- Translate ambitious corporate net-zero commitments and mandatory SCOPE emission targets into a phased strategy for road transportation, balancing immediate wins with long-term investments in ZEVs and alternative fuels
- Manage a transitioning fleet by exploring strategies for optimising existing assets, integrating new ZEV technologies effectively, fostering crucial partnerships with logistics providers, and leveraging data to accelerate your emission reduction journey
- Overcome operational hurdles, secure internal buy-in, measure true progress against SCOPE targets for both owned (Scope 1) and outsourced (Scope 3) freight, and adapt your strategy to meet evolving regulations and technological advancements
- Implement scalable charging and/or on-site hydrogen production/storage solutions that meet current demands while anticipating future fleet growth and evolving vehicle technologies
- Discover intelligent software platforms and hardware to optimise charging schedules, minimize energy costs, manage peak demand, and potentially leverage V2G opportunities
- Explore integrated solutions for monitoring charger health, predicting maintenance needs, and ensuring your ZEVs are always charged, fuelled, and ready for their routes with minimal disruption
- Interpret the strategic implications of landmark EU mandates to foresee market evolution, realign long-term capital allocation, and secure competitive advantage as the industry fundamentally shifts towards zero emissions.
- Evaluate the investment outlook and innovation trajectories for leading ZEV technologies, and assess how the accelerated development of charging/refuelling infrastructure will catalyse new business models and value creation opportunities
- Champion transformative strategies across the value chain by exploring visionary approaches to overcome systemic challenges, fostering pivotal cross-sector partnerships, and positioning your organisation at the forefront of Europe's sustainable road freight revolution"
- Unpack the landmark revised HGV CO2 emission standards by decoding precise targets (including steeper 2030, 2035, and 2040 cuts and expanded scope), and clarify their direct, unmissable influence on your immediate fleet renewal decisions and long-term investment strategies
- Explore exactly how the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) is accelerating and actively shaping the crucial deployment of charging and hydrogen refuelling networks along key European transport corridors
- Anticipate future regulations, grasp financial mechanisms, and discover how policymakers are fostering innovation and a fair transition in the wider ‘Fit for 55’ landscape
Host an intimate networking workshop with 20-30 industry experts
For sponsorship enquiries, please email: manni.pattar@thomsonreuters.com
- Address the critical need for widespread Megawatt Charging System (MCS) deployment and robust grid upgrades to support the unique energy demands of electric heavy-goods vehicles
- Explore innovative solutions and strategies for overcoming planning, permitting, and spatial challenges in building out charging at depots, logistics hubs, and along key Trans-European Transport Network corridors
- Debate the roles and responsibilities of grid operators, charging point operators, public authorities, and the transport industry in ensuring timely infrastructure readiness to meet regulatory CO2 targets for HGVs
Host an intimate networking workshop with 20-30 industry experts (lunch included)
For sponsorship enquiries, please email: manni.pattar@thomsonreuters.com
AI in the Driving Seat: Leverage Data Analytics & Advanced Telematics to Accelerate Your Freight Decarbonisation
- Uncover how AI-powered telematics can optimise routing for electric/hydrogen vehicles considering range, charging/refuelling station availability, topography, and payload to ensure maximum efficiency and on-time delivery
- Assess how advanced analytics identify inefficiencies in mixed fleets (diesel & ZEV) and provide actionable insights for targeted improvements and driver coaching
- Explore how predictive maintenance algorithms, fuelled by real-time vehicle data, can anticipate potential issues with ZEV components, reduce unexpected downtime, and lower overall maintenance costs
- Capitalise on the emerging multi-billion dollar market for repurposed EV batteries in grid-scale energy storage
- Boost EV profitability: Discover how second life strategies can increase residual values and create new revenue streams throughout the battery lifecycle
- Navigate the technical and commercial roadmap: Understand real-world deployment and implementation strategies from leaders already successful in this space
- Identify viable business models, financing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships to overcome the high capital costs associated with building a pan-European HGV charging network
- Foster effective collaboration between fleet operators, energy providers, OEMs, and policymakers to streamline infrastructure deployment and ensure it aligns with real-world operational needs and fleet investment cycles
- Examine how targeted policy support and clearer regulatory frameworks can de-risk investments and accelerate the rollout of essential charging infrastructure
- Decipher the evolving landscape of EU and national regulations and their direct impact on fleet investment, operational compliance, and reporting
- Develop strategies for effective industry engagement with policymakers to ensure future mandates are ambitious yet practical, fostering investment certainty and addressing the specific needs of the diverse European freight ecosystem
- Address cross-border inconsistencies and the critical need for harmonised standards and enforcement to create a level playing field and simplify sustainable operations
Instant Power, Continuous Progress: How Battery Swapping Can Revolutionise HGV Uptime & Accelerate Decarbonisation
- Reduce vehicle downtime and mirror diesel operational efficiency by leveraging the near-instant refuelling capabilities of HGV battery swapping
- De-risk your transition to electric HGVs, explore pathways to lower TCO via innovative Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) models, and accelerate your fleet’s journey to zero emissions
- Gain a clear vision for practical implementation by examining real-world pioneering projects and understanding how industry leaders are overcoming standardisation challenges and building out crucial swapping infrastructure
- Analyse the key cost drivers for zero-emission HGVs, including vehicle purchase price, energy consumption, maintenance, and infrastructure access fees, and strategies for bridging the TCO gap with traditional diesel trucks
- Showcase innovative approaches from early adopters in managing operational adjustments, efficient route optimisation for charging, and smart energy procurement to enhance the economic viability of electric and hydrogen fleets
- Discuss the crucial role of OEM advancements, battery technology evolution (e.g., second-life and recycling), potential residual value improvements, and scalable green energy solutions in making ZEVs a competitive reality for European freight operators
Host an intimate networking workshop with 20-30 industry experts (lunch included)
For sponsorship enquiries, please email: manni.pattar@thomsonreuters.com
Beyond Compliance: Embed Sustainability into the Core of Road Freight Business Strategy (includes live polling and Q&A)
- Transition sustainability from a peripheral CSR activity to a central pillar of business strategy, identifying practical steps for integrating decarbonisation goals into procurement, operations, workforce development, and customer engagement
- Overcome operational challenges in shifting to ZEVs and low-emission fuels, including effective route optimisation for charging/fuelling, adapting maintenance protocols, managing charging schedules, and leading change management within organisations
- Build operational resilience, attract and retaining talent, and discover new competitive advantages by transforming your business models for a sustainable future, even amidst ongoing cost pressures and regulatory shifts
- Harness the power of data and digitalisation for accurate emissions tracking, transparent reporting as required by evolving standards such as CSRD, and optimising logistics networks for enhanced efficiency and reduced environmental footprint
- Foster deep collaboration among all stakeholders across the entire value to tackle systemic challenges such as improving supply chain visibility, maximising asset utilisation, and promoting intermodal freight solutions
- Develop effective strategies and platforms for engaging and supporting subcontractors in the sustainability transition, ensuring the road freight ecosystem moves forward cohesively through shared data insights, targeted incentives, and accessible knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Address the significant upfront investment hurdle for ZEVs through diverse financing models, innovative leasing options, and 'vehicle-as-a-service' or pay-per-use solutions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current and future national and EU-level subsidy schemes, grants, and tax incentives in accelerating ZEV adoption
- Examine how to create financial products and support mechanisms that account for the evolving residual values of ZEVs and their components, like batteries, thereby building confidence among financiers and operators, particularly SMEs with limited capital
