Columbia, SC - (September 22, 2013) - The Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition has become an official Platinum Sponsor of the 2013 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition to be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, USA, October 21st-24th.

The Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition (OFCC) is a united group of industry, academic, and government leaders working collectively to strengthen Ohio's fuel cell industry and to accelerate the transformation of the region to global leadership in fuel cell technology. The OFCC is based in Elyria, Ohio at Lorain County Community College.

"The Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition, in partnership with The Ohio State University, is honored to be a platinum sponsor at the 2013 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition," said Pat Valente, Executive Director of the OFCC. "This year's event will allow the OFCC to showcase to the attendees Ohio's many fuel cell assets including its fuel cell companies, its research institutes and its two year colleges."

The President of the Board of Directors to the FCS&EE, Dr. Mark Williams, relayed, "The Ohio region is quite fortunate to have the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition. Their sponsorship is important in helping the FCS&EE achieve a successful communication and outreach effort this year. We welcome everyone to join us in Ohio this year to one of the world's fuel cell centers."
The annual Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition (FCS&EE) is the premier international gathering of the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy industries and their customers and stakeholders. Over a four day span, the conference hosts 1,000+ attendees and features more than 200 presentations from around the world.

The 2013 FCS&EE theme, "Fuel Cells and Natural Gas: Securing America's Energy Future," expands on the mission to advance global energy, environmental, and economic benefits offered by fuel cells, hydrogen, and natural gas technologies.

Featured activities will include world class Plenary Sessions and Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Presentation Tracks, Educational Short Courses, an Ohio "Industry and Research Facilities Tour" and Supply Chain Exchange event, a public Ride & Drive event featuring Toyota and Honda, and two networking receptions!

Online registration is open through October 18, 2013.

About Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition (FCS&EE)
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The Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition is one of the largest international conferences of its kind, boasting an extensive Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Program and Exposition. The Seminar attracts 1,000+ attendees annually and offers the largest number of technical papers, exhibits, and coverage of advances in their fields. FCS&EE attendees, sponsors and exhibitors represent the latest in leading hydrogen and fuel cell research and development--both domestically and abroad.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the FCS&EE directly at 1-803-545-0189 or send an email.

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