The panellists for City Transport & Traffic Innovation Magazine’s (CiTTi) upcoming panel discussion on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure have been confirmed.
Set to take place on March 19 at Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition 2024, the panel discussion will explore how different stakeholders can address the challenges and opportunities associated with expanding EV charging networks to meet growing demand in the UK.
The session will be moderated by CiTTi Magazine assistant editor Reuben Henry-Fellows and feature a mix of public sector, academic and industry experts.
The first panellist is Shamala Gadgil, EV infrastructure programme/senior engineer at Coventry City Council. She brings experience from working with innovation projects within the decarbonising transport platform, renewables, battery storage and management; local transport plans, including network efficiency projects and waste management projects; traffic management, including traffic-calming measures; general roadworks, including road geometry; and regeneration, public realm, and urban environment projects.
The second panellist, Benn White, project manager at Transport for the South East, has been employed by Transport for the South East (TfSE) for the last five years, most recently leading on the TfSE’s EV charging infrastructure workstream.
This work has included developing a regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure strategy and action plan for the South East, plus the development of forecasts for measuring the demand from fleet vehicles on a public charging network across the region.
The third and final panellist is James Court, CEO at EVA England. Prior to his 2022 appointment at EVA England, Court led the work of the Cabinet Office on the UK’s COP26 transport policy. He has helped build the UK Electric Fleets Coalition representing the UK’s biggest fleet owners, campaigning on the ZEV Mandate and ICE phase out dates.
As director of policy and communications for the renewables trade body the Renewable Energy Association, Court also worked with EV charging companies and manufacturers, setting up the EV Members Forum and starting the All-Party Parliamentary Group on EVs.
On the makeup of the panel and what to expect from the discussion, Henry-Fellows said: “As the global push toward sustainability gains momentum, the intersection of EVs and charging infrastructure becomes a focal point. As such, this panel discussion promises to be a must-attend for anyone tasked with furthering this country’s EV charging infrastructure.
“We will examine the roles of innovative technologies, policy initiatives and industry partnerships in advancing sustainable and efficient EV charging solutions, and debate how such efforts can contribute to broader environmental goals and a more sustainable future of transportation.”
The Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition Conference will host a number of presentations delivered by keynote speakers from across the transport and logistics sectors on topics such as transport planning, alternative fuels, last-mile delivery and route optimisation, among others. See some of the other conference speakers here.
In total, 8,000 attendees are expected across all three co-located events, drawn from sectors including, but not limited to, automotive, healthcare, F&B, retail, 3PLs, transport, distribution and government/public sector.
For more information about the Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition, and to see the latest conference agendas and speaker lineups, click here. For speaking opportunities, please contact Komal Singh at komal.singh@akabomedia.co.uk or call 020 8357 0892
