2025

Minister of climate and environment

Andreas Bjelland Eriksen (Labour Party) was appointed Minister of Climate and Environment October 16th 2023. Before his term as Minister Mr. Bjelland Eriksen served as State Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and State Secretary at the Office of the Norwegian Prime Minister. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen grew up in Stavanger,…

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.

At this year’s Nordic EV Summit, we will host a special Networking dinner at the fabulous Ekeberg Restaurant in Oslo. The ambiance of Ekeberg with its panoramic views, creates the perfect atmosphere for forging meaningful connections.

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.

Principal Policy and Geopolitical Analyst

Bryan Bille is an experienced policy and geopolitical analyst covering numerous areas, such as international trade, green industrial policy, critical minerals and the broader energy transition. Bryan oversees Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s policy and geopolitical coverage of the whole EV supply chain. Before joining Benchmark, Bryan obtained a degree in corporate law and…

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.

Operating Agent

Marco Piffaretti is an entrepreneur with 39 years of experience in the electromobility sector. He is the founder of numerous companies and projects, including Protoscar, the EV Project Mendrisio, Alpiq e-Mobility, EVTEC, GOFAST, sun2wheel, and V2X Suisse. Marco is an advisory board member for electric-wow and LHI and also serves as a…