Energy developments in SE Europe: Riding the Global Trends

09:00-09:20: Opening Keynote & Welcome

The Transport and Mobility Revolution: from asset ownership to service provision

09:20-10:00: Expert Discussion
The transport and mobility sector is undergoing a revolution. Car-sharing applications and driverless vehicle technology is radically shifting consumer perceptions of mobility from traditional asset ownership towards transport as a service. As our global population soars to 10 billion by 2050 with 80% of us living in cities, the consumer is increasingly concerned with buying a car that ticks the clean, green and affordable boxes. This session will discuss how realistic these futuristic visions are, how manufacturers are adapting to these changes, where the innovation is happening, and the scalability of these solutions.  

Panel discussion to include:

• A car-sharing service can revolutionise city transport, but how transformational and scalable is this change?
• Pipeline technology and driverless cars: What are the expected timelines and developments and what will this mean for the rest of us?
• What are the drivers and pressures in the new era of mobility and how can we harness them to ensure the future of transport is clean and sustainable?

Panel:
- Christophe Arnaud, Managing Director, Bluepointlondon & Bolloré BlueSolutions UK
- Alejandro Agag, CEO, Formula E
- Christian Girardeau, Vice President, Schneider Electric

10:20-11:00: Networking and Technology Showcase
Economics of Electric Vehicles

11:00 -11:15: Developments in the European EV industry: what are the emerging the economic and policy drivers to watch
Bert Witkamp, General Secretary, The European Association for Electromobility

Country case studies

11:15-12:00: The French Market: What are the barriers to increased EV adoption in the French market at the energy systems and business levels?

12:00-12:30: The Norwegian Success: How transferable is this case study and can it be used as a blueprint for other European countries?

Christina Bu, Secretary General, Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association

12:30-13:30: Lunch Break & Networking

Integration of EVs into the electricity system
15:20-15:45: What opportunity do EVs offer the wider electricity system and what are the regulatory and technical challenges associated with these opportunities?

15:45-16:20: Panel discussion
Is infrastructure a necessary precondition to EV take up? How much is being spent currently and who is providing investment and expertise? How much is infrastructure delaying the market and what is needed to attract further finance?

Paving the Path Ahead: Accelerating EV Adoption
16:20-17:00: Interactive Q&A Session with EVRT and Partners

Findings and Lessons from the EV Road Trip:

• What were the main challenges from the road trip?
• What are the actions needed to accelerate take up of electric vehicles, and what are the main messages to take through Europe?

17:00: Conference Closing Remarks