09:30 Registration & Morning Refreshments
10:15 Chair's Welcome and Introduction
Nick Ford Senior Automotive Consultant - Frost and Sullivan
10:30 Panel Session One: Fuel Cell Vehicle Component Technology and Development
Dr. Bruno Pollet (BSc(Hons) MSc PhD) - Head of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, University of Birmingham
Dr. Jon Moore - Co-Founder and Director of Communications, Intelligent Energy
Charles Purkess - Fuel Cell Technology, ITM Power UK

This session will provide an overview of the current state of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the automotive industry as well as provide an understanding of current fuel cell technologies and vehicle advancements. Topics to be covered will include:

Understanding Fuel Cells | Fuel Cell Stack Developments | Advanced Technology Solutions | Propulsion Systems | Controlling Cost Drivers | Drivability Standards | Cold Weather Applications | Fuel Efficiency Advancements| Enhancing FC Durability | Standardisations

11:20 Morning Refreshments
11:30 Open Floor Discussion & Debate with Panel One
12:30 Networking Lunch
13:30 Panel Session Two: Meeting the Challenges of a Hydrogen Powered Future
Anthony Brenninkmeijer - Operations Manager - Fuel Cell Europe
Nick Owen - Roads2HyCom Project Coordinator, Ricardo UK
Benny Daniel - Senior Automotive Consultant, Frost and Sullivan

This session will look at the road that lies ahead for fuel cell vehicles, as well as the various challenges that are involved in order to make FCVs a viable option in the future of sustainable transport. Topics covered will include:

Key Challenges and Alternative Solutions | Innovative Platforms | Transitioning | Advanced Hydrogen Filling Stations and Infrastructure | | Clean Hydrogen Production Methods | Safety Concerns | EU Framework | Role of Regions, Cities and Municipalities | Funding Initiatives | Commercialisation | Future Viability Forecasts

14:20 Afternoon Refreshments
14:30 Open Floor Discussion & Debate with Panel Two
15:30 Chair's Summary and Closing Comments
15:45 Networking Drinks Reception

** Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice **

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