Upcoming Events
Call for Papers
Deadline: June 20
Lithium Mobile Power 2008, December 8-9, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Submit 80-word abstract describing proposed paper's main points and conclusion, including title and contact information to SUBMIT@KnowledgeFoundation.com.
Contact Lithium Mobile Power 2008, c/o Knowledge Foundation, phone: (617) 232-7400 ext. 211.
Deadline: June 20
Fuel Cells Durability, December 11-12, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Submit one-page abstract describing proposed paper's main points and conclusion, including title and contact information to SUBMIT@KnowledgeFound ation.com.
Contact Fuel Cells Durability, c/o Knowledge Foundation, phone: (617) 232-7400 ext. 211.
Meetings and Symposia
June 1-5
CSI Cleantech 2008, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
Comprehensive technical and business event in clean technology includes electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cells.
Info: Visit www.csievents.org/Cleantech2008.
June 1-5
NSTI Nanotech 2008, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
With 4,000 attendees and 400 exhibits this is one of the largest and most comprehensive technical events in nanotechnology with over 30 technical and business symposia.
Info: Visit www.nsti.org/Nanotech2008.
June 3-6
Electronics & Battery Recycling '08, Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada.
International conference, exhibition, and plant tours focus on battery recycling and its challenges.
Info: ICM AG, Schwaderhof 524, 5708 Birrwil, Switzerland, phone: +41 62 785 10 00, or visit www.icm.ch.
July 7-10
43rd Power Sources Conference, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Includes advanced materials and processes; aquaeous batteries; battery safety/quality/testing; fuel cells, fuel processing and storage; hybrid and alternate power systems; molten salt batteries; capacitors; polymer batteries and solid-state technologies; lithium and lithium-ion batteries; and metal-air batteries.
Info: Palisades Convention Management Inc., 411 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003, phone: (212) 460-8090, or visit www.powersourcesconference.com.
September 4-5
Battery Power 2008, Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Features battery safety standards and regulations; battery cost and performance; industry roadblocks; global activity from OEMs; and hands-on product demonstrations.
Info: Visit www.batterypoweronline.com/ bp08_workshop.htm.
September 14-18
INTELEC 2008, Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, California.
Examines the latest research and developments in power electronics and telecommunications power systems, including batteries and alternative power (fuel cells, engines, etc.). Exhibition features products and equipment.
Info: Visit www.intelec.org.
September 17-19
International Congress for Battery Recycling, Intercontinental Hotel, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Includes developments in rechargeable battery technologies; new lithium-based systems; legislation; battery collection; recycling plants and processes; and plant tours.
Info: ICM AG, Schwaderhof 524, 5708 Birrwil, Switzerland, phone: +41 62 785 10 00, or visit www.icm.ch.
September 23-26
11th European Lead Battery Conference, Hilton International Hotel, Warsaw, Poland.
For those involved in lead-acid battery developments, manufacturing, marketing, use and financing. Topics include manufacturing cost reduction, technical developments, production methods, markets, and new business ventures.
Info: Visit www.ldaint.org/11ELBC/11elbc.html.
October 8-9
Fuel Cells Science & Technology 2008: Scientific Advances in Fuel Cell Systems, Confederation of Danish Industries, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Part of the Grove series of events, topics include fuel cell membranes, fuel processing, materials, modeling, fuels for fuel cells and cell and stack technology.
Info: Janet Seabrook, Fuel Cells Science & Technology 2008 Conference Secretariat, Elsevier, The Boulevard, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1GB, United Kingdom, phone: +44 (0)1865 843691, or visit www.fuelcelladvances.com.
October 22-23
H2Expo, Congress Centre Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Conference and trade fair on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies includes transport, infrastructure and hydrogen. Previous show included 70 speakers from four continents.
Info: Hamburg Messe und Congress, Project Team H2Expo Rentzelstr. 70, 20357 Hamburg, Germany, or visit www.hamburg-messe.de.
October 8-10
Batteries 2008, Nice French Riviera, France.
In its 10th year, international exhibition and conference gathers 400 attendees, 40 booths, and 60 speakers. Topics include R&D, products, HEVs, marketing, raw materials, nano/micro batteries, and recycling.
Info: BCA - Batteries 2008, 38 rue Anatole France, 92594 Levallois-Perret, Cedex, France, phone: +33 (0) 1 70 94 65 22, or visit www.batteries2008.com.
October 27-31
2008 Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona.
With 2,300 attendees from 36 countries, seminar includes technical leaders, researchers, scientists, fuel cell product manufacturers, developers, educators, and investors. Papers and exhibits focus on fuel cell advances.
Info: Fuel Cell Seminar Headquarters, c/o Courtesy Associates, 2025 M Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, phone: (202) 973-8671, fax: (202) 331-0111, or visit www.fuelcellseminar.com.
December 8-9
Lithium Mobile Power 2008, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Explore application-driven lithium battery development, materials, components, systems design and integration, electrode technologies, electrolytes, safety, degradation, and performance of mobile power applications.
Info: The Knowledge Foundation Inc., 18 Webster St., Brookline, MA 02446, phone: (617) 232-7400, fax: (617) 232-9171, or visit www.knowledgefoundation.com.
December 10
Lithium Battery & Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Discover advantages of using lithium battery and fuel cell hybrid systems to accelerate the delivery of successful commercial applications.
Info: The Knowledge Foundation Inc., 18 Webster St., Brookline, MA 02446, phone: (617) 232-7400, fax: (617) 232-9171, or visit www.knowledgefoundation.com.
December 11-12
Fuel Cells Durability & Performance, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Interdisciplinary forum for developers, manufacturers and suppliers of fuel cell materials, stacks, system design, fabrication, and testing. Discusses real world solutions and innovations for durability and performance issues; testing systems; standards; and regulations significant to large scale commercialization.
Info: The Knowledge Foundation Inc., 18 Webster St., Brookline, MA 02446, phone: (617) 232-7400, fax: (617) 232-9171, or visit www.knowledgefoundation.com.
