Preliminary Agenda
July 14-15, 2026 | Chicago
Note: Subject to change
DAY 1 — Market Reality & Deployment at Scale in the U.S.
The Next Phase of EV Charging in the United States
A strategic overview of where EV charging stands nationally and what must happen next to meet accelerating demand across regions and use cases.
National EV adoption and charging demand outlook
Federal policy, funding, and regulatory trajectory
Regional deployment gaps and opportunities
Capital markets, consolidation, and competition
U.S. Market Outlook: Where Charging Growth Happens Next
Industry leaders examine where charging deployment will accelerate across the U.S. and which business models are proving sustainable.
Growth across urban, suburban, corridor, and rural markets
Public vs. private charging demand trends
Role of automakers, fleets, and utilities
Investment hotspots and market consolidation
Utilities & Grid Readiness: Powering Nationwide Electrification
Utilities and charging providers discuss how grid planning, interconnection, and rate design must evolve for nationwide EV adoption.
Distribution and transmission capacity constraints
Interconnection reform and timelines
Managed charging and demand flexibility
Utility–CPO–fleet coordination models
Site Selection & Deployment: Scaling Profitable Charging Locations
Developers and site hosts share how they identify, permit, and deploy high-performing charging sites across diverse U.S. markets.
Data-driven site selection and utilization forecasting
Retail, multifamily, workplace, and corridor strategies
Real estate partnerships and revenue models
Permitting, zoning, and community engagement
From Incentives to ROI: Making Charging Projects Financeable
Investors, developers, and lenders discuss how to turn grants and incentives into bankable charging infrastructure.
Layering federal, state, and utility incentives
Utilization risk and revenue modeling
Financing structures and investor expectations
Long-term operations and maintenance economics
Reliability, Interoperability & the Driver Experience
Ensuring charging works seamlessly requires stronger standards, better maintenance, and improved customer experience across networks.
Uptime standards and accountability
Interoperability, roaming, and open protocols
Payments, pricing transparency, and UX
Monitoring, maintenance, and service models
DAY 2 — Technology, Policy & Future Growth
Technology & Investment Trends to 2030
A forward-looking keynote on the technologies, partnerships, and investments that will define U.S. charging infrastructure through the end of the decade.
Capital flows and infrastructure investment outlook
Technology inflection points
Integration with energy and mobility systems
National deployment priorities
Charging Technology Roadmap: Fast, Flexible & Future-Proofed
Hardware and software leaders explore innovations shaping charging performance, scalability, and economics.
Ultra-fast and megawatt charging systems
Battery storage and energy management integration
Hardware standardization and modularity
Preparing sites for future vehicle demands
Policy & Permitting: Streamlining U.S. Charging Deployment
Policymakers and industry leaders examine how regulation and permitting can accelerate infrastructure rollout nationwide.
Federal and state policy outlook
Permitting and inspection reform
Building codes and accessibility requirements
Public-private coordination models
Software, Data & Monetization of Charging Networks
Software platforms and analytics are becoming the backbone of profitable and scalable charging networks.
Network management and dynamic pricing
Data ownership and sharing frameworks
AI and predictive maintenance
New revenue streams: retail, media, grid services
Standards, Interoperability & Cybersecurity
Making charging seamless, secure, and future-proof
Connector standards and network compatibility
Plug & Charge, roaming, and payment integration
Data standards and open protocols
Cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies