Hydrogen & Fuel Cell International Forum 2020 issues call for speakers

By 2030, it is estimated that 35% of cars on the road will be electric vehicles. The decarbonization of the transportation sector - as well as the power industry, manufacturing, and other verticals - represents a major growth opportunity for key emerging energy storage technologies such as hydrogen. Indeed, it is forecast that the energy demand of 5.5 million to 6.5 million fuel cell applications such as autonomous vehicles, taxis, shuttles, data centers, and more could be powered by an estimated 5 to 7 million tons of hydrogen per year. Hydrogen is emerging as an central tool for combating climate change and furthering the penetration of renewables, and the opportunity for companies across a range of market segments is tremendous.

Organized by the Smart Grid Observer, the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell International Forum, February 26-27, 2020 in San Diego will focus on the latest technology advances, business opportunities, and market drivers behind the move toward a hydrogen-centric future. The Forum brings together key stakeholders, thought leaders and innovators for two days of in-depth information sharing and networking on the cutting edge of hydrogen and fuel cell developments.

Topics to be addressed include:

Hydrogen production, storage, transport and use
Electrolyzers, fuel cells and flow batteries
Stationary, automotive, mobile, and special markets batteries
Hydrogen production from renewable energy sources, including electrolysis
Hydrogen production from wastes and residual biomass
Hydrogen infrastructure, distribution, filling stations
Fuel cells technologies and applications
Thermal and combustion applications
Powering commercial fuel cell vehicles
Sustainability of hydrogen energy
Taking steps toward the hydrogen economy
Standards, regulatory, and policy considerations
Large scale fuel cell applications
Fuel cell electric buses and rail applications
And more

Industry professionals who are interested in delivering a 25-minute presentation or organizing a panel session are encouraged to submit a proposal to info@smartgridobserver.com by November 1, 2019. Details on preparing a proposal can be found here.

Nationally and globally, California is a clear leader in the transition toward a hydrogen economy and is on the cutting edge in the adoption of FCVs and hydrogen fueling infrastructure as a means of improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This will be a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with key technology innovators, regulators, manufacturers and end users who are behind the growth of this dynamic industry.

Who will attend?

Hydrogen generation, storage, and transport companies
Fuel cell companies
Automotive companies and OEMs
Technology innovators and vendors
Manufacturers and commercial / industrial end-users
Investors and financial analysts
Transportation and energy service providers
System component providers
Municipalities, government representatives and regulators
Renewable energy companies
Gas and electric utilities
Researchers and academics

For full information and to submit a speaking proposal, visit our website or contact Daniel Coran.

Event partners include: Renewable Hydrogen Alliance, PetrolPlaza, Navigant Research, SolarServer, ENF Solar, Energy XPRT, Voices of Leaders, Mind Commerce and others.

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