EV Charging Summit & Expo 2027 Speakers

Vartan Badalian is a legal, policy and industry expert with more than seven years’ experience in corporate sustainability, electrification and transportation, leveraging his knowledge to help drive decarbonization. At CSE, he oversees electric vehicle (EV) programs in the eastern U.S., provides...

As Senior Strategic Business Planner for EV Strategy and Policy at SMUD, Eric guides corporate EV strategy and develops new rates and programs to speed EV adoption. Prior to SMUD, he held various leadership roles in Strategy, Program Management, and Product Development in the aerospace, automotive...

Corey joined ZETA in January 2025 with ten years of research and policy experience in the clean energy space. His interest in zero-emission transportation has included understanding the use of national and sub-national policy to build up domestic industry. Prior to joining ZETA, Corey was a senior...

Hanna Cockburn, AICP, is a dynamic leader in the field of transportation planning and infrastructure development. With a proven track record of success in managing complex projects and implementing innovative solutions, Hanna brings nearly three decades of experience to her role as Director of...

Kristian has pursued a career in environmental law and policy for 18 years. He grew up in Wisconsin near the Menomonee River, where he learned the importance of fresh water to economic and social development. This understanding led Kristian to pursue a degree in chemistry and then law that focused...

Santosh is the Global Head of Mobility Electrification at Uber. He is in charge of programs focused on lowering EV costs, removing adoption friction, and making Electric products available to riders. Previously, he was an Applied Scientist on Uber’s Research and Economics team focusing on urban...

Certified Property Manager® with over 17 years of experience in luxury real estate and hospitality across the UAE and Europe. Focused on strategic asset optimization, high-value operations, and long-term portfolio growth. Track record includes oversight of flagship mixed-use developments, branded...

As the CEO of Nayax North America, I oversee the finance, operations, and sales activities of a leading global provider of cashless payment solutions for unattended and attended retail points. With a CPA credential and a background in business economics and accounting, I have a strong foundation in ...

My private law practice focuses on real estate infrastructure, specializing in dynamic sectors such as electric vehicle (EV) charging, telecommunications, solar energy, battery storage, and outdoor advertising. Before founding my firm, I successfully managed and developed thousands of...

Steve Griffith serves as Executive Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs for NEMA's Mobility Sector.  He has a 14-year history at NEMA, specializing in helping to advance EV charging deployment safely, reliably, and at scale. In this role, he leads NEMA's engagement with...

Kristian is a veteran renewable energy professional with 25 years of energy project finance experience. From 2011 to 2015 he served as Senior Vice President of Clean Power Finance where he built and led the Renewables Capital Markets Group to over $1 billion in capital raised for residential solar ...

Adam leads Walmart’s EV charging network and has over two decades of experience working on the intersection of climate, energy, and mobility.  He is responsible for the Network's go-to-market strategy, customer experience, strategic partnerships, product innovation, and customer care. Walmart...

David Holland, CPM, MBA, serves as Vice Chair of the Sustainability Advisory Council for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), one of the world's leading organizations for property management professionals. Through his leadership role and industry involvement, he regularly...

Greggory ("Gregg") Kresge is Senior Manager, Utility Engagement and Transportation Electrification at the World Resources Institute (WRI) – a global non-profit focusing on school bus electrification, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) integration. In this role Gregg...

With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Michael is the Director, EV Policy and Regulatory Affairs for General Motors.  His group leads policy efforts at the Federal, State, and local levels around incentives, infrastructure, and building circular battery and mineral supply chains, all with...

Loren McDonald CEO & Chief Analyst Chargeonomics, LLC As CEO & Chief Analyst of EV/EV charging analyst firm Chargeonomics, McDonald provides clients with rigorous analysis and insights on the current and future state of electric vehicle adoption and its intersection with EV charging...

Bailey Muller oversees the largest statewide EV infrastructure incentive program in the nation, the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), which has deployed over 2,000 DC fast charging ports and 6,500 Level 2 charging ports across the state. As senior manager, she leads...

Alex Pawlowski is the Regulatory Strategy Manager at Kia America, wearing a few hats, covering topics in emissions/electrification regulatory space, EV infrastructure, and Vehicle 2 Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging in the U.S. Alex has been at Kia since 2022, with previous stints in electric ...

Yael Polanco is a Program Manager for Electric Mobility at Eversource Energy, where he focuses on the implementation and administration of EV charging programs across utility territories. His work spans early project intake, interconnection and feasibility review, make‑ready coordination, and...

  Dr. Pat Spearman is a retired Nevada Senator, and she represented District One in the Nevada State Legislature.  During her tenure in the senate, she served as President Pro-Tempore 2022-2024. The President Pro-Tempore serves as President of the Senate in the absence of the Lieutenant...

Zach is the Executive Director for VGIC, where he leads regulatory, policy, and market development efforts, covering utility rate and program design, interconnection rules and regulations, and managed charging and V2X technology in the leading VGI markets. Previously, Zach was a Senior Manager at...

I am an entrepreneur, EU funding specialist and digital innovation strategist working at the intersection of sustainable mobility, energy transition and emerging technologies. As Head of Funding and Founder at Acceleravia Capital and Nordinex, I support the development of technology-driven projects ...