“Introducing Hydrogen Energy Technologies in a Global Market” at H2Expo 2005 in Hamburg
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By Ines Freesen,
Freesen & Partner GmbH

At the 5th H2Expo on August 31 & September 1 in Hamburg, Germany, manufacturers from around the globe meet with delegates from throughout Europe to talk business. The event is comprised by the technology exhibition, the international conference and a comprehensive special program, including workshops and seminars for different target groups. H2Expo has become the most important industry event for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in Europe and offers excellent branding and speaking opportunities for NHA members.

Certification and Listing Issues
One conference track focuses on certification and listing issues in major international markets. There will be an introductory session highlighting the conditions and hurdles for the introduction of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in Europe and North America. This is followed by presentations devoted to stationary, mobile and portable applications. The program is put together by Technology Transition Corp Ltd. (UK) and Hydrogen Expo USA organizer Freesen & Partner, who launched H2Expo in Hamburg in 2001. Individuals who are interested to submit an abstract should contact Karen Hall at khall@ttcorp.com or Ines Freesen at service@freesen.de.

Technology Demonstrations
Another key ingredient of H2Expo are the technology demonstrations. While in the show’s first year safety concerns were still an issue, H2Expo has made it its mission to convince the local authorities that the technology was easy and safe to use. Therefore, exhibitors now have the opportunity to demonstrate their hydrogen-fueled products inside the exhibit hall. Car manufacturers will be able to join the hydrogen vehicle ride & drive in front of the convention center, in a location which draws great public attention. In Germany, H2Expo is the only exhibition and conference which allows the actual use of hydrogen. Because of this, media coverage has always been great for the event, which regularly makes it to the news on TV.

Education and Outreach
The H2Expo program also includes site tours in the Hamburg region. This will include a visit to a stationary fuel cell which has recently been installed in the Hamburg Harbour City and a tour to the local hydrogen fueling station of the CUTE project. The site tours are part of H2Expo‘s education and outreach efforts. The expo was the first in Europe to introduce a hydrogen student workshop and a seminar on stationary fuel cell applications for contractors.

For more information please visit www.h2expo.com or contact Ines Freesen at tel. +49-2802-948484-0 or by email at service@freesen.de.


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