Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles Summit, 2026

Key facts

Date: 1 — 2 October, 2026

Place: Berlin

Conference Overview

Charging infrastructure deployment is central to building a scalable electric mobility ecosystem, enabling the transition from internal combustion engines to electrified transport while supporting growing energy demand on the grid.

The event explores the regulatory frameworks and policy developments shaping the rollout of EV charging networks, providing a comprehensive overview of market design, interoperability standards, and performance benchmarks across Europe. It also examines key technical and operational considerations such as grid capacity, smart charging, load balancing, and the integration of renewable energy sources within charging infrastructure.

Industry leaders, including charging point operators (CPOs), automotive OEMs, utilities, transmission and distribution system operators, policymakers, technology providers, and researchers, will engage in open discussions on critical topics. These include infrastructure scalability, public and private sector collaboration, user experience, cybersecurity, and the role of data in optimizing charging networks.

The summit will address the evolving landscape of EV charging, from regulatory compliance and investment strategies to innovations in fast-charging technologies and sector coupling between mobility and energy systems.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with key stakeholders while gaining practical insights and strategic perspectives on the future of EV charging infrastructure.

Key topics

Latest updates on European EV charging regulations, AFIR implementation, and infrastructure targets.
How charging infrastructure underpins the broader mobility and energy system transition
Scaling EV charging networks from early adoption to mass-market deployment
Designing reliable, profitable, and high-utilization charging networks (CPO flywheel, benchmarking, optimization)
Real-world strategies for building viable business cases and achieving ROI in charging infrastructure
National rollout strategies: overcoming bottlenecks, avoiding stranded assets, and making PPPs effective
Integration of EV charging with energy systems: grid coordination, energy management, and system-wide optimization
Grid capacity challenges and solutions, including connection constraints and infrastructure planning
Smart charging, load management, and flexibility solutions (demand response, V2G, energy storage)
Heavy-duty and fleet electrification: megawatt charging systems (MCS), depot infrastructure, and operational integration
Aligning fleet operations, utilities, and infrastructure for scalable electrification of transport
Spatiotemporal demand modelling and corridor-based infrastructure planning for EV charging
Evolution of fast and ultra-fast charging technologies to support long-distance and commercial transport
Interoperability, roaming ecosystems, and their impact on utilization, profitability, and customer experience
Data sharing, open standards, and compliance challenges in interoperable charging ecosystems
Cybersecurity risks and data integrity in connected EV charging infrastructure
Digitalization of charging networks: the role of data, AI, and software platforms in optimization and decision-making
Customer-centric design: improving accessibility, reliability, and user experience across charging networks
Lessons learned from real-world fleet decarbonisation (municipal and commercial) and infrastructure deployment challenges
The convergence of mobility, energy, and digital systems, including the role of autonomous and connected vehicles
Future outlook: aligning infrastructure deployment with 2030 and 2050 electrification and decarbonisation targets