: OCPP 2.0.1 & 2.1 Plugfest & Conference Asia
Tue 25 Aug - Wed 26 Aug 2026
9:00 AM KST
COEX Conference Centre
OCPP 2.0.1 & 2.1 Plugfest & Conference Asia hosted by KTL
Date: Tuesday August 25 & Wednesday August 26
Time: 9:00 AM KST
Location: COEX Conference Center (South Wing)
Registration is now open for OCPP Plugfest & Conference Asia 2026.
On August 25–26, 2026, the Open Charge Alliance will bring the EV charging community together at the COEX Conference Center in Seoul, Korea for two focused days of technical collaboration, interoperability testing, and industry exchange. The event also offers participants the opportunity to connect in the setting of Seoul, a city where advanced technology, long-standing cultural heritage, and warm hospitality come together.
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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: Lonneke Driessen – Open Charge Alliance
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: TBD
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 – 13:35
Lunch and Networking
An opportunity to meet peers, exchange insights, and continue discussions in an informal setting.
13:35 – 14:00
OCPP Certification Program Update
Speaker: Milan Jansen – Open Charge Alliance
An update on the OCPP Certification Program, including current developments, certification processes, and the importance of certification for trusted interoperability.
14:00- 14:25
Introduction to OCPP 2.0.1 (Comparison with OCPP 1.6)
Speaker: Seong-hoon Jeong – 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.
14:25 – 14:40
Coffee Break
14:40 – 15:05
Indian Regulation for Electric Vehicle Supply
Speaker: Aditya Murumkar – ARAI
This session will reflect on the latest updates and trends within the CHAdeMO association.
15:05 – 15:35
EV Charger Security
Speaker: Seoung-hwan Ju – Autocrypt
A session on the security considerations for EV charging infrastructure, including the importance of secure implementation, operations, and industry alignment.
15:35 – 16:05
EV Charger Environmental Test
Speaker: Bong-su Shin – Gtech
GTECH Korea will share insights into EV charger environmental testing, focusing on how reliable engineering, cooling, HVAC, and facility conditions contribute to charger safety, durability, and performance in real-world environments.
16:05 – 16:25
Round of and preparation Cultural Experience
16:25 – 21:25
Cultural Experience and dinner – visiting the Lotte Tower & Folk Muesum in Seoul + Dinner
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. Additionally, we will stop by the FOLK museum learning more about the traditional life of the Korean People. 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: Milan Jansen – Open Charge Alliance
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: Myung-jin Jo – Korean Smart Grid 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 – 14:20
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
Woo-hyun Seo – KERI
Interoperability & ISO 15118-20 ed2 (August 25)
Director of Intelligent energy testing lab, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)
The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) is a government-funded research institute established in 1976. KERI specialises in electrotechnology research, testing and certification, and supports innovation in areas such as power systems, electrical applications, and electric mobility technologies.
More information: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)
Aditya Murumkar – ARAI
Indian Regulation for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (August 25)
Engineer Automotive Electronics Department, ARAI Pune
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is an autonomous automotive research and development organisation established in 1966. ARAI supports the automotive industry through research, testing, certification, homologation, and technology development, with a focus on advancing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility solutions.
More information: The Automotive Research Association of India – Advancing automotive research and innovation
Seoung-hwan Ju – Autocrypt
EV Charger Security (August 25)
Technical Planning Team leader, Autocrypt
AUTOCRYPT is an automotive cybersecurity and mobility solutions provider focused on securing the future of connected, autonomous, and software-defined mobility. The company offers a wide range of solutions, including in-vehicle security, V2X security, EV charging security, PKI, and digital key technology.
Through its expertise in automotive cybersecurity, AUTOCRYPT supports the development of safe and secure mobility ecosystems for vehicles, infrastructure, and users. Its technologies help protect connected mobility services and enable trusted communication across the automotive industry.
More information: AUTOCRYPT – Securing connected, autonomous mobility
Bong-su Shin – Gtec
EV Charger Environmental Test (August 25)
Gyeonggi University of Technology
Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology (GTEC) is a technology-focused higher education institution in South Korea. GTEC provides practical education and training in fields such as engineering, technology, design, and industry-related disciplines.
With a strong focus on industrial-academic cooperation, GTEC works closely with industry partners to support technical innovation, professional development, and the training of skilled talent for the future workforce.
More information: Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology – Practical technology education and industry cooperation
Chang-woon Park – KERI
Introduction to Domestic V2G & Plug-and-Charge Certification System (August 26)
Research Associate, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institure (KERI)
The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) is a government-funded research institute established in 1976. KERI specialises in electrotechnology research, testing and certification, and supports innovation in areas such as power systems, electrical applications, and electric mobility technologies.
More information: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)
Myung-jin Jo – Korea Smart Grid Association
DER Resource and OCPP Utilization (August 26)
Korea Smart Grid Association (KSGA)
The Korea Smart Grid Association (KSGA) is an organisation established in 2009 to support the development and deployment of smart grid technologies in South Korea. KSGA focuses on advancing smart grid projects, renewable energy integration, and intelligent electricity infrastructure.
Through activities such as industry cooperation, knowledge sharing, testing, and certification support, including OCPP testing, KSGA contributes to the development of a reliable and interoperable smart grid ecosystem.
More information: Korea Smart Grid Association – Advancing smart grid technologies and cooperation
Lonneke Driessen – Open Charge Alliance
OCA General Update (August 25)
OCA Q&A and Key Discussion Topics (August 26)
Director, Open Charge Alliance
The Open Charge Alliance (OCA) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2014. With members from all over the world, we focus on open standards and advancing the development of sustainable charging solutions.
More information: Open Charge Alliance – Connecting the EV charging industry
Milan Jansen – Open Charge Alliance
OCPP Certification Program Update (August 25)
V2X & OCPP 2.1 Specification (August 26)
Technical Editor, Open Charge Alliance
The Open Charge Alliance (OCA) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2014. With members from all over the world, we focus on open standards and advancing the development of sustainable charging solutions.
More information: Open Charge Alliance – Connecting the EV charging industry
