THE digital eMobility event where every minute counts.

The Fast Lane Summit 2024:
Inspiring Global eMobility

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About the Summit

Behind the cold figures of EV sales and charging stations installed are years of tireless thinking.

It's time to shine a light on the human side of our industry.

The Fast Lane Summit blends strategic insights with left-field anecdotes over four digital sessions.

Get the nudge you need to make the right moves in 2025.

You’re all busy people. One afternoon is all we need.

The Fast Lane Program

One afternoon. Four Frank conversations.
Duration: 2h 37m

Keynote:
Don’t Get Left Behind: The Trends Shaping eMobility in 2025

with Ryan Fisher (Head of Charging Infrastructure at BloombergNEF)

Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) will deliver a keynote on the most significant trends expected to impact the eMobility industry in the coming 12 months. From technological advancements and market shifts to regulatory changes impacting city and business mobility, this session is sure to get us excited for what’s to come.

Keynote:
Take a Swipe: The Future of the EV Charging Experience

with Philipp Graf (Head of Marketing & Sales at vaylens) and Christian Hahn (CEO Hubject)

This session will dive into the evolving debate about the most important aspects of the modern EV charging experience and what we should expect in the near future. From charge cards vs. payment terminals to stations vs. wireless charging, Philip and Christian will discuss the future of the EV charging experience and how far away we're from the perfect scenario.

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Panel Discussion:
If You Don’t Laugh, You’ll Cry: F*** Ups and Learnings in the eMobility Industry

A conversation with Kristof Vereenooghe (CEO of Bnewable), Joerg Lohr (CEO of vaylens) and Marcus Fendt (CEO of The Mobility House)

This session brings together leaders from the eMobility industry as they open up about their discoveries, challenges and f*** ups in our industry. Join Kristof Vereenooghe, Joerg Lohr and Marcus Fendt for a very open panel discussion.

Closing Conversation
Around the World in 30 Minutes: A Conversation with Lexie Limitless

The Fast Lane ends with a one-on-one conversation with Lexie Alford, the youngest person to travel to every country in the world and the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle. Lexie will share stories about the challenges she’s faced as an explorer and her vision for the future of sustainable travel.

One afternoon.
Four frank conversations.
Beamed directly to you.

The Fast Lane Summit is be hosted by two engaging professionals from the eMobility industry: Hugo Pereira, Growth & Leadership Executive, and Marco Galla, Agile coach at vaylens (and an extremely capable Master of Ceremonies).

The Speakers

Ryan Fisher

BloombergNEF

Ryan Fisher works in the Advanced Transport team at BloombergNEF, leading the company’s coverage of the charging infrastructure market. BloombergNEF (BNEF) is a strategic research provider covering global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy.

BNEF assesses pathways for the power, transport, industry, buildings and agriculture sectors to adapt to the energy transition. It also help commodity trading, corporate strategy, finance and policy professionals navigate change and generate opportunities.

Joerg Lohr

vaylens

Joerg Lohr serves as CEO of vaylens, whose powerful eMobility CMS processes more than 200,000 charging sessions per month, and Compleo Charging Solutions, a leading provider of charging infrastructure. Both companies are part of the KOSTAL Group, known for its significant contributions to automotive and industrial technology.

Having previously held roles at Amazon, IONITY, Allego and RWE, Joerg brings extensive expertise in the tech, energy and mobility sectors. Under his leadership, vaylens and Compleo are creating modern solutions that are transforming global EV infrastructure and the contemporary charging experience.

Christian Hahn

Hubject

Christian Hahn is the CEO of Hubject, with a primary focus on strategy, investor relations and the company’s global setup. Having achieved an MA in Industrial Engineering, Christian’s career began at ThyssenKrupp and Daimler AG, followed by six years at PwC in Berlin, where he specialised in consulting for the energy supply business.

As an advisor, he was primarily responsible for areas within strategy and business development, optimising business processes and project management, smart energy, intelligent networks and smart metering. He began working on his first electric vehicle projects in 2008.

Philipp Graf

vaylens

Philipp Graf is the Head of Sales and Marketing at vaylens, a company within the KOSTAL Group. Previously, he served as VP Automotive at EVBox, where he built an automotive OEM business unit from the ground up. Philipp also held the role of Head of Automotive Europe at NVIDIA, bringing extensive expertise in automotive industry development.

Passionate about the energy and mobility transition, Philipp’s commitment goes beyond his professional role. He develops and operates PV systems personally and actively mentors cleantech startups, providing guidance as an independent advisor.

Kristof Vereenhooghe

Bnewable

Kristof Vereenooghe is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Bnewable, with over 25 years of experience as a tech entrepreneur. He previously served as CEO of EVBox, where he grew the company from a Dutch EV charging startup into a global leader.  

Kristof has also led and exited multiple ventures in the tech and renewable energy sectors and currently serves as an advisor for various scale-ups.

Lexie Alford

Viral Filmmaker

At 21 years of age, Lexie Limitless shattered the world record for the Youngest Person to Travel to Every Country by traveling to all 196 countries. To give this achievement some context, more people have been to outer space than have traveled to every country, and even fewer have been women.

After shattering the record, she continued her global adventures, sharing her passion for travel and learning about new cultures with her highly engaged audience. Her most recent major world record-setting adventure was becoming the first person to circumnavigate the world by electric vehicle.

Lexie Limitless is a viral filmmaker with over 270 million views. Her biggest goal is to inspire others to push their limits, no matter how big or small they may be.

Marcus Fendt

The Mobility House

Marcus Fendt studied Industrial Engineering in Munich. Before his entrepreneurial venture with The Mobility House in 2010, he held various management positions in the automotive and energy industries. As CSO and Managing Director at The Mobility House, he is responsible for partner sales, business development, and marketing.

In collaboration with leading automobile manufacturers, energy providers, and corporate and fleet customers, he has realized partnerships and projects in the areas of intelligent charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. He also serves as the Managing Director of the Amsterdam Energy ArenA and the TMH branches in France and Singapore.

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