Fuel Cell 2007 is designed for organizations interested in learning more about fuel cell technology. The conference provides an interactive forum for OEMs, designers, engineers and integrators to discuss the latest advancements in the industry. The event will feature presentations from technology-leading companies discussing the innovations behind portable, stationary and automotive fuel cells. Discussing automotive fuel cells will be Matt Fronk, General Motors chief engineer for fuel cell activities research and development at the company's Fuel Cell Activities Center. Other participating companies include Delphi, Eldre, Idatech, Maxwell, Vairex, Voller Energy and others.

James Horowitz, senior analyst at Emerging Energy Research, based in Cambridge, Mass., will deliver the keynote address Thursday morning. Horowitz has extensive energy industry experience, having served as a long-term technician consultant for KeySpan Energy Delivery and having published numerous pieces on fuel cell technology.

"The Rochester, N.Y., region is a leading hub for the fuel cell industry, so it is fitting to hold this major conference here," said Dennis M. Mullen, President and CEO of GRE. "Industry leaders such as General Motors and Delphi have established major fuel cell research and development centers in the area. Rochester is also home to a clean energy business incubator and a premier Hydrogen Technology Learning Center at Rochester Institute of Technology. We are proud to sponsor this important event."

For more information on the event or to register, please visit http://www.fuelcell-magazine.com/. Greater Rochester Enterprise