Future Drive Live Stage brings together the leaders, innovators and experts driving Australia’s electric future for candid and thought-provoking conversations on the technology, infrastructure, policy and market forces changing how we move.
The program
Whether you work in the sector, already drive electric or want a clearer view of what comes next, take a seat, hear from the people shaping the transition and put your questions directly to the experts.
Friday agenda
9 sessions
Go behind the headlines with discussions on grid readiness, charging investment, vehicle-to-grid opportunity, global automotive competition, EV supply chains, smart cities, AI and the economic stakes of electrification.
Australia’s EV future is no longer a distant ambition, it is being shaped by decisions being made now. Hear what is needed to build a competitive, connected and confident EV future.
Australia's public-charging network is expanding rapidly, but is it moving at the pace drivers, fleets and regional communities need? This panel explores investment, planning, site access, reliability, telecom infrastructure and the practical steps required to build a nationally connected charging ecosystem.
Electric vehicles can be more than transport: they can become flexible energy assets. Explore the commercial potential of vehicle-to-grid technology, including how utilities and fleets could use EV batteries to support demand management, energy resilience and new revenue opportunities.
The global automotive industry is changing fast. This panel examines how innovation, manufacturing and supply chains are reshaping the vehicles, technologies and global brands coming to Australia.
Australia has opportunities across the EV value chain, from critical minerals and battery materials to advanced manufacturing, charging, software, recycling and workforce capability. Hear where the greatest potential lies and what needs to happen to turn opportunity into long-term industry value.
What will it take for Australia to compete in an electrified transport economy? Industry and policy leaders discuss the mix of infrastructure, market settings, innovation, skills, capital and coordinated action needed to support sustainable growth.
EVs are becoming part of a wider connected ecosystem spanning transport, energy, data, infrastructure and artificial intelligence. This panel explores how smart-city technologies and AI could improve traffic flow, charging access, energy use, maintenance and the overall driver experience.
The EV transition brings significant investment needs alongside potential savings and new economic opportunities. This discussion looks at the costs, benefits, and market forces influencing adoption among households, fleets, energy providers, government, and the broader economy.
What could electric mobility look like by 2030? In this forward-looking conversation, leading voices look beyond today’s headlines to discuss likely advances in vehicles, batteries, charging, connected technology, consumer expectations and energy integration.
Speakers
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