Collaborate Today, Fuel Tomorrow
Panels & Agenda
Panel 1: The North American Hydrogen Ecosystem
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Welcome Remarks
Zaib Shaikh, Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles
Senator Anna M. Caballero, California State Senate, District 14
Opening Remarks
Fran Pavley, Environmental Policy Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute
Moderator
Kelsey Brooks, Canadian Hydrogen Association
Speakers
Amandeep Garcha, Deputy Director - Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada
Tyson Eckerle, Senior Advisor, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Senator Anna M. Caballero, California State Senate, District 14
Themes
Status of the hydrogen economy in North America and international collaboration
Overview of public incentives from Canada and California
Future-proofing hydrogen policy through definition and vision
Panel 2: Hydrogen Hubs, Decarbonizing Heavy Industry and Transportation
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Themes
Development of hydrogen hubs (regional and state-led)
Infrastructure development - challenges and opportunities
Role of hydrogen in decarbonizing West Coast ports
Speakers
Angelina Galiteva, CEO, ARCHES
Brent Lakeman, Executive Director, Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
Matt Dickinson, Sustainability Director, Fenix Maritime Terminal Services
Moderator
Cory Shumaker, Director of Market Development, California Hydrogen Business Council
Panel 3: Codes and Standards
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Themes
Comparison of Canadian and Californian hydrogen regulatory frameworks
Key regulatory barriers
Opportunities for policy and regulatory alignment
Infrastructure, vehicle integration, and emissions targets
Moderator
Amandeep Garcha, Natural Resources Canada
Speakers
Andrew McAllister, Chair, California Energy Commission
Doug Morton, Vice President - Government Relations, CSA Group
Liane Randolph, Chair, California Air Resources Board
