Hydrogen isn’t “slowing down.” 2025 has in fact seen H2 entering its scaling phase—and the data is now too strong to ignore or dismissed. In this keynote, Mikaa Blugeon-Mered delivers a sharp, numbers-first reality check on what is actually happening worldwide in 2025-2026: where projects are moving from headlines to execution, how industrial demand is locking in, and which countries are turning policy into competitive advantage. Expect a fast-paced global scan of the early-winners’ playbooks, the next wave of market hotspots, and the strategic choices that will separate future hydrogen leaders from late adopters, with a strong emphasis on China, Korea and India. The takeaway is clear: the H2 race isn't stalling ; it has accelerated in 2025—and the window to convert momentum into industrial strength in narrowing