As we approach 2026, the conversation is shifting from pilot programs to large-scale deployment. Despite this progress, several challenges persist. Costs continue to be volatile, project timelines are often delayed due to permitting, interconnection, and equipment supply issues, and utilities must balance new EV load demands with broader grid priorities. Moreover, underserved communities, including rural areas, tribal lands, and low-income urban neighborhoods, still face limited access to public or home charging options.  

To address these complexities and explore pathways for creating a reliable and equitable charging infrastructure in the West, Global Transmission Report is organizing its 5th Annual EV Charging Infrastructure West Conference on January 27, 2026, at Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco. The conference will gather key decision-makers and implementers from various sectors, including utilities, charging providers, policymakers, financiers, fleet operators, site hosts, and technology developers, to discuss solutions that reflect the operational realities of the region. 

This event aims to move beyond political announcements and focus on large-scale implementation, ensuring we remain on track to meet our climate and transportation goals by 2030.

VGIC Executive Director Zach Woogen will be speaking on the panel Solving Grid-Related Challenges on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Time to be determined.

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Since 2021, the U.S. has made remarkable strides in EV charging infrastructure — but the journey is far from complete. The past year’s policy changes have brought both opportunities and uncertainty, making collaboration more important than ever.

As states move forward at their own pace, the companies building chargers, connectors, and power-delivery systems are evolving alongside them. Hardware, software, and service providers are adapting to meet the unique needs of each state’s infrastructure roll-out.

This virtual and free event offers:

• State-by-state insights on EV charging infrastructure development

• Collaboration opportunities between government, energy, and manufacturing sectors

• Proven strategies that can serve as models for other regions

Whether you’re advancing charging infrastructure in your state, developing the next generation of EV charging technology, or aligning your business strategy with evolving policies, this is the place to connect with decision-makers shaping the future of EV charging in North America.

VGIC Senior Advisor Steve Letendre, PhD will be speaking on the panel Market and Policy Landscape for Managed Charging and Bidirectional Charging on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 between 1:00PM - 1:30PM ET.

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DTECH is the leading smart grid conference and exposition, covering automation & control systems, energy efficiency, T&D, water utility technology and more. This event gathers professionals from electric utilities, water utilities and other municipal utilities to enhance their knowledge of the transmission and distribution industry.

This February at DTECH® 2026, the energy industry’s largest stage meets the innovators shaping its future. From AI-powered grid management to next-gen storage solutions, Initiate is where startups showcase their game-changing tech to utility leaders, investors, and decision makers from across the globe.

VGIC Executive Director Zach Woogen will be speaking on the panel Valuing Vehicle-Grid Integration: Rates, Programs, and Customer Experience on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 between 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PT.

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