Announcing the H2Expo 2005 & Hydrogen Seminar
by Karen Hall
Vice President, Technical Operations of the National Hydrogen Association

In response to industry interest in understanding how to register new hydrogen energy products in international markets, H2Expo is holding a Seminar called Introducing Hydrogen Energy Technologies in a Global Market Certification and Listing Issues in Major International Markets, in Hamburg, Germany, 31 August - 1 September 2005. The Seminar is in conjunction with H2Expo, Europe's biggest marketplace for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Business, science and opinion-leaders use the leading international forum to exchange know how and generate new business.

The Seminar is aimed at: Private and Public entities/organizations who need information on international requirements to introduce commercial products into international markets; Strategic marketing and sales specialists dealing with hydrogen and fuel cell technologies; Investors and risk management people/ insurance companies; And anyone interested in understanding the regulatory issues involved with commercializing products in international markets.

Call for Papers
Interested parties are encouraged to submit brief abstracts on any of the following topics:

Introduction to Regulations and Requirements
Specialists describe existing regulations and requirements for introducing commercial products in Europe and North America. Covers requirements for stationary power, transportation and portable appliances.

Commercializing Stationary Power Systems
Industry leaders discuss timelines for commercialization of hydrogen energy products for stationary applications, success Stories, and Issues.

Commercializing Transportation Systems
Industry leaders discuss timelines for commercialization of hydrogen energy products for transportation applications, success Stories, and Issues.

Commercializing Portable Power Systems
Industry leaders discuss timelines for commercialization of hydrogen energy products for portable power applications, success Stories, and Issues.

Tools and Resources
Website Resources and tools available for navigating international requirements will be presented.


Please provide your full contact details, and send abstracts, in English, to Karen Hall at khall@ttcorp.com, no later than May 6, 2005.


To see the complete program of H2Expo 2005 - Workshops, Safety Training and more - visit http://www.h2expo.com.