“Powered Up” Conference – Event Schedule

12:00 PM – 12:10 PM

Opening Remarks

Chair: Bill Murray/Harrison Hughes Event Directors 

  • Introduction to Conference Themes:
    • Welcome attendees and set the tone for the day.
    • “Today, we’ll explore how industry stakeholders and can collaborate to create accessible, reliable, and sustainable EV infrastructure. Our focus will include accessibility for all drivers, enforcing industry standards, and integrating renewable energy solutions.” The industry needs to sort the week from the chaG and the sessions aim to look at how companies that operate at the highest level should be recognised and authorised to engage with large scale tenders and bids
  • Acknowledgement of Key Partners:
    • “Special thanks to Motability Operations, Landis+Gyr, Believ and EVJuicenGo our partners, for championing accessibility in EV charging solutions. 

12:10 PM – 12.20 PM

Keynote Speech: Peter Kyle MP

  • Highlight the government’s role in EV innovation and policy support.

  • Speaker: RT HON Peter Kyle MP,  Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Content: Discussion on government initiatives and policies promoting EV innovation and adoption.

12:20 PM – 1:00 PM

Panel 1 – Building Successful Partnerships Between hosts and Charging Companies

Moderator: Clare Nicol – Compleo
Panellists:

    • Scott Edsall – EVJuiceNgo
    • Katherine Dunne – Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment & Transport London Borough of Hounslow
    • Mark Coley – Landis&Gyr
    • Matt Croucher – Believ

Key Topics:
1. Understanding Town and City Needs:

  • “What are the critical infrastructure requirements local authorities expect from charging companies?”
  • Insights into how cities like Hounslow, Brighton & Hove, and Greater London are prioritising reliability, inclusivity, and renewable energy integration.

2. Customising Charging Solutions:

  • “How can providers like Landis+Gyr and Believ adapt their strategies to meet the unique challenges of urban environments?”
  • Case studies showcasing collaborative successes between cities and these providers.

3. Addressing Pain Points:

• Discuss procurement challenges, regulatory hurdles, and strategies to align charging company goals with local authority priorities.

1:05 PM – 1:45 PM

Panel 2 – Charging Infrastructure Planning, Installation and Grid Integration

Moderator: TBC

Panellists:

    • Robert Harper  Landis+Gyr
    • Scott Edsall EVJuiceNgo
    • Mark Potter 3ti 
    • Romina Rodriguez Lloyds Banking Group 
    • Shayne Rees – Char.gy

 

Key Topics:

V2G – The key to unlocking EV charging and Grid resilience.

EVjuiceNgo innovation for V2G – the future of Grid Resilience

  • How essential is V2G for a pure electric future?
  • The Future of V2G ‘What will the future of V2G look like and who will lead the way?’

Collaborative Installation Strategies:

  • “How can manufacturers, installers, and planners work together for seamless deployment?

Grid Resilience and Renewable Integration:

  • “What role does battery storage play in ensuring the grid can support large-scale EV adoption?”
  • Landis+Gyr’s expertise in battery storage and load management.

Site Location Planning:

  • How changes in customer profiles are infuencing site location?
  • How to leverage consumer spending data for optimal site locations?

1:50 PM – 2:30 PM

Break 1 – Coffee & Catch Up

 

2:30 PM – 3:10 PM

Panel 3 – Accessible Charging Solutions for All Drivers

Moderator: Representative, Motability Operations
Panellists:

  • Jon Jenkins – Motability Operations
  • Mark Coley – Landis&Gyr 
  • James Peacock – Zap Map
  • Charlie Allen – Believ 

Key Topics:
1. Designing Inclusive Charging Stations:

  • “What features should be mandatory to ensure charging stations cater to all drivers, including those with disabilities?”
  • Role of Motability Operations in shaping accessible charging policies.

2. Engaging with Communities:

  • “How can charging companies and local authorities better engage with disabled drivers to understand their needs?”

3. Accessibility as a Core Requirement:

  • Examples of tenders that prioritise accessibility, and the role of policy in enforcing these standards.

3:10 PM – 3:50 PM

Panel 4 – Ensuring the Future of Urban Charging Networks

Moderator: Dan Caesar

  • Dan Caesar – Electric Vehicles UK

  • Kieran Fitsall – Brighton & Hove City Council

  • Clare Nicol – Compleo

  • Jonathan Allan – BPA 

Key Topics:
1. Smart Charging Networks:

  • How can data analytics and load management optimise urban charging networks?”
  • Insights:  Implementation of smart systems in Greater London.
  • 3. Future Innovations:
  • “What does the future hold for public charging hubs in densely populated cities?”

3:50 PM – 4:30 PM

Panel 5 – EV Charging and Parking – Creating a seamless User experience (BPA)

Moderator: Scott Gow

  • Mark Smith – Energy Saving Trust
  • Murray Sirel – Believ
  • Shayne Rees – Char.gy 

Key Topics

  • Seamless Parking and charging payments
  • Pre-booking
  • Data insights & integrations
  • Sustainable funding models – Free versus paid charging
  • Effective signage & on street bay management

4.30PM: We welcome all to a local Public House for relaxed drink/networking opportunity proudly sponsored  by Lloyds