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On Tuesday, October 6th, VGIC is hosting its thought leadership sessions, which will be open to everyone, including non-members, at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, CA. Join industry leaders across the automotive, technology provider, utility, and fleet management ecosystem for premier in-person business networking opportunities and an insightful, educational program.

On Wednesday, October 7th, VGIC is hosting its annual member meeting at MCE’s Concord Office for VGIC members to build and refine strategic and policy priorities for 2027. This day is only for VGIC members. The day will also include a very unique site tour and a big thank you to MCE for hosting and sponsoring!

Why Register for Evolve?

Shape the industry. The markets for managed charging, bidirectional V2X charging, and DER-paired charging are at a critical inflection point, and VGIC is leading the path to scale.
Access experts and network with market makers. Join the top VGI strategy, product, policy, and technology leaders to uncover the barriers and opportunities to market development.
Gain market intelligence. Secure your spot for exclusive insights into the emerging trends in utility programs, real-world implementation, and regulatory innovation.

Tentative Agenda

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Thought Leadership Panels & Networking for All

Time	Agenda Item	Description
8:00AM - 9:00AM	Registration & Light Breakfast	Light breakfast (pastries and coffee) will be provided.
9:00AM - 10:00AM	Welcome & Opening Panel	Speakers Include: • Tom Plant, Commissioner, Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) • Jessica Waldorf, Chief of Staff & Director of Policy Development, New York Department of Public Service (NY DPS) • Zach Woogen, Executive Director, Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) (Moderator)
10:00AM - 10:30AM	Coffee Break
10:30AM - 11:30AM	Panel: Escaping the Pilot Trap: Building Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI) Infrastructure at Scale	Description: How can successful EV pilots scale into full-scale programs? How are new virtual power plant (VPP) offerings embracing customers of all stripes? The discussion will dive into the lessons learned, policy frameworks, and strategies for overcoming barriers to the transition from lab tests and field demonstrations to real-world pilots to large-scale implementation. Speakers Include: • Chanel Parson, Director, Clean Energy and Demand Response, Southern California Edison (SCE) • Steve Letendre, PhD, Senior Advisor, Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) (Moderator)
11:30AM - 1:00PM	Lunch
1:00PM - 2:00PM	Panel: Residential Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Has Arrived!	Session sponsored by Ford Motor Company Description: This panel will explore the fast-evolving residential V2G market and examine how regulators, state energy agencies, and new deployment programs are shaping equitable access to home bidirectional charging. The discussion will highlight key regulatory frameworks, incentive strategies, and early lessons learned that can drive the next phase of residential V2G adoption. Speakers Include: • Elijah Sinclair, Senior Program Manager, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) • Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder, Environmental Working Group (EWG) • Stephanie Hart, Supervisor, Vehicle Grid Integration Unit, California Energy Commission (CEC) • Ingrid Malmgren, Senior Policy Director, Plug In America (Moderator)
2:00PM - 2:30PM	Coffee Break
2:30PM - 3:30PM	Panel: Navigating Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Interconnection	Description: This panel will examine the challenges and opportunities within the interconnection process for bidirectional charging systems and DER-paired charging systems, highlighting key regulatory reforms, utility practices, and technical innovations that can streamline access to the grid. The panel will focus on improving efficiency, transparency, and fairness in interconnection to support a rapidly advancing product landscape. Speakers Include: • Brian Lydic, Chief Regulatory Engineer, IREC • Grace Pratt, Associate, Caliber Strategies (Moderator)
3:30PM - 4:00PM	Coffee Break
4:00PM - 5:00PM	Panel: How Much Value Can EVs Bring to the Grid?	Description: This panel will focus on the importance and impact of standardizing utility program assessment to accelerate consistent, scalable VGI program adoption across service territories. The panelists will discuss approaches to aligning assessment or performance metrics to improve transparency and outcomes for utilities and EV stakeholders alike. Speakers Include: • Ed Burgess, Partner, Current Energy Group (Moderator)
5:00PM - 7:00PM	Closing Remarks & Networking Reception

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Members Only Meeting and Site Tour

Time	Agenda Item	Description
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM	Bus Transport	Travel will be provided by Pittsburg United School District (PUSD)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Check-In & Breakfast	Breakfast and coffee will be provided by MCE
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Member-Only Meeting	Meeting site hosted by MCE
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Lunch	Lunch provided by MCE
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Site Tour at PUSD	Travel will be provided by PUSD
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Bus Transportation	Travel will be provided by PUSD back to MCE and Berkeley

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Energy Accelerator Sponsor

Volt Vanguard Sponsors

Member Meeting Host & Sponsor

Amped Up Reception Sponsor

Watt’s Up Coffee Sponsor

Charging Champion Session Sponsor

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