The program included industry and academic presentations, hydrogen exhibitions, and the national Student Poster Competition display. The event concluded with an optional afternoon BBQ and twilight boat cruise on the Swan River for relaxed networking with the HSA community.
SA: click here for SA AHD2025 event page with full event details
South Australia’s first Australia Hydrogen Day celebration. This sundowner networking session featured informal presentations and Q&A with leading voices from academia, industry, and government, highlighting the state’s progress in hydrogen development. Speakers included Richard Day, Dr Attilio Pigneri, Joanna Kay, Prof Gus Nathan, and Vinod Gopalan. Attendees enjoyed relaxed discussions over bar service and a self-serve grazing table.
VIC: click here for Vic AHD2025 event page with full event details
HSA Victoria, supported by the Monash Energy Club, hosted a half-day event exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping Australia’s hydrogen future. The program featured expert presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions with speakers from industry, academia, and government. Attendees also had the chance to view entries from the national Student Poster Competition, network with peers over light nibbles and refreshments, and connect with hydrogen professionals driving innovation across the sector.
QLD: click here for Qld AHD2025 page with full event details
HSA Queensland, with the support of QUT and Haskoning, hosted the state’s 2nd AHD celebration. The event brought together experts from industry, academia, and government to discuss hydrogen development, low-carbon fuels, and lessons from real-world projects. The program included keynote presentations, three themed panel sessions, and audience Q&A covering hydrogen markets, low-carbon fuels, and project implementation. Networking drinks and nibbles followed, offering a relaxed opportunity to connect with speakers and peers across the hydrogen sector.
