Asia is moving fast towards electrifying mobility. Policies are being refined in many Asian economies for greater adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as a sustainable public and private mobility solution. In response, utilities, EV manufacturers, operators and technology providers are working towards developing smart and efficient charging infrastructure and meeting customer needs of security and convenience. However, the recent crisis is likely to have an adverse impact on the EV industry, at least in the short term - plans for EVs may get pushed forward, utilities are now operating in a new demand scenario, lockdown has put a halt on CPO revenues, etc.  

In this context, Global Transmission Report is organising a virtual conference on EV Charging Infrastructure Asia on July 21-22, 2020. The mission of the conference is to highlight opportunities, technologies, solutions and experiences in building a sustainable EV charging network in Asia.

The conference will bring together leading Asian utilities, charging station operators, government authorities, transport associations, financiers and industry influencers to discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing charging infrastructure to meet the envisioned growth in EVs in Asia.

The two-day virtual event will have live eight sessions covering relevant topics for all stakeholders in the EV charging space. It will present the policies and plans for building EV charging infrastructure in key Asian economies. It will have representation from leading utilities in the region to discuss the impact of EVs on power grid planning, operations and security. It will also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the EV plans and operations of key stakeholders in the region.

The event will provide insights into possible business models for building viable charging networks in developing economies and offer learnings from leading regional and global charging station developers and operators. The conference will present the latest technological developments and solutions to improve the customer experience and interaction.

The conference will discuss the views and expectations of leading EV manufacturers, and fleet and commercial vehicle operators. It will also have a dedicated session on the benefits of integrating renewables and energy storage in charging infrastructure.

Key benefits for participants

• Discover the key growth markets for EVs in Asia
• Hear about emerging opportunities in the EV charging space
• Learn about the latest policies on electrification of mobility
• Get the latest updates on EV charging infrastructure plans in the region
• Discuss the issues and challenges in building EV charging infrastructure
• Learn about the standards and requirements for charging
• Understand the implications of EVs on the grid and the challenges faced by utilities
• Explore the latest developments in charging technologies and their relevance for Asian economies
• Find out the relevant charging solutions for different customer verticals
• Strategise with peers on building charging infrastructure to support greater electrification
• Hear from leading global and regional charge point operators and developers about their experiences
• Learn how to scale up the existing infrastructure to support the growth of EVs
• Understand the expectations of EV manufacturers and fleet and commercial vehicle operators, and discuss their contribution to building charging networks

Virtual event benefits

• Live interaction with senior speakers and key stakeholders (Q&A facility)
• Easy connectivity to geographically dispersed delegates (click of a mouse)
• Virtual meetings and interactions with industry peers and leaders
• Cost effective (lower ticket price as compared to a physical conference)
• Offers flexibility and convenience
• Access to conference recordings or watch later ‘on demand’