VANCOUVER – Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009, Canada’s premier international hydrogen and fuel cell event, will showcase Canada’s leadership in commercialization ofhydrogen and fuel cell technology.
“Today, customers and end-users around the world are validating the benefits of hydrogen and fuel cells,” said John Tak, Chair, Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009. “There is increasing momentum behind the commercial adoption of this technology, propelling the growth of an industry that provides high-value green jobs and a legacy of innovation.”
Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies deliver significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and ensure secure and reliable energy. Made-in-B.C. applications of these technologies in market today include forklifts, stationary power generation, fuelling, back-up power and portable products.
More than 1,000 international delegates are expected to attend Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009, taking place June 1-3 at the new green-designed Vancouver Convention Centre. The conference will feature international experts profiling the latest developments in research, business and government policy, with the opening keynote session featuring addresses from the governments of British Columbia.
A convoy of hydrogen-powered electric vehicles, on a cross-border road rally originating from San Diego, California will be arriving in Vancouver on June 3, and celebrated at the conference.
Conference media opportunities include:
Monday, June 1, 9:00 am – opening keynote session: addresses by senior representatives from the Province of B.C.
Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 am – event: hydrogen fuel cell vehicle road rally arrival, hydrogen-powered vehicledemonstration and test drive.
“Our global environmental challenges, such as climate change, do not stop at the border,” said Tak. “I am pleased that scientists, engineers, government representatives and businesspeople from more than 35 countries are coming to Vancouver, an active hub for hydrogen and fuel cell development, to help create solutions to these challenges.”
Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009 is jointly organized by the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association and the Province of British Columbia. Sponsors include Air Liquide, The Linde Group, German Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Network, Air Products, Ballard, Enbridge, AECL, BC Hydro, Canadian Nuclear Association, Daimler, GM, Hydrogenics, IMW, Plug Power, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Iwatani, National Research Council Canada, Natural Resources Canada and BC Transit.