Speaking Opportunities

The 4th EV Charging Infrastructure Summit - North America, West will examine enabling technologies, market challenges and strategies for utilities and other industry stakeholders seeking to optimize the charging infrastructure and ecosystem for the growing wave of EV adoption in the U.S.

The program agenda is currently in development. Industry practitioners, technology end users, researchers, and executives who are interested in delivering a presentation at the Summit, serving as session moderator, or participating on a panel discussion are welcome to submit a speaking proposal.

Guidelines for Submitting a Speaking Proposal

Individuals who wish to deliver a stand-alone presentation or organize a panel session with multiple speakers should submit the following:

1. Speaker name, title, company, and contact information
2. Presentation title (or title of panel session)
3. Abstract of presentation or panel session (150 words)
4. Speaker biography and photo
5. Bullet list of 4-5 Key Learning Points from the presentation or panel session

Proposals should be emailed to: info@smartgridobserver.com by Friday, September 29, 2023

Additional Guidance

• We ask that proposals be non-commercial in nature. Submissions will be carefully reviewed by the Program Advisory Group to ensure depth and relevance to the program.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Forum is not a requirement for participating as a speaker. However, there are a limited number of sponsorship options that do involve a speaking engagement. For more information, please contact us.
  
  
• Presentations that emphasize case studies, best practices, and real-world results are encouraged.

Topics to be addressed include:

Latest in smart charging and wireless charging

Trends in EV adoption and implications for utilities

Innovations in charging infrastructure

Toward the Net-Zero EV: tech options and policies

Providing incentives to increase consumer demand for EVs

EV and battery advances, and implications for charging infrastructure

Integrating and optimizing renewable energy resources

Integration of EV charging into microgrids

Energy storage and EV charging

Utility case studies and programs to date

Scaling up existing charging operator networks

Impact of EVs on grid operations and planning

Regulatory requirements and standards

Reuse of EV batteries into grid-scale energy storage systems

Modeling and grid architecture planning: ensuring that charging is a grid benefit

Charging station operators perspective

Municipal perspectives and initiatives

EV manufacturer perspectives on charging infrastructure requirements

For further information or to discuss a possible presentation, please contact us.