Registration and Morning Tea
Welcome & Chairperson's Opening Address
Session 8: Mapping the Future - Rapid Demand & Roadmap for Charging
Infrastructure
Opening Keynote Address: Building a Robust Charging Infrastructure - Europe's Development
Roadmap
● Green energy reserves and their allocation for EV charging
● Electricity price volatility and stability mechanisms: fostering a favorable environment for EV consumers
● Strategic planning and policy incentives for home, workplace, and highway charging infrastructure
● Supportive initiatives and strategies for early investment
● Plans for streamlining approval processes and supporting regional planning
European Commission
Opening Keynote Address: Lessons from Norway's Effective Charging Infrastructure Models
● What role has Norway’s charging infrastructure played in achieving the 2025 targets successfully?
● Insights and lessons from Norway's charging infrastructure strategy
● Effective strategies to ease range anxiety for busy consumers
● Which new charging technologies or infrastructures correspond to the increasing battery sizes?
Oyvind Solberg Thorsen, Director, Norwegian Road Federation (OFV)
Opening Keynote Address: Current Status and Regulatory Landscape of Highway Charging
● Policies and regulations governing charging on highways
● Approval processes for establishing charging points and systems on highways
● Unique needs and planning considerations for electric truck charging
● Short-term case studies of dual-use charging stations for electric trucks and passenger EVs
CharIN
Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition
Panel Discussion:
Policy and Regulatory Structures Needed for Rapid and Sustainable Charging Infrastructure
Development
● Urban public charging challenges: sufficient points, accessibility, and time efficiency for consumers
● Overview of home charging infrastructure deployment and related incentive policies
● Regulatory challenges faced in developing charging infrastructure
● Improving collaboration among regulators, grid, CPOs, OEMs, and battery firms for industry development
● How policies and regulations can address charging technology bottlenecks and R&D challenges?
● Industry standards and regulations regarding charging fee systems and apps
s Oyvind Solberg Thorsen, Director, Norwegian Road Federation (OFV)
s Jose Lopez-Tafall, Director General, ANFAC, Spain
s Stefaan De Ganck, Director Global Business Development EV Charging, TotalEnergies
s Christoph Ebert, Head of E.ON Drive DACH, E.ON
s Brendan Koehler, Vice President - MSP Sales Unit, Volkswagen-Elli
s Peter Ziegler, Manager Charging Components, Daimler Truck
s Law Firm
s IKEA
Panel Discussion:
Essential Charging Infrastructure for the Trucking and Logistics Sector
● Differences in Charging Infrastructure Needs for Trucks vs. Passenger Cars: What Can Be Shared?
● Challenges and current status of "private" charging facilities for trucks and logistics needs
● Achievements in highway charging and additional challenges that remain
● What further demands for charging facilities are prompted by increased battery capacities and the rise of electric truck applications?
● Pros, cons, and best layout strategies for high-power charging, megawatt-level charging, and CCS technology
● Operational models for energy storage in heavy-duty truck charging stations
s ChargeUp
s Mauricio Torrão, Head of Product Adaptation, Scania Group
s Rhian Kelly, Chief Sustainability Officer, National Grid, UK
s Rolf Kniprath, Head of Technology & Planning, EnBW mobility+ AG & Co. KG
s Pierre Zimmer, Deputy Managing Director, POST Luxembourg
s ChargePoint
s Open for Technology Provider
Keynote: Developing Charging Fee Systems: Opportunities and Challenges
● Overview and challenges of charging fee Apps in Europe
● Regulatory framework and ecosystem required for charging fee systems
● Characteristics of EV owners' demands for charging fee Apps
● How can charging fee systems support the growth of the EV industry?
Open for Technology Provider
Networking Luncheon
Session 9: Collaboration in Infrastructure - Charging Operators, OEMs & Battery Makers
Panel Discussion:
Challenges in Charging Infrastructure Collaboration Among Utilities, CPOs, OEMs, and Battery
Companies: Solutions and Approaches
● Charging technologies and layouts achieved by utilities/CPOs, and future strategic directions
● OEMs and battery companies' expectations for charging convenience and battery life management
● Common examples and pressing issues in collaboration among stakeholders
● How can stakeholders improve cooperation and competition in rapidly evolving industries?
● New software and hardware technologies as effective solutions for meeting stakeholder needs
s Petra Sundström, Managing Director, Traton Charging Solutions, TRATON Group
s CharIN
s Julius Hoffstaedter, Sr. Regional Manager - EV Charging Central Europe, Tesla
s Kristina Nilsson, Senior Vice President, Head of Charging and Infrastructure Solutions, Volvo Energy
s Simon Voss, Managing Director E-Mobility Lab, RWTH Aachen University
s Open for SW & HW Supplier
Keynote: Future Perspectives on Investment in Charging Infrastructure and Technological
Innovations
● 3.5 million charging stations target of EU and about €240 billion investment plan in Europe by 2030
● Funding mechanisms like subsidies, grants, and partnerships for charging market
● Market forecast for wireless charging, ultra-fast charging, smart and renewable-powered charging tech
● Investment trends in increased public and private charging demand, data and IoT
● Investors' strategies for other charging technologies: dynamic charging, in-motion charging, etc.
Sequoia Capital
Keynote: Advanced Technologies to Optimize Fast Charging While Preserve Battery Life
● Global landscape of technologies aimed at rapid charging and battery life preservation
● Essential advanced materials and ongoing research progress
● Examples of ultra-fast charging technology implemented in charging stations
● Adaptive charging agorithms and thermal management systems for charging
● The roles of dual-chemistry batteries and battery management systems (BMS)
Mauricio Torrão, Head of Product Adaptation, Scania Group
Session 10: Pushing Forward - Breakthroughs in EV Charging Technologies
Keynote: Is Battery Swapping the Most Efficient Solution for EV Charging?
● An overview of the global battery swapping market and the current landscape in Europe
● Charging or battery swapping: which method reigns supreme?
● Business models for battery swapping and their advantages for stakeholders (OEMs, CPOs, Battery makers)
● Challenges and Considerations for Long-Lifespan Battery Swapping Technologies
● Regulatory Frameworks and Industry Ecosystem Requirements for Battery Swapping
Yu LIAO, Head of Power Operation, NIO Deutschland
Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition
Panel Discussion:
Key Technologies, Workforce Trends, and Commercialization Paths That Influence the Charging
Sector
● Advancements in wireless charging research and predictions for commercial viability
● Case studies on the use of smart technologies, AI, big data, and digital twins to improve grid and charging efficiency
● What multidisciplinary skills are critical for progress in charging technology?
● Technologies for charging management platforms and system oversight
● The impact of effective talent mobility and development on technological innovations in the charging Industry
s Fabian Hagmann, Vice President E-mobility, Vattenfall
s Stefan Perras, VP Predevelopment & Innovation for Emobility Charging, Siemens eMobility
s Sebastian Arnold, Team Lead Software & Analytics Products, SMATRICS
s Job Hunter
s Open for SW & HW Supplier
Keynote: Harnessing Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS): Successes and Emerging Trends
● The rapid global development of Megawatt Charging Systems aims to standardize rapid charging for heavy-duty
electric vehicles
● Progress: standardization efforts, infrastructure development (around 1,000 MCS charging stations target by 2030), diverse applications, etc.
● Challenges: high infrastructure costs, limited existing infrastructure, power supply and grid limitations, etc.
● How will commercial electric vehicles transform to match MCS Systems?
Rolf Kniprath, Head of Technology & Planning, EnBW mobility+ AG & Co. KG
Keynote: Overcoming Barriers: Solutions to V2G and V2H Technology Challenges
● Electric vehicle owners' perceptions and acceptance of deployed V2G and V2H technologies
● Challenges: technical intricacies, consumer fears of battery wear, and the lack of unified regulatory framework
● Solutions: create a unified energy market, enhance grid capacity, offer varied revenue options for customers
● Collaborative efforts requirement among technology developers, regulators, and energy sector stakeholders
To be announced
Keynote: The Role of Advanced Charging Management Systems in EV Infrastructure
● AI-driven systems adjust charging based on grid conditions and user needs
● Centralized systems optimize charging times and power for cost savings and better user experience
● Diverse charging options for both AC and DC
● Future challenges include technical complexity, lack of standardization, and safety concerns, etc.
Charging Management Platform & System/ Smart charging Software
Chairman’s Closing Remarks and End of Conference
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