EV Charging Summit Track One: Site-Host Selection, Install, and Operations, March 26, 2025

The EV Charging Summit & Expo is a leading event dedicated to advancing the global EV charging infrastructure ecosystem by bringing together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors. It serves as a key platform for EV charging industry leaders, including manufacturers, policymakers, utilities, fleet operators, and technology providers, to collaborate and explore innovative solutions for the growth of electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The thought-leading event is returning to Las Vegas, March 25-27, 2025. Get your tickets today!

The summit highlights the latest advancements in EV charging technology, discusses pressing challenges such as grid integration and funding, and provides valuable insights into policies and regulations shaping the EV industry. Through keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the event fosters meaningful connections and drives progress in building a sustainable, efficient, and accessible charging network worldwide.

Track One: Site-Host Selection, Install, and Operations

On day one of the General Summit, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Track One: “Site-Host Selection, Install, and Operations,” offers a wealth of information from EV charging experts and luminaries around the globe.

As the electric vehicle (EV) market expands, developing reliable and accessible charging infrastructure presents both challenges and opportunities. Key hurdles include selecting optimal sites that balance visibility, accessibility, and demand while navigating zoning regulations and grid capacity limitations.

Installation can be complicated by the need for infrastructure upgrades, skilled labor shortages, and environmental factors. Operational challenges involve maintaining charger reliability, managing energy costs, and ensuring strong network connectivity.

However, opportunities abound, including leveraging government incentives, forming strategic partnerships, and utilizing data-driven insights to optimize operations. Hosting EV chargers can attract customers, enhance sustainability branding, and generate diversified revenue streams, making it a promising endeavor for early adopters and forward-thinking stakeholders.

Track One Schedule

The Track One schedule appears below.

Presentation: The State of the Industry: Leveraging Data on the Trajectory of EV Charging Across Industries to Inform Your Investments
10:45 am–11:15 am

The presentation by the Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) introduces the Charging Analytics Program (CAP), a powerful tool designed to help site hosts and the EV charging industry make smarter, data-driven decisions about current and future charging infrastructure. As an initiative backed by a think tank and a sustainable energy leader, the program offers independent, unbiased insights to optimize EV charging operations.

During the session, participants will see how the CAP tool can analyze key data points to uncover what’s really happening at charging sites. This includes detailed information on utilization patterns, session activity, and charging failures, along with an exploration of the underlying causes. The program provides tools to help hosts maximize the performance of existing charging sites, offering the ability to benchmark performance against top and bottom industry performers. Attendees will gain access to independent, nonprofit-backed charging data that sheds light on trends and emerging behaviors in the EV charging space.

The session will also explore how trend lines from the data can provide insights into the future of charging infrastructure. By analyzing real-world use cases and different scenarios, the presentation will demonstrate how these insights can drive better outcomes, optimize site operations, and prepare for growing EV demand. This event is a chance to understand the EV charging ecosystem through a data-rich lens, offering actionable strategies to enhance infrastructure efficiency and reliability.

Speaker:

Karl Doenges
Exec. Dir. Charging Analytics Program
Transportation Energy Institute

Panel: Efficient Site Selection and Acquisition
11:20 am–12:00 pm

This session is designed to help property owners, developers, and planners navigate the complexities of installing EV charging stations. Installing chargers at residential, commercial, or municipal sites can unlock significant value, but it requires careful planning and preparation. This session will cover the essentials of evaluating site potential, from determining the right charging capacity to aligning with local power infrastructure. Participants will learn how to coordinate early with utility providers to ensure power availability and establish pathways for installation.

The discussion will also explore best practices for site feasibility and design, focusing on regional requirements, permitting processes, and environmental considerations. Attendees will gain insights into subsurface damage prevention during installation and understand how population density, demographics, and income levels can influence site success. By addressing these critical factors, the session provides a roadmap for creating EV charging installations that are both functional and profitable.

Moderator:

Ian McIlravey
Consulting Associate Director
S&P Global

Speakers:

John Incorvaia
Business Development Manager, Renewable Energy Infrastructure Services
Pearce Renewables

Ryan Mewha
Market Segment Leader – Renewables
GPRS, LLC

Will Grady
Director of Network
EnviroSpark Energy Solutions

Meredith Morford
Senior Manager, EV Project Delivery
Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Ryan Mewha, Market Segment Leader – Renewables, GPRS, LLC, said: “I’m excited to sit on this panel to discuss this topic. GPRS fits in on this panel in that we support the understanding of utility location and congestion on given sites. Developers and owner operators may choose to move forward with sites based on congestion and the importance of engineering sites for best location of charging stations to limit change orders based on redesigns and delays. We are then able to utilize this data to create full as-built documentation for operations and maintenance.”

Panel: Charging-as-a-Service Solutions for Comprehensive EV Charging Deployments
12:10 pm–12:40 pm

For site hosts seeking minimal upfront costs and a streamlined, hands-off approach to EV charging installations, Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) offers a compelling solution. CaaS provides a comprehensive, turnkey approach that includes reliable equipment, professional installation, software management, ongoing maintenance, and customer support—all handled by a single vendor. This panel will delve into the advantages of adopting CaaS, the business rationale behind this approach, and how it can simplify and accelerate EV charging projects.

The discussion will cover the full range of CaaS services, from electrification planning and equipment sourcing to software integration, installation, operations and maintenance, and project financing. It will also highlight strategies for effective collaboration with key stakeholders and explore how a technology-agnostic approach allows site hosts to identify the most suitable solutions for their unique needs. Additionally, the panel will examine how CaaS supports large-scale EV deployments and showcase successful use cases that illustrate the benefits of this model from a customer’s perspective.

Moderator:

Raymond McSpirit
Founder
EV Recruitment

Speaker:

Benoit Lacroix
CEO
ReliON

Benoit Lacroix, CEO, ReliON, said: “As private and commercial EV adoption accelerates, the size, complexity, and reliance on charging infrastructure grow significantly. This demands advanced technologies, specialized services like Charging-as-a-Service and O&M solutions, and robust industry standards to ensure interoperability and resilience. I’m thrilled to discuss these critical topics with my fellow panelists at the event.”

Panel: Future-Proofing Your Property for Cost-Effective EV Infrastructure Investments
12:45 pm–1:20 pm

To ensure long-term success and avoid costly mistakes, investing in EV infrastructure that is scalable, efficient, and adaptable to future advancements is essential. This panel will feature industry experts discussing the critical considerations for “future-proofing” EV charging infrastructure, offering strategies to help site hosts make decisions that meet both immediate and long-term needs. The goal is to ensure that early investments provide a foundation for sustainable and cost-effective growth.

The discussion will explore how to design infrastructure with operations in mind, ensuring not only that today’s performance needs are met but also that serviceability, safety, and long-term operational efficiency are considered. Panelists will also examine the importance of integrating charging stations into the broader operations of a facility, minimizing disruption to existing business activities while enhancing charging efficiency.

Future-proofing strategies for scalability will be a focal point, emphasizing solutions that accommodate growing demand, incorporate renewable energy, and prepare for advanced energy storage integration. Additionally, the panel will highlight the value of leveraging data from early deployments to inform strategic decisions and optimize future expansions. By analyzing operational data, site hosts can create more efficient networks and achieve better returns on their infrastructure investments. This session will provide actionable insights for those looking to build EV charging systems that are prepared to evolve alongside market and technology advancements.

Moderator:

Robert Rizzo
Director of Infrastructure Solutions
PxT Infrastructure Solutions

Speakers:

Kash Sethi
Head of Sales
Atom Power

Jose Morales
Vice President of Construction
Flash

Brent C. Wilson, P.Eng, PMP, Prince2
North American Electric Vehicle Program Manager
BGIS

Panel: Fueling Payment Acceptance for EV Charging Stations Across America
1:25 pm–2:05 pm

Payment challenges can significantly affect the accessibility and reliability of EV charging, making it crucial to address these issues to create a seamless and convenient experience for drivers. As consumer preferences increasingly favor credit and debit card payments, ensuring the availability of unattended payment systems at charging stations becomes even more important. According to Mastercard Consumer Research, 65% of consumers prefer card-based payments for EV charging, emphasizing the need for solutions that cater to this demand.

Addressing payment obstacles not only improves the charging experience but also plays a key role in accelerating EV adoption. This session will delve into the current payment landscape, examining trends, challenges, and innovative solutions to streamline payment processes. Participants will gain insights into improving system integration and connectivity, simplifying payment methods to reduce customer confusion, and meeting security, regulatory, and environmental standards for card-based transactions. The discussion will also highlight how unattended payment systems enhance user convenience and explore strategies to expand payment acceptance across the EV charging network nationwide, ensuring a better experience for all EV drivers.

Moderator:

Siavosh Dana
Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
Nayax

Speakers:

Jason Moss
Director, Unattended Payment Solutions
Castles Technology

Todd Bellino
Director of Payment Facilitation and Integrated Payments
Payroc

Simon Ouellette
CEO
ChargeHub

Adam Wilkinson
Senior Solutions Architect
Irdeto

More information about the following three panels was not available at press time. Check the Summit’s site for updates.

Panel: Smart Implementable Solutions to Help Speed Up and Streamline Installations
2:15 pm–2:45 pm

Panel: Hardware and Software Selection: How to Find the Right Vendor to Match the Scope of Your EV Project
2:50 pm–3:20 pm

Panel: Everything You Need to Know About Finding the Right Service Plan For Your EV Chargers
3:25 pm–4:00 pm

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