Electromobility Forum is here
The market may grow faster than previously predicted. Electromobility has increasing political and public support. In many cases, electric cars pay off without subsidies today.
The Electromobility Forum brings you a range of lectures and discussions focusing on already "mainstream topics" such as fleet electrification and the development of charging infrastructure, but also on the new, but rapidly growing, agendas of electrification of heavy vehicles and hydrogen use.
During the conference, there will be presentations of vehicles from major automotive companies and other electromobility products and service providers, as well as the opportunity for test drives.
The Electromobility Forum 2023 will take place on:
CONFERENCE
ELECTROMOBILITY
WITH THE EXHIBITION
October 11, Forum Karlin
Focused on the key electromobility agenda, the second day of the conference will focus mainly on heavy vehicles and hydrogen.
A networking cocktail will take place at the end of the day.
CONFERENCE
ELECTROMOBILITY
WITH THE EXHIBITION
October 12, Forum Karlin
Focused on the key electromobility agenda, the second day of the conference will focus mainly on heavy vehicles and hydrogen.
We will focus on the following main topics
Electromobility Conference:
- Market perspective globally, in the EU, in the Czech Republic
- Electrification of fleets
- Developing charging infrastructure
- Electromobility and ESG
- Development of heavy electromobility
- Hydrogen electromobility
- Legislation and subsidies
- Technological trends and innovations
Who is the forum for?
For all those interested in the boom of electromobility
Companies with small and large fleets of cars, trucks and buses
State and public authorities
Municipalities
Suppliers of electromobility and hydrogen mobility products and services
Leasing companies and banks
The Electromobility Forum is organized by Hospodarske noviny in cooperation with LEEF Technologies
Hospodařské noviny - printed and online HN.cz. The website HN.cz domain offers readers, in addition to current news, the complete content of the printed edition of the daily, including all its magazines, special supplements, podcasts and newsletters. Of all Czech daily newspapers, it gives the most space to economic and business information, financial markets and services for entrepreneurs. The publisher is the Economia media house.
LEEF Technologies is an advisor and investor in projects that employ innovative business models and technologies in the clean energy and transport sectors. It also deals with market analysis, development concepts and new technology deployment strategies. Recently, LEEF has also been involved in green hydrogen projects. Within the Electromobility Forum, mainly prepares content and ensures professional quality.
Program
The program is gradually updated
Conference Forum Electromobility 2023
11.- 12. October, Forum Karlin
The conference program is structured in blocks, in which lectures and panel discussions will alternate. As in previous editions, managers and experts involved in the development of battery and hydrogen electromobility, whether in technology development, business, infrastructure development or legislation, are invited as speakers.
The content of the sessions is designed to provide the audience with a comprehensive picture of the subject. A moderated discussion will provide ample time to answer questions from the audience.
The first day of the conference will focus on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and electromobility in general. The second day will be mostly (but not only) about electrification of heavy vehicles and also about hydrogen transport.
There may be some substitution between the first and second day. Speakers who will be contacted or are awaiting confirmation are marked with an asterisk.
The conference will also include presentations of vehicles from major automotive companies and other products and services for electromobility and test drives with electric vehicles.
The conference will be simultaneously interpreted into Czech/English.
Day 1 of the Conference Forum Electromobility 2023
October 11, Forum Karlin
KEY NOTE SECTION: current status, plans, vision
Lectures
- The state of electromobility development in the Czech Republic: what is going well, what needs to be improved
- Electromobility and competitiveness of the Czech Republic
- Context for the development of emission-free energy
- Main trends in the development of electromobility services
Martin Kupka* (Minister for Transport)
Pavel Cyrani* (Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, Director of Sales and Strategy, ČEZ)
Jiří Maláček (Head of Sales and Marketing, ŠKODA AUTO)
State of the electromobility market in the Czech Republic
Panel discussion
- Market situation
- New technologies, products and trends
- Regulatory agenda, opportunities for improvement
Vratislav Strašil (Managing Director, Volkswagen Financial Services CZ)
Martin Saitz (CEO, Hyundai Motor Czech)
Arnošt Barna* (Managing Director, Kia Czech)
Miroslav Holan (Head of Business Network Development Czech Republic, ŠKODA AUTO)
Zdeněk Petzl* (Executive Director, Automotive Industry Association)
Development of urban electromobility
Lecture and panel discussion
- An example from a foreign city with advanced infrastructure
- Current status and development plans in Prague
- Residential charging infrastructure in Brno
Representative of the Department of Transport, Amsterdam*
Pavel Elis (Managing Director, Pražská energetika)
Zdeněk Hřib* (First Deputy Mayor of Prague for Transport)
Representative of Teplárny Brno*
Electromobility globally
Lecture
- China, USA, Europe
- Trends in battery development
- Raw materials and supply chains
Fleet electrification - case studies
Lecture and panel discussion
- Vehicle selection process and charging solution
- Funding
- Implementation
- Experience to date and lessons for the future
Jan Hurt* (CEO, Porsche Česká republika)
Jana Faltová* (Business Performance Manager, LeasePlan)
Representative of Arval
Development of the secondary market for electric vehicles
Lecture
- What is the current state of the market and what to expect in the near future
- What does the buyout/sale process look like
- Verification of battery state of health, guarantee and financing
Speaker to be announced*
All about recharging
Large block of lectures and panel discussions
- What is the current state of the market and what to expect in the near future
- Public charging: what's new in technology and services, roaming
- Technology for home charging and integration into smart homes
- Heavy vehicle charging: public vs. depot, technology, projections
- Products for fleet and public charging
- Smart Charging
Representative of E.ON*, representative of ABB*, representative of PRE*, representative of ČEZ*, representative of ElaadNL*
Day 2 of the Conference Forum Electromobility 2023
October 12, Forum Karlin
Electromobility as part of carbon neutrality measures
Lecture
Petr Hladík* (Minister for the Environment)
Social acceptance of electromobility
Lecture
- How different groups of society perceive electromobility
- Why a large part of (Czech) society is sceptical about electromobility
- Analogous situations in history
- Strategies for overcoming scepticism
Speaker to be announced*
Electromobility and ESG
Lecture and/or panel discussion
- Basic definitions and concepts of how electromobility is linked to ESG
- How electromobility contributes to different aspects of ESG
- Examples from practice
- Challenges, obstacles and the future of electromobility in ESG
Speakers and/or panelists to be announced*
Legislation and subsidies for battery electromobility
Short lectures and large panel discussion
- Existing and forthcoming legislation
- For different types of vehicles (passenger/heavy transport)
- About the charging infrastructure
- Systematic summary of subsidy titles
Representatives of the Ministries of Industry, Transport and Environment*, representatives of the e-mobility Platform, ČESMAD, the Association of Road Transport Operators and possibly other industry representatives
Developing electromobility at Amazon
Lecture, content to be specified
Representative of Amazon*
Projection of electrification of freight transport
Lecture
- How fast will the number of electric trucks increase
- What kind of charging infrastructure will it need
- What is happening in neighbouring countries
Filip Vančura (Project Manager, LEEF Technologies)
Electrification of freight transport - how to stay competitive
Panel discussion
- Current status and challenges
- On the topics of government support and regulation
- The role of the private sector - how they approach it, how they deal with it
- Examples from abroad
Aleš Willert* (Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, CEO of the C.S.CARGO Group)
Vojtěch Hromíř* (Secretary General, THE ASSOCIATION ČESMAD BOHEMIA) and other representatives
Electric trucks
Presentation and panel discussion
- Presentation of current technologies and products
- Challenges and obstacles on the road to electrification
- What the future will look like
Ondřej Mann (Business Line Sales Manager CZ, Iveco Group)
Representatives of Volvo Trucks
Representatives of Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Hydrogen in transport in the Czech Republic - introduction
Lecture
- What are the real prospects for hydrogen in transport in the near and distant future
- What the legislation implies
- What support tools are available
Speaker to be announced*
Renewable hydrogen production and distribution in the Czech Republic
Lectures and panel discussion
- Where will renewable hydrogen come from in the Czech Republic
- How much will it take and how much will it cost
- Examples of projects under development
Representatives of Veolia, ORLEN Unipetrol and others*
Hydrogen powertrains and vehicles
Lectures
- Drive technology - current status and expected development
- Heavy road vehicles
- Trains
Representatives of Hyundai, Bosch, Alstom*






The above prices are without VAT
Price discount 30% for public sector employess. Please enter the discount code eVS30 in the registration form.
You can become a Forum partner
We will be happy to offer you a sponsorship package specifically designed for your target group. As an exhibitor, you can present your electromobility products and/or services.
Why to become a Forum partner:
- Electromobility Forum is a part of a wider media series which includes a coverage of the current electromobility topics in printed and online titles of Economia. In addition to the presentation at the event itself, we offer our partners a participation in the accompanying media communication.
- Your target group is the same as our target group. You will meet a group of senior company managers and municipal representatives.
- The modern settings of Forum Karlin are the best fit for presenting your vehicles or other electromobility products and services.
- You will have the opportunity to feature your profile and logo in the forum leaflets and brochures, as well as the on banners and rollouts at the venue itself.
- We will place the logo of your company in the conference materials which will be published prior to the event (advertisements, invitations, program, website). The moderators will thank the partners at the beginning and end of the conference, the logos will be projected during the conference, between the presentations and during coffee breaks.
Contact us and we will find the ideal option for you
Venue


Forum Karlin is located in the heart of Prague, district of Karlín, near the city center.
There are many options for hotel accommodation in the vicinity of Forum Karlin. Royal Prague hotel and Pentahotel Prague are among the closest ones, with approx. 500 meters away.
www.hotelroyalprague.com/en/
www.pentahotels.com
Contact
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ivana Cmíralová
+420 602 26 04 04
elektromobilita@leef.cz
Address:
LEEF Technologies, s.r.o.
Forum Karlin, Pernerova 676/51
186 00 Praha 8, Česká republika
ID: 29000793, VAT: CZ 29000793
Contact for participant registration:
Magdaléna Pivodová
+420 724 646 346
magdalena.pivodova@economia.cz
Address:
Economia, a.s.
Pernerova 673/47
186 00 Praha 8, Česká republika
ID: 28191226, VAT: CZ28191226
Billing contact:
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