Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure | Detailed Agenda

Panel Discussion: A Global Perspective

Key International Electric Vehicles Implementation Strategies: What You Need to Know to Prepare Your Urban Infrastructure

Cities worldwide have been transforming electric mobility at their city cores and making the shift to clean energy transportation. What are the success factors that Canadian cities can draw from these leading examples? This panel will discuss:

• Understanding each player's role – public and private ownership in fleets and infrastructure
• Balancing private and public transportation strategies when incorporating sustainability into the transportation system

Emulate the success of these leading international cities and fully explore the potential of Canadian electric vehicle implementation.

Jonas Ericson, Project Coordinator of Clean Vehicles, Environment and Health Administration, City of Stockholm (Sweden)	Cara Clairman, President and CEO Plug n Drive Ontario (Canada)
Mark Simon, Director of Alternative Fuels Program, NYC Department of Transportation

Case Study: City of Stockholm

How to Align Government Policies with Industry to Accelerate Consumer Adoption

Taking EV projects from their initial test phases to long-term, economically viable solutions is one of the major challenges facing cities around the world. What key strategies has Stockholm adopted that will also help your city achieve higher EV uptake?

• Incentivize lessons drawn from other alternative vehicle technology programs
• Viable long-term policies to support existing home charging infrastructure and justifying the case for initial and selective public charging infrastructure
• Implement a strong public procurement plan for different transport services to build up market demand and provide long-term stability for the clean vehicles market

Emulate Stockholm's resounding success and take away practical strategies to promote the use of electric vehicles in your city.

Jonas Ericson, Project Coordinator of Clean Vehicles, Environment and Health Administration, City of Stockholm (Sweden)

Mid-Morning Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure new contacts and discuss your ideas!

Case Study: New York City

Leading the Uptake in Electric Vehicles with Green City Fleets to Bolster Consumer Confidence

Electric vehicles play a key role in a city's sustainability plan. It is important for global leaders to demonstrate support by being early adopters and showcase the performance and usability of EVs. Take away practical lessons on guiding the way to mass adoption:

• Implement and manage your clean city fleets through hybrid taxis, police cars, and heavy duty trucks
• Evaluate funding and support initiatives and collaborate with the community to develop long-term development plans for electric vehicles
• Overcome the unique challenges faced by high-density cities in local level planning for EVs

Take back valuable insights from New York City's outstanding EV planning and experience to your city.

Mark Simon, Director of Alternative Fuels Program, New York City Department of Transportation

Case Study: City of Toronto

Leading the Way in the Next Steps of Innovation in Electric Vehicles

The Toronto Atmospheric Fund has always been at the forefront of new ideas to reduce local emissions. Through exciting programs such as FleetWise 300, TAF has been making remarkable progress on driving up the adoption rates of EVs in the GTA. In this session, hear all about:

• Overview of Toronto's fleet-based program
• Municipal insights on electric vehicle infrastructure planning
• Future outlook and the next steps for innovation

Source ideas and strategies from Toronto's current progress on electric vehicles and be the first to hear what's next!

Ben Marans, Manager, Social Innovation & Transportation, Toronto Atmospheric Fund

Networking Luncheon

Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon.

The Challenge: Adoption and Grid Integration

With increased consumer interest and investments from governments, automakers, and energy providers in funding and research, many challenges will need to be overcome if EVs are to become a viable and long-term alternative to the traditional internal-combustion-driven vehicles. This session will explore the challenges of creating a positive EV user experience and the effective integration of EVs into the electric grid through:

• The latest EV pilot projects such as charge roaming and smart charging
• The application of analytics and optimization techniques
• The use of "Smarter" options for managing the necessary information, processes, and payments across diverse technological, communications, end user, geographical and utility service boundaries.

Clay Luthy, Global Distributed Energy Resource Manager, IBM

Case Study: Toronto-Hydro Electric System

How to Facilitate Smart and Green Residential Charging Behaviours to Better Control EV Loads

With the majority of charging taking place at home, it is imperative to develop efficient charging methods to balance the load on the grid. Source practical strategies from a leading utility on:

• Best practices in managing and optimizing residential charging
• New opportunities in catering to different charging methods
• Understanding future demand distribution to better plan for infrastructure upgrades

Implement time-based smart charging schemes to better control and alleviate the strain on the grid.

Ivano Labricciosa, Vice President of Asset Management, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited

Mid-Afternoon Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees.

Strategies for Mitigating the Impact of Electric Vehicles to Ensure Grid Quality

In ensuring the success of EV deployment throughout the city, upholding grid integrity against the additional load during peak demand is imperative. How do utilities plan to manage various levels of grid impact? Take away strategies on:

• Identifying local usage clusters and examining local load profiles
• Optimizing grid reliability and quality through better load management
• Ensuring that information is available to forecast grid capacity

Be equipped with the strategies necessary to accommodate electric vehicles and protect the grid.

Lorne Hedges, Final Distribution Solutions and Offer Manager, North America Operating Division, Schneider Electric

Panel: Vehicle-to-Grid

How to Integrate Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Through Vehicle-to-Grid Technologies

The smart grid plays an important role in enabling the integration of clean energy generation with optimized resource planning. Leverage real-time communications technologies from the vehicle to the grid to maximize load-management potential.

• Creating a market for excess power during off-peak hours and utilizing energy management systems to smooth out peak demand
• Improving utility-to-customer communications through demand response programs
• Newest developments in wind and solar power integration

Explore new market opportunities and meet consumers' needs through flexible charging and billing methods.

Steve Wong, T&D Research Engineer, CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada

Stephanie Janczak, Manager - EV Infrastructure Development and Policy, Ford Motor Company

Evening Social Activities

Network with industry leaders and stakeholders while enjoying some of the best Toronto has to offer. Start by joining fellow delegates and speakers for complimentary appetizers in the hotel lounge.

Opening Comments from the Chair

Dave Hurst, Senior Analyst, Pike Research

Keynote Power Panel

Building the Framework for Long-Term Collaboration Across Sectors to Fully Integrate Electric Vehicles into Your City

Advancements across energy, automotive, and construction sectors are rapidly moving us towards new "smart" city concepts. This will allow building owners and operators to interact with technologies beyond traditional infrastructure boundaries. New methods of communication and cross sector collaboration will be needed to ensure facilities are able to adapt to future trends.

• Review how stakeholders can work together to create a seamless EV user experience
• Explore how case study projects are achieving success in today's low carbon economy

Devise a clear roadmap for successful, long-term collaboration in your city.

Andrew Bowerbank, Special Advisor, Advanced Energy Systems, Magna Closures

Chris Hill, (Future) President and CEO Electric Mobility Canada

Test Results on Consumer Adoption

Understanding the Consumers' Perspective for Better Future Planning and Investment

With the conclusion of pilot projects over the past 2–3 years, invaluable perspectives can be found from the test results of early adopters. Build on consumers' feedback to better plan for future adoption:

• Understand consumer indicators and the potential impact on your city
• Draw conclusions on charging behaviours and how to better anticipate the rate of market penetration
• How is the transformation of the consumer market changing the market positioning of EVs

Take away key insights from consumers' experiences and know what to expect in your future planning.

Paul Scott, Founding Board Member, Plug-In America

Mid-Morning Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure new contacts and discuss your ideas!

Networking Luncheon

Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon.

Case Study: Oregon State

Strategic Distribution of Charging Points to Accommodate Various User Needs

Public accessibility to charging points has been considered crucial in encouraging the initial integration of electric vehicles. What are the long-term planning strategies in building, owning, and operating the charging infrastructure? Gain valuable insights on:

• Planning the distribution of charging points for different level chargers – on-street charging, off-street charging, and workplace charging
• Focusing infrastructure deployment on anticipated high uptake regions
• Continuously reviewing strategies to accommodate technology advances and evolving EV owners' behaviours

Incorporate a holistic approach to charging infrastructure to accommodate all EV drivers' needs.

Art James, Innovative Partnerships Project Director, Oregon Department of Transportation

Mid-Afternoon Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees.

Case Study: Pacific North West Collaboration

Leverage Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Electric Vehicle Commercialization

A strong regional charging network plays an important role in alleviating range anxiety and paves the way for future technological improvements in EVs. An important challenge is the justification of significant infrastructure investment without a high level of market penetration. Hear how committed partnerships between the public and private sector can help provide favourable conditions for mass EV commercialization:

• Explore the role of public-private partnerships in advancing energy strategies
• Provide long-term stability and engagement for the EV market
• Maximize the capital efficiency of P3 projects through pooled resources

Take away insights from this groundbreaking project and source the winning strategies for collective success.

Jeff Doyle, Director of Public Private Partnerships, Washington State Department of Transportation

Charging Infrastructure

How to Support the Integration of Electric Vehicles into Commercial and Residential Buildings

Home and workplace charging infrastructures play an enormous role in ensuring the smooth uptake of electric vehicles, and the different types of property further complicate the permitting process. Take away key strategies on:

• Expectations in building and retrofitting condos for EVs
• Getting commercial and residential buildings plug-in ready
• Transferring EV awareness to home builders

Identify key issues to be addressed in building home charging infrastructure and understand its implications for developers.

Wayne Proulx, President, e3 Sustainable World Solutions