2026 CHS Europe Conference Training | AIChE

Center for Hydrogen Safety Conference Professional Development and Training Options

Discover the essential safety skills needed to navigate the dynamic hydrogen market. Options for professional development during the 2026 CHS Europe Conference include:

The CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training, February 17-19, 2026

Shorter, individual specific courses on Monday, February 16, 2026

CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Three-day Training

Running in parallel to the 2026 Center for Hydrogen Safety Europe Conference, the CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led three-day training offers hands-on, in-person learning with real-world case studies, peer discussions, and the opportunity to earn a Fundamental Hydrogen Safety Credential. Taught by CHS and experts from the Hydrogen Safety Panel, the course builds practical hydrogen safety knowledge based on more than 800 years of industry experience.

Registration for the Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training provides complimentary access to the 2026 CHS Europe Conference. Participants are welcome to move between the training and conference sessions; however, those intending to complete the Fundamentals of Hydrogen Safety Credential final exam must ensure all required modules are completed. Any missed training modules may be completed through the associated online eLearning course.

Important Details to Note:

  • Location: Wyndham Grand Athens, Athens, Greece
  • A minimum number of participants is necessary in order to hold the training. Please register prior to February 2, 2026. If the minimum number of not met, participants will be notified of the training cancelation no later than February 4, 2026. If the training is canceled, training refunds will be initiated at this time. Participants will have the option of being refunded for the full training cost, or a partial refund if they still wish to attend the conference. 
  • ELA202, Properties and Hazards of Hydrogen, is the first course in the training program. This course is mandatory to attend. Alternatively, it must be completed via eLearning before the start of the training. 
  • Participants are expected to bring their own laptops for use during the training. 
  • Training registration provides complimentary access to the CHS ELA201 through ELA209 eLearning courses covered in the program. 
  • Upon conclusion of the training, participants are qualified to take the Fundamentals of Hydrogen Safety Credential final exam (requiring a passing score of 80%) and will earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) upon completing each course unit.
  • The Fundamentals of Hydrogen Safety Credential final exam is purchased separately. 

Learn More About the CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training Here 

CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training Schedule

(Schedule is subject to Change)
Start Time End Time Tuesday February 17, 2026
8:30 AM 9:00 AM CHS Hydrogen Safety Foundations Training Program Introduction 
9:00 AM 11:00 AM Properties and Hazards of Hydrogen (MANDATORY*) (Course Information)
11:00 AM 11:30 AM Break
11:30 AM 12:15 PM Transfill Facility—Activity 
12:15 PM 12:30 PM Hydrogen Facility Design and Construction (Course Information)
12:30 PM 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM 3:20 PM Hydrogen Facility Design and Construction (continued)
3:20 PM 3:50 PM

Break

3:50 PM 4:45 PM Hydrogen Facility Design and Construction (continued)
4:45 PM 5:00 PM Questions and Review 
     
Start Time End Time Wednesday February 18, 2026
8:30 AM 8:40 AM Introduction to Day 2 
8:40 AM 10:10 AM Key GH2 System Components for Stationary Applications
10:10 AM 10:50 AM Safety Considerations for LH2 Storage 
10:50 AM 11:20 AM Break
11:20 AM 12:10 PM Safety Considerations for LH2 Storage (continued)
12:10 PM 12:30 PM Materials Compatibility and Design Considerations for Hydrogen Systems (Course Information)
12:30 PM 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM 3:00 PM Materials Compatibility and Design Considerations for Hydrogen Systems (continued)
3:00 PM 3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM 4:45 PM Materials Compatibility and Design Considerations for Hydrogen Systems (continued)
4:45 PM 5:00 PM Questions and Review
     
Start Time End Time Thursday February 19, 2026
8:30 AM 8:40 AM Introduction to Day 3
8:40 AM 10:50 AM Hydrogen System Operation, Preventive Maintenance, and Inspection 
10:50 AM 11:20 AM Break
11:20 AM 12:10 PM Hydrogen System Operation, Preventive Maintenance, and Inspection (continued) 
12:10 PM 12:30 PM Planning for Safe Hydrogen Projects 
12:30 PM 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM 3:00 PM Planning for Safe Hydrogen Projects (continued)
3:00 PM 3:15 PM Break
3:15 PM 3:30 PM Planning for Safe Hydrogen Projects (continued)
3:30 PM 3:45 PM Questions and Review
3:45 PM 4:15 PM Wrap-Up and Resources 

* Properties and Hazards of Hydrogen (ELA202) must be completed prior to attending later sessions. This can be accomplished by attending in-person or completing the eLearning prior to February 17th.
** To provide flexibility for participants who wish to attend the CHS Europe Conference, which is held in parallel with the training, all program modules may alternatively be completed through an eLearning format. Attendance for each in-person training module will be documented, and participants must attend the full duration of each module to be marked as present.
***For participants intending to complete the CHS Fundamentals of Hydrogen Safety Certification Exam, they should plan to complete the exam in their own time once the training is completed. CHS Certification Exam is purchased separately.  

Training Day Monday, February 16th, 2026

Start Time End Time Monday February 16, 2026
8:00 AM 10:00 AM Navigating Hydrogen Safely: Risks, Best Practices, and Resources for Success
Instructor: Victoria Grimes - Center for Hydrogen Safety
10:00 AM 12:00 PM Process Safety Management for Hydrogen Systems
Instructor: Aaron Harris - AcuTech
12:00 PM 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM 5:00 PM Comprehensive Explosion Science
Instructor: Karina Almeida - Gexcon

Course Prices

  • Navigating Hydrogen Safely: Risks, Best Practices, and Resources for Success - $125
  • Process Safety Management for Hydrogen Systems - $125
  • Comprehensive Explosion Science - $250

Course Details

CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training

Empower your team with practical, proven hydrogen safety skills. 

This 3-day expert-led training offers hands-on, in-person learning with real-world case studies, peer discussions, and the opportunity to earn a Fundamental Hydrogen Safety Credential. Taught by CHS and experts from the Hydrogen Safety Panel, the course builds practical hydrogen safety knowledge based on more than 800 years of industry experience.

Learn More About the CHS Foundations of Hydrogen Safety Expert-Led Training Here 

 

Navigating Hydrogen Safely: Risks, Best Practices, and Resources for Success

This class addresses critical safety considerations of using gaseous hydrogen as an energy source, including its benefits and associated risks. It highlights common hazards like leaks, invisible flames, and explosions, emphasizing the need for special handling. Key safety strategies—such as ventilation, leak detection, and emergency shutdown systems—are discussed alongside lessons learned from past incidents. The class also outlines relevant regulations and best practices, and points to the valuable safety resources offered by the Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) to help the industry build a strong safety culture.

Course credits: Earn 2 PDHs or 0.2 CEUs.

Process Safety Management for Hydrogen Systems

Process safety management principles can improve the safety and efficiency of hydrogen operations of any size.  Explore the 20 elements of the CCPS Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) management system as they apply to hydrogen projects.  Develop confidence in the relationship between RBPS and compliance requirements.  Identify the value of the Center for Hydrogen Safety Planning Guidance as a communication tool.  Learn how the RBPS system scales to meet your needs, how to get started and references to keep you going.  Process Safety is for everyone handling hydrogen, not just the big chemical companies or just the sites with storage larger than 5 tons.  Don't let quantity thresholds define your approach to safety!

Comprehensive Explosion Science

This course provides an in-depth exploration of gas explosions, focusing on hydrogen. It covers causes, escalation factors, and mitigation strategies, including ventilation, reduced confinement, and congestion removal. All types of hydrogen explosions—flash fires, BLEVE, deflagrations, and detonations—are discussed.

Assuming a basic understanding of hydrogen, the course delves into advanced explosion science, aiming to equip you with practical design strategies to help prevent and mitigate hydrogen explosions in your facility.

Course credits: Earn 4 PDHs or 0.4 CEUs.