9:55

Welcome & Opening remarks from the Chairs

10:00

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Reflecting on the history of charging infrastructure in Ireland and looking ahead to future challenges

The session will explore:

• How we can learn from mistakes made in the past
• Where we are now with public charging stations being rolled out at speed
• Looking to the future with how we address the next challenge on this road with the rise of electric HGV’s and distribution vehicles and catering to their increasing needs
• The collaboration required to further the development of EV in Ireland

10:15

PANEL DISCUSSION

Fleet electrification – why do it and what is the business case behind it?

• How can we assess if fleet electrification is right for the business and what trips can go electric and when?
• Are the availability of fit for purpose vehicles, charging infrastructure and suitable range still challenges for fleet operators?
• How can we set realistic, achievable targets and commitments to decarbonisation?

11:00

Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Viewing

11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

UNPACKING THE EXPERIENCES OF SMEs & LARGE ENTERPRISES THAT HAVE UNDERGONE THE SEAI ELECTRIC FLEET TRIALS – WHAT NEXT?

12:00

PANEL DISCUSSION

PAYMENTS & DRIVER REIMBURSEMENT

As commercial EV adoption rises, how can the company fuel card be replaced with a seamless payment experience for charging?

• How can fleet managers manage the wild west of driver reimbursement
• Can and should the van become the wallet?
• How can we think differently about the payment solutions that surround the EV?

12:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

OPERATIONS: What are the key considerations for operating and charging a green fleet?

• Business viability – what can go electric and when?
• What is the latest in fleet management best practice for electric?
• How can we make good business decisions on our charging infrastructure – deciding which model and partner is right for you, your business and your customers
• How can we implement good driver and customer education to ensure the transition is a success?
• How can we leverage telematics to better understand the decarbonisation of our fleets?

1:15

LUNCH & NETWORKING

2.15

FIRE SIDE CHAT 

Electrifying your fleet – Supporting an Integrated Approach to ESG & Corporate Sustainability

2:35

PANEL DISCUSSION: VEHICLES & TECHNOLOGY

Commercial e-vans and business fleet OEMs in focus

• What is the current state of play for both the demand (fleet operators) and supply side (OEMs) of the EV market?
• Vehicle capabilities: are we there yet and what do fit for use vehicles look like?
• In a relatively new space, how can OEMs up their game regarding product, service and solution offerings to meet fleet demands and needs?
• What is coming down the track with battery tech and alternative fuels?

3:05

Closing remarks from the Chair