HYSKY Society Opens Early Bird Registration for FLYING HY 2026, the Top Hydrogen and Battery Electric Aviation Conference
- Danielle McLean
- 2 days ago
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The 4th Annual Global Virtual HYSKY Aviation Summit Returns November 4, 2026 on Zoom. Early Bird Tickets Now Available at 25% Off Through June 30 with Code EARLYBIRDSFLYHY. Sponsorship Tiers Starting at $250, All 100% Tax-Deductible.
HOUSTON, TX, May 22, 2026. HYSKY Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to decarbonizing aviation through hydrogen and battery-electric flight, today announced that Early Bird Registration is officially open for FLYING HY 2026, the world's premier conference dedicated entirely to hydrogen and battery electric flight. Now in its fourth year, FLYING HY has established itself as the must-attend annual event for every stakeholder in the zero-emission aviation ecosystem. The conference will be held virtually on November 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time via Zoom, bringing together participants from across the globe for a single day of high-impact programming, expert-led sessions, and meaningful networking.
Early Bird 25% Off Sale Aviation Event
General admission tickets are priced at $75. Attendees who register on or before June 30, 2026 are eligible for a 25% Early Bird discount by entering the code EARLYBIRDSFLYHY at checkout. Registration is available now at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/flying-hy--2026. Student discounts are also available, and academic institutions may contact HYSKY Society to arrange complimentary group access for students and faculty. Email bianca@hy-sky.net to request free registration for academia and students.
“Hydrogen and battery-electric aviation is no longer theoretical. It is being built right now, by the people who will be in the room at FLYING HY. This is the one day a year the entire global hydrogen and battery electric aviation ecosystem converges to share breakthroughs, forge partnerships, and move zero-emission flight forward together. We are thrilled to open registration and invite the world to be part of it.” said Danielle McLean, CEO and Founder of HYSKY Society.
The Global Hydrogen and Battery Electric Aviation Conference Hosted by HYSKY Society
FLYING HY is the world's largest annual conference dedicated exclusively to hydrogen and battery electric aviation. Hosted by HYSKY Society since 2023, FLYING HY was created to fill a critical gap in the aviation event landscape: a forum where the technical, commercial, policy, and infrastructure dimensions of hydrogen and battery electric flight could be explored in depth, by the people actually doing the work.
The conference is deliberately virtual and global in design. By hosting FLYING HY on Zoom, HYSKY Society ensures that engineers in Munich, researchers in Tokyo, policymakers in Washington D.C., startup founders in San Francisco, and students in Nairobi can all participate on equal footing. There are no geographic barriers to accessing the world's most important hydrogen and battery electric aviation conversation.
FLYING HY 2026 will span a full eight hours of programming, featuring over 40 global speakers across multiple sessions and panels. Topics covered will include hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems, battery electric drivetrains, cryogenic hydrogen storage and onboard fuel management, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), unmanned aerial systems and hydrogen drones, airport hydrogen and charging infrastructure, FAA and EASA certification pathways for hydrogen and battery electric aircraft, government funding and aviation policy, manufacturing scale-up, workforce development, and investment trends in the zero-emission aviation sector.
The breadth of FLYING HY's programming reflects the complexity and the opportunity of the hydrogen and battery electric aviation transition. Decarbonizing aviation is not a single technology problem. It requires simultaneous advances across propulsion, energy supply, infrastructure, regulation, finance, and talent. FLYING HY is the one event that brings all of those threads together in a single room.
FLYING HY 2026 Aviation Conference at a Glance
Event Name: FLYING HY 2026, the 4th Global Hydrogen and Battery Electric Aviation Conference
Host Organization: HYSKY Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time
Format: Fully virtual, hosted on Zoom
Programming: 8 hours of sessions, panels, and presentations
Speakers: 42 global aviation, aerospace, hydrogen, and battery electric leaders
Expected Attendance: 300 or more attendees from around the world
General Admission Ticket Price: $75
Early Bird Discount: 25% off with code EARLYBIRDSFLYHY, valid through June 30, 2026
Student Discounts: Available
Academic Complimentary Access: Available by request
Registration Link: hysky.org/flyinghy2026
Sponsorship: Starting at $250, all contributions 100% tax-deductible
FLYING HY 2026 Aviation Conference Features over 40 Speakers
FLYING HY 2026 will assemble over 40 of the most influential voices in hydrogen and battery electric aviation under one virtual roof. Confirmed participating organizations include:
Unither Bioelectronics
ZeroAvia
Robinson Helicopter Company
Joby Aviation
Hydroplane
GKN Aerospace
GenH2
PowerCell Group
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation
Heven AeroTech
Beyond Aero
and many additional organizations to be announced in the weeks ahead.
The speaker lineup spans the full hydrogen and battery electric aviation value chain. Attendees will hear directly from aircraft developers pushing the boundaries of what hydrogen and battery electric propulsion can achieve in fixed-wing, rotorcraft, eVTOL, and unmanned configurations. They will learn from fuel cell and battery technology companies who are solving the energy density, durability, and cost challenges that stand between today's prototypes and tomorrow's certified fleets. They will engage with hydrogen producers, logistics providers, and airport infrastructure specialists who are laying the groundwork for a viable hydrogen and battery electric aviation supply chain.
Policymakers, regulators, and certification experts will address the evolving landscape of FAA rulemaking, international harmonization, and government incentive programs that will shape the pace of hydrogen and battery electric aviation adoption over the next decade. Investors and startup founders will share perspectives on where capital is flowing, what commercial milestones matter most, and how new entrants can position themselves for success in the hydrogen and battery electric aviation market.
“FLYING HY is where relationships are built and careers are launched. Whether you are a seasoned aerospace executive, a graduate researcher, a policy professional, or a first-time attendee just discovering the hydrogen and battery electric aviation world, FLYING HY is the place to connect with the people who are making zero-emission flight a reality right now.” said Bianca Mora, Events and Community Outreach Coordinator at HYSKY Society.
Who Should Attend FLYING HY 2026: Anyone Interested Drones, eVTOLs, Advanced Air Mobility, & Zero-Carbon Electric Flight
FLYING HY 2026 is designed to be inclusive of every professional with a stake in the future of zero-emission aviation. The conference is equally valuable for veterans of the aerospace industry and for newcomers who are just beginning to explore what hydrogen and battery electric aviation means for their careers or organizations. Ideal attendees include:
Aviation and aerospace professionals at airlines, OEMs, MROs, and airports
Engineers interested in hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, electric drivetrains, and cryogenic storage
Hydrogen producers, distributors, and logistics companies entering the aviation market
Fuel cell developers and battery technology companies seeking aviation partnerships
SAF producers and blending companies exploring the role of sustainable fuels
Aircraft manufacturers, tier-one suppliers, and system integrators
Airport operators and ground infrastructure developers
eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility companies scaling toward certification and commercial service
Drone and unmanned aerial system developers
Government agencies, defense organizations, and public-sector
FAA, EASA, and international certification and standards professionals
Venture capital firms, private equity investors, and strategic corporate development teams
Academia, students, and university research centers
Clean-tech advocates and climate-focused organizations
Anyone passionate about the future of zero-emission flight
Academic institutions are strongly encouraged to reach out to HYSKY Society via bianca@hy-sky.net about complimentary group registration for students and faculty. HYSKY Society's mission includes building the next generation of hydrogen and battery electric aviation talent, and FLYING HY is one of the most powerful professional development opportunities available to students in aerospace, engineering, energy, and policy programs.
HYSKY Society Aviation Impact: A Proven Track Record in Hydrogen and Battery Electric Flight Education and Community
FLYING HY 2026 stands on a foundation of demonstrated community impact. FLYING HY 2025 attracted more than 600 live and recorded attendees, sparked 15 strategic industry partnerships, supported the launch of 8 new startups in the hydrogen and battery electric aviation space, and generated 75 direct job connections across the hydrogen and battery electric aviation industry. Across three years of FLYING HY conferences, HYSKY Society has established the event as the most important annual gathering in hydrogen and battery electric aviation.
HYSKY Society's year-round programs extend the mission of FLYING HY across every month of the calendar:
HYSKY Monthly: Free monthly educational webinars on hydrogen and battery electric aviation, held on the third Monday of each month and streamed live on Zoom and YouTube. In 2025, HYSKY Monthly reached more than 4,500 viewers across 12 sessions, accumulating more than 800 hours of hydrogen and battery electric aviation education watched by professionals, researchers, and students worldwide.
HYSKY Edu: A growing online course catalog covering hydrogen and battery electric aerospace technologies, aircraft design, hydrogen safety, and certification. In 2025, 85 professionals earned certifications in electric aircraft design for fixed-wing and eVTOL applications, and 41 professionals were certified in hydrogen safety for aviation.
HYSKY Connect: A membership platform connecting the hydrogen and battery electric aviation ecosystem globally. Launched in 2025, HYSKY Connect grew from zero to more than 500 members within its first year, including industry professionals, researchers, students, and organizations.
HYSKY Pod: A podcast featuring in-depth conversations with aviation, hydrogen, and climate technology innovators. In 2025, HYSKY Pod recorded more than 2,400 views and more than 130 hours of content watched, amplifying the voices of the people driving zero-emission aviation forward.
Across all programs in 2025, HYSKY Society certified 85 aviation professionals, connected 75 people with new job opportunities, reached more than 4,500 viewers through live programming, and mobilized more than $300,000 in in-kind volunteer contributions to support the hydrogen and battery electric aviation community.
From EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and the Electric Aircraft Symposium to FLYING HY: Following the Zero-Emission Aviation Calendar
Aviation professionals who are already planning to attend EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the world's largest airshow attracting more than 700,000 visitors and 10,000 aircraft to Oshkosh, Wisconsin every summer should also attend the 20th Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) held July 18 and 19 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. You will find FLYING HY to be the next logical event for a high-value continuation of the aviation event season.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the celebration of aviation in all its forms. The Electric Aircraft Symposium, held the weekend before EAA AirVenture, zooms in on the electric and advanced air mobility technologies reshaping what aircraft look like and how they fly. FLYING HY picks up exactly where EAS leaves off, offering a full day of deep technical sessions, expert panels, and global networking focused specifically on hydrogen and battery electric aviation and the infrastructure, policy, and investment ecosystem that surrounds it. Together, EAA AirVenture, EAS, and FLYING HY form a compelling arc across the 2026 aviation calendar for anyone who wants to understand not just where aviation is today, but where hydrogen and battery electric flight is taking it next.
Sponsor FLYING HY 2026: Partner with the Global Hydrogen and Battery Electric Aviation Community
Sponsorship opportunities for FLYING HY 2026 are now open. FLYING HY offers a uniquely targeted platform for organizations that want direct visibility with a highly engaged global audience of hydrogen and battery electric aviation professionals, engineers, aircraft developers, infrastructure specialists, policymakers, investors, and researchers. All sponsorship contributions to HYSKY Society are 100% tax-deductible, as HYSKY Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Sponsors gain access to an audience that spends eight focused hours on hydrogen and battery electric aviation topics, making FLYING HY one of the highest-quality sponsorship environments available in the clean aviation sector. Benefits vary by tier and include logo placement on the FLYING HY event page, logo display on the Zoom conference background visible to all attendees throughout the event, logo inclusion in event emails distributed to the full FLYING HY registrant list, advertising slots during the summit, and access to the attendee list for direct follow-up and partnership development.
FLYING HY 2026 HYSKY Aviation Sponsorship Tiers
FLYING HY 2026 offers five sponsorship tiers to match a range of organizational budgets and engagement goals. All amounts are in USD and all contributions are 100% tax-deductible:
Level 1 at $250: Logo on the FLYING HY event page. Logo on the Zoom conference background.
Level 2 at $500: Logo on the event page. Logo on the Zoom background. Logo on event emails distributed to all registrants.
Level 3 at $1,000: Advertisement aired during the summit. Logo on the event page. Logo on the Zoom background. Logo on event emails.
Level 4 at $2,500: Advertisement during the summit. Logo on the event page. Logo on the Zoom background. Logo on event emails. Access to the full attendee list.
Branding Tier at $5,000: Agenda sponsorship with top-tier brand visibility throughout all eight hours of programming. Press release feature inclusion. Advertisement during the summit. Logo on the event page. Logo on the Zoom background. Logo on event emails. Full access to the attendee list.
The Branding Tier at $5,000 represents the highest level of visibility available at FLYING HY 2026 and is ideal for organizations that want to be positioned as a defining partner of the world's premier hydrogen and battery electric aviation event. Branding Tier sponsors receive agenda-level naming rights, ensuring that their organization is top of mind for every attendee across the full eight-hour conference. The inclusion of a press release feature in the Branding Tier also ensures that Branding Tier sponsors are mentioned in HYSKY Society's official communications, extending visibility beyond the event itself.
For organizations at earlier stages of their hydrogen and battery electric aviation market development, the Level 1 and Level 2 tiers provide an accessible entry point into the FLYING HY sponsorship ecosystem. Even at $250, a Level 1 sponsor gains logo visibility with every attendee who joins the Zoom conference and visits the event page, representing significant brand exposure for the investment.
To become a sponsor of FLYING HY 2026, visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/flying-hy-2026-new or download the full Sponsorship Prospectus at hysky.org/flyinghy2026. For questions about sponsorship packages or to discuss custom arrangements, contact bianca@hy-shy.net directly.
About HYSKY Society: Nonprofit Leader in Hydrogen and Battery Electric Aviation Decarbonization
HYSKY Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit with a singular mission: to decarbonize aviation and aerospace through hydrogen and battery-electric flight. Founded to serve the engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, and advocates who are building the zero-emission aviation future, HYSKY Society advances its mission through four strategic pillars: community connection, advocacy, awareness, and education.
HYSKY Society's programs include FLYING HY, HYSKY Monthly, HYSKY Edu, HYSKY Connect, and HYSKY Pod. Together these programs reach thousands of hydrogen and battery electric aviation stakeholders every year, delivering technical education, facilitating professional connections, and amplifying the work of the organizations and individuals on the front lines of aviation decarbonization. HYSKY Society's vision is clean skies for future generations through zero-emission flight.
To learn more about HYSKY Society, visit hysky.org. To register for FLYING HY 2026 or access sponsorship information, visit hysky.org/flyinghy2026.
