The EV & Charging Expo returns to Toronto for a second year

Theme of the 2024 event, host Electric autonomy May 1-2 in Toronto “Ideas in action”

The EV & Charging Expo will return in 2024 with a large exhibition floor, Ride & Drive and a must-see conference lineup of EV experts and decision makers.

The organizer of the Electric autonomyTaking place May 1-2 in Toronto, this year's program will include 100 exhibitors and 70 speakers, providing business and government professionals with everything they need to know to enable their organizations to transition to EVs.

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend. Last year, representatives from more than 600 companies, from Purolator to IKEA, attended.

“We're bringing together some of the leading fleet electrification projects in Canada,” says Ilana Weitzman, vice president of strategic development for Clean Transportation. Electric autonomyAbout the negotiations planned at the Expo.

“It's exciting to be able to unlock knowledge from the people doing it locally.”

Putting ideas into action

The clean transport sector lacks innovative thinking and ambitious ideas.

A challenge for operators and infrastructure providers, says Nino Di Cara, founder and president Electric autonomyturns potential into real-world action.

“There is a huge knowledge gap for businesses and governments looking to invest in and deploy electric vehicles and charging infrastructure,” says Di Cara. “The expo is designed to share best practices from organizations on the electrification journey and help EV infrastructure buyers and investors meet vendors with the technology and expertise to facilitate their transition.”

The event was attended by audiences from a wide range of sectors, including real estate, utilities, government, car dealers, fleet operators, fuel retailers and supply chain logistics.

Speakers and panelists across the three stages of the event include:

• Rebecca Muri, Loblaw Companies Ltd. senior manager of the company's fleet and national HR programs;
• Scott Sharabura, Parkland Corp. the company's vice president for electric vehicle charging;
• Yichao Chen, director of climate and energy at Cadillac Fairview;
• Simon Ouellette, CEO of ChargeHub;
• Todd Smith, Ontario Minister of Energy;
• James Burrow, Chief Financial Officer of BMO;
• Melissa Chow, Director of Investments, Canadian Infrastructure Bank.

Pointing out the important parts of the floor

Offstage The EV & Charging Expo is a forum for showcasing the latest in commercial electric vehicles and charging technology.

In addition to test driving a number of electric vehicles, participants will get close-up views of the sought-after vehicles. These include the first electric OEM Xos' UPS truck, the Chevrolet Silverado EV, BrightDrop's Zevo 400, an electric ice machine, and more. included.

Exhibitor booths feature demonstrations of EV charging technology. Experts are available for information and advice on how to drive zero emissions in the future.

“Whether you're a utility, real estate, municipality, e-commerce retailer, grocery store or door-to-door delivery, it's happening,” Weitzman says.

“We're here to educate you: to understand the vendor landscape, the technology available, and how it fits together. We present this information in one place. You come for two days and you leave with a renewed confidence that you can act.”

For more information on the EV & Charging Expo agenda, speakers and tickets, visit the event website.

Please contact us for information on exhibitor and sponsor opportunities Electric AutonomyVP of Partnerships, Laura Morris.