VGIC’s 2022 Annual Member Meeting

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Location: David Brower Center, Berkeley, CA

Open to everyone, including non-members, join industry leaders across the EV, technology, utility, and fleet ecosystem for premier in-person business networking opportunities and an insightful, educational program.

Agenda

  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration (Leadership Circle) & Coffee Networking

    9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Overview

    • Day’s Agenda Overview (VGIC Staff)

    • 2022 Year in Review (VGIC Staff)

    • 2022 Organizational Growth & Development (VGIC Staff)

    9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Keynote/Welcome Remarks by New Board of Directors

    9:45 AM – 12:00 PM | 2023 VGIC Policy Scope & Priorities Planning

    • VGIC Member Survey Results Summary & Themes (VGIC Staff)

    • 2023 Policy Landscape & Recommendations (VGIC Staff)

    • LC Member Brainstorm & Discussion

    • 15-minute coffee break at 11:00 AM

    • LC Member Feedback/Input & Consensus on 2023 Policy Scope & Priorities Plan

    12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch

  • 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Registration (General & Associate Members) & Working Lunch with Zeryai Hagos, NY DPS

    1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Welcome & Overview

    • Day’s Agenda Overview (VGIC Staff)

    • 2022 Year in Review (VGIC Staff)

    • All-Member Roundtable Update

    1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | VGIC 2023 and Beyond Outlook

    • Preliminary 2023 Policy Scope & Priorities Plan

    • VGIC Long-Term Strategy Discussion

    • 2023 Special Project Considerations

    2:45 PM | Member Meeting Adjourns

Networking & Sessions for All, Including Non-Members

  • • In the first year of VGI aggregators in the ELRP, how did participants perform during California’s Labor Day week heat wave?

    • What are some key lessons learned, and how does this inform future VGI programs and models to support extreme weather events?

    • What are the unique or common considerations for VGI as compared to other DER technology and resource types?

    • How do we ensure that VGI mechanisms are customer centric given the primary purpose of EVs for transportation?

    • How do dynamic pricing options like CalFUSE facilitate VGI for grid reliability?

    Speakers include:

    • Aloke Gupta, Supervisor, Demand Response, California Public Utilities Commission's Energy Division

    • Zeryai Hagos, Deputy Director, Office of Markets and Innovation, New York State Department of Public Service

    • Stephanie Palmer, Air Resource Engineer, Air Resource Board

    • Zach Woogen, Policy Manager, VGIC (Moderator)

  • • What is the role of VGI in supporting accelerated zero-emission vehicle goals?

    • Should and how should VGI be front and center of infrastructure deployment?

    • How does VGI balance speed and cost of meeting aggressive transportation electrification needs?

    • What are the most effective and efficient means to source and activate VGI?

    Speakers include:

    • Cliff Rechtschaffen, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission

    • Siva Gunda, Commissioner, Vice Chair at California Energy Commission

    • Ed Burgess, Senior Policy Director, VGIC (Moderator)

  • Please join us for happy hour.

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Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship opportunities are available, which include logo recognition on marketing material, attendee list access, and/ or the ability to offer SWAG. Sponsor VGIC’s premier in-person networking event, which includes insightful discussion with key policymakers, utility partners, and VGIC members.

Sponsor Level Amount Logo on marketing materials, website and tables Attendee list access Ability to offer SWAG Registration Tickets Reception Remarks
Platinum $5,000 X X X 4 X
Gold $3,500 X X X 3
Silver $1,500 X 2