Conference Agenda
EV Charging Infrastructure Xchange 2026 · May 26, 2026 · Virtual
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
All timings are in Pacific Time (PT / UTC-7)
08:45 – 09:00
Opening Remarks
09:00 – 09:30
The EV Market Reality Check: Data-Driven Global Adoption Trends and Future Charging Demand
- Analyze headline sales numbers to identify where global growth is accelerating or stalling beneath the surface level
- Evaluate how regional differences and powertrain adoption shifts are actively reshaping global charging demand and infrastructure needs
- Utilize grounded datasets to forecast future carpark evolution and inform long-term strategic planning for infrastructure deployment
09:30 – 10:00
Global Fast-Charging Growth & Competing Tech: 2026 Market Analysis
- Analyze emerging global trends and business models that are currently driving the expansion of fast-charging networks
- Evaluate the growth trajectory of fixed charging against competing technologies like battery swapping stations in key markets
- Identify high-value growth opportunities for infrastructure investors by leveraging sector-wide value chain analytics
10:00 – 10:30
Financing the Future: Municipal Investment Models that Mobilize City Action
- Identify diverse funding mechanisms and new financial support streams available for large-scale urban infrastructure deployment
- Analyze global case studies to replicate successful EV implementations while avoiding common municipal project pitfalls
- Leverage mobility innovations to strengthen a city's brand image as a world-class, sustainable, and livable hub
10:30 – 11:00
Refreshment Break
11:00 – 11:30
The Demand-Side Reality: CPO Loyalty and V2G
- Analyze demand-side user analytics to identify what specifically drives EV driver choice and CPO brand loyalty
- Evaluate user trust, acceptance, and financial earning expectations for the adoption of bidirectional charging technologies
- Apply UK-specific user study findings to develop successful marketing strategies tailored to emerging EV driver trends
11:30 – 12:00
CPOs and DNOs: Bridging the Data Gap
- Utilize granular utilization data to move beyond broad modeling assumptions and validate critical network reinforcement needs
- Model accurate revenue forecasts for IDNOs using actual historical data to reduce speculative pricing in bidding
- Ensure long-term infrastructure viability by aligning reinforcement strategies with areas of verified high charging demand
12:00 – 12:30
AI-Optimized Ultra-Fast Fleet Hubs
- Deploy AI engines to reduce queuing delays by 13% while optimizing per-vehicle charge profiles
- Mitigate high C-rate thermal risks using micro-channel cooling and phase-change material energy storage systems
- Protect local grid voltage quality by implementing advanced harmonic distortion governance and smart-grid integration strategies
12:30 – 13:00
Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions
13:00 – 13:30
Beyond Booking: Evolving OCPI Standards to Guarantee Heavy-Duty Freight Access at Scale
- Evaluate why current OCPI 2.3.0 booking standards require further specialization to meet the rigorous operational demands of heavy-duty electric freight
- Align CPOs, standards bodies, and fleet operators on a shared orchestration protocol that guarantees energy access across disparate networks
- Implement an ecosystem-wide orchestration layer to unlock new classes of fleet customers and eliminate the risks of uncoordinated charging schedules
13:30 – 14:00
Structuring Scalable Public-Private Partnerships
- Design balanced PPPs that allocate permitting and right-of-way risks to the public sector to accelerate rollout timelines
- Leverage municipal assets for private design-build execution while maintaining high standards for long-term network operations
- Enforce strict uptime and performance-based contract KPIs to ensure accountability and prevent project scope drift
14:00 – 14:30
Defend the Charge: Cybersecurity in EV Charging
- Evaluate the operational and grid-level impacts of unmanaged cybersecurity risks across the vehicle-to-utility interface
- Examine the ecosystem-wide attack surface to identify primary vulnerabilities in chargers, cloud backends, and protocols
- Implement foundational controls including Zero Trust architectures to protect critical infrastructure from quantum threats
14:30 – 15:00
Refreshment Break
15:00 – 15:30
Smart Charging: Engineering Realities and Grid Integration
- Align smart charging strategies with real-world electrical and utility constraints to successfully scale EV infrastructure
- Analyze how grid capacity and feeder limitations shape charging layouts for public and fleet sites
- Evaluate the role of BESS in managing peak demand and overcoming complex utility interconnection challenges
15:30 – 16:00
Interoperability Is Not a Checkbox: Designing Software That Operates Multi-Vendor Networks
- Why "OCPP compliant" ≠ operable at scale in real networks
- Where interoperability breaks down in diagnostics, workflows, and accountability
- Designing software stacks that remain vendor-agnostic and operationally effective
16:00 – 16:30
ROI via Ad-Supported Charging Networks
- Identify premium, high-dwell environments for targeted brand and performance advertising on integrated charging station screens
- Diversify revenue beyond electricity sales by activating programmatic advertising without disrupting the driver's charging experience
- Execute scalable advertising strategies by integrating the right technology, data insights, and demand-side partnerships
16:30 – 16:45
Closing Remarks
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