NASEO and the Joint Office of Energy & Transportation leadership will provide opening remarks.

State practitioners will share successes and lessons learned from the last year of NEVI (including solicitations, contracting, commissioning, O&M, reporting, achieving "fully built out" certification, state-federal collaboration, etc.) and contextualize how NEVI fits within their broader EV charging plans and investments (including VW trust, CPRG funds, CFI awards, etc.).

In this fast-paced session, federal partners will highlight additional funding opportunities - beyond NEVI - to support development of a robust national EV charging network.

States will hear from federal agencies like the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (JOET), who will provide a national update on NEVI and respond to challenges identified by the preceding state panel, including questions about Title 23 compliance, Build America, Buy America, navigating the transformer backlog, and existing stations. States will also have the ability to have their outstanding questions answered live by FHWA and JOET staff via a robust Q&A period.

Each of six regions – West, Upper Central, Lower Central, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast - will meet in working sessions to discuss progress, successes, challenges, next steps, etc. Topics will vary by region but may include: utility engagement, procurement/contracting, reporting, workforce development, community engagement, etc.

Share best practices for engaging with utilities on NEVI solicitations, scoring, and awards

Hear from electric vehicle service provider (EVSPs) and national retail fuel providers about their priorities, challenges, and ideas they have for better collaboration with states

Two of the four working groups (EVs and Grid Integration, Cybersecurity of EV Charging, Equity, and Data and Reporting) will have the opportunity to convene in person for a brief educational presentation, followed by an opportunity to socialize their draft recommendations with private sector and NGO stakeholders, as well as additional state attendees, and to discuss next steps.

With a presentation on battery recycling and second life and a circular EV economy.

The remaining two working groups will convene in person for a brief educational presentation, followed by an opportunity to socialize their draft recommendations with private sector and NGO stakeholders, as well as additional state attendees, and to discuss next steps.

While much of the work thus far on EV charging development has been focused on fast charging stations along key corridors, additional charging solutions - including Level 2 charging - will be needed to ensure convenient, accessible, and equitable transportation infrastructure. This may include charging at workplaces, multifamily housing, and popular destinations. This session will cover best practices for community charging, including outreach and engagement, when and how NEVI funds can be used, and what additional funding is available.

Identify action items that states, NASEO, AASHTO, and the Joint Office will advance following the conference

All EV Charging Infrastructure National Conference attendees are invited to the Forth Roadmap welcome reception (also in the Convention Center), whether or not they are registered for Roadmap.