Industry-Related Events
The Forth Roadmap Conference is the nation’s premier gathering of transportation electrification leaders, bringing together policymakers, utilities, automakers, charging providers, fleet managers, and more to drive solutions and power change. In 2025, we’re convening in Detroit – The Motor City– where innovation, workforce development, and good-paying jobs are shaping the next chapter of the industry. This year’s conference provides a critical forum for industry leaders to recharge their commitment, navigate a changing landscape, and forge new pathways for sustainable mobility.
VGIC Executive Director Zach Woogen will be speaking on the panel Beyond Transportation: EVs as a Power Source on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 between 1:15 PM - 2:30PM ET.
Fill out this form to schedule a meeting with VGIC’s Executive Director, Zach Woogen.
To register, please click HERE.
Hosted by the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC), this annual event serves as the premier clean energy conference in Maryland. The 2025 Maryland Clean Energy Summit, themed “Balancing Supply, Demand & Sustainability: Innovation in the Energy Marketplace,” will bring together leaders in policy, finance transmission, distribution, and more to explore emerging climate solutions and strategies and how they can contribute to economic growth in Maryland. This two-day conference will feature industry-specific roundtable and breakout sessions, two full-conference plenaries, lawmaker/Public Service Commission meet & greets, numerous networking opportunities, featured activities, and lunch on both days. Visit the MCEC website for more information!
VGIC Operations Director Shannon McGuire will be speaking on the roundtable Tipping the Scales on Sustainable Transportation on Tuesday, October 14 between 2:00 PM - 4:00PM ET.
To register, please click HERE.
Mark your calendar for the next Fall edition of the V2G Forum, which will be in October 21-23, 2025 in Detroit. We will again have live demos of standards-base V2G systems (leveraging a live interconnection with the DTE Energy grid). The event in October will bring 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 Executive Director Zach Woogen will be hosting the workshop V2G Policy and Regulatory Issues: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 between 1:30PM - 5:00PM ET.
Fill out this form to schedule a meeting with VGIC’s Executive Director, Zach Woogen.
To register, please click HERE. VGIC members can receive a 15% off registration. Reach out to Shannon (smcguire@vgicouncil.org) for the registration code.
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 Executive Director Zach Woogen 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.
To register, please click HERE.
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.
Fill out this form to schedule a meeting.
To register, please click HERE.
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 leading the V2G Workshop on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT and 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.
VGIC members can receive 20% off registration. Please reach out to Shannon to obtain the code to register.
Fill out this form to schedule a meeting.
To register, please click HERE.