The Charged Up! EV Infrastructure Luncheon

11:00 am – 11:05 am: Opening Remarks
Rich Berliner
CEO, Fifth Gen Media, Publisher of Charged Up!

11:05 am – 11:45 am: Panel 1: How to Enter and be Effective in the EV Charging Space: For Wireless Enterprises
In this panel, we will explore strategies for identifying and securing local leads in the growing EV charging market. You’ll learn how to determine who needs your services and how to craft a clear and compelling unique value proposition. We will also cover the key considerations you’ll need to understand to successfully go to market and how to develop marketing strategies that will resonate with your target audience.

Brad Beauchamp
EV Product Segment Leader, Blue Birds Bus Co.

Christian Belloso
CEO, TimeCharge

Graeme Kavanagh
Partner & Chief Revenue Officer, Accelerate

11:45 am – 12:25 pm: Panel 2: Navigating the Challenges of Designing, Building, and Maintaining EV Charging Stations
This session will delve into the various challenges faced when designing, constructing, and maintaining EV charging stations. We will examine how to assess power requirements at different locations, why there are often delays in construction timelines, and the essential zoning and planning considerations that come into play. Additionally, we’ll discuss how to effectively manage relationships with utility providers and navigate the complex landscape of EV charging equipment.

Ripu Lamba
Senior Account Director, Nexsys-One

Jerry Denman
XLR8 America

John O’Sullivan
President, PxT Infrastructure Solutions

Allan Rakos
SVP, DynaChrg

12:25 pm – 1:05 pm: Panel 3: Capitalizing on Incentives and Revenue Opportunities in the EV Charging Sector
This panel will provide a comprehensive overview of the grants, loans, and incentive programs available to those in the EV charging industry. We’ll guide you through the process of completing the necessary paperwork to access these funds and discuss the key differences between operating as a Charge Point Operator (CPO) versus owning and managing your own charging stations. Finally, we’ll take a look at the current incentive schemes in place within the EV charging sector and how they can help drive profitability.

Stephen Banks
President, KMB Design Group

Steve Sokolsky
Deputy Director, CALSTART

Raymond Kaiser
CEO, EVoke Systems

Art King
Director of Product Management and Marketing, Cohere

1:05 pm – 1:15 pm: Closing Remarks
Rich Berliner
CEO, Fifth Gen Media, Publisher of Charged Up!