Power Up! North American EV Charging Conference 2026, Jan. 27-28 (Free, Online)
Significant progress has been made in EV charging infrastructure since 2021, yet substantial gaps remain. Recent policy shifts over the past year have further complicated the landscape, introducing uncertainty at a time when clarity and coordination are critical.
As states advance charging deployment at different speeds, the ecosystem supporting that build-out is evolving in parallel. Charger manufacturers, connector and hardware suppliers, software platforms, utilities, and energy providers must continually adapt to changing regulatory, technical, and market conditions. As each state’s infrastructure strategy matures, so too must the organizations responsible for designing, building, powering, and operating these networks.
The fifth annual North American EV Charging Conference is uniquely positioned to address this complexity. The event convenes state and federal Department of Transportation leaders alongside utilities, charging network operators, OEMs, and technology providers to share real-world updates, align on best practices, and collaboratively define the path forward. Rather than operating in silos, stakeholders come together to translate policy into deployable, reliable infrastructure.
Through practical case studies, the conference will highlight how state DOTs, utilities, and charging companies across the U.S. have partnered to successfully implement EV charging programs. Delivered as a fully virtual event, the conference serves as a national showcase, enabling states to learn from one another and apply proven approaches to their own infrastructure plans.
Hosted by SAE International & RingCentral
The event is hosted by SAE International, the leader in connecting & educating engineers while promoting, developing and advancing aerospace, commercial vehicle & automotive engineering.
Today’s challenges cannot be solved in isolation. SAE International fosters collaboration across industries, technologies, and borders, grounded in the belief that shared knowledge accelerates shared progress. By connecting people and insights, SAE helps turn collective thinking into real-world results that advance the mobility ecosystem.
RingCentral is a leading cloud-based Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provider, offering an all-in-one platform for business communication and collaboration that integrates phone, video, messaging, and contact center tools into a single app.
Speakers
Speakers for the event include a diverse group of leaders from government, industry, utilities, and technology organizations shaping the future of EV charging infrastructure. The program features Matt Wasowski of SAE International, Gabe Klein, former Executive Director of the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, and Andrew Wishnia of Boundary Stone Partners, providing insight into federal policy and funding.
Technical and standards perspectives will be led by Dr. Rodney McGee, Chairman of the SAE J3400 NACS Task Force, alongside Rich Byczek of Intertek, who will address EVSE energy efficiency certifications.
Industry and market analysis will be delivered by Sam Abuelsamid, Mobility Industry Analyst, while deployment innovation will be highlighted by James Everley of Voltpost and Kevin Kushman, CEO of Electrada.
State-level infrastructure leadership includes Tami Alexander of the Kansas Department of Transportation, Michael King of the Colorado Department of Transportation, Degee Roberts of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, and Mark Finlay of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Additional speakers represent organizations such as Emobi AI, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Liminal, AVL Test Systems, Innovation4Mobility, and the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council, offering a comprehensive, cross-sector view of EV charging deployment across the United States.
Curbside EV charging innovators at its electric will be participating, including Co-Founders Nathan King and Tiya Gordon. its electric is a first mover in detachable EV charging cables and curbside charging solutions, pioneering an exciting approach that enables efficient, utility-connected charging in dense urban environments. By separating the cable from the fixed infrastructure, itselectric reduces street clutter, improves accessibility, and accelerates deployment, making curbside EV charging more scalable, cost-effective, and well suited for cities with limited off-street parking.
