OCPP Plugfest

What is the OCPP Plugfest?

OCPP Plugfests, hosted by OCA, bring together participants from the EV charging industry to test the latest Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) versions and network with industry peers. Join an OCPP Plugfest to experience the inspiring atmosphere!

Upcoming: OCPP Plugfest Korea

Click here to register for OCPP Plugfest & Conference Korea

What can I expect at an OCPP Plugfest?

Plugfests are live events featuring:

Sessions for testing your OCPP implementations with a diverse set of testing partners
Seminars & presentations
Networking opportunities

Testing is also possible online.

What exactly is tested at the OCPP Plugfests?

At OCPP Plugfests, developers of Charging Stations and Charging Station Management Systems (CSMS) collaborate to test and ensure interoperability of their OCPP implementations. Our goal is to achieve optimal communication between Charging Stations and CSMS.

Several testing rounds are organized.
We use a round-robin testing schedule to match participants with multiple partners.

What does the Plugfest seminars & presentations entail?

Plugfests are more than just testing! You can also attend presentations about the latest industry trends.

Listen to EV charging enthusiasts
Ask questions and engage in discussions

Watch the presentations of the last Plugfest edition on YouTube

What is the networking part of Plugfests?

Plugfests are a great opportunity to connect with fellow EV charging enthusiasts. At each Plugfest, we organize meal times and interactive sessions, allowing participants to:

Get to know each other
Network
Have fun in a relaxed environment

Who can participate in the OCPP Plugfest?

Everyone from the EV charging industry is welcome to participate. We invite OCPP enthusiasts from all over the world, from startups to established companies. Plugfests are the ideal platform for testing and networking, especially for:

Manufacturers of Charging Stations
Developers of Charging Station Management Systems (CSMS)
Everyone intereseted in OCPP, working in the EV industry and working with global standards

Where are the OCPP Plugfests organized?

We organize several Plugfests a year at partner locations worldwide, ensuring that everyone from our global community has the chance to attend a Plugfest nearby. If you can’t attend in person, you can also join online! In the past years, we have organized Plugfests with the following partners:

✔ DEKRA ✔ KTC ✔ Vector Informatik

✔ Pionix ✔ KSGA ✔ Keri

What makes the OCPP Plugfest so special?

“It is always great to be part of Plugfest. It is much more than testing! It is a great opportunity to connect with other industry experts.”

“We had a lot of great conversations with companies, learning about their expertise. Plugfest is a great networking opportunity. It gives you the chance to discuss challenges and successes with OCPP.”