09:30 Registration Opening & Morning Refreshments
10:15 Chair's Welcome and Introduction
Sean Long - Automotive and Low Carbon Vehicle Sector, Senior Specialist - One North East Regional Development Agency (confirmed)
10:15 Panel Session One: Current EV Infrastructure Initatives and Charging Technologies
Greg Simmons - Technical Director - Elektromotive (confirmed)
Marie-Barbe Girard - Senior Associate, Commissioner's Delivery Unit - Transport for London (confirmed)

This first session will provide a critical view of current applications, infrastructure setups and technologies that are being implemented in expanding charging infrastructure for electric vehicles throughout Europe. Topics to be covered and analysed will include:

  • Current Progress in Global Initiatives and Launches of EV Charging Infrastructure
  • Power Flow and Charging Technologies | High Voltage vs. Low Voltage Charging | Important Safety Concerns
  • Optimising Vehicle Charging | Expanding Vehicle-to-Grid Communication Benefits
  • Refining the EV Business Model | Recharging Billing and Payment Systems | Enhancing Consumer Range Confidence | Public and Workplace Charging
  • Operational Issues and Requirements | Smart Integration
11:20 Morning Refreshment and Short Break
11:30 Open Floor Discussion, Debate and Questions with Panel One
12:30 Networking Lunch and Refreshments
13:30 Panel Session Two: Identifying the Challenges and Solutions of Future EV Infrastructure
Bethan Carver - Head of Partnerships and Affinities - EDF Energy (confirmed)
Ian McDonald - Technical Director - Future Transport Systems(confirmed)
Stephen Harkin - Automotive Analyst - Delta Energy and Environment (confirmed)

This second session will take an analytical view to the challenges and solutions for the implementation of EV infrastructure, assess integration, as well as review future projections for expansion. Topics to be covered and analysed will include:

  • Combining Business and Policy Strategies for EV Ready Cities
  • Increasing Role of Electricity Providers and Local Governments | Creating a 'Greener' Grid | Impacts of EVs on the Grid - Can the Current Structure Handle It?
  • Utility Engagement in Rolling Out Infrastructure - Motivations and Lessons Learned
  • Combating Range Anxiety and Consumer Confidence in Emerging Technology
  • Plug and Charging Standardisations |OEM and Government Investment |Partnerships for the Future
  • Future Growth Projections and Opportunities for EV Charging Networks
14:30 Afternoon Refreshment Break
14:40 Open Floor Discussion, Debate and Questions with Panel Two
15:30 Chair's Summary and Closing Comments
15:45 Networking Drinks Reception

End of Programme

** Please note that the programme may change as speakers are added and updated **

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