09:15	Registration and Morning Refreshments
10:00	Chair’s Welcome and Introduction Mr. Nick Ford, Senior Automotive Consultant, Frost and Sullivan (confirmed)
10:10	Panel Session One: Electric Vehicles and the Future of the European Car Market – Thinking One Step Ahead Emerging Technologies in Electric Vehicles – Trends, Challenges and Future Perspectives Investing in the Future – EU Subsidies and Automotive Research and Development in Europe How to Create a Level Playing Field for Electric Vehicles in Europe – Battery Leasing and Other Initiatives Speaker: Mr. Helmut Morsi, Deputy Head of Unit, Trans-European Transport Network Policy, European Commission (confirmed) Mr. Nick Ford, Senior Automotive Consultant, Frost and Sullivan (confirmed) Mr. Philippe Jean, Head of Unit, Automotive Industry, DG Enterprise and Industry (tbc)
11:10	Morning Refreshments
11:30	Open Floor Discussion & Debate with Panel One
12:10	Networking Lunch
13:10	Panel Session Two: Creating a Viable and Effective EU Charging Infrastructure for EVs Removing the Barriers – Creating a Comprehensive Charging Infrastructure to Boost Market Share Effective City Planning – Electric Vehicles as Integral Part of Sustainable Urban Development Improving the Grid – Best Practices for Electricity Optimisation Recommendations for Future Policy Actions Speakers: Mr. Frederic Sgarbi, Head of Unit, Sustainable Surface Transport, European Commission (confirmed) Mr. Petr Dolejsi, Director Mobility and Sustainable Transport, European Automobile Manufacturer’ Association (ACEA) (confirmed) Mr. Johan Peeters, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Epyon Power, Fast Charging Technology (tbc)
14:15	Coffee Break
14:15	Panel Session Three: EU Standardisation of Electric Vehicles Creating a Level Playing Field for Electric Vehicles in Europe – Current Challenges and Initiatives Telecommunication Industry and Charger Standardisation Somme Good Practices Recommendations Speakers: Mr. Dave Goodwin, Business Development Manager, ABSL Power Solutions (tbc) Mr. Ingo Diefenbach, Head of E-Mobility Standardisation, RWE (tbc)
15:45	Open Floor Discussion & Debate with Panel Three
16:25	Chair’s Summary and Closing Comments
16:30	Networking Drinks Reception
17:00	Symposium Close

End of Programme

** Please note that the programme may change as speakers are added and updated **