Zero-Emission Fleets: Reconnect 2026

Join us to experience the latest groundbreaking technology, trends and insights/ dialogue in zero emission technology and fleet electrification.

Plug In BC looks forward to hosting you on June 2nd, 2026, at the inspiring Arts Umbrella on Granville Island, Vancouver. This event will highlight the latest industry advances, topics important to fleet electrification, and key benefits and opportunities available to your fleet.

10:00 am | Welcome and Territorial Acknowledgement

11:00 am | Panel 1 – Fleets That Went Electric - Lessons from the Field: Highlights and real-world lessons from fleets that have already transitioned to electric vehicles, exploring operational experiences, costs, infrastructure, and data from the field.

Moderator: Shayna Rector Bleeker, Senior Advisor - Transportation & Electromobility, Urban Climate Leadership

• Simon Upshon, Manager of Corporate Fleet Services, City of Victoria
• Trevor Plett, Chief Operating Officer (COO), West Coast Freight Ltd./RR Plett Trucking
• Eric Zhang, Senior Data Scientist, Geotab
• Orhan Atabay, Engineer, Energy Decarbonization Division, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Province of BC

12:00 pm | Cielo EV Charging Systems Networking Power Lunch

1:00 pm | Panel 2 – Climbing the EV adoption curve - From Early Adopters to Early Majority: Explore the next phase of electrification, and how the industry can move from early adopters to the early majority while addressing infrastructure, grid integration, and emerging energy solutions.

Moderator: Rob Safrata, CEO, FUSE Power Management

• Rory Gattens, General Manager, West, Hypercharge
• Chad Berndt, Director, Electrification Program at BC Transit
• Warren Boyle, Regional Manager, PowerOn
• Ahmed Mumeni, Program Manager Transit – Zero Emission Lead, Jacobs

2:00 pm | Panel 3 – Policy, Markets & The Path Forward: Examines the policy, market, and system-level conditions needed to accelerate EV adoption, focusing on incentives, workforce training, economic signals, public sector leadership, and ensuring an equitable transition.

Moderator: Trevor Melanson, Director of Insights and Communications, Clean Energy Canada

• Naveen Jit, EV Educator, BCIT
• Chantell Lukeniuk, Funding and Grants Officer, Lheidli T'enneh First Nation
• Raphaelle Hug, Senior Manager, Program and Project Delivery, 7 Gen
• Danielle Wiess, Director Transportation Initiatives, Community Energy Association

2:55 pm | Closing Remarks

After two successful events in 2024 and 2025, each drawing over 250 attendees including vendors and sponsors, the 2026 Zero Emissions Fleet: Reconnect will build on that momentum. It will continue to serve as an exceptional platform for invited attendees to gain awareness, interact with, and experience the opportunities and benefits of fleet electrification. As the 2026 event is shaping up to be just as successful, we are delighted to present the following sponsorship packages:

ZEF Partner Sponsor - $15,000 (1 available)

•Recognition as Event Partner in the conference opening and closing presentations.

•Logo prominently displayed in all marketing and media promotions across media channels, on the conference webpage and program, on presentation screens and on physical signage at the entrance of the venue.

•One 10x10 foot indoor display space (Table, chairs and linen included)

•4 complimentary full event passes.

Fast Charge Panel Sponsor - $7,000 (Only 1 left!)

•Recognition as a panel sponsor in the conference opening and closing and panel introduction remarks.

•Logo prominently displayed in key marketing and media promotions, on the conference webpage and program, on presentation screens throughout day of the event.

•One 10x10 foot indoor display space (Table, chairs and linen included)

•2 complimentary full event passes.

Level 2 Lunch & Refreshments Sponsor - $5,000 – no longer available

•Recognition as the Level 2 sponsor in the conference opening and closing and lunch queue remarks.

•Logo prominently displayed in key marketing and media promotions, on the conference webpage and program, on presentation screens throughout day of the event.

•2 complimentary full event passes.

Level 1 Event Sponsor - $1,500

•Level 1 sponsor logos displayed in marketing and media promotions, on the conference webpage and program, on presentation screens throughout day of the event.

•2 complimentary full event passes.

Contact info

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Zero-Emission Fleets: Reconnect is presented by Plug In BC with financial support from the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions.

Plug In BC is a program of the Fraser Basin Council and works in collaboration with government, industry, academic institutions, EV owners, NGOs and utilities to advance the uptake of electric vehicles in British Columbia.

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