September 10, 2026
Columbus, OH
Join us for our annual solid oxide forum featuring solid oxide fuel cell experts, researchers, and leaders sharing the latest and greatest innovations in this space.
Discover how SOFCs are revolutionizing power generation, from large-scale industrial applications, residential power generation, transportation (SOFC-EV’s), energy storage, remote areas, and microgrids.
Stick around after the Forum for a casual Happy Hour and continue the conversation! Columbus Happy Hour
AGENDA
Arrival and Networking
12:15 PM to 12:50 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
12:50 to 1:00 PM: Jay Sayre (The Ohio State University), Jing Lyon and Scott Swartz (OFCHC).
Presentations
1:00 to 1:25 PM: Aaron Goodman, Ph.D. (Petra Power). Built for the Field: Fuel Cells in Defense and Industrial Power.
1:25 to 1:50 PM: Aaron Gilchrist (Oxeon Energy). Solid Oxide Technologies – Development and Systems Solutions.
1:50 to 2:15 PM: Xiao-Dong Zhou, Ph.D. (University of Connecticut). Solid Oxide Cell Technology Development at UCONN.
2:15 to 2:40 PM: Amanda Gibson (Nexceris). Recent Advances in SOC Technology at Nexceris.
Networking Break
2:40 to 3:10 PM
Lightning Talks
3:10 to 3:35 PM:
▪ James Wasas (Standard H2).
▪ Matthew Seabaugh, Ph.D. (Material Impact Consulting).
▪ Shang Zhai, Ph.D. (Ohio State University).
▪ Seval Gunduz, PhD. (Ohio State University).
▪ Emmanuel Rosas (Johnson Matthey).
Presentations
3:35 to 4:00 PM: Robert J. Braun, Ph.D. (Colorado School of Mines). Solid Oxide Technology R&D at MINES.
4:00 to 4:25 PM: Dong Ding, Ph.D. (Idaho National Laboratory). Advances in Protonic Ceramic Electrochemical Cells at Idaho National Laboratory.
Panel Discussion
4:25 to 4:55 PM: Let’s Predict the Future of Solid Oxide Cell Technology!
Scott Swartz (Moderator), Rob Braun, Xiao-Dong Zhou, Dong Ding, Matt Seabaugh.
Closing Remarks
4:55 to 5:00 PM: Jing Lyon and Scott Swartz (OFCHC)
5:15/5:30: Happy Hour
September 16, 2026
Lunch & Learn Webinar: Beyond Diesel - The Next Generation of Clean Backup Power
Join our Lunch & Learn Webinar series as we explore the history and direction of hydrogen in stationary power. Click the link above to register.
Speakers: Bobby Hunt is the General Manager of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Company and Total Hydrogen Solutions, where he leads the development of advanced hydrogen fueling infrastructure, high-pressure gas compression systems, and industrial fluid power solutions.
Timothy Sasseen leads hydrogen business development initiatives at American Honda Motor Company, where he is focused on expanding fuel cell applications into power generation and resilient energy infrastructure.
October 27-28, 2026
Ohio Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Symposium: Energy Future Built Here
Toledo, OH
The 24th Annual Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Symposium will be held at the Delta Hotels Marriot near University of Toledo. Click above for agenda, speaker info, and registration.