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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 NAVIGATING THE HYDROGEN HIGHWAY – UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
- Exploring hydrogen fuel as a cornerstone for zero-emission transport and its environmental impact
- Highlighting industry trends and the rising adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology in commercial vehicles
- Delving into Nikola's journey in building a robust hydrogen infrastructure, emphasizing collaboration and overcoming the barriers
Ole Hoefelmann
Nikola Corporation
Nikola Corporation
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION WITH HYDROGEN
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues - don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS FOR FUEL CELL ADOPTION IN THE USA AND EUROPE
- Understanding the current standards and regulations in the hydrogen market
- Analyzing the impact of these regulations on the US market for fuel cells
- Guidelines for demonstrating compliance with regulations in the USA and Europe
Ramon Contreras
LRQA
LRQA
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON FUEL CELL REGULATIONS IN THE USA AND EUROPE
1130 - 1155 TECHNOLOGY MAKING ZERO-EMISSION TRANSPORT POSSIBLE TODAY
- Hyzon FCEVs operate on three continents, demonstrating ICE truck equivalency
- Customers prefer Hyzon FCEVs over BEVs due to operational limitations
- Single stack 200kW fuel cell with in-house IP enhances competitive edge
Cory Shumaker
Hyzon
Hyzon
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON ZERO-EMISSION TECHNOLOGY IN TRANSPORT
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 SIMULATION WORKFLOWS TO ENHANCE THE RELIABILITY AND THE PERFORMANCE OF FUEL CELLS
- Highlighting the validation studies for structural and fluid simulation workflows in fuel cell design
- Explaining the efficiency and effectiveness of simulation methodologies in fuel cell development
- Demonstrating the impact of simulation technologies on fuel cell design improvements and industry collaboration
Satheesh Kandasamy
Dassault Systemes
Dassault Systemes
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY WITH SIMULATION
1400 - 1425 LIFE CYCLE-BASED SUSTAINABILITY EVALUATION OF FUEL CELL TRUCKS
- Deployment of heavy-duty fuel cell trucks across Europe and their hydrogen infrastructure
- Benchmarking new fuel cell propulsion against diesel trucks – operational and environmental performance
- Insights into performance evaluations, including GHG emissions and TCO over the truck's life cycle
Michael Faltenbacher
Sphera
Sphera
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON EVALUATING THE FUEL CELL TRUCKS' SUSTAINABILITY
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1525 MARKET DEVELOPMENT FACTORS FOR LIGHT-DUTY FUEL CELL VEHICLES
- Evaluating the market dynamics and the emerging trends influencing LD FCVs and BEVs competition
- Impact of infrastructure development and cost on the adoption of Fuel Cell Vehicles
- Analyzing the attractiveness of FCVs to diverse market segments, including lower-income and rural buyers
Andrew Burke
University of California Davis
University of California Davis
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON THE FACTORS DRIVING FCV AND BEV MARKET DYNAMICS
1530 - 1555 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES ON FCEV ADOPTION
- Examining the impact of Total Cost of Ownership on the adoption of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
- Introduction to TRC and its role in the evolving FCEV landscape
- Exploring TRC's suite of services and how they can facilitate FCEV adoption
Peter Ogundele
GNA (a TRC Company)
GNA (a TRC Company)
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING TCO FOR FCEV ADOPTION
1600 - 1625 TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES AND REGULATIONS FOR FUEL-CELL VEHICLES
- Examining the transportation implications for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles
- Comparing regulatory frameworks for hydrogen vehicles and EVs
- Evaluating the shipping requirements for fuel cells and associated dangerous goods
Jim Powell
Transportation Development Group
Transportation Development Group
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN FUEL-CELL VEHICLE TRANSPORT AND REGULATIONS
1630 - 1730 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 FUELING THE FUTURE – HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
- Pioneering role in developing high-capacity fueling stations for medium and heavy-duty needs
- Insights and lessons from past experiences shaping the future of fueling technology
- Journey from testing prototypes and pilot stations to the commercial rollout of fueling solutions
Eddy Nupoort
Nel Hydrogen Inc.
Nel Hydrogen Inc.
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON INSIGHTS INTO HYDROGEN FUELING TECHNOLOGY'S FUTURE
1010 - 1035 HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS ENABLING MORE RAPID BEV DEPLOYMENTS
- Exploring recent hydrogen-fueled BEV charging systems and their market introduction
- Highlighting economic advantages such as demand charge reduction and grid service contributions
- Addressing resilience through diesel-free backup generation and mobile BEV charging solutions
Tim Sasseen
Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS AND BEV DEPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENTS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 LOCALLY PRODUCED HYDROGEN – A GAME-CHANGER FOR FLEET OPERATORS
- Challenges of liquid hydrogen vs. benefits of local gaseous production
- Decentralized hydrogen hubs as cost-effective, low-carbon solutions
- Onsite production – managing risks and challenges for fleet operators
Hernan Henriquez
BayoTech
BayoTech
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF LOCAL HYDROGEN ON FLEETS
1130 - 1155 PRODUCTION TRACER GAS LEAK TESTING FROM MONO PLATE TO FUEL CELL STACK
- Examining the selection of leak testing methods for mono plates, bipolar plates, and complete stacks
- Discussing the balance between safety and cost-effectiveness in hydrogen applications
- Analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of various leak testing procedures
John McLaren
Pfeiffer Vacuum, Inc.
Pfeiffer Vacuum, Inc.
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE LEAK TESTING METHODS FOR FUEL CELL COMPONENTS
1200 - 1215 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1215 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Emerging trends of hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles
Gain insights into global market drivers for fuel cells and explore innovative techniques to advance Fuel Cell design for electric vehicles. - Exploring the challenges and opportunities for FCEV adoption
Examine the current barriers to FCEV adoption, including Green Hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, and the emerging policies to facilitate the mass roll-out of Hydrogen station infrastructure. - Innovations in fuel-cell design for enhanced reliability and durability
Explore innovative solutions to enhance Fuel Cell reliability and durability, addressing material degradation, catalyst poisoning, and stack longevity for improved performance and lifespan. - New manufacturing processes and materials for cost optimization
Leverage expertise from leading manufacturers and implement strategies to reduce material and manufacturing costs through reliable and scalable processes, making FCEVs economically viable. - Latest research and case studies on fuel-cell designs and applications
Review global case studies on potential fuel-cell configurations for implementation in electric vehicles and evaluate their performance. - Upcoming regulations and safety standards for fuel cells
Hear from regulators and policymakers to ensure Fuel Cells meet new automotive regulations and industry standards for FCEVs.
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