Industry-Related Events
EVolve by VGIC is back this Fall in the SF Bay Area!
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!
To learn more please click HERE.
Prepare to navigate the technical and policy solutions required to power AI while meeting Maryland’s sustainability targets at the 2026 Maryland Clean Energy Summit. This year, we explore our most ambitious theme yet, New Frontiers: AI, Energy & Innovation.
This isn’t just a conference; it’s a high-level convergence of industry stakeholders, policymakers, financiers, and tech trailblazers. We’re bringing together the forward thinkers who are keeping tabs on the changing energy landscape, leveraging groundbreaking solutions to optimize our grid, accelerating decarbonization, and driving Maryland’s economic evolution.. Visit the MCEC website for more information!
VGIC Operations Director Shannon McGuire will be speaking on the roundtable Beam me up, Scotty: Transportation of the Future on Wednesday, October 14 between 11:00 AM - 1:00PM ET.
To register, please click HERE.
Now in its eighth iteration, the Fall V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum, October 27-29, 2026 in Detroit, 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.
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’s Senior Advisor Steve Letendre, PhD will be speaking on the panel Prioritizing Affordability: Policy, Regulation & Market Design Roadmap for VGI and Scalable V2G on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 between 9:45AM - 10:45AM ET and hosting the workshop Deeper Dive into VGI Policy & Regulatory Issues on Thursday, October 29, 2026 between 9:00AM - 12:00PM ET.
Fill out this form to schedule a meeting with VGIC’s Senior Advisor Steve Letendre, PhD.
To register, please click HERE. VGIC members can receive a 15% off registration. Reach out to Shannon (smcguire@vgicouncil.org) for the registration code.
Mark your calendar for the EV Charging Summit & Expo, taking place March 1-3, 2027, at the Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV. 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 the workshop V2G: Building a Commercial Business Case in 2027 on Monday, March 1, 2027, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT
Speaking on the panel Scaling Bi-Directional Charging Infrastructure from Pilots to Grid Assets.
Fill out this form to schedule a meeting.
To register, please click HERE.