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

State-federal roundtable featuring states that now have operational NEVI chargers and FHWA staff to celebrate successes and address challenges and lessons learned over the past year (including contracting, BABAA, utility engagement, commissioning, cybersecurity, reporting, state-federal collaboration, etc.)

Share lessons learned on the path to “fully built out” (FBO), including: the process for achieving and verifying FBO status, how to handle existing (non-NEVI) stations, and navigating the transformer backlog

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 to progress on their work and discuss next steps

With a presentation on innovative charging technology

The remaining two working groups will convene in person to progress on their work and 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.