Below you'll find the most recent schedule for the Conference program. Please note that this program is subject to change: check back often for the latest information.

Sunday, March 12   |   Monday, March 13   |    Tuesday, March 14

Wednesday, March 15   |   Thursday, March 16   |   Friday, March 17




Sunday, March 12


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM  
Hyatt: Beacon A
NHA Board Meeting
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
Room 203A
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Career Seminar
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
Lower Level
Registration Desk Opens
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM  
Room 202A
State and Regional Hydrogen Initiatives Meeting (169Kb PDF)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM  
Hall B
Hydrogen Expo US Welcome Reception
Poster Session


Monday, March 13
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
Hall B
Hydrogen Expo US
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
Lower Level
Registration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM  
Hall B
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:35 AM  
Grand Ballroom
PLENARY 1: National and State Progess

Opening Remarks: Mr. J. Michael Davis, NHA Chairman
Moderator: Ms. Madeline Moore, BOC
Dr. Alan Lloyd, International Council on Clean Transportation
Ms. Cynthia Verdugo-Peralta, South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board
Minister Vilas Muttemwar, Minister for Non-Conventional Energy Sources, India
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM  
Break
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM  
Rooms 201-204, Ballroom
PARALLEL SESSION 1

Production: Liquid Fuels
Special Topics: State & Regional Initiatives
Demonstrations & Outreach: Demonstrations
Analysis: Transportation
Hydrogen Utility Group: Emerging Roles of Power Utilities

12:45 PM - 2:30 PM  
Hall B
Boxed Lunch
12:45 PM - 2:30 PM  
Pine Avenue Entrance
Ride 'n' Drive and Fueling Demonstration
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM  
Rooms 201-204, Ballroom
PARALLEL SESSION 2

Static Storage & Delivery: Session 1
Applications: Transportation
Production: Advanced R&D
Special Topics: Funding Initiatives
Hydrogen Utility Group: Roundtable Discussion on Critical Power Utility Issues

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM  
Break
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM  
Grand Ballroom
NHA IDEA FORUMS

1 - Vehicles: The Path Forward
What influences the pathway to implementing hydrogen transportation?

2 - Playing to the End Game
Emerging Power Technologies: Wind, Solar, and Biomass


6:15 PM - 7:15 PM  
Room 204
NHA Annual Meeting (NHA members only)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM  
Evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM  
Hyatt: Beacon Rotunda
NHA Board Dinner


Tuesday, March 14
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FREE Public Day

6:45 AM - 8:00 AM  
Room 204
University Breakfast
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
Lower Level
Registration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM  
Ballroom Foyer
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:35 AM  
Grand Ballroom
PLENARY 2: International Progress

Moderator: Mr. Nick Beck, IEA - Canada
Mr. Pierre Rivard, President, Hydrogenics - Canada
Dr. Giovanni De Santi, Head of the Transport and Air Quality - European Commission
Dr. Zong Qiang Mao, Professor of Tsinghua University - People's Republic of China
Dr. Thorsteinn Sigfusson, Co-chair, IPHE - Iceland
Dr. Joachim Wolf, Executive Director, Linde AG - Germany

10:00 AM - 8:30 PM  
Hall B
Hydrogen Expo US
FREE admission during Public Day - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM  
Pine Avenue Entrance
Public Day Ride 'n' Drive
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM  
Break
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM  
Rooms 201-204, Ballroom
PARALLEL SESSION 3

Analysis: International Policy
On-Board & Portable Storage: Other Storage Strategies
Special Topics: ICE Applications
Production: Renewables

12:45 PM - 2:30 PM  
Grand Ballroom
Awards Luncheon
Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Mr. S. David Freeman, President, Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM  
Rooms 201-204, Ballroom
PARALLEL SESSION 4

Applications: Non-transportation
Special Topics: Collaboration & Coalition Building
Analysis: Non-transportation
Safety: Sensors & Odorants Panel Discussion

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM  
Break
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM  
Grand Ballroom
NHA IDEA FORUMS

4 - Preparing for the Next Katrina
How can hydrogen UPS systems meet near-term reliable power needs?

5 - Getting the Baseline Right
Starting with conventional production pathways: natural gas, coal, nuclear, and hydropower


6:30 PM - 8:30 PM  
Hall B
Industry-Sponsored Reception
Poster Session


Wednesday, March 15   [ top ]

6:45 AM - 8:00 AM  
Room 204
Small Business Breakfast
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
Lower Level
Registration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM  
Ballroom Foyer
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:35 AM  
Grand Ballroom
PLENARY 3: Technology Progress

Moderator: Mr. Bill Reinert, Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Mr. Jon Slangerup, President, Solar Integrated Technologies
Mr. Lewis Gillies, Vice President, Hydrogen for Power, BP
Mr. Stephen Ellis, Manager, Fuel Cell Marketing, Honda
Mr. Duncan MacLeod, Global VP, Shell Hydrogen
Mr. Jan van Dokkum, President, UTC Power

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM  
Break
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM  
Rooms 201-204
PARALLEL SESSION 5

Safety: Technical Validation
Production: Hydrocarbons
Static Storage & Delivery: Session 2
Demonstrations & Outreach: Education & Outreach
On-board & Portable Storage: Transportation

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM  
Lunch on Your Own
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  
Grand Ballroom
PLENARY 4: Mid-Week Summary and Idea Forum Conclusions
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM  
Room 204
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells C&S Coordinating Committee In-Person Meeting
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM  
Room 203A
Working Group Meeting: Hydrogen Utility Group (open to electric utilities)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM  
Room 202A
Working Group Meeting: Renewable Hydrogen Group (open to interested parties)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM  
Room 201B
Working Group Meeting: Small Business (open to NHA members/prospective members)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM  
Room 201A
Working Group Meeting: University (open to NHA members/prospective members)


Thursday, March 16   [ top ]

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM  
Hyatt: Seaview AB
International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy Stakeholder Breakfast Briefing
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM  
Hyatt: Room DEF
CGA Hydrogen Seminar 2006
Onsite registration available
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  
Hyatt: Shoreline AB
DOE C&S Tech Team Risk Assessment Working Group 1 Meeting (invitation only)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
Hyatt: Seaview AB
Third Annual Hydrogen Financing Forum
Onsite registration available
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
Industry Tours (details at the registration area)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
Hyatt: Shoreline AB
IEA Task 19: Hydrogen Safety (invitation only)


Friday, March 17   [ top ]

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
Hyatt: Seaview AB
IEA Task 19: Hydrogen Safety (invitation only)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
Industry Tours (details at the registration area)

NOTE: We're continuing to add special events to the Conference program. Visit this page for the latest information.