Conference Day Two - Thursday, 20 March

08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair

Kendra Wasiluk
Program Director, Net Zero and Sustainability
Monash University

FOSTERING COMMUNITY EV READINESS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT
9:00
Building momentum for the EV transition
  • Communicating essential information about EV programs and utilising engagement strategies to foster awareness and support
  • Emphasising the financial benefits of transitioning to EVs
  • Presenting case studies to illustrate successful transitions for both fleets and individuals, showcasing real-world impact and lessons learned

Terry Niemeier
Director, Program & Market Development, Energy Division
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

09:30
From policy to plug: Merri-bek City Council’s insights on rolling out public EV charging
  • Critical lessons learned from 10 years of installing and maintaining EV infrastructure
  • Establishing industry partnerships to expand EV charging infrastructure
  • Improving accessibility of chargers
  • Engaging with the community to identify preferred locations and restrictions

Paul Swift
Zero Carbon Technical Lead
Merri-bek City Council

10:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: How should local government prepare for the rise of EVs while overcoming charging infrastructure challenges?
  • How will the rise of EVs influence local councils to update transportation and parking policies to accommodate changing needs?
  • What impact will improved charging infrastructure have on the overall visitor experience?
  • How can local councils encourage EV adoption through incentives or policy changes?
  • How can local governments ensure charging stations are conveniently located & accessible?

Moderator:

Jeremy Irvine
Chief Executive Officer
Parking Australia

Panellists:

Greg Box
Chief Executive Officer
Bass Coast Shire Council

Paul Swift
Zero Carbon Technical Lead
Merri-bek City Council

10:40
Morning Tea & Networking
11:10
CASE STUDY: Reimagining the role of public-private partnerships in unlocking widespread EV adoption
  • Exploring the journey taken by a local Melbourne government that facilitated the deployment of fast, free, community EV charging on public land
  • Analysing the data to better understand the impact of these public chargers on increased EV adoption in the area, strong environmental outcomes and outsized economic uplift for surrounding businesses
  • Unpacking the short and long term goals behind public-private partnerships in this space

Andrew Hall
Head of City Relations
JOLT

11:40
Partner presentation
LEVERAGING REAL ESTATE TO OVERCOME EV INFRASTRUCTURE OBSTACLES
12:00
Unlocking the the vast opportunities from EV infrastructure deployment in real estate
  • Exploring how building owners and tenants are seeking to attract EV users
  • Analysing challenges such as regulatory and fire safety risks, power supply and load management, future proofing and costs & space constraints 
  • Understanding third party finance options
  • Discovering the latest development trends and strategies in the strata residential, commercial and retail property sectors 
  • Making a portfolio or building more sustainable by adopting a harmonised approach and offering a seamless charging experience

Chris Cormack
New Energy Director
JLL

12:30
Networking Lunch
13:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we navigate the challenges and benefits of EV charging stations in commercial, retail, and residential developments?
  • What are the primary challenges faced when deploying EV charging stations in real estate and how can they be addressed?
  • How can stakeholder collaboration drive successful infrastructure implementation?
  • What potential benefits can businesses and communities gain from EV charging stations, and how can these be maximised?
  • What role do local regulations and incentives play?

Panellists:

Julia Batterley
Managing Director, Real Estate Management Services
Colliers

Nick Stylianou
Head of Projects - Energy & Infrastructure
CBRE

Daniel Carson 
Head of EV Charging Partnerships
Solar Choice

THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESSFULLY ELECTRIFYING FLEETS
14:10
A roadmap for developing a fleet electrification strategy and essential infrastructure

Explore how to identify, plan for, and meet fleet user needs and charging infrastructure challenges when rolling out a fleet electrification strategy.

Michael Mills
Fleet Manager
Essential Energy

14:40
Afternoon tea & networking
15:10
Overcoming the unique obstacles to electrifying heavy vehicle fleets
  • Examining unique challenges of heavy vehicle electrification, including the specialised charging infrastructure obstacles facing large vehicles
  • Developing strategies to navigate larger buildouts, greater costs, and unique charging distinctions for heavy electric vehicles

Anthony Headlam
Chief Executive Officer
NewVolt

MONEY TALKS: INVESTOR INSIGHTS
15:40
How are property investors analysing EV charging obstacles and opportunities?
  • Examining the intersection of EVs and capital raising
  • Breaking down how investors look at EV technology 
  • Exploring how impact considerations can be leveraged during the process

Rebecca Jinks
Director, ESG, Sustainability & Impact
Taronga Ventures

DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE
16:10
Accelerating sustainability through EV charging infrastructure
  • Aligning sustainability goals with the implementation of EV charging infrastructure to maximise environmental and economic benefits
  • Investing in EV charging to enhance a company's environmental credentials and reputation
  • Leveraging EV charging infrastructure as a new source of value and innovation
  • Integrating EV charging solutions to contribute to overall corporate sustainability efforts and drive long-term growth

Natasha Mulcahy
Pacific Director ESG Consulting
CBRE

DRIVING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE AND PROFITABLE ELECTRIC FUTURE
16:40
PANEL DISCUSSION: How Australia's charging landscape is evolving: near term insights and strategies for the future

Moderator:

Oliver Hill
Program Leader – Electric Vehicles
RACE for 2030

Panellists:

Benjamin Clift
Fast Charging Senior Project Officer – Net Zero Transport
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Vivian Miles
Chief Strategy Officer
NRMA

Sam Korkees
Chief Executive Officer
EVSE Australia

17:20
Closing remarks from the Chair and end of EV Charging Conference 2025