Speakers & Panels
We are delighted to share with you the agenda for this year's EV SUMMIT USA.
From insightful panels to fantastic keynotes, below you will be able to unpack all of the sessions taking place the summit, as well discovering the speakers who will be shaping the conversation on October 15, 2024.
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Cameron Freberg
Bobby Godsey, EV Community Engagement Manager at Austin Energy, welcomes Cameron Freberg on stage to open the inaugural EV SUMMIT USA
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Ade Thomas
Welcome Address by Ade Thomas, Founder of Green.TV Media and the EV SUMMIT
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Marc Coltelli
Shape the Future of a Sustainable EV Market
This opening keynote will explore the latest EY study on the rising interest in EVs among US consumers, with nearly half considering an EV purchase in 2023. EY’s research addresses the challenges of home charging safety and insufficient charging infrastructure, and how these impact the energy industry's role in boosting charging confidence for a smoother transition to electrification.
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Powering the Future: The Role of Utilities in Electrification
Sara Ganowski
This insightful panel will explore the evolving role of utilities in the journey towards widespread electrification adoption. We will discuss strategic moves utilities can make to scale up both public and residential charging infrastructure to meet the growing demand and help drive this transition. Hear directly from utilities how they are also playing a critical role in enhancing the customer experience for EV owners, ensuring reliability, accessibility, and affordability. Join us to learn how utilities are becoming key enablers in the shift to a more sustainable and electrified future.
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Todd Cahil
Director of Support Services, SDG&E
Chris George
US Co-Lead, Octopus EV
Shaheer Kazi
EV Partnerships Manager, Constellation
Kees Jansen
Director EV Service Delivery, BC Hydro
Chris Lee
Bridging the Political Divide:A Bi-Partisan Vision for Clean Energy and Electric Transportation
Senator Lee will discuss the surprising path to break through political polarization on clean energy, electric vehicles, and climate policies, how it has been done successfully, and what it means for the future of the country.
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Beyond ACT: State Policy and Zero-Emission Trucks
The Advanced Clean Truck Rule (ACT) has proven to be a game-changer in California and across the United States, jump-starting the zero-emission truck transition in a meaningful and measurable way. Yet in a number of critical states, including Texas, policies like ACT are unlikely to ever make progress. What can be done, then, to advance the clean transportation future in the rest of North America? This event will examine policies and opportunities in geographic areas like Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Canada, to learn what can be borrowed and what can be newly created in areas across North America.
In partnership with
Phillip Martin
Manager, Zero-Emission Truck Initiative - Texas, Environmental Defense Fund
Iga Hallberg
Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships, Gage Zero
Daniel Breton
President and CEO, Electric Mobility Canada
Chris Campbell
Director of Fleet, EO Charging
Britta Gross
Accelerating Transportation Electrification:
How EPRI’s EVs2Scale2030 is Breaking Down Industry Barriers
Britta will uncover EPRI's EVs2Scale initiative, highlighting its collaborative approach to accelerating EV adoption. She'll show how EPRI unites 3,200 utilities and stakeholders to create tools that streamline processes, standardize practices, and simplify interactions. These tools support rapid EV deployment, minimize grid impacts, and optimize benefits, setting new standards for sustainable EV integration.
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Charging Operations as a Service: Simplifying the deployment of large-scale EV infrastructure
Neill Emmett
Join industry experts as they explore the future of EV charging and the measures being implemented to provide scalable charging solutions for major commercial fleets. The panel will discuss the growing trend of outsourcing the complexities of charge operations, allowing companies to concentrate on their core activities.
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Tricia Meier
Senior Director, eMobility Transformation, ey
Deepesh Nayanar
Head Global Fleet e-Mobility, konect
Amy Atchley
EV Equity Development Manager, Austin Energy
Ryan Saba
Energy Solutions Manager - E-Mobility, Mack Trucks
Steve Mentzer
Senior EV Principal Consultant, First Student
Shweta Shah
Powering the EV Transition: Telematics for Fleet Electrification and Smart Infrastructure Planning
Shweta will explore how telematics data is revolutionizing the shift to EVs. She'll uncover how fleets are utilizing telematics to strategize their journey to electrification and delve into how aggregated telematics insights can inform regional infrastructure planning, ensuring charging stations are strategically located to support widespread EV adoption. Join us to learn how telematics is driving smarter, more efficient, and sustainable transportation systems.
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Rob Smedley
Motorsport as a platform for diversity: Driving more female representation into STEM
In this talk, Rob and Sara will look at the need for greater inclusivity and support for women and other under-represented groups in the STEM industry. They'll highlight the barriers faced by these groups and the importance of creating pathways to leadership and innovation, ensuring that diverse perspectives help shape the future of technological advances.
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Sara Ganowski
eMobility Canada Leader, Power & Utilities, ey
Shaping Industry Alliances for a Customer-Driven EV Future
Łukasz Kulczyński
This panel will bring together leaders from OEMs, dealerships, real estate, government, charge point operators and utilities to discuss the interconnected nature of the electrification ecosystem. We will explore the opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, fostering partnerships, and developing new business models that drive the EV revolution and create a customer-centric experience for EV owners.
In partnership with
Andrew Johnston
Senior Manager - eMobility, EY
Frans Tjallingii
CEO, 7gen
Spencer Borison
head of u.s., codibly
Mike Doucleff
CEO, Alpitronic americas
Jim Nemec
Chief Revenue Officer, Blink Charging
Investing in the rapid charge of public infrastructure in North America
Erin Brooks
Join industry experts as they explore the opportunities and challenges of investing in public charging infrastructure in North America. The panel will discuss the interaction of public and private sources of funding and finance, investment models, legal and regulatory pitfalls, and adjacent business models to enhance investment returns.
In partnership with
Gill Nowell
director of emobility, green.tv media
James English
Partner, BCLP
Trent Murphey
Associate Partner in Auto & Mobility Practice, Bain & Company
David Rinder
Principal, Ares Management Corporation
Kais Maknojia
Investment and Commercial Manager - Alternative Fuels, Pilot company
Sarah Hipel
Technology as a Policy Driver: How EVs Are Moving Government Forward
Standards-based frameworks for innovation ensure that policy developments can leverage the latest technologies and make them work for everyone, for generations to come. Hear from Sarah Hipel, program manager for standards and reliability at the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, about how technology standards are ensuring effective policy that leaves room for rapid innovation for the greater good.
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The Profitability of Uptime: Driving your EV Business Forward
Bill Endemann
Maximizing uptime is the key to unlocking consistent revenue. Every second of operational downtime cuts into profitability, while seamless, reliable charging keeps customers and cash flow moving. In this panel, top CPOs and Fleet Operators will come together to share winning strategies for staying ahead - keeping charging stations online, boosting growth, and driving sustainability.
In partnership with
Michael Conklin
Senior Manager, Strategy and Transformation, EY
Mike Fogerty
Managing Director - EV Channel Partnerships, CBRE
Michael DiNucci
Chief Revenue Officer, AmpUp
Amber Putignano
Market Development Leader - EV Ecosystem, ABB
Lisa Clemmons Stott
Leading the Charge: How Midwestern States are Shaping the Future of EVs
In this closing keynote, Lisa will look at how forward-thinking Midwestern states like Illinois are spearheading the EV transition. She will share real-world examples of how these states are tackling climate change while driving a statewide shift to clean energy. There will also be an exciting announcement you won’t want to miss.
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Ade Thomas
Ade Thomas closes the EV SUMMIT USA