ELECTRIFY Expo, North America’s largest electric vehicle (EV) festival, which took place at the Long Beach Convention Center on over the weekend ran through the week allowing test drives and exposure to micromobility solutions concluded with Industry Day. The event bringing together the industry’s most powerful players driving the transition towards the adoption of electrification in the US.
“Electrify Expo’s ‘Industry Day’ has quickly become the place to debut and launch EV and micromobility products and news,” BJ Birtwell, founder and executive producer of Electrify Expo said.
The event presented by Bridgestone, is co-sponsored by Walmart, Ford, Hyundai, Bosch USA, NIU, Chargeway, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and more, for a full day of expert panels, compelling fireside chats, thought-provoking discussions, networking and noteworthy global reveals and keynote speeches.
As a platform for brands to launch breaking news and world’s debuts, multiple brands will be revealing huge product announcements including Bridgestone and Hypercraft, making this a must-attend event for journalists, analysts, and industry leaders.
“We are gathering the most influential members of the media, the brightest minds in electrification, and key analysts all at the same event to reveal exciting new technology or products that are changing the industry. In addition to the product reveals, I’m especially excited to announce this year’s lineup of speakers, with many brands that are new to Electrify Expo and will offer a unique perspective not heard on this stage before,” Birtwell added.
Industry Day attendees were given a full day of incredible networking and learning opportunities starting with a crowd favorite–‘cars and coffee’ morning networking hour – followed by a ‘State of the Industry’ overview keynote. After the morning keynote, sessions begun with a fireside chat with the legendary Sandy Munro, after which attendees can take their pick of a number of breakout sessions that best fit their interests.
Topics ranged from micromobility and electric vehicles, to charging infrastructure, energy, EV and E-Bike policy and legislation, discussing topics at the national legislative level down to local city impacts and consumer interest. After a major news announcement from Bridgestone, the afternoon program concluded with fireside chats with Ford, Walmart, and the EPA and finally, a news announcement from Hypercraft.
“We are excited to be part of Electrify Expo with the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning to connect with customers looking to learn about and experience our EVs,” Mark Dipko, vice president, product marketing, Ford Model e said. “Electrify Expo helps us demonstrate key Ford advantages, including available BlueCruise hands-free driving and the largest wireless Apple CarPlay screen in an EV.”
Over 10,000 attendees gathered for the unique opportunity at Electrify Expo and were given exclusive access to 150+ exhibits, multiple demo courses, ride and drives, media tours and a first look at new products.
