Live event : OCPP 2.0.1 & 2.1 Plugfest & Conference Europe
Tue 22 Sep - Wed 23 Sep 2026
9:00 - 18:00
Dublin, Ireland
Put Your OCPP implementation to the Test at Plugfest
Date: Tuesday September 22th and Wednesday 23th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CEST
Location: ESB Headquarters Dublin
The wait is over! Registration for OCPP Plugfest & Conference Europe is now open! On September 22 and 23 2026, the Open Charge Alliance brings together developers, engineers, and EV charging professionals at the ESB Headquarters at Dublin, Ireland for two days of interoperability testing, insightful presentations, networking and more!
Secure your spot and register now!
Why attend as tester
- 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
- Join the cyber security pentest (performed by Elaad)
Why attend the conference
- Insights in the role of ESB and Ireland in the E-mobility world
- Experience the story of OCPP and OCA
- Deep dive into Cyber Security with guest speakers
- Updates on OCA working groups
- Discussions on the AFIR revision and OCPP Mandate
- Find out abot the new version of the testing tool
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. Apart from this you have the opportunity to be part of the cyber security pentest performed by Elaad! During one of the timeslots the cyber security expert from Elaad will check if your implementation is secure, very insightful and an unique opportunity to ask your cyber security questions!
Networking
On Tuesday September 22th the event will conclude with an opportunity to networking while enjoying some drinks and dinner the Irish way at the Johnny Foxs pub! Offering the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, partners, and industry leaders.
Who Should Attend
- Charging Station manufacturers
- CSMS providers
- Software stack developers
- Engineers and technical OCPP teams
- Utilities and grid operators
- Policymakers and regulators
- Cybersecurity specialists in energy and mobility
Program
September 22nd, 2026
Act 1 – How we got here
10:30 – 11:30
Welcome to Ireland – a story of electrification
A reflection on Ireland’s journey from rural electrification to a modern energy system and how that same transformation is now happening again through transport electrification.
11:30 – 12:00
From national infrastructure to global standards: the evolution of OCA
How industry came together to solve interoperability challenges through OCPP, and how the Open Charge Alliance evolved into a global standards body supporting EV adoption.
12:00 – 12:30
Why open standards matter now more than ever
As EV adoption accelerates, open standards are no longer optional — they are foundational to scale, innovation, and competition. This session explores why interoperability is critical to delivering a reliable, user-centric charging ecosystem.
12:30 – 14:00 – Networking Lunch
Continuing the conversation and building connections across the ecosystem
Act 2 – What’s at stake now
14:00 – 14:30
Keynote: Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure
As EV charging becomes part of national energy systems, cybersecurity becomes a strategic risk. This session explores how eMobility infrastructure is evolving into critical infrastructure — and what that means for operators, policymakers and technology providers.
14:30 – 15:00
Regulation in action: CRA and NIS2
An overview of emerging European cybersecurity requirements and what they mean in practice:
- What is required
- What is changing
- What industry needs to prepare for
15:00 – 15:30
From standards to security: OCA’s role
How OCA is supporting the industry with guidance, certification and best practices to ensure secure implementations of OCPP. Includes updates on new initiatives and upcoming developments to support a more secure ecosystem.
Act 3 – What happens next
15:30 – 16:00
Two futures of EV charging
A forward-looking perspective on how the market could evolve:
- A fragmented future with competing standards and slower progress
- A harmonised future driven by open, mandated standards enabling scale, innovation and security
16:00 – 16:45
Panel discussion: Delivering electrification at scale
A multi-stakeholder discussion exploring:
- The role of standards in enabling competition and innovation
- The impact of regulation (AFIR, CRA, NIS2)
- How to ensure cybersecurity across the ecosystem
- How Europe can maintain leadership in EV infrastructure
16:45 – 17:00
Closing remarks: building the common language for the next generation
Returning to the central theme: Every generation needs a shared infrastructure, and a shared language, to enable progress. A call to action for industry, policymakers and stakeholders.
17:00 – 21:00
Dinner & Cultural Experience at Johnnie Fox’s
Experience a true taste of Ireland with an unforgettable evening at the iconic Johnnie Fox’s, nestled in the Dublin Mountains. Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner, live music, and spectacular Irish dancing while connecting with fellow conference participants in a uniquely Irish setting.
September 22th, 2026
Several testing rounds are organized. We use a round-robin testing schedule to match participants with multiple partners.
9:30 – 11:00 : OCPP Plugfest test slot 1
11:00 – 12:30 : OCPP Plugfest test slot 2
12:30 – 13:30 : Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00: OCPP Plugfest test slot 3
15:00 – 16:30: OCPP Plugfest test slot 4
17:00 – 21:00
Dinner & Cultural Experience at Johnnie Fox’s
Experience a true taste of Ireland with an unforgettable evening at the iconic Johnnie Fox’s, nestled in the Dublin Mountains. Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner, live music, and spectacular Irish dancing while connecting with fellow conference participants in a uniquely Irish setting.
September 23th, 2026
Several testing rounds are organized. We use a round-robin testing schedule to match participants with multiple partners.
9:30 – 11:00 : OCPP Plugfest test slot 5
11:00 – 12:30 : OCPP Plugfest test slot 6
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00: OCPP Plugfest test slot 7
15:00 – 16:30: OCPP Plugfest test slot 8
16:30 – 18:00: OCPP Plugfest test slot 9
September 21st, 2026
On September 21st we will host face to face working group meetings. The schedule of these meetings will follow shortly.
