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