Kirsty Townend | Infrastructure Project Manager
West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Day 1 - 22nd September @ 11:10

Keynote Panel: Balancing local and central government roles in EV charging rollout

• Identifying the collaborative frameworks required to align national policy with local delivery across different regions
• Evaluating the shared responsibilities and distinct challenges faced by various levels of government in building a reliable charging network
• Exploring effective strategies for communication and resource allocation between central bodies and local authorities to accelerate infrastructure deployment

Heather Foster, New Technology Lead – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, Midlands Connect

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Heather Foster / Keynote Panel: Balancing local and central government roles in EV charging rollout

Heather Foster, New Technology Lead – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy,
Midlands Connect

As the New Technology Lead for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy at Midlands Connect, Heather plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of EV charging networks across the region. With a background in delivering environmental and climate objecives across utilisties, construction and minerals ...

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Jacob Roberts, Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant, Cenex

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Jacob Roberts / Keynote Panel: Balancing local and central government roles in EV charging rollout

Jacob Roberts, Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant,
Cenex

Jacob is a Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant at Cenex - a non-profit sustainable transport research organisation. He leads Cenex's Infrastructure Strategy Team, who support public and private sector organisations to enable net-zero transport through effective infrastructure...

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Vicky Edmonds, Chief Executive Officer, EVA England

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Vicky Edmonds / Keynote Panel: Balancing local and central government roles in EV charging rollout

Vicky Edmonds, Chief Executive Officer,
EVA England

CEO, EVA England - the voice of the EV driver | Member of ECIU Advisory Board and RAC Foundation Public Policy Committee | Former Senior Civil Servant - Head, OZEV | Senior EV Policy Adviser, ES Catapult

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Grace O'Callaghan, Deputy Programme Manager, Energy Saving Trust

Perry Hazell, Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Services, Local Government TAG

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Perry Hazell / Keynote Panel: Balancing local and central government roles in EV charging rollout

Perry Hazell, Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Services,
Local Government TAG

Perry Hazell is a senior infrastructure and innovation leader with over 18 years of experience across private & public sector asset management, lighting, and sustainable transport. As Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Services for Southwark Council, Perry has led pioneering initiatives...

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Kirsty Townend, Infrastructure Project Manager, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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Kirsty Townend / Keynote Panel: Balancing local and central government roles in EV charging rollout

Kirsty Townend, Infrastructure Project Manager,
West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Kirsty Townend is an accomplished Infrastructure Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully developing complex projects in the transportation sector. Kirsty is a dedicated professional with a passion for developing sustainable infrastructure solutions that drive positive change in...

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Day 1 - 22nd September @ 12:00

Panel: Public vs. Private - Navigating the EV Charging Infrastructure Debate

• Analysing the varying roles of public sector investment and private enterprise in building a cohesive national charging network
• Evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of different ownership models for ensuring long-term infrastructure reliability and accessibility
• Identifying effective partnership strategies to balance commercial viability with the public need for equitable charging coverage

Reserved for Vestel

Jayson Dong, Senior Manager - External Affairs Europe, ABB E-mobility

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Jayson Dong / Panel: Public vs. Private - Navigating the EV Charging Infrastructure Debate

Jayson Dong, Senior Manager - External Affairs Europe,
ABB E-mobility

Jayson is a Senior Manager ​External Affairs Europe at ABB E-mobility where he is in charge of the company's engagement with policymakers and regulators across Europe and the UK.  He has worked in the e-mobility industry in Europe for almost a decade with a strong focus on the EV charging...

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Niall Riddell, CEO, Paua

Stuart Jackson, EV Policy and Infrastructure Lead, Transport Scotland

Daveena Saranna, B2B YouTube Channel Manager, Autotrader

Kirsty Townend, Infrastructure Project Manager, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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Kirsty Townend / Panel: Public vs. Private - Navigating the EV Charging Infrastructure Debate

Kirsty Townend, Infrastructure Project Manager,
West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Kirsty Townend is an accomplished Infrastructure Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully developing complex projects in the transportation sector. Kirsty is a dedicated professional with a passion for developing sustainable infrastructure solutions that drive positive change in...

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