The event is billed as a forum for discussion on the latest advancements and market successes in fuel cell technologies, as well as a conduit for industry professionals to meet with key government officials.
Also on the agenda is open discussion of remaining challenges and obstacles confronting the sector.
Zichal is scheduled to speak about the President's "all-of-the-above" approach to energy and how fuel cells play a key role in that context.
Before joining Obama's White House team, Zichal served as the Policy Director for Energy, Environment and Agriculture for Sen. Obama's presidential campaign and on the transition team.
She previously served as the Legislative Director to Senator John Kerry and as Legislative Director for U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and U.S. Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ).
Throughout her tenure in the federal government, she has been a strong advocate for policy initiatives to create clean energy jobs, tackle climate change and reduce dependence on oil.
Other distinguished speakers at the event include Chip Bottone, CEO, FuelCell Energy; Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board; Tony Leo, Vice President, Applications Engineering and New Technology Development, FuelCell Energy; Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board; Catherine Dunwoody, Executive Director, California Fuel Cell Partnership; and Sascha Simon, Director, Advanced Product Planning, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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