Mark your calendar for the EV Charging Summit & Expo, taking place March 17-19, 2026, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. With 200 speakers, 65 sessions, 240 exhibitors, and 5,000+ attendees, EVCS & Expo is North America’s largest and most influential event dedicated to the electrification of transportation infrastructure. 

This is where innovation, policy, finance, and technology come together to shape the future of mobility. From commercial to government sectors, attendees will explore real-world solutions, cost-saving technologies, and scalable strategies driving EV charging forward.

VGIC Executive Director Zach Woogen will be there in full force and participating in the following engagements:

• Co-facilitating Workshop J: Utilities as Crucial Community Resiliency Partners: Everyone Benefits With Pre-Planning (Utilities and Utility Affiliates Only) on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT

• Facilitating Workshop F: V2G 101: Scaling Bidirectional Charging Infrastructure on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

• Co-facilitating the VGI Policy Design Lab on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT

• Speaking on the panel V2G: Harnessing EVs as a Grid Resource for Reliability and Resiliency on Thursday, March 19, 2026 between 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM PT

The VGIC network can receive 20% off registration using code: VGIC20

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The Electric School Bus (ESB) Network National Forum is a dynamic platform tailored for school districts across the nation interested in or actively leading the acceleration of school bus fleet electrification. Through a series of engaging virtual meetings, we unite districts committed to pioneering sustainable transportation solutions.

Collaborate with CALSTART and fellow educators in these forum sessions to explore the nationwide landscape of ESB adoption. The forums provide an invaluable space where participants not only stay informed about the latest funding opportunities but also benefit from the collective wisdom of industry experts. Gain unique insights, receive crucial updates, and connect with other districts passionately electrifying their school bus fleets. Your journey towards a greener, more sustainable future begins here on a national scale.

VGIC Executive Director Zach Woogen will be speaking on the ESB Network National Forum on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 between 1:00PM - 2:00PM ET.

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Now in its seventh iteration, the V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum: Spring, April 28-30, 2026 in Los Angeles, brings together top industry players, working groups, utility professionals and others who are focused on the successful development and implementation of vehicle-to-grid in the United States.

Host sponsored by Southern California Edison, the goal is to examine obstacles and challenges to effectively achieving the potential of V2G, and to identify appropriate solutions and implementation success strategies for grid operators and other stakeholders across market verticals.

VGIC Executive Director Zach Woogen will be speaking on the panel Gauging and Engaging the Residential and Commercial Customer: Effective Strategies to Date, Lessons Learned and Directions Forward on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 between 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM PT.

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Now in its 16th year, ACT Expo is the largest fleet technology and operations conference in North America, built specifically for fleet decision-makers evaluating near-term, real-world investments in vehicles, powertrains, safety systems, and digital tools. Fleets attend to compare solutions, learn from peer case studies, and leave with actionable strategies they can implement immediately. OEMs, shippers, technology leaders, and policymakers attend ACT Expo to gain months of market intelligence - distilled into insights that shape what’s next in freight movement and commercial transportation.

VGIC’s Executive Director, Zach Woogen, will be attending the event. If you would like to schedule time with Zach while there, please fill out this form to schedule a meeting.

VGIC is thrilled to be an Endorsing Organization for Act Expo 2026. VGIC members can receive $100 off registration. Please reach out to VGIC’s Operations Director, Shannon McGuire, to obtain the code to register.

To register, please click HERE.