Name
Hot Topics: Roundtable Discussions 2
Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Andrés Barentin Lee Ann Head Joel Levin Austin Pooley Stevie Rosen Melvin Wah Isa Gaillard Mike Roeth Marcus Gilmore Amy McGuire
Description

Join dynamic, small-group discussions on the most pressing topics in electric transportation, from charging infrastructure to policy and innovation. These interactive roundtables offer a chance to exchange insights, ask questions, and collaborate with industry experts and peers. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas or strategic connections, these conversations will spark new perspectives and solutions for the future of electrification.

Empowering the EV Driver: Enhancing Customer Experience and Grid Benefits through Smarter Charging Systems
Lee Ann Head | Director of Emerging Solutions, Franklin Energy 

What Have We Learned About Auto Dealers and EVs?
Joel Levin | Executive Director, Plug In America

Optimizing the Customer Journey in a Commercial Managed EV Charging Program
Austin Pooley | Portfolio Strategy & Innovation, CenterPoint Energy

Charging Ahead: AI-Powered Strategies for Scalable EV Load Management
Stevie Rosen | Sr. Solutions Consultant, Bidgely

Run on Less – Messy Middle: How BEVs Perform Against Other Heavy-Duty Long-Haul Solutions
Mike Roeth | Executive Director, North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)

Powering Equity: Local Leadership in the EV Transition
Isa Gaillard | Senior Transportation Planner, Equitable Cities LLC

Truth About Public Transportation With Ebuses
Andrés Barentin | CEO and Founder, Dhemax

Decarbonizing First/Last Mile Freight Using Existing City Leverage
Melvin Wah | Associate + Sustainability Lead, TYLin

Paths to Commercial V2G
Amy Mcguire | Senior Director, Market Development, Highland Electric Fleets 

Driving Innovation: Collaborative Solutions for Seamless EV Infrastructure
Marcus Gilmore | Senior Advisor, Clean Mobility Strategy, ENGIE Services, US, Inc.

Location Name
258 -259
Full Address
Huntington Place
1 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
Year
2025