New Opportunities for Global Impact: 5 Can’t-Miss Sessions at the Future of Electrification 2025

Electrification offers an opportunity to make a global impact. In the 2025 Future of Electrification conference, experts discuss innovating for change.

The fourth annual Future of Electrification virtual conference, hosted by our parent company ZAPI GROUP, is themed around Innovating for Change: Seizing New Opportunities for Global Impact.

Tech leaders and automation experts will discuss how electrification and other innovative technologies offer the opportunity to make an impact on a global scale and the challenges faced along the way.

The Future of Electrification Virtual Conference 2025 – February 26 & 27 2025

2025 marks the fourth year of the Future of Electrification virtual conference. It will feature technical presentations, forward-looking panel discussions, and networking sessions with the leading innovators. Join from anywhere in the world on February 26 and 27 to discover trends, challenges and opportunities in the worldwide shift toward electrification.

To help you make the most of this free to attend event, we’ve rounded up five can’t-miss sessions at the Future of Electrification 2025 Virtual Conference.

Material Handling Equipment Battery Charging Trends

Wednesday February 26, 2:00 pm CET

Mourad Chergui
Senior Product Manager at Delta-Q Technologies

Marco Sabatini
Key Account Manager at ZIVAN

Electrification in the global material handling sector has reached over 73%. Battery and charging technologies are evolving to support environmental responsibility, promises more efficient, faster, and greener solutions – while offering improved operational efficiency.

Addressing Today’s 2 Biggest AGV/AMR Challenges

Wednesday February 26, 5:00 pm CET

Nicola Tomatis
Chief Executive Officer at BlueBotics

Matt Wade
VP of Marketing at BlueBotics

Automated vehicles offer clear, provable productivity and safety benefits. However, two major challenges persist: outdoor operation and fleet-level vehicle interoperability. This session will provide valuable insights into overcoming these obstacles, ensuring the successful AGV implementation and operation.

Powering the Future: Challenges and Opportunities in the Electrification of Commercial, Industrial and Utility Vehicles

Thursday February 27, 2:00 pm CET

Giorgio Rizzoni
Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at Ohio State University

In a keynote session, Rizzoni will address the economic implications for manufacturers and fleet operators in transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, and examine how can the industry ensure that this transition is both economically viable and socially equitable.

This essential discussion will cover topics including:

  • Which emerging technologies offer the most promise for achieving zero emissions for commercial vehicle powertrains.
  • How these technologies compare in terms of scalability, cost, and long-term sustainability.
  • The main challenges in widespread adoption of these technologies and how global and U.S. regulations are shaping the development and deployment of zero-emission technologies in the commercial vehicle sector.
  • Whether these regulations are likely to be harmonized, or if regional distinctions will continue to drive divergent technological pathway.

The State of Automation – 2024 Report

Thursday February 27, 3:00 pm CET

Nicola Tomatis
Chief Executive Officer at BlueBotics

Rachel Rayner
Content Manager at BlueBotics

The Automated Vehicles in Material Handling 2024 Usage Report is a unique and timely snapshot of the ongoing automation revolution. Drawing from global database of respondents, it offers invaluable insights into the state of mobile automation in 2024 and hints at future trends. This session is an exclusive first reveal of Automated Vehicles in Material Handling 2024 Usage Report, which will only be available publicly after the Future of Electrification conference.

Advancing through the Electrification Journey: Off-Highway Vehicles

Thursday February 27, 6:00 pm CET

Benny Forsman Director of Business Development at Inmotion

This session offers valuable insights from real-world experience, including examining both successful and less effective applications. This session aims to equip OEM development teams with the essential knowledge to navigate and overcome challenges in their electrification processes.

The Future of Electrification: Seizing New Opportunities for Global Impact

Electrification offers a wealth of opportunities as well as challenges. We hope you will join us at the Future of Electrification on February 26 and 27 2025 to explore new opportunities for global impact.

Rachel Rayner

Marketing & digital content manager | BlueBotics I'm a fan of cutting-edge technology, and love sharing the latest tech with the world.
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