The 2025 Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton brought together 10,000 attendees, over 100 exhibiting companies, and more than 200 expert speakers, signaling a significant interest in the hydrogen industry. The event, which has been held four times in Edmonton, showcased a shift in conversations from theoretical discussions to practical implementations of hydrogen technology. Experts noted the progress made in the industry over the past four years, emphasizing the need for immediate infrastructure development to support the growing demand for hydrogen. Despite Canada and Alberta's access to abundant hydrogen resources, the lack of infrastructure poses a challenge for scaling up hydrogen exports. The convention highlighted that while domestic politics have slowed Canada's growth as a hydrogen-exporting nation, tensions with the U.S. could potentially create opportunities for Canada to expand its presence in the global hydrogen market. Overall, the sentiment at the convention was positive, with a focus on addressing the current challenges to unlock the full potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.