The 6th V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum will take place October 21-23, 2025 at the American Center for Mobility in Detroit (Ypsilanti Township), Michigan. The Fall edition of the Forum is again being staged to bring together the leading minds and stakeholders in the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) ecosystem in the U.S.
Shaping the Future of V2G Standards, Policy & Strategy
The V2G Forum, now in its sixth iteration, has become the go-to event for utilities, EV manufacturers, charging infrastructure developers, regulators, standards bodies, fleet managers, and consultants focused on vehicle-grid integration.
I’ve had the pleasure of participating in four of the past Forums—as a panelist, moderator, and program committee member—and have seen firsthand its unique mix of deep technical content, policy debate, and networking. This Fall’s Detroit Conference promises more of the same, with heightened emphasis on standardization and interoperability.
This will be only the second time that the Forum features live, standards-based demonstrations of V2G systems, leveraging a live interconnection with the DTE Energy grid. These demonstrations offer a rare opportunity to see real-world V2G technologies—EV and charger hardware, communication stacks, interconnection behavior, and grid interaction protocols—in action.
What to Expect: Themes, Programs, Experts
Over the three days, sessions will address both technical and policy challenges. Workshops will cover AC-based V2G standards (e.g. UL 1741 SC, SAE J3072, ISO 15118), interoperability and cybersecurity, business model development, utility interconnection procedures, and regulatory hurdles. Policy and regulatory tracks will explore state and federal developments, rate design, make-ready infrastructure, and how to align automotive and grid regulatory domains.
Confirmed speakers and panelists include senior experts from American Honda, General Motors, Southern California Edison, Fermata Energy, the Mobility House, UL, NREL, Brattle Group, and many others.
The V2G Conference offers a unique chance to see the latest progress on standards, policy, and real-world demonstrations. It’s a place where utilities, automakers, regulators, and technology providers come together to share lessons and shape the future of bidirectional charging.
V2G News will be there covering the event. If you plan to attend and would like to connect, please drop me a note at [email protected].
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