More Seminar Speakers Announced -

and Introducing New Hydrogen Theater!

The Seminar has announced more exciting speakers to round out the morning Plenary Program and help you navigate hydrogen policy and plan successful business strategies for the years ahead.

 New additions include:

• Richard Berkling, CEO, PowerCell Group
• Tyson Eckerle, Senior Advisor for Clean Infrastructure and Mobility, California GO-BIZ
• Anh Kim, Vice President, U.S. Tax, Air Liquide
• Kendall Stephenson, Senior Manager of Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute (GEI)
• Stephen Crolius, President Emeritus, Ammonia Energy Association
• Dr. Akiko Iimura, Executive Director, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan
• David Perzynski, Assistant Manager of Hydrogen Business, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
• Yoshinari Hiki, Deputy General Manager, Hydrogen Business Department, ENEOS Corporation
• Ricky Sakai, SVP of New Business Development, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America
• Junichi Masuda, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Strategic Planning Division Sustainability Innovation Strategic Planning Dept., Toray Industries, Inc.
• Professor Jimmy Chen, Managing Director, Stanford Energy, Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

See the full two-day plenary schedule here.

The Seminar is also introducing a new Hydrogen Theater in the Exhibit Hall!

In addition to the Plenary and Technical sessions, the new Hydrogen Theater will feature panels and presentations providing commercial insights from key organizations and industry representatives.

Among Wednesday's sessions will be speakers from leading Japanese companies and U.S. counterparts fostering international partnerships:

• Yukihiro Uchisawa, Chief Staff, Domestic Hydrogen Supply Chain Group, Hydrogen Business Department, ENEOS Corporation
• Takeshi Akashi, Product Marketing Engineer for Energy Sector, HIOKI E.E. Corporation
• Rick Rooney, Senior Director, Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Business, HORIBA Instruments Incorporated
• Junichi Masuda, Deputy General Manager, Global Hydrogen Business Development, Toray Industries (America), Inc.
• Toru Sugiura, Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy & Sustainable Business Development, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.
• More speakers to be announced soon!

Thursday afternoon will focus on International Business Development Resources for U.S. Hydrogen Companies, with three panels stacked with trade and export specialists.



Panel 1. Department of Commerce Agency Engagement - U.S. Commercial Service, Export-Import Bank, Small Business Administration

• Shannon Fraser, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration
• Pellson Lau, Lead Export Finance Manager, Office of International Trade, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Greg Moore, Export Finance Director- Western Region, Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)

Panel 2. International Trade Administration Office of Energy - Resources and U.S. Industry Support

• Charlie Saad, International Trade Specialist, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, International Trade Administration
• Kareem Afzal, CEO, PDC Machines

Panel 3. U.S. Commercial Service Hydrogen Perspectives - Mexico and Colombia

• Norvia Ward Marin, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
• Claudia Salgado, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

See the Hydrogen Theater schedule and speakers here.

Speakers announced for a Chemours-sponsored panel discussion on “Criticality of Fluoropolymers and PEM Technology for the Clean Energy Transition”

Wednesday, January 15

1:40 pm - 3:25 PM

103 A/B

Moderator:

• Todd Ballinger, Technical Sales Manager - North America, Heraeus Precious Metals, NA

Panelists:

• Jenny Liu, Sustainability Senior Director, Chemours
• Marc Gurau, Global Technology Senior Manager for Hydrogen Economy Venture, Chemours
• Bryan Pivovar, Senior Research Fellow, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
• Erin Lane, VP, Public Relations, Plug Power

Come See Why the Seminar is a Can't Miss Industry Destination!

• Exclusive U.S. Department of Energy Workshop
• 150+ Technical and Commercial Presentations and Posters
• Three Evening Networking Receptions
• Japan Pavilion and Bustling Exhibit Hall
• Vehicle and Product Display

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unil December 23rd. Don't miss out! Book your room here. 

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