: Protected: OCPP 2.0.1 & 2.1 Plugfest & Conference Asia
Tue 25 Aug - Wed 26 Aug 2026
9:00 AM KST
COEX Conference Centre
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Why you should attend?
- The opportunity to test your OCPP 2.0.1 or 2.1 implementation against multiple testing partners
- Gain insights from conference sessions on OCPP developments, Local Subsidy Programs, Interoperability, Charger Security and More.
- Validate your implementation in practical interoperability scenarios
- Connect with industry peers across the EV charging ecosystem
- Experience Seoul as a setting for international collaboration, technical exchange, and cultural connection
What to expect?
Expect two days combining a conference programme focused on the future of open EV charging industry in Asia with a practical OCPP Plugfest for hands-on interoperability testing.
The conference will bring together industry experts and EV charging professionals to discuss a wide variaty of topics based around OCPP, the certification program, local initiatives and real life use cases. Curious to see the full agenda? Scroll down and take a look!
Alongside the conference, the Plugfest provides a collaborative environment for developers to test your OCPP 2.0.1 and 2.1 implementations with multiple partners in a round-robin format. You and your team can participate both online or onsite with your Charging Station or CSMS. Participants can identify issues, improve compatibility, and exchange technical feedback directly with other implementers.
Networking and cultural exchange
The event offers opportunities to meet peers, partners, and industry experts in an informal setting. Participants can continue conversations beyond the conference and Plugfest while experiencing a cultural experience visiting the Lotte Tower in Seoul, the sixth-tallest building in the world.
Who should attend?
- Charging Station manufacturers
- CSMS providers
- Software stack developers
- Communication controller developers
- Engineers and technical OCPP teams
- EV charging professionals working with open standards
Program
Explore the full programme for OCPP Plugfest & Conference Asia 2026 here.
Agenda
Day 1 – August 25
9:00 – 9:30
Registration
9:30 – 10:00
OCPP Plugfest and Conference Opening – Day 1
Speaker: OCA and KTL
OCA and KTL open the first day of OCPP Plugfest & Conference Asia 2026, welcoming participants to two days of technical exchange, interoperability testing, and industry collaboration in Seoul.
10:00 – 10:30
OCA General Update
Speaker: OCA
An update from the Open Charge Alliance on recent developments, ongoing initiatives, and the role of open standards in supporting a reliable and interoperable EV charging ecosystem.
10:30 – 11:00
Overview of EV Charger Subsidy Program
Speaker: Korean Environment Corporation
This session provides an overview of relevant EV charger subsidy programmes and how they may support the deployment and scaling of charging infrastructure.
11:00 – 12:00
Interoperability & ISO 15118-20 ed2
Speaker: Woo-Hyun Seo, KERI
A session focused on interoperability between EV charging systems, with attention to ISO 15118-20 edition 2 and its relevance for the broader charging ecosystem.
12:00 – 13:15
Lunch and Networking
An opportunity to meet peers, exchange insights, and continue discussions in an informal setting.
13:15 – 13:45
OCPP Certification Program Update
Speaker: OCA
An update on the OCPP Certification Program, including current developments, certification processes, and the importance of certification for trusted interoperability.
13:45- 14:15
Introduction to OCPP 2.0.1 (Comparison with OCPP 1.6)
Speaker: KTL
This session introduces OCPP 2.0.1 and highlights key differences compared with OCPP 1.6, supporting participants who are planning, implementing, or migrating to newer OCPP versions.
14:15 – 14:30
Coffee Break
14:30 – 15:10
EV Charger Security
Speaker: Autocrypt
A session on the security considerations for EV charging infrastructure, including the importance of secure implementation, operations, and industry alignment.
15:40 – 16:00
Round of and preparation for the Cultural Experience
16:00 – 21:00
Cultural Experience and dinner – visiting the Lotte Tower in Seoul
Participants are invited to experience Seoul beyond the conference setting. Come with us on a visit to the Lotte Tower in Seoul, the sixth tallest building in the world. This visit will be concluded with a dinner.
Agenda
Day 2 – August 26
9:00 – 9:30
Registration
9:30 – 10:00
OCPP Plugfest and Conference Opening – Day 2
Speaker: OCA and KTL
OCA and KTL open the second day of OCPP Plugfest & Conference Asia 2026, welcoming participants to two days of technical exchange, interoperability testing, and industry collaboration in Seoul.
10:00 – 10:30
Introduction to Domestic V2G & Plug-and-Charge Certification System
Speaker: Chang-Woon Park, KERI
This session introduces developments around domestic Vehicle-to-Grid and Plug & Charge certification, with attention to how certification can support trusted, secure, and interoperable charging services.
10:30 – 11:00
V2X & OCPP 2.1 Specification
Speaker: OCA and KTL
A session focused on Vehicle-to-Everything use cases and the role of the OCPP 2.1 specification in supporting advanced charging functionality, including bidirectional energy flows and future-ready infrastructure.
11:00 – 11:40
DER Resource and OCPP Utilization
Speaker: Korea Smart Charging Association
This session explores how Distributed Energy Resources relate to EV charging infrastructure and how OCPP can support communication, coordination, and integration within a more flexible energy system.
11:40 – 12:45
OCA Q&A and Key Discussion Topics
An interactive session for participants to raise questions, discuss key topics from the programme, and exchange views with the Open Charge Alliance and the wider OCPP community.
12:45 – 13:45
Lunch and Networking
An opportunity to meet peers, exchange insights, and continue discussions in an informal setting.
Day 1 – August 25
Time slots
9:00 – 9:30
Registration and welcome
9:30 – 10:45
Test slot 1
10:45 – 12:00
Test slot 2
12:00 – 13:15
Lunch and networking
13:15 – 14:30
Test slot 3
14:30 – 15:45
Test slot 4
15:45 – 16:00
Preparation Cultural Experience
16:00 – 12:00
Cultural Experience and dinner
Day 2 – August 26
Time slots
8:30 – 9:00
Walk in
9:00 – 10:15
Test slot 5
10:15 – 11:30
Test slot 6
11:30 – 12:45
Test slot 7
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch and Networking
To Be Confirmed