7th EV Charging Infrastructure Summit – North America 2025
Dates: July 15–16, 2025
Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Organized by: Smart Grid Observer
Presented by: IEEE Chicago Section
🔌 The Leading Forum for EV Charging Deployment in North America
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates across the U.S. and Canada, the demand for efficient, reliable, and scalable charging infrastructure is at an all-time high. The 7th EV Charging Infrastructure Summit – North America connects top-level utility planners, policy makers, fleet operators, charging solution providers, and grid innovators to advance the deployment of robust, grid-integrated EV charging networks.
🎯 What This Summit Covers
Core focus areas include:
- Building large-scale, public and private EV charging networks
- Grid resiliency, managed charging, and demand-side flexibility
- Smart charging management systems
- Charging for commercial and municipal fleets
- Equity and access: multi-unit dwellings and underserved regions
- Technology standards and regulatory frameworks
- Innovations in hardware, software, and payment systems
- V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) solutions and microgrid integration
- Cybersecurity and interoperability challenges
👥 Who Should Attend
This summit is ideal for:
- Electric utilities and energy cooperatives
- Independent grid operators and regulators
- Public transit authorities and fleet managers
- EV charging equipment manufacturers
- Charging service providers and network operators
- Municipal planners and smart city coordinators
- Clean energy and mobility consultants
- Automakers and large fleet operators
- Policy makers and government energy officials
🗓️ Schedule at a Glance
- Dates: Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16, 2025
- Location: McCormick Place, Chicago — convenient to downtown, hotels, and both O’Hare and Midway airports
- Format: Keynotes, case study presentations, interactive panels, networking breaks, tabletop exhibits
A detailed agenda with confirmed speakers, session topics, and times will be announced closer to the event.
✅ Registration Details
Standard Attendee Fee:
- USD $695 per person — covers full access to both days, all sessions, breaks, and networking areas.
- Includes: Post-event slides in PDF format and access to the final attendee list (where permission is granted).
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Options:
- Tabletop exhibit: $1,800 (includes one free registration)
- Sponsorships: From $3,500 to $7,000, with options for branding, speaking slots, lanyards, receptions, or WiFi sponsorship.
How to Register:
To register, visit the official Smart Grid Observer registration page:
Payment: Credit card payment is accepted securely through the official RSVPify platform. Group discounts are available upon request for teams of three or more.
📍 Venue & Accessibility
McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America and offers:
- Multiple large meeting halls and breakout spaces
- Direct transit access via CTA, Metra, and downtown Chicago connections
- On-site parking for cars and buses
- Ample nearby hotels and dining options for out-of-town attendees
🚀 Why Attend?
- Learn from real-world deployments by utilities, cities, and private fleets
- Meet top solution providers showcasing smart charging hardware and software
- Understand regulatory trends and national funding opportunities
- Gain strategies to tackle grid integration, load management, and cyber risks
- Build partnerships with key decision-makers and technology partners driving North America’s EV transition
Final Word
The 7th EV Charging Infrastructure Summit – North America is where the EV charging community comes together to share lessons learned, examine new technologies, and shape the roadmap for a sustainable, scalable EV future. If you’re working to deploy or manage EV charging infrastructure — whether in policy, planning, engineering, fleet operations, or grid management — this summit is an essential stop on your calendar.
