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Agenda


Note: Subject to change. Additional speakers to be announced.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

8:00 - 9:00 am
Registration and Welcome Coffee

9:00 - 9:30 am
Welcome Comments and Opening Address
Claire Miller
Claire Miller
Mobility & Energy Advisor
Tellegen
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9:30 - 10:00 am
The Value of V2G in the Net Zero Transition

As the UK accelerates toward its Net Zero goals, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is emerging as a key enabler in the energy transition. This presentation will explore the critical role V2G can plays in supporting grid flexibility, managing renewable energy intermittency, and empowering consumers. We will dive into the innovations shaping early V2G adopters within today's flexibility markets, examining how this technology is already beginning to provide valuable grid services. Furthermore, we will look ahead to the 2030s, when the electrification of heat and widespread adoption of electric vehicles will further enhance the importance of V2G. Attendees will gain insights into how V2G can create a sustainable, resilient energy system while offering new revenue streams for consumers and businesses alike.

Key Learning Points:

  • Understanding the role of V2G in supporting grid flexibility
  • Insights into current innovations and early adopters of V2G in flexibility markets
  • Exploring the future impact of V2G as the electrification of heat grows in the 2030s
  • How V2G can unlock new revenue streams for consumers and businesses
  • The potential of V2G technology to accelerate the UK's Net Zero transition by integrating electric vehicles into the energy system
Alex Howard
Alex Howard
Head of Flexibility Markets
UK Power Networks DSO
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10:00 - 10:30 am
V2X as a Key Component of the Energy Flexibility Agenda
Sarah Butler
Sarah Butler
Head of Energy Storage & Flexibility
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
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10:30 - 11:00 am
Networking Coffee Break

11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Real-World Demo Findings from Current V2X Innovation Programme Projects

Learn about the UK's progress in the development and roll-out of V2X bi-directional charging solutions, making EVs into short-term distributed energy storage devices providing flexibility and resilience solutions which support the energy system. Hear real-world case studies from the UK's V2X Innovation Programme funded by The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and delivered by Innovate UK. Project representatives will share their V2X experience in a selection of use cases, alongside some of the challenges faced and early findings from their real-world demonstrations using a range of V2X technologies.

Josey Wardle
Dr. Josey Wardle
Innovation Lead - V2G & EV Charging
Innovate UK
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Steve Large
Steve Large
CEO/Technical Director
Hangar19
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Maryann Chen
Maryann Chen
Chief Executive Officer
Kaasai
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Mark Potter
Mark Potter
Chief Technical Officer
3ti Energy Hubs
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Daniel Heery
Daniel Heery
Rural 5G infrastructure and services
Cybermoor
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12:15 - 1:15 pm
Lunch

1:15 - 2:30 pm
Getting to V2G on a Mass Scale

To achieve V2G on a mass scale in the UK, a coordinated effort across government, industry, and consumers is essential. The integration of V2G technology will require substantial investments in infrastructure, supportive policies, innovative business models, and consumer engagement. With the right regulatory and technological advancements, V2G has the potential to become a cornerstone of the UK's clean energy future, enabling more flexible, resilient, and low-carbon energy systems.

This panel of experts will discuss key challenge areas, including:

  • Bi-directional charging stations and grid integration
  • Optimal regulatory and policy frameworks
  • Viable consumer and commercial business models
  • Consumer adoption and engagement issues
  • Smart charging, grid coordination, and cybersecurity
Akshat Gupta
Akshat Gupta
UK Manager
The Mobility House
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Emma Owens
Emma Owens
Electrification Strategy
Ofgem
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Sean Keily
Sean Keily
Head of B2C
EON Drive UK
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Rosa Aguirre
Rosa Aguirre
COO
Mobilize UK
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Martin Baker
Martin Baker
Head of Commercial Digital
Renault UK

2:30 - 3:00 pm
Networking Coffee Break

3:00 - 4:00 pm
Roundtable Brainstorming Session

Attendees will gather in small groups to discuss current challenges facing V2X in the UK, and strategies for moving together across stakeholder groups to achieve widespread commercialization.

4:00 -4:30 pm
Roundtable Reporting

Attendees will share key observations and conclusions from their roundtable discussions with the full group.

4:30 - 5:00 pm
The State of V2X Hardware in the UK and EU
Presenter TBA

5:00 - 6:30 pm
Drink Reception

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

8:00 - 9:00 am
Registration and Welcome Coffee

9:00 - 9:30 am
Opening Address

9:30 - 10:30 am
Achieving the Interoperable Future

Achieving a fully interoperable V2X ecosystem will require a collaborative approach between governments, utilities, automakers, charging providers, and consumers. It will involve overcoming significant challenges around standardization, smart grid upgrades, and stakeholder alignment. This panel will look at the key must-dos in the short and long term to make seamless V2X interoperability a reality in the UK.

Michael Evans
Michael Evans
Global Optimisation and Analytics Lead
Octopus Energy
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Marc Multin
Marc Mültin
Founder & CEO
Switch
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Simon Munk
Simon Munk
Head of EV Smart Charging, Energy Systems
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
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Additional panelists TBA

10:30 - 11:00 am
Networking Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:00 pm
Making Smart Flexibility a Reality: Recent Advances

In the context of the UK's ambitious transition to a low-carbon economy, smart flexibility has emerged as a key strategy to manage the growing demand for electricity and ensure the stability of the national grid. This concept involves using EVs, smart meters, demand-side response systems, and other advanced technologies to balance supply and demand in real time while supporting the integration of renewable energy sources. This session examines recent V2X developments in the UK that highlight how smart flexibility is becoming an increasingly important tool in the decarbonisation process.

Alicia-Blatiak
Alicia Blatiak
Founder and CEO
Gridicity
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Rosie-Knight
Rosie Knight
Flexibility Delivery Lead
Ohme
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Additional panelists TBA

12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 pm
How to Make V2G Holistic from a Consumer Point of View

From the consumer's perspective, V2G must deliver on several fronts. First, it is essential to offer clear financial benefits, seamless integration with home energy systems, and transparent communication about how energy from EVs is used. Consumers should be able to generate income by providing grid services, save on charging costs, and see their EVs as part of a broader energy management strategy. To build trust, V2G systems must include guarantees on battery health and fair compensation for energy supplied to the grid. Government incentives, educational campaigns, and user-friendly technology can further encourage adoption. Additionally, standardizing V2G infrastructure, ensuring ease of use, and aligning participation with sustainability goals will make V2G more appealing and accessible, fostering greater consumer engagement. This panel will explore these issues in an in-depth discussion.

Ed Curwen
Ed Curwen
Innovation Manager
Motability Operations
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Rachel Jones
Dr. Rachel Jones
Design Strategist
Instrata
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Andrew Ross
Andrew Ross
Founder
Centre for Energy Equality
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Russ Morgan
Russ Morgan
Commercial Innovations Director
Ohme
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2:00 - 2:30 pm
The INFLEXION Project - Current Status and Learnings

The INFLEXION Project in the UK is currently in its operational phase, successfully demonstrating how EVs equipped with V2G technology can support grid flexibility and stability. The project has made significant progress in testing the integration of EVs into the grid to provide essential services such as frequency regulation, voltage support, and peak shaving. It has also focused on optimizing charging patterns through machine learning and assessing the potential of EVs as flexible energy storage resources, helping balance supply and demand, particularly with increasing renewable energy generation. This presentation offers an update on key lessons to date from INFLEXION and what to expect going forward.

Presenter from Kaluza TBA

2:30 - 3:00 pm
Networking Coffee Break

3:00 - 4:30 pm
V2B and other Emerging Use Cases

This session looks down the road at leading applications of V2X, such as Vehicle-to-Building (V2B). Benefits of a V2B system include emergency power backup, energy cost optimization for the building, peak demand shifting, integration with smart building systems, and more. V2B technology supports the integration of renewable energy into buildings, and in the context of smart buildings or microgrids, V2B allows EVs to serve as decentralized energy resources. The possible benefits and timeline for these applications will be discussed, as well as issues to be addressed in order for them to become a reality.

Martin Beaumont
Martin Beaumont
CEO
Electric Green
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Genna Boyle
Genna Boyle
UK MD
Gridcog
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Steph Budenberg
Steph Budenberg
Consultant, Energy Services
Baringa
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Will Maden
Will Maden
Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer
Fuuse
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