Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
CHARGING ROLES IN DIFFERENT SEGMENTS
Anita Saunders
RAA
- Differentiating charging needs across home, commercial, and public environments
- Addressing infrastructure and user challenges in South Australia's EV ecosystem
- Demonstrating how RAA Charge supports equitable and efficient charging access
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON MEETING EV CHARGING NEEDS ACROSS USER SEGMENTS
09:40 - 10:05
EVOLUTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES AS A VIRTUAL POWER PLANT (VPP)
Vijayendra Rao
Frost & Sullivan
- Tracking upcoming trends shaping electric vehicles as active Virtual Power Plant assets
- Assessing market size and EV compatibility for participation in VPP programs
- Identifying key technical, regulatory, and commercial challenges limiting adoption
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES AS VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
Sponsored By UGL PTY LIMITED
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF POLICIES AND REGULATIONS IN EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE ROLL-OUT
- Mapping key state and federal policies, stakeholder roles, and regulatory priorities to boost EV infrastructure adoption
- Examining government roles in electrifying trucking, carbon accounting, and forecasting commercial heavy vehicle charging demand
- Clarifying government roles in tariffs, grid access, regional equity, and long-term responsibilities in the EV transition
- Defining policy authority across federal, state, local, and strata levels, ensuring fair charging access for apartment residents
- Addressing policy gaps for commercial fleets, comparing passenger and commercial charging needs, and learning from global fleet leaders
| Etrog Consulting | Moderator
| Frost & Sullivan
| STEP Advisory
| Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (Victoria)
| Vantage Strata
| Adiona Tech
11:30 - 11:55
THE RULES OF THE ROAD: UNDERSTANDING AUSTRALIA’S EV AND CHARGING RULES
Kate Creighton-Selvay
King & Wood Mallesons
- Surveying the landscape: what you need to know about Australia's legal framework for EVs and EV charging
- Pit stops on the way: key compliance, licensing, safety, and consumer protection requirements to keep in mind
- The road ahead: the latest policy shifts, incentives, and collaborative models driving market growth and innovation
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING EV AND CHARGING REGULATIONS IN AUSTRALIA
12:00 - 12:25
CHARGING AHEAD: LESSONS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EV INFRASTRUCTURE
Jack Kotlyar
EnergyAustralia
- Extracting insights from deployment data on utilisation, efficiency, and maintenance needs
- Illustrating how private charging requires seamless integration of vehicles, hardware, and software
- Capturing customer and fleet perspectives on reliability, convenience, and scaling expectations
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EV INFRASTRUCTURE LESSONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE EV CHARGING EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
CONNECTING EV CHARGING IN A DECENTRALISED WORLD
Austin Devaney
EVSE Australia
- Framing the shift from centralised refuelling to decentralised EV charging models
- Unifying home, depot, and public charging into one operational ecosystem
- Centralising data, costs, and control across fragmented charging environments
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON MANAGING DECENTRALISED EV CHARGING ECOSYSTEMS
14:00 - 14:25
AVOIDING PITFALLS AND BUILDING A RESILIENT, SCALABLE NETWORK
Darek Koper
UGL | Arcadis
- Positioning the scale of Australia’s EVCI challenge using early deployment experience
- Identifying early missteps in EV charging deployments that hinder scalability and uptime
Clara Owen
UGL | Arcadis
- Structuring implementation through joint contracting and collaborative asset strategies
- Mapping Australia's path forward with long-term, resilient network planning principles
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC EV INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT MODELS
14:30 - 14:55
NEXT-GENERATION EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE – A WHOLE-LIFECYCLE PERSPECTIVE
Matt Baumgurtel
Hamilton Locke
- Showcasing lifecycle delivery of EV charging infrastructure from conception through to battery recycling and decommissioning
- Demonstrating how V2G, V2H, and embedded networks enable grid resilience, energy trading, and multi-tenancy charging solutions
- Examining government-backed trials and regulatory frameworks accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies, including smart demand management
- Enhancing network scalability and future-proofing through interoperability standards and intelligent charging platforms
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALABLE EV CHARGING THROUGH NEXT-GEN TECHNOLOGIES
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
Sponsored By EV CHARGING SYSTEMS PTY LTD
15:30 - 16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON INNOVATIONS AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING V2G FOR SMART CITIES
- Exploring car owners’ motivations, household integration, and autonomous EV opportunities in future V2G participation
- Structuring effective V2G trials, capacity measurement, and operational guarantees to maximise value without disruption
- Transitioning V2G from pilots to scalable services through partnerships and clear value for EV owners and fleets
- Aligning tariff reform, site infrastructure upgrades, and market rule changes needed to scale V2G while rewarding all participants
| Etrog Consulting | Moderator
| Monash University
| Roev
| AGL
| 1Circle
16:00 - 16:25
UNLOCKING HIGH-EFFICIENCY, LOW-COST V2X FOR AUSTRALIA
Geordie Zaphiris
Fronius Australia
- Comparing AC and DC bidirectional models and the role of transformerless design
- Interpreting Australia’s evolving regulatory and standards landscape for V2X rollout
- Forecasting market trends, product innovations, and deployment opportunities
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING TECHNOLOGIES
16:30 - 16:55
UNLOCKING CAR PARKS AS CLEAN ENERGY ASSETS FOR AUSTRALIA
Will Beaumont
Canyon Solar
- Transforming underutilised car parks into solar, EV charging, and customer amenity hubs
- Deploying prefabricated solar canopies rapidly to cut costs, risks, and construction time
- Leveraging off-balance-sheet models to scale distributed energy without heavy CAPEX
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING SOLAR CANOPIES FOR EV CHARGING
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
EV CHARGING: GLOBAL INSIGHTS FOR AUSTRALIA
Charles Luo
Iberdrola Australia
- Showcasing Spain’s progress in deploying one of the largest fast charging networks
- Emphasising government financing and public-private models that enable scale
- Connecting consumer needs and grid operator roles to infrastructure optimisation
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON APPLYING GLOBAL CHARGING EXPERIENCE TO AUSTRALIA
09:40 - 10:05
EUROPE’S TRUCK CHARGING RAMP-UP: LESSONS FOR AUSTRALIA AND OTHER REGIONS
Stef Cornelis
T&E
- Summarising Europe’s CO₂ targets and the rapid shift to battery-electric heavy vehicles
- Outlining infrastructure rollout mandates and technical specs across EU member states
- Analysing progress toward 2025–2030 targets and what’s driving or delaying success
- Extracting practical insights for Australia and others scaling zero-emission freight
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON WHAT AUSTRALIA CAN LEARN FROM EUROPE’S E-HDV SHIFT
10:10 - 10:35
LEVERAGING LOW-CARBON FUELS FOR MICRO-GRID HV REFUELLING NETWORKS
Craig Allen
Xseed
- Upcycling waste streams to power micro-grid EV charging for heavy trucks and buses
- Showcasing HPAG tech for low-energy hydrogen production with minimal grid upgrades
- Integrating methanol-based systems to deliver scalable, containerised dual-fuel stations
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON MICRO-GRID REFUELLING WITH LOW-CARBON FUELS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
Sponsored By ACROSPIRE EVPZZ
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ENHANCING THE EV CHARGING USER EXPERIENCE FOR ACCELERATED EV ADOPTION
- Identifying customer priorities, transparency on charger availability, and bp pulse strategies for future experience improvements
- Exploring opportunities for EVs to reduce emissions, cut bills, and deliver added owner value through policies
- Addressing EV driver pain points, comparing charging locations, and forecasting innovations for wider adoption
- Improving user confidence through clearer communication, standardised information, intuitive design, and greater transparency
| bp pulse Australia and bp charge New Zealand
| SEC Victoria
| University of Technology Sydney
| Positive Good
11:30 - 11:55
POWERING THE TRANSITION TO EV TRUCKS: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST OFF-SITE HUB
Hugo Velasquez
Zenobē Australia
- Launching Australia's first off-site truck hub to address metro charging limitations
- Designing scalable infrastructure with grid integration and second-life battery options
- Positioning the South Sydney hub as a national model for freight electrification
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING SCALABLE TRUCK CHARGING SOLUTIONS
12:00 - 12:25
THE NEXT BUS ARRIVING IS: 100% CHARGED
Russell Yell
BetterFleet
- Exploring real-time charging challenges in mission-critical electric bus fleet operations
- Optimising between energy limits, route schedules, and infrastructure availability
- Presenting BetterFleet case studies, managing large EV fleets in dynamic conditions
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON EV BUS FLEET ENERGY AND CHARGING MANAGEMENT
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE EV CHARGING EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
UNDERSTANDING THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY FOR SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT OF EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
David Prins
Etrog Consulting
- Explaining how Australian electricity markets operate and interact with EV charging
- Distinguishing the sale of electricity from the sale of mobility services
- Interpreting regulatory impacts on planning and deploying charging infrastructure
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON HOW AUSTRALIA’S ELECTRICITY MARKET SHAPES EV CHARGING
14:00 - 14:25
WHY AUSTRALIA CANNOT RELY ON PUBLIC CHARGING ALONE
Julie Perrissel
ivygo
- Arguing why public charging alone falls short of supporting mass EV adoption in Australia
- Enabling community charging models to unlock revenue and expand equitable access
- Showcasing real-world examples from ivygo’s host and guest charging partnerships
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON COMMUNITY EV CHARGING MODELS AND IMPACT
14:30 - 14:55
STRATA EV CHARGING: A CRUCIAL FACTOR IN OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF EV SALES
David Hamilton
GHIC
- What are the key reasons behind the inaction of Owners Corporations, and how can we overcome them?
- What are the lessons learned from real-world case studies in Melbourne?
- What are the common myths and misconceptions that hinder progress?
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON BREAKING STRATA BARRIERS TO EV CHARGING ADOPTION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS
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