Main event

The Norwegian environmental activist Frederic Hauge and founder of Bellona in a conversation with Christina Bu.

Discover how software impacts EV charging profitability by addressing five key challenges faced by CPOs: low network uptime, low utilization, operational inefficiency, poor user experience, and lack of differentiation. Future market leaders must solve all of them, but a differentiated EV charging offering is the hidden opportunity they should start building now.

European challenges to faster EV uptake. Ten years ago, the general attitude towards EVs was that they were good city cars. Now OEMs are launching EVs surpassing our wildest dreams, and the competition has never been fiercer. Meet Martin Sander from Volkswagen, Hui Zhang from NIO, and get the latest update on EU car policies from Julia Poliscanova.

Drew Kodjak will give us the story on how they uncovered the Dieselgate scandal. TV-presenter and rock-star Thomas Seltzer will share his views on US polarization and a green future, while Jane Akumu from UNEP will give us an overview of how electrification of transport is happening in Africa. All this before an expert panel will discuss global trade wars, the EV market, and how Europe, the US, and Africa can transition to electric mobility even faster.

Billions are invested in EV charging infrastructure, yet many companies struggle with profitability. This session explores how charging companies can attract investments and achieve long-term profitability. We’ll discuss whether new software and hardware technologies can enhance profitability and sustainability in the EV charging sector. Discover the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Can Europe’s battery industry catch up with China? Our expert panel will discuss the potential and challenges for a European battery supply chain. Hear about the industry’s development, investments, market shares and future technology solutions.

What is the charging industry doing to improve the charging experience for their customers worldwide?

Christian Hahn will give Hubject’s perspectives on the charging market followed by Kameale C. Terry from ChargerHelp on how they keep charging stations up and running.

In the following panel discussion, we will get the user perspectives on charging from members of the Global EV Alliance (GEVA).

The need to reduce emissions from heavy duty transport is immense, and now the focus on electrifying trucks is growing globally. How difficult is it to do and how fast can it happen? Will even long-haul trucks be electric and will we manage to build the necessary infrastructure?

Norway’s EV success wasn’t always a given. Despite heavy debates and resistance, strong political measures and technological advancements have shifted public attitudes. This panel, featuring a former Minister of Finance, a race car driver, and the leader of the Norwegian Redneck Association, will discuss how and why this transformation happened. Colin McKerracher will also give his overview of global EV sales in this session.

In the conference opening session General Secretary Christina Bu will provide insights into Norway’s EV progress. Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen will discuss Norway’s EV policies and future initiatives. Dr. Timur Gül will share IEA’s global perspective on clean energy transitions, and former Norwegian Finance Minister, Kristin Halvorsen will highlight the importance of the EV transition in addressing the climate crisis.