NHA to Host 15th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference, 'A Clean Energy Choice,' in Los Angeles, California in April
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The National Hydrogen Association’s 15th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference and Hydrogen Expo USA, Hydrogen: A Clean Energy Choice, will be held at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles, California, April 27-30, 2004. The NHA is now accepting abstracts from prospective speakers.

The Los Angeles venue provides central and convenient access for Asian and other international communities. It is the perfect setting for the hydrogen community to continue the momentum of the past year by focusing on global unity and regional diversity in the hydrogen sector.

We are fast approaching the first anniversary of the Presidential Initiative on hydrogen and though we are at the beginning stages of a multi-decade transition, now is the time to share technology-specific information and analyze the critical issues in the development of hydrogen and hydrogen technologies.

Expected Attendees

• Hydrogen Producers

• Energy Companies

• Transportation Companies

• Fuel Cell Developers

• Auto Manufacturers

• Code Officials

• Utility Staff

• Component Developers

• Government Officials

• City Planners

• Researchers

• Project Developers

• Students and Teachers

• Investors

Submission Guidelines

This year abstracts may be submitted online ONLY. To submit your abstract, go to www.HydrogenConference.org. With questions regarding abstract submission please contact Terry Atkinson at +1-202-223-5547 or email tatkinson@ttcorp.com.

Abstracts should be approximately 2000 characters in length. You may submit up to 3 abstracts. Abstracts may be accepted, accepted conditionally, or rejected. A full paper or presentation will be requested prior to the conference for publication. It must be received in a timely manner, conform to guidelines, and avoid unnecessary commercial content.

*Please note: Special discounted conference registration fee for speakers is $300.

Presentation Topics

Those wishing to submit abstracts should consider the following topics for their presentations:

v  International Partnerships and Programs       

Ø Hydrogen Roadmaps and Pathways

v  The Costs of Hydrogen and Hydrogen Systems: Today and Tomorrow

v  Fuel Cells: Status and Prospective Costs and Performance

v  Supply Chain Issues for Meeting the Needs of the Hydrogen Future

v  Role of Hydrogen in Reducing Greenhouse Gases

v  Critical Perspectives

v  Hydrogen Programs for Clean Cities

v  Hydrogen Strategies for Utilities

v  Military Hydrogen Programs

v  Incentives and Benefits of Hydrogen Production on Native American Lands

v  Advanced Materials

v  Developing State Hydrogen Programs

Ø Practical Implications of DOE Roadmap to Stimulate State Actions

v  Hydrogen Production

Ø Renewable Energy

Ø Coal

Ø   Nuclear Energy

Ø   Natural Gas

Ø   Novel Methods

v  Hydrogen Storage

Ø Stationary

Ø   Transportation

Ø   Portable

Ø   Research and Development

v  Hydrogen Distribution

Ø Highway

Ø   Pipeline

Ø   Rail

Ø   Sea

v  Hydrogen for Transportation

Ø Automobiles and Fleets

Ø   Heavy Duty Vehicles

Ø   Aircraft

Ø   Boats and Ships

v  Hydrogen for Power Production

Ø Central Bulk Power 

Ø Distributed Generation

Ø Remote

Ø   Portable

v  Safety

v  Hydrogen Codes, Standards and Regulations                       

v  Siting Fueling Stations

v  Public Health Drivers for Hydrogen

v  Education and Training

Ø Student Curricula

Ø Teacher Education

Ø Workforce Training

v  Developing Public Awareness

Ø What Journalists Need to Know

Ø How to Interest the Public

Ø   Mechanics of Getting the Word Out

v  Examination of the Characteristics of Hydrogen

v  Insurance for Hydrogen Projects

v     Other Issues Pertinent to the Developing Hydrogen Economy

How to Submit an Abstract

STEP 1: Go to www.HydrogenConference.org

STEP 2: Click on the "Submit an Abstract" button.

STEP 3: Click on Create Account to enter your contact information and create Login and Password.

STEP 4: Log in using your Login and Password.

STEP 5: Click on the "Submission" tab at the top of the page.

STEP 6: Click on the "Create New Abstract" link on the left and follow the outlines steps.

For Further Details

For further information, please contact: Terry Atkinson, National Hydrogen Association, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036-5802 U.S.A.  Tel: +1-202-223-5547, Fax: +1-202-223-5537, Web: www.HydrogenConference.org.

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