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Join the Power to Go Further Tour in Brussels!

Be part of the Power to Go Further Tour as it arrives in Brussels, following a 1,000+ km cross-border journey from Paris to Berlin, demonstrating that long-haul electric trucking is already a practical reality across Europe.

Join policymakers, industry leaders, and logistics experts to explore the latest developments in electric heavy-duty vehicles and charging infrastructure. Through keynote insights, expert panels, and live truck demonstrations, the event will showcase practical applications and highlight the policies and investments needed to accelerate adoption and scale charging networks across Europe.

Engage in discussions on building the right ecosystem for uptake, unlocking infrastructure deployment, and accelerating the transition to zero-emission freight.

Autoworld, Parc du Cinquantenaire 11, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

  • 09:30 - 10:00

    Guest registration and welcome

    The event will be moderated by journalist Dave Keating. 

  • 10:00 - 10:30

    Opening keynote | Electrification of road freight transport in Europe

    Anja van Niersen, CEO Milence

    Topic: Market update on the deployment of electric heavy-duty vehicles and charging infrastructure in Europe.

     

  • 10:30 - 11:20

    Panel discussion I

    Driving demand-side uptake – How can Europe accelerate the adoption of electric trucks and ensure a level playing field across Member States? 

     

    • Nikolaus Steininger, HDV Team Lead, DG CLIMA (confirmed)
    • Markus Ferber, Member of the European Parliament (confirmed)
    • Reiner Müller-Finkeldei, SVP Product Engineering Mercedez-Benz Trucks (confirmed)
    • Anna Carmo e Silva, EVP Strategy & Communications, Scania (confirmed)
    • Tobias Hartmann, Team Leader SCM International Transport Logistics, Kaufland (confirmed)
  • 11:20 - 11:40

    Short networking break

  • 11:30 - 12:30

    Panel Discussion II

    Scaling charging infrastructure – What policy and investment frameworks are needed to accelerate the rollout of grids and public charging infrastructure for electric trucks?

     

    • Kai Tullius, Policy Officer, Sustainable & Intelligent Transport, DG MOVE (confirmed
    • Martin Witt, Head of M&A and Partnerships, Volvo Group (confirmed)
    • Bruno Tobback, Member of the European Parliament (confirmed)
    • Lidija Peters, Decarbonisation Projects Lead, DFDS (confirmed)
    • Nanno Janssen, Chief Strategy Officer, Nanno Janssen (confirmed)
  • 12:30 - 12:40

    Electric truck experience from a truck driver.

    • Iwona Blecharczyk, Polish lorry driver (confirmed)
  • 12:40 - 13:30

    Truck demonstration with interactive exchange

    Opportunity to experience electric trucks from 5 of the leading European manufacturers on site. Followed by a networking lunch.

Register and join the conversation!

  • events@milence.com