International Summit on Electric and Smart Transportation
Get tickets8:30 TO 9:00 AM ― OPENING OF IMPULSION 2025
9:00 TO 9:30 AM ― KEYNOTE SPEAKER SESSION
Discover how innovations in technology and propulsion are revolutionizing the transportation sector to meet environmental challenges and build a sustainable future. This panel will bring together experts to discuss advances in alternative fuels, electrification and strategies to accelerate the transition to a zero-emissions future. What are the main technical, economic and regulatory challenges to be overcome to achieve zero-emission transport on a large scale? How are new propulsion technologies, such as electrification and hydrogen, redefining mobility models and the necessary infrastructure? What collaborative approaches and innovations can accelerate the adoption of zero-emission transport while guaranteeing its accessibility and efficiency?
10:15 TO 11:15 AM ― 100% QUEBEC BATTERIES? Workshop
10:15 TO 10:45 AM ― COFFEE BREAK
Explore the solutions needed to meet the growing demand for charging infrastructure in cities, a key pillar of transport electrification. This panel will bring together experts to discuss the challenges of installing, maintaining and integrating charging stations in a complex urban environment, taking into account urban planning and cybersecurity imperatives. What are the main technical, economic and regulatory challenges to implementing large-scale charging infrastructures in urban environments? How can cities effectively integrate charging stations into their public spaces, while meeting the needs of residents and businesses? What innovations and collaborations are needed to ensure efficient and safe maintenance of charging infrastructures?
11:30 TO 12:00 PM ― KEYNOTE SPEAKER SESSION
12:00 TO 1:30 PM ― LUNCH BREAK
12:45 TO 2:00 PM ― A REGULATORY REVOLUTION: THE ZEV ACT Workshop
Battery technologies are evolving rapidly, transforming the energy and transport sectors in the face of growing demand for high-performance, environmentally-friendly solutions. This panel will bring together experts to examine the latest advances in battery design and manufacturing, as well as strategies for meeting technological and industrial challenges. What are the current and emerging trends shaping the development of battery technologies? How are innovations in battery manufacturing contributing to a more sustainable and resilient supply chain? What collaborative strategies can accelerate the development of more efficient, accessible and environmentally-friendly battery solutions?
Conférenciers
2:15 TO 2:30 PM ― BREAK
Discover how telematics and data analytics are transforming logistics management to reduce carbon emissions and optimize operational efficiency. This panel will bring together experts to discuss tools and strategies for designing more sustainable logistics, while meeting the growing demands of industry and consumers. How can telematics and data be used to reduce carbon emissions in supply chains? What are the main technological and organizational challenges to adopting decarbonization-driven logistics solutions? What collaborations and innovations can accelerate the transition to greener logistics, while improving business competitiveness?
3:00 TO 4:00 PM ― ELECTRIFICATION OF THE DEFENCE SECTOR AND THE ARMED FORCES Workshop
3:15 TO 3:30 PM ― BREAK
3:30 TO 4:15 PM ― CYBERSECURITY AND NETWORK RELIABILITY: ENSURING THE PROTECTION AND RESILIENCE OF CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE NETWORK Panel
3:30 TO 4:15 PM ― BREAK
4:30 TO 5:00 PM ― STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
5:00 TO 7:00 PM ― RECEPTION - COCKTAIL Networking
8:45 TO 9:00 AM ― OPENING
9:00 TO 9:30 AM ― KEYNOTE SPEAKER SESSION
Explore the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies and electric vehicles to transform energy management and strengthen the infrastructure needed for the energy transition. This panel will bring together experts to discuss technological solutions, business models and the challenges of integrating electric vehicles into smart energy grids. How can V2G technology contribute to the stability of energy networks and the optimization of energy consumption? What are the main technical, regulatory and economic obstacles to the large-scale adoption of V2G infrastructures? What innovations and collaborations are needed to align the development of electric vehicles with the needs of sustainable energy networks?
10:15 TO 11:15 AM ― MAINTAINING A RELIABLE CHARGING NETWORK Workshop
10:15 TO 10:45 AM ― COFFEE BREAK
L’optimisation des coûts et la transition vers des flottes zéro émission sont des enjeux cruciaux pour les organisations cherchant à atteindre leurs objectifs de durabilité tout en améliorant leur efficacité opérationnelle. Ce panel réunira des experts pour explorer les stratégies financières, les modèles de rentabilité et les solutions technologiques qui facilitent la conversion des flottes vers des véhicules zéro émission. Quelles sont les stratégies financières les plus efficaces pour soutenir la conversion des flottes vers des véhicules zéro émission ? Comment les technologies de gestion de flottes peuvent-elles optimiser l’efficacité des véhicules zéro émission tout en réduisant les coûts opérationnels ? Quels sont les défis financiers et logistiques à surmonter pour garantir une transition fluide et rentable vers des flottes entièrement zéro émission ?
11:30 TO 12:00 PM ― KEYNOTE SPEAKER SESSION
12:00 TO 1:30 PM ― LUNCH BREAK
1:00 TO 2:00 PM ― INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LONG-DISTANCE CORRIDORS Workshop
Managing batteries at the end of their life is a key issue in ensuring a sustainable energy transition, by optimizing their life cycle and reducing their environmental impact. This panel will discuss innovative solutions for battery recycling, reuse and repairability, while exploring producer responsibilities and strategies for ensuring an efficient supply of recycled critical materials (RCMs). What are the best practices and technologies for maximizing battery recycling and reuse, while reducing their ecological footprint? How can battery second life and reparability contribute to a circular economy and more sustainable resource management? What role do manufacturers play in the management of end-of-life batteries, and how can we ensure a supply chain of critical recycled materials to support this transition?
2:15 TO 2:30 PM ― BREAK
Electrifying transport in remote regions and over long distances represents a major challenge in the energy transition. This panel will explore solutions for electrifying heavy transport in these areas, addressing the logistical, technological and infrastructure challenges required to support zero-emission mobility over long distances. What are the main challenges to electrifying transport in remote areas, and how can they be overcome? What technologies are needed to guarantee energy efficiency and sufficient autonomy for long-distance heavy-duty transport? How can charging and maintenance infrastructures be adapted or extended to support the electrification of long-distance transport in non-urban areas?
3:15 TO 3:30 PM ― BREAK
3:30 TO 4:00 PM ― STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
4:00 TO 4:15 PM ― CONCLUSION OF IMPULSION 2025