National Conference 2023

May 17, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

San Diego
Convention Center

111 W Harbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92101

CALSTART 2023
National Conference

May 17, 2023
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The Road to 30
Join us for CALSTART’s 2023 National Conference, where we will bring together dynamic EV innovators to strategize the next 30 years of clean transportation. We’ll explore technological advancements and push for accelerating legislation, regulation, and initiatives for clean energy transformation. Engage with our diverse gathering of clean transportation visionaries, industry representatives, and policymakers.

Conference Agenda

8:00 a.m. | Registration and Networking

Entry via Lobby B, Ballroom 6C
9:00 a.m. | Welcome Remarks

John Boesel, CALSTART CEO
9:15 a.m. | Fireside Chat: Frito-Lay’s Modesto, California ZANZEFF Project Update and Next Steps

Amanda DeVoe-Bice, Fleet Strategy and Transformation Director, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay North America; John Boesel, President and CEO, CALSTART
9:35 a.m. | Presentation of Blue Sky Award
9:45 a.m. | Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing Outlook

Malissa Gordon, Vice President, Government Affairs, Piedmont Lithium; Dr. Sanjiv Malhotra, CEO and Founder, Sparkz; Jason Zimbler, Light Duty Vehicle Director, CALSTART
10:30 a.m. | Networking Break and Presentation of Blue Sky Award
11:00 a.m. | Innovative Business Models

Neha Palmer, CEO, TeraWatt Infrastructure; Emil Youssefzadeh, Chairman & CTO, WattEV; Paul Gioupis, CEO, Zeem Solutions; Adam Browning, EVP Policy and Communications, Forum Mobility; Jason Gies, VP of Product and Channel Management, ABB E-mobility
11:45 a.m. | Keynote: U.S. Decarbonization Roadmap

Michael Berube, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy (DOE)
12:15 p.m. | Presentation of Blue Sky Award
12:20 p.m. | Lunch
1:35 p.m. | Presentation of Blue Sky Award
1:45 p.m. | Partnerships not Pirateships

Patrick Bydume, Director, Climate Infrastructure, BlackRock; Mark Patten, Vice President Mobility, NextEra Energy; Jessie Lund, Program Manager, CALSTART
Sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric
2:15 p.m. | Afternoon Keynote

Vic Shao, bp pulse
2:35 p.m. | Utility Leadership

Brian Wilkie, Director, Clean Energy Development – NY Transportation Electrification, National Grid; Alex Moffat, Director of Clean Transportation, SDG&E; Chanel Parson, Director, Building and Transportation Electrification, Southern California Edison; Vic Shao, President, bp pulse fleet; and Cynthia Williams, Global Director, Sustainability, Homologation and Compliance, Ford; Alissa Burger, Regional Policy Director, CALSTART
Sponsored by bp pulse
3:15 p.m. | Networking Break and Presentation of Blue Sky Award
3:45 p.m. | Race to 2030

Chris Busch, Director, Transportation and Senior Economist, Energy Innovation; Dipender Saluja, Partner Capricorn Investment Group;
SatKartar Khalsa, Director, Transportation Initiative, Climate Imperative
Panel introduced by Southern California Edison
4:30 p.m. | Fireside Chat: Future of the Transportation Sector

Alex Schroeder DOE/DOT Joint Office Executive Director; Trisha DelloIacono, Federal Policy Director, CALSTART
5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks

John Boesel, CALSTART CEO
5:05 p.m. | Reception

Sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric

Conference Speakers

Adam Browning

Forum Mobility

EVP,
Policy and Communications

Adam Browning is EVP Policy and Communications at Forum Mobility. Prior to that, he was co-founder and executive director at Vote Solar.

Alexandria Moffat

San Diego Gas & Electric

Director of
Clean Transportation

Alexandria oversees SDG&E’s clean transportation programs throughout the region. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies from University of Southern California.

Alex Schroeder

Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

Chief Technology Officer

Alex Schroeder is the CTO for the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. He is on assignment from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Amanda DeVoe-Bice

PepsiCo, Frito-Lay North America

Fleet Transformation and Strategy Director

Amanda leads teams introducing new technologies and enabling PepsiCo Positive commitments, charting the drive to positive action for the people and the planet.

Brian Wilkie

National Grid

NY Transport Electrification Director

Brian Wilkie is Director, Transport Electrification at National Grid. Prior to joining National Grid, he was Project Manager at Con Edison for policy and project development.

Chanel Parson

Southern California Edison

Director
of Electrification

Chanel Parson is responsible for progressing SCE’s vision for a Clean Energy Future through the electrification of vehicles and buildings.

Chris Busch

Energy Innovation:
Policy & Technology LLC

Director of Transportation and Senior Economist

Chris Busch leads the Transportation Program at Energy Innovation. His prior work identified economic benefits for California due to its EV leadership.

Cynthia Williams

Ford

Global Director of Sustainability, Homologation & Compliance

Cynthia Williams is Global Director at Ford. Previously, she held multiple sustainability leadership positions, including at the Environmental Council of the States.

Jason Gies

ABB E-mobility

VP of Product
and Channel Management

Jason Gies is VP at ABB E-mobility and Board Member of Clean Fuels Michigan. Prior to that, he was VP eMobility Business Development at Navistar.

Malissa Gordon

Piedmont Lithium, Inc.

Vice President,
Government Affairs

Malissa Gordon is VP Government Affairs at Piedmont. Previously, she worked at the Economic Development Commission of Gaston County, NC and at the DoD.

Mark Patten

NextEra Energy

Vice President,
Mobility

Mark Patten is VP, leading NextEra Mobility, provider of integrated fleet electrification solutions. Prior, he was a Principal at Crossbow Ventures.

Patrick Bydume

BlackRock

Climate Infrastructure Director

Patrick Bydume is a Director in the Renewable Power Group of BlackRock Real Assets. Prior to joining BlackRock, he was a Director at Endeavor Energy.

Paul Gioupis

Zeem

Founder & CEO

Paul Gioupis has been a vital part of the EV ecosystem for 20 years. He founded Zeem to accelerate commercial EV adoption especially for small businesses.

Dr. Sanjiv Malhotra

Sparkz, Inc.

Founder & CEO

Dr. Sanjiv Malhotra is founder and CEO of Sparkz. He has been a leader in the energy sector for nearly three decades as a founder, investor, and executive.

SatKartar Khalsa

Climate Imperative Foundation

Transportation Initiative Director

SatKartar Khalsa leads Climate Imperative’s efforts to cut transportation emissions. She has 15 years of experience in climate philanthropy.

Vic Shao

bp pulse

President

Vic Shao is President of bp pulse fleet (formerly AMPLY Power). He was founder and CEO of AMPLY Power, and of Green Charge Networks (GCN).

Conference Logistics

The CALSTART National Conference 2023 will be held just across the street from the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, where you can visit the Balboa Theater, the House of Blues, the San Diego Civic Theater, and many other attractions.

Our event will take place in the San Diego Convention Center, entry via lobby B. Events will be held in ballroom 6C, which includes free wi-fi, charging stations, and many other amenities. Parking will be $20 during the National Conference.

Most of our guests are staying at The Gaslamp Quarter Hilton, which features an outdoor pool and fitness center, terrace, and on-site restaurant.