Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, 13 APRIL, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE 2030 – DRIVERS AND ROADBLOCKS FOR CARBON NEUTRAL MOBILITY


Philipp Seidel
Arthur D. Little
- Examining forecasted charging point deployment across major EU electrification markets
- Comparing national rollout ambitions against real-world adoption and infrastructure gaps
- Analysing market saturation, grid barriers, and scalable solutions for continued expansion
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN EUROPE
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ENHANCING THE EV CHARGING USER EXPERIENCE FOR ACCELERATED EV ADOPTION
- Advancing interoperability and transparency under AFIR through cooperative e-mobility operator models and roaming standardisation
- Improving fleet and commercial EV user access via connected private infrastructure and predictive digital charging tools
- Addressing reliability, accessibility, and payment fragmentation to enhance user experience and accelerate mass EV adoption
- Redefining charging perception with reliable, modular design, transparent communication, and accessible multi-payment solutions for all users
| Mora Associates
| Charge Circle
| Coherent Market Insights
| Technagon
11:30 - 11:55
DISTRIBUTED DC CHARGING SYSTEMS FOR SEMI-PUBLIC SITES: SCALING BEYOND 1MW


João Rosa Dias
Siemens
- Developing scalable distributed DC systems managing over 1MW across multi-outlet networks
- Aligning system design with regulatory frameworks like ERK, MID, and safety compliance codes
- Integrating MCS and CCS technologies to ensure full interoperability for evolving vehicle types
- Optimising operational efficiency through modular, future-ready infrastructure design
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALABLE DC ARCHITECTURES FOR SEMI-PUBLIC CHARGING SITES
12:00 - 12:25
THE FAST CHARGING USABILITY INDEX: A NEW STANDARD FOR EUROPE’S FAST CHARGING NETWORK


Robert Stolt
Porsche Consulting
- Quantifying Europe’s usability gap, where one-third of fast chargers face operational issues
- Identifying pre-charging pain points such as access errors, failed authentication, and poor data
- Presenting a four-step framework (Prevent, Detect, Resolve, Sustain) to boost reliability
- Demonstrating how improved usability enhances loyalty and drives long-term CPO revenue
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING USER EXPERIENCE IN FAST CHARGING NETWORKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE EV CHARGEUP EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
WHY TRUCK CHARGING IS THE NEXT BIG THING


Jan-Niklas Ellerich
Engie
- Unveiling key push and pull factors driving large-scale truck electrification
- Describing the current status of electric truck deployment and market readiness
- Anticipating the breakthrough impacts of truck charging on logistics and the grid
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC TRUCK CHARGING
14:00 - 14:25
BEYOND THE BLUEPRINT: UNLOCKING THE REAL POTENTIAL OF EV DEPOT CHARGING


Agnes Nilsson
Erinion
- Exposing the disconnect between technical design and real-world site implementation factors
- Defining operational performance metrics like uptime, responsiveness, and energy control
- Designing future-ready depots through modularity, scalability, and intelligent systems
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES IN EV DEPOT CHARGING
14:30 - 14:55
EV CHARGING, BESS, AND FLEXIBILITY IN HARMONY WITH THE GRID


Sara Larsson
CheckWatt
- Demonstrating how BESS reduces EV charging impact and turns it into a grid-supportive asset
- Exploring ancillary services and flexibility markets enabling system operator coordination
- Showcasing Nordic logistics hubs and high-demand sites for grid-friendly EV charging
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON FLEXIBILITY STRATEGIES FOR GRID-FRIENDLY EV CHARGING
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON INNOVATIONS AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING V2G FOR SMART CITIES
- Coordinating cities, utilities, and OEMs to integrate V2G while managing shared data ownership, IP protection, and governance
- Exploring V2G potential in smart cities, second-life battery markets, and future applications such as inductive charging
- Ensuring flexible, secure charging networks that protect user data, maintain resilience, and build trust in V2G readiness
- Enabling scalable, user-accepted V2G through emerging technologies, digital platforms, and intelligent control systems for smart cities
- Clarifying when V2G becomes economically viable through supportive market design, fleet integration, and secure smart-city interoperability
| Nodum
| Bender-IS
| Hochschule Nordhausen
| Drees & Sommer
| Fenexity
16:00 - 16:25
HOW TO GET THE BEST KWH OF THE MARKET FOR MY eTRUCKS?


Anthony Buron
Dreev
- Optimising V1G charging by selecting the most cost-effective times for fleet charging
- Enabling eTrucks to serve as grid-supportive assets via V2G and bidirectional flows
- Unlocking energy cost savings through smart scheduling and market-aware charging
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON OPTIMISING EV FLEET CHARGING STRATEGIES
16:30 - 16:55
TURNING EV CHARGING TIME INTO RETAIL REVENUE


Rabia Rahman-Quereshi
Willbert By Euroloop
- Highlighting missed opportunities with over half of EV sessions yielding no retail activity
- Introducing BuyBERT as an on-charger retail interface to convert dwell time into sales
- Demonstrating how in-charger commerce enhances ROI through transactions and advertising
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON RETAIL MONETIZATION DURING EV CHARGING
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
ACCELERATING THE GROWTH PATH FOR EV CHARGING IN EUROPE – CONSUMERS VS. REGULATIONS


Jose Pereira
Frost & Sullivan
- Analysing EU and country-level EV charging trends using Frost & Sullivan tracker data
- Outlining current infrastructure and regulatory challenges limiting large-scale growth


Cameron Jones
Frost & Sullivan
- Reviewing emerging policies and their role in addressing consumer and market needs
- Forecasting innovation-led strategies to accelerate EV adoption across urban networks
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR EV CHARGING IN EUROPE
10:10 - 10:35
E-MOBILITY IN CEE: POLAND AS A GATEWAY FOR CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTORS


Witold Chmarzyński
CC Law
- Identifying Poland’s role in CEE’s EV growth and trans-European mobility corridors
- Navigating AFIR, Fit for 55, and Poland-specific legal frameworks for infrastructure rollout
- Addressing permits, land access, and grid-related legal hurdles under national regulations
- Unlocking investor value via grid optimisation, contracts, and long-term legal compliance
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON REGULATORY LANDSCAPES FOR EV CHARGING IN CEE
10:40 - 11:05
BUILDING AN EV CHARGING NETWORK AT FILLING STATIONS


Alexander Moga
OMV
- Showcasing the transformation from a traditional filling station to a modern mobility hub with OMV eMotion
- Comparing direct grid versus battery-backed solutions for deploying high-power charging stations at filling stations
- Modelling EV transaction forecasts with AI to optimise energy sourcing
11:05 - 11:10
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING EV NETWORKS ON LEGACY INFRASTRUCTURE
11:10 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:30 - 11:55
MICRO SUBSTATIONS BRIDGING THE ENERGY GAP FOR EV CHARGING STATIONS AND REMOTE AREAS


Tiago Santos Guimaraes
Siemens Energy
- Introducing Siemens Energy’s Micro Substation for remote EV charging deployment
- Enabling direct conversion from high to low voltage to eliminate intermediate infrastructure
- Expanding the access to EV charging by tapping into nearby high-voltage transmission corridors
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON MICRO SUBSTATIONS FOR EXPANDING EV GRID ACCESS
12:00 - 12:25
ENABLING SUSTAINABLE HIGH-POWER CHARGING VIA HEAT RECOVERY AND NOISE REDUCTION


Lucas Winder
Virtual Vehicle
- Exploring how water cooling and heat reuse improve HPC efficiency and urban compatibility
- Evaluating thermal integration feasibility across four infrastructure-based use cases
- Assessing economic potential using real-world waste heat data from pilot demonstrations
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON THERMAL INTEGRATION IN HPC SYSTEMS
12:30 - 12:55
CAPACITY-AS-A-SERVICE IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION INFRASTRUCTURE LANDSCAPE


Christian Giannini
Agla Energy
- Transforming EV infrastructure rollouts by converting CapEx to flexible OpEx models
- Shifting tech and performance risks to providers to ensure capacity and guaranteed uptime
- Accelerating network expansion by enabling faster, scalable infrastructure deployments
- Aligning financing models with evolving energy transition demands and investor expectations
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON FINANCIAL MODELS ENABLING EV INFRASTRUCTURE SCALE-UP
13:00 - 13:25
EV FUTURE UNLEASHED: TORONTO’S GAME-CHANGING CHARGING NETWORK


Faiyaz Patel
Toronto Parking Authority
- Becoming Canada’s top municipal EV provider by deploying 500+ chargers since 2022
- Overcoming utility, construction, and site challenges to enable resilient infrastructure
- Maintaining 98% uptime while aligning deployment with Toronto’s Net Zero Strategy
13:25 - 13:30
Q&A SESSION ON MUNICIPAL STRATEGIES FOR SCALING PUBLIC EV CHARGING
13:30 - 13:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
13:45 - 15:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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