2024 Agenda

9:00am

 WELCOME

Managing Director, iQuest
9:05am

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

9:10am

MINISTERIAL ADDRESS

Supporting the transport chapter of the government’s Climate Action Plan (CAP)

Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics; and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications with special responsibility for Postal Policy
9:25am

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Leading the charge in Europe

Manager at Royal RAI Association for the Passenger Cars, Light and Heavy Commercial Vehicles departments 
9:45am

KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION

While the growth in EVs has accelerated exponentially in recent years, we are lagging well behind where we need to be in terms of the ambitious government targets. The scale of the challenge is ambitious and one might wonder if there really is an EV revolution or is this another false dawn?

Topics will include:

  • challenges in reaching our climate action targets
  • the decline in EV registrations
  • the need for Government to support the EV transition with ways to incentivise the market for both private and company car buyers.
  • building a future-proof and robust charging infrastructure to support current growth
  • grid demands – ensuring investment in the grid to meet future demand
Head of Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland, Department of Transport
Operations Director, Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI)
Professor in Transportation & Head of Department, Centre for Transport Research, Trinity College Dublin
10:15am

HEADLINE SPONSOR KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Head of eMobility, ESB
10:30am

Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Viewing

STAGE 1

Charging Infrastructure and Innovation

CHARGING AHEAD – INFRASTRUCTURE AND INNOVATION

11:00am

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE STREAM CHAIR

11:25am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Delivery of EV charging in local authorities across Ireland

The next stage of the delivery of EV charging infrastructure of the Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan, will focus on public charging in cities, towns and villages around the country.

Head of Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland, Department of Transport
11:45am

SPOTLIGHT ON…

EV Charging at home, at work, out and about

Head of Investment Sales, Blink Charging Solutions
12:00pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Futuristic technologies in EV production

The automotive industry and mobility itself, are undergoing the most comprehensive transformation in history. New drive systems, digitisation and automation are fundamentally transforming the industry and today’s developments determine what the mobility of the future will be like for future generations all over the world. Prioritising innovation and digital technology and leveraging smart, connected and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled technologies to build robust infrastructure will be discussed.

Consultant Battery Electrochemist, Plug Life Consulting
Chair, Irish EV Association (IEVA)
12:45pm

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Powering the future: how Weev is revolutionising EV charging with a fresh perspective

Chief Commercial Officer, Weev
1:00pm

Networking Lunch Break & Exhibition Viewing

2:00pm

WELCOME BACK

2:05pm

TEST DRIVE

From Malin to Mizen on one charge!

Transport & Electric Vehicle Expert
2:20pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Addressing workforce issues

Topics will include:

  • Ensuring a pipeline of talent to future proof the EV industry
  • Upskilling the current workforce
  • Meeting the increased demand for EV technicians
  • Using data and insights for your business decisions
Alex Dowdall, Assistant Principal Officer, Department of Further, Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science 
Assistant Manager- Climate Strategy & Skills, Construction & Climate Action Unit, Solas
2:50pm

FIRESIDE CHAT…

Debunking the myths around EVs

Blake, Paddy & Matthew cut through the jargon, hype and hysteria to bust some common myths in the media.

Chair, Irish EV Association (IEVA)
Transport & Electric Vehicle Expert
3:25pm

CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

STAGE 2

Zero Fleet Futures

FLEET MANAGEMENT – INNOVATING FOR A GREENER FUTURE

11:00am

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE STREAM CHAIR

Operations Director, Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI)
11:10am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Developments in battery chemistry, production and costs

Consultant Battery Electrochemist, Plug Life Consulting
11:30am

SPONSOR KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Project Development Officer, SSE
11:45am

PRESENTATION

Delivering Ireland’s energy revolution

Programme Manager, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
12:00pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

What fleet managers need to know about making the transition to electric fleet vehicles

Expert speakers will discuss the transition of our road haulage sector and heavy-duty vehicle fleets to net zero and enabling a robust alternatively-fuelled infrastructure network across Ireland. Hear what fleet managers need to know and do about electrifying their fleets, funding, financing and ensuring a sustainable supply chain. How can fleet managers make the transition work both financially and practically?

BDM New Energy Landscapes, Schneider Electric
Programme Manager, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Lead Solutions Engineer, UK & Ireland, Geotab
Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
12:45pm

EV Transitioning Case Study

ATC Logistics

1:00pm

Networking Lunch Break & Exhibition Viewing

2:00pm

 WELCOME BACK

Operations Director, Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI)
2:05pm

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Lack of capacity in Ireland’s creaking energy system

Hear how this company’s single biggest obstacle to expanding their ambitions is the provision of electricity and power, how it’s slowing down business growth and crippling investment in decarbonisation.

2:20pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Game changers –  disrupting the disruptors

This panel will showcase some of Ireland’s leading companies are facing the challenges of distributing their products through a network of fleet operations. We will hear about their transition to zero-emission vehicles, the newer and more efficient technologies they use to cut their distribution impact, how they improve fuel efficiency of transportation to reduce the environmental impact of moving their products.

Customer Solutions Manager with ESB Smart Energy Services
2:50pm

SPOTLIGHT ON…

New fleet models in focus

3:05pm

SPOTLIGHT ON… GRANTS AND FUNDING

3:25pm

 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

Operations Director, Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI)
3:30pm

SUMMIT ENDS

Exhibitor Enquiry

Sponsorship Enquiry

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