Live event : OCA Plugfest North America
Wed 13 May - Thu 14 May 2026
9 AM - 6 PM EST
DEKRA Test lab, Michigan, US
Put Your OCPP implementation to the Test at Plugfest
Date: Wednesday May 13th and Thursday May 14th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Location: DEKRA Automotive Test Center of Excellence
The wait is over! Registration for OCPP Plugfest North America 2026 is now open! On May 13 and 14, 2026, the Open Charge Alliance brings together developers, engineers, and EV charging professionals at the DEKRA’s Automotive Test Center of Excellence Detroit, Michigan for two days of interoperability testing, knowledge sharing, and networking.
Secure your spot and register now
Put your OCPP implementation to the test
Why attend
- Test your OCPP implementation with multiple partners
- Validate interoperability in real-life scenarios
- Join structured round-robin testing sessions
- Identify issues and improve compatibility faster
- Connect with key players in the EV charging industry
What to expect
Expect two days of structured interoperability testing focused on OCPP 2.0.1 and 2.1, where participants are matched with multiple testing partners in a round-robin format. The Plugfest offers a practical environment to test implementations, identify issues, improve compatibility, and exchange insights with other EV charging professionals.
Networking
On Wednesday May 13th the event will conclude with an opportunity to networking while enjoying some drinks and dinner. Offering the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, partners, and industry leaders.
Who Should Attend
- Charging Station manufacturers
- CSMS providers
- Software stack developers
- Communication controller developers
- Engineers and technical OCPP teams
Program
May 13th, 2026
Several testing rounds are organized. We use a round-robin testing schedule to match participants with multiple partners.
9:30 – 11 AM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 1
11 – 12:30 PM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 2
12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch break
1:30 – 3 PM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 3
3 – 4:30 PM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 4
4:30 – 6 PM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 5
6 – 9 PM: Networking drinks and dinner
During the networking drink and dinner you will have the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers and OCPP enthusiasts to exchange knowledge and share ideas in an informal setting.
May 14th, 2026
Several testing rounds are organized. We use a round-robin testing schedule to match participants with multiple partners.
9:30 – 11 AM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 6
11 – 12:30 PM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 7
12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch break
1:30 – 3 PM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 8
3 – 4:30 PM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 9
4:30 – 6 PM: OCPP Plugfest test slot 10
May 13th, 2026
On May 13, DEKRA’s Automotive Test Center of Excellence opens its doors to observers for a unique behind-the-scenes look at live OCPP interoperability testing, combined with an engaging side program. Join the event to experience the action up close, gain valuable industry insights, and connect with professionals shaping the future of EV charging.
9:20 – 9:30 AM: Welcome and Opening
10 – 10:30 AM: Technology Working Group Update
Jacob Betz – Technology Working Group chair
Jacob will guide you through the latest developments and current projects within the Technology Working Group. He will also share insights into the group’s key objectives and focus areas for the year ahead.
10:30 – 11 AM: Task Group Update
Jacob Betz – Technology Working Group chair
Jacob will, once again, walkt you through the latest updates from the Networking / Local Controller Task Group, the Regional & Regulatory Requirements Working Group, and the Commissioning Task Group. This session will highlight recent developments, ongoing projects, and the key objectives these groups are working toward this year.
11 – 11:30 AM: Coffee Break
Enjoy a coffee while getting an up-close look at the interoperability testing in action or connect with industry peers.
11:30 – 12 PM: Compliance Working Group Update
Paul Klapwijk – Compliance Working Group Chair
Paul will guide you through the latest developments and current projects within the Compliance Working Group. He will also share insights into the group’s key objectives and focus areas for the year ahead.
12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 PM: OCA General Update
Lonneke Driessen – Director Open Charge Alliance
Join Lonneke for the OCA General Update, where she will share the latest developments within the Open Charge Alliance, key milestones, and the main focus areas for the period ahead. A great opportunity to stay informed and hear what is shaping the future of OCA and OCPP.
2:30 – 3 PM: Coffee Break
Enjoy a coffee while getting an up-close look at the interoperability testing in action or connect with industry peers.
3 PM – 4 PM: Update on ISO – 15118 & IEC 61851 / SAE
Beat Kreuter – Director Global Operations, DEKRA
Join Beat for an update on ISO 15118, IEC 61851, and SAE, three key standards shaping the future of EV charging. While ISO 15118 focuses on the communication between the electric vehicle and the charging station, IEC 61851 covers the conductive charging system and its core charging functions. In this session, Beat will share the latest developments and explain what they mean for the evolving EV charging landscape.
4 – 4:30 PM: OCPP & ISO 15118 amendment 1 impact
Lonneke Driessen – Director Open Charge Alliance
Join Lonneke for an update on the impact of OCPP and ISO 15118 Amendment 1, and what these developments mean for the EV charging ecosystem. While OCPP enables communication between charging stations and charging station management systems, ISO 15118 Amendment 1 brings important updates to vehicle-to-charger communication. In this session, Lonneke will share insights into how these developments influence interoperability, standardization, and the future of EV charging.
6 – 9 PM: Networking drinks and dinner
During the networking drink and dinner you will have the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers and OCPP enthusiasts to exchange knowledge and share ideas in an informal setting.
