Live event : OCPP Plugfest California
Tue 28 Jan - Wed 29 Jan 2025
9:30 - 18:00
Antioch, California
Watch the Plugfest presentations on YouTube.
On January 28th & 29th 2025, developers of Charging Stations and Charging Station Management Systems from across the globe are invited to participate in the US edition of the OCPP Plugfest! Thanks to DEKRA Certification US, the Plugfest will take place at their new ViGIL facility in Antioch, California.
The Plugfest will feature both online and on-site testing for OCPP 2.0.1 and OCPP 2.1. Online testing for OCPP 1.6 will also be available. On-site observers are warmly encouraged to observe the testing process and join the presentations on several interesting topics to learn about the latest developments. Find the program details below!
Seats at the venue are limited, so if you plan to attend the Plugfest on-site, please register as soon as possible. Registration closes on January 12th.
DEKRA’s ViGIL facility is located at: 1785 Vineyard Dr, Antioch, CA 94509
| Day 1 January 28 | Time | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Welcome & Opening | ||
| 10:00 - 10:30 | OCA update for 2025 | New working groups, Member events and Plugfests. Learn about what's to come from the OCA in 2025! | |
| 11:30-12:00 | DEKRA: Driving Future Mobility | Presentation sharing how DEKRA supports the mobility industry ensure safety, security, interoperability and overall higher quality | |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | ChargeX presentation | Learn about ChargeX's project on Smart Charge Management/Vehicle Grid Integration with a focus on SCM strategies using OCPP 2.x and ISO15118. | |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | OCPP Lite | Update on the latest developments of OCPP Lite for resource constraint devices. |
| Day 2 January 29 | Time | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Global Standards for EV Charging: Regulations, Adoption, and Technology Comparisons | This session demystifies global EV charging standards, offering U.S. manufacturers a clear understanding of regulatory requirements and growth opportunities. It includes insights on ISO 15118-20 Edition 2, AC bidirectional charging, SAE J3072, and their integration with OCPP 2.1. | |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Updates on the upcoming release of OCPP 2.1 | ||
| 14:00 - 14:30 | CEC on upcoming requirements | Presentation by the California Energy Commision on upcoming requirements for EV charging infrastructure | |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Opening of the new OCPP Certification Program | The official opening of the new and improved OCPP Certification Program that includes vendor declaration of conformance and product family listing. | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | CEC on the upcoming reliability regulation in California | Deep dive into the upcoming reliability regulation in California. |
Impression of our past Plugfests
