

December 13–14, 2021
Conference 2021



2021 is the year when we have to set out a clear phase-out plan for the Internal Combustion Engine.


Key areas where we need action:
Supply Chain of Minerals
Recycling of Batteries
EV Charging Infrastructures.

Our venue will be the SQUARE Conference Centre in Brussels, conveniently located in the centre of the city at Mont des Arts.



Amazing Lineup &
Innovative Speakers
Join us.
Speakers - Day 1

Roger Atkins
AEC2021 Moderator - Founder, Electric Vehicles Outlook Ltd; Show Host, Electric & Eclectic Podcast

Claas Bracklo
Chairman, CharIn

Ismail Ertug, MEP
Member of the European Parliament (MEP); Rapporteur on AFIR

Espen Hauge
President, AVERE

Dr Michael Kambeck
Partner, Geschäftsleitung Deutschland, BOLDT GmbH

Michael Keller
Leader Development Coordination for Charging and Charging Infrastructure, Volkswagen Group

Rustam Kocher
Transportation Electrification (TE) Team Manager, Portland General Electric (PGE)

Maciej Mazur
Vice President, AVERE & Managing Director, PSPA

Thomas Neumann
Policy Officer, AVERE

Koen Noyens
Chair, ChargeUp Europe’s Policy Committee & Policy Director, EVBox

Alexandre Paquot
Head of Unit for Road Transport at the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), European Commission

Johan Peeters
Global Responsible VP Business Development, ABB

Antonio Perlot
Secretary General, ACEM.

Kristian Ruby
Secretary General, Eurelectric

Philippe Vangeel
Secretary General, AVERE

Aled Walker
Director Future of Mobility, Deloitte Belgium
Speakers - Day 2

Roger Atkins
AEC2021 Moderator - Founder, Electric Vehicles Outlook Ltd; Show Host, Electric & Eclectic Podcast

Cyrille Brisson
Vice President, Sales, Service and Marketing, Electrical Sector, EATON’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA)

Georgette Boele
Climate Policy Economist, ABN AMRO

Michael Colijn
CEO, Heliox.

Alex de Jong
Business Manager Public Transport, VDL Bus & Coach

Clara de la Torre
Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), European Commission

Roland Ferwerda
Managing Direcotr, NKL (Nationaal Kennisplatform Laadinfrastructuur elektrisch vervoer)

Christian Hahn
CEO, Hubject GmbH

Christopher Hook
Global Sustainability Lead (Interim), Uber

Jeroen Jonker
Vice President Sales Europe, Tritium

Nancy Kabalt
Chair, Formula E-team

Erik Lorentzen
Head of Analysis and Advisory Services, Norwegian EV Association

Johan Lundén
Senior Vice President Projects and Product Strategy Office (PPSO), Volvo Group Truck Technology

Stéphane Maravel
Global Head of Strategy, Marketing and New Business Development eMobility, Schneider Electric

Dr Grzegorz Ombach
Executive Vice President and Head of Strategy and Innovation, Head of Battery Systems, Dräxlmaier Group

Mattia Pellegrini
Head of Unit, Waste Management and Secondary Materials, DG Environment, European Commission

Jan Tytgat
Director Government Affairs EU-Benelux, Umicore

Bjørn Utgård
CEO, Hyke

Philippe Vangeel
Secretary General, AVERE

Alexander Verduyn
Policy Officer Alternative Fuels Infrastructure, DG MOVE, European Commission

Claudio Vittori
Senior Technical Research Analyst – Powertrain & E-Mobility Component Research. Automotive, Supply Chain & Technology, IHS Markit

Harm Weken
Managing Parter, FIER Automotive

Bert Witkamp
Operating Agent, International Energy Agency HEV Task40 CRM4EV
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Latest Council leaks indicate the Commission's #AFIR ambition, especially on #HDV, may be watered down! Join #AVERE's event to debate this and:
-How much infrastructure is needed?
-How will users pay?
-What pricing models should be used?
And more!
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#AVERE is looking forward to meeting you at #EVS35!
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https://evs35oslo.org/events/charin-avere-expert-roundtable/
✅ Will the #AFIR proposal achieve balance on standardisation, interoperability & payment options?
✅ Will it be fit for digital, data-driven business models?
✅ How will it fit into the #Fitfor55 package?
📢 Join us for a debate on 31 May and find out!
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