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 :
WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:40 - 10:05
CHALLENGES ACHIEVING A GLOBAL EV CHARGING COMPATIBLE HYPER-CAR
Milen Patel
Lotus Cars
- Highlighting charging infrastructure challenges across multiple global markets
- Mitigating and minimising issues related to EV charging compatibility and roll-out
- Presenting possible solutions to address EV charging challenges for hyper-cars
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ADDRESSING GLOBAL CHARGING ISSUES FOR EV HYPER-CARS
10:10 - 10:30
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!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF POLICIES AND REGULATIONS IN EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE ROLL-OUT
- From local delivery to global lessons, balancing ambition and equity in shaping effective EV charging policy frameworks
- Evaluating the feasibility of a just transition, the impact of new regulations, and the need for central funding
- Where and how government funding and policy reform can support CPOs and accelerate equitable infrastructure deployment?
- Addressing policy gaps, enabling infrastructure in challenging locations, and scaling regulatory models to incentivise private investment
- Reviewing the impact of PCPR regulations and examining if mandated reliability and payment rules are improving driver experience
| Coventry City Council
| Newcastle City Council
| Osprey Charging Network
| Climate Group
11:30 - 11:55
FIGHTING CABLE THEFT WITH FORENSIC TECH: AN UNEXPECTED TECH FRONTIER IN EV CHARGING
Reuben Elman
Formula Space
- Framing security as a rising concern amid growing copper cable theft in charging networks
- Deploying DNA-traceable forensic tech to deter theft and assist in criminal identification
- Securing OEM validation as anti-theft solutions expand across global EV charging sites
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON FORENSIC SECURITY FOR EV CHARGING NETWORKS
12:00 - 12:25
LATEST REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS SHAPING SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
Alok Dubey
Monta
- Explaining the impact of new regulations for public CPOs, including pricing and reliability standards
- Addressing smart charging requirements for private home and workplace charge points
- Clarifying whether these regulations support or delay the UK zero-emissions vehicle mandate
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE EV CHARGEUP EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ENHANCING THE EV CHARGING USER EXPERIENCE FOR ACCELERATED EV ADOPTION
- Reimagining the EV customer journey with smarter booking, automation, and the next frontier beyond user experience
- Identifying public sector steps to improve user experience, price transparency, and upcoming charging innovations
- Redefining EV refuelling, innovating hardware, and identifying the next generation of fuel providers beyond traditional CPOs
- Tailoring charging experiences by segment, monetising opportunities, and innovating to elevate user experience and EV adoption
- Exploring how wireless charging can improve convenience, equity, and future readiness in a connected mobility landscape
| Unity5
| Cenex
| Ecofactor
| PA Consulting
| Electreon
14:00 - 14:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
14:30 - 14:55
ELECTRIFYING THE FUTURE: EXPLORING E-MOBILITY TRENDS IN THE SUSTAINABILITY LANDSCAPE
Danny Carey
Schneider Electric
- Examining current eMobility trends shaping sustainability and the EV charging market
- Addressing market requirements, challenges, and the role of emerging technologies
- Investigating innovations in eMobility to meet industry demands and sustainability goals
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON EV CHARGING AND SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS
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
- Gaining insights from Utrecht’s V2G experience to develop fairer, more inclusive EV charging solutions
- Evaluating V2X’s role in boosting EV sales, shifting perceptions, and determining key beneficiaries in the ecosystem
- Making V2G practical, scalable, and integrated into smart cities through targeted incentives and resilience-focused strategies
- Unlocking mass V2G adoption through city-led innovations, driver incentives, and grid-friendly decentralised energy services
- Enhancing V2G reliability and user experience through AI-driven analytics, interoperability, and predictive system intelligence
| nodum
| Cybermoor
| Labotek Technologies
| Woxsen University
16:00 - 16:25
HOW EV DRIVERS USE PUBLIC CHARGING AND HOW INDUSTRY CAN LEVERAGE THE INSIGHTS
Jade Edwards
Zapmap
- Analysing results from Zapmap’s annual survey to uncover key driver priorities and pain points
- Comparing user preferences with CPO session data to reveal behavioural alignment patterns
- Identifying the UK’s busiest charge sites and extracting insights for strategic deployment
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC CHARGING BEHAVIOUR
16:30 - 16:55
SUCCESS FACTORS AND CHALLENGES FOR COMPANIES IN CHARGING ECOSYSTEMS
Alexander Boedeker
MHP – A Porsche Company
- Understanding how companies can align their value creation with charging ecosystems
- Meeting ecosystem requirements across roles like EMPs, CPOs, OEMs, and hardware providers
- Exploring strategies for established companies to enter and scale in charging networks
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON MARKET ENTRY CHALLENGES IN EV CHARGING ECOSYSTEMS
17:00 - 17:25
THE INVESTABILITY OF EV CHARGING
Alex Georgianna
Grace Automotive
- Unpacking the £10B funding need for UK EV charging through 2035 and recent capital trends
- Addressing investor concerns around margins, cash flow, customer base, and project quality
- Introducing new funding routes like asset-backed structures and lease-back models
- Anticipating what institutional capital requires to back scalable charging infrastructure
17:25 - 17:30
Q&A SESSION ON FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR EV CHARGING INVESTMENT
17:30 - 18:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
MATCHING SUPPLY TO DEMAND FOR EV PUBLIC CHARGING IN THE UK
Jamie Hamilton
Deloitte
- Evaluating UK postcode-specific forecasts for EV charging demand over the next 5 to 10 years
- Segmenting EV owners to predict their behaviours and optimise public charge point utilisation
- Presenting key insights to engage stakeholders, including OEMs, fleets, CPOs, and investors
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON THE UK'S PUBLIC CHARGING SUPPLY AND DEMAND
09:40 - 10:05
PROGRESS ON OVERCOMING HGV INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES
Chris Ashley
The Road Haulage Association
- Understanding the unique EV infrastructure needs for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
- Addressing challenges such as demand forecasting and infrastructure location
- Spotlighting the solutions and progress in meeting HGV infrastructure requirements
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON HGV INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS
10:10 - 10:35
HOW TO UNLOCK EMOBILITY FOR HEAVY-DUTY FLEETS, TODAY
Shyam Paw
SBRS
- Reviewing the distinct charging needs of heavy-duty fleets and the challenges of decarbonisation
- Investigating the complexities of fleet electrification, from cost control to operational constraints
- Presenting integrated charging solutions and long-term strategies to accelerate adoption
- Highlighting Shell’s experience in supporting fleet electrification through innovative solutions
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIFYING HEAVY-DUTY FLEETS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON FLEET AND DEPOT ELECTRIFICATION FOR HGVS, BUSES, AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
- Evaluating adoption trends, recharging strategies by duty cycle, and policy frameworks for scaling commercial vehicle charging
- Analyzing the unique operational needs of diverse fleets and identifying gaps slowing full-scale electrification of commercial vehicles
- Addressing grid limitations, depot resilience, and collaborative policy gaps affecting scalable fleet electrification
- Optimising charging across duty cycles while mitigating grid integration risks and addressing regulatory gaps in depot deployment
- Unlocking fleet electrification through innovative financing models, de-risking capital, and scaling investment in zero-emission vehicles
| BloombergNEF
| Gridcog
| Green Finance Institute
11:30 - 11:55
TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY BARRIERS
Baerte De Brey
Stedin
- Evaluating the current business case and incentives for scaling Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
- Navigating technical issues including AC/DC compatibility and local grid code compliance
- Identifying infrastructure and policy requirements to begin and expand V2G adoption
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO V2G DEPLOYMENT
12:00 - 12:25
REVITALISING MOBILITY: REPURPOSED BATTERIES IN MOBILE BESS AND EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS
Chris Hazell
Fellten
- Examining the essential role of Second Life Batteries in BESS technology for EV infrastructure
- Demonstrating innovations in mobile and temporary charging solutions utilising Second Life Batteries
- Investigating case studies where Second Life BESS powers events, fleets, and restricted areas
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON SECOND LIFE BATTERIES AND MOBILE BESS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE EV CHARGEUP EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON INTEGRATING RENEWABLES, STORAGE, AND MICROGRIDS FOR RELIABLE CHARGING HUBS
- Identifying barriers and solutions to accelerate renewable, storage, and portable microgrid deployment in rural and remote charging use cases
- Designing compact, scalable charging hubs that integrate renewables and storage while supporting grid services and urban infrastructure
- Reimagining parking and urban sites as energy assets delivering resilience, ROI, and community benefit through integrated microgrids
| Robin Hoods of ClimateTech
14:00 - 14:25
DESIGNING ROBUST AND RELIABLE EV CHARGER POWER CONVERTER WITH WIDE BAND GAP DEVICES
Pradip Chatterjee
Nexperia
- Exploring challenges in bi-directionality, modularity, and efficiency of EV chargers
- Identifying key device parameters influencing design and operational reliability
- Highlighting reliability factors for elevated temperature operations and system longevity
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON EV CHARGER DESIGN USING WIDE BAND GAP DEVICES
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS
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