Automotive Electrical LATAM Summit 2026
August 12- 13 , Radisson Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
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WED. 12 AUG-Morning
THU. 13 AUG-Morning
WED. 12 AUG-Afternoon
THU. 13 AUG-Afternoon
Day1 Morning

Day One

Aug 12, Wed

Session A

EV Policy in LATAM Market

8:00- 8:50

Registration

8:50- 9:00

Welcome Address from National Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers- Brazil

- Senior executive, Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veículos Automotores (ANFAVEA) - Brazil

9:00- 9:20

Keynote Address: Brazil's National Electromobility Roadmap: MOVER 20262030 & Policy Priorities

- Will MOVER Plan updates & tax incentives for EV/HEV production

- Import tariff phasing & local manufacturing targets

- National charging infrastructure deployment goals (10,000 stations by 2030)

--Federal Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME)

9:20- 9:40

ABVE's Vision: Accelerating EV Adoption in Latin America's Largest Market

- 2026 market data: BEV/PHEV/HEV share & growth drivers

- Consumer adoption barriers & industry advocacy priorities

- Collaboration with government & global OEMs

-- President / Market Research Director, Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association (ABVE)

9:40- 10:00

Global OEM Strategy: Electrification Pathways for the Brazilian Market

- Local production plans for BEVs & PHEVs

- Supply chain localization & component manufacturing

- After- sales & battery lifecycle management

- Senior Executive, BYD Brazil / Volkswagen Brazil

10:00- 10:40

Round-table Panel 1:

Policy, Regulation & Industry Collaboration (40 mins)

- Overcoming regulatory bottlenecks for charging & grid integration

- Incentive design to balance local production & imports

- Public–private partnership (PPP) models for infrastructure

Panelists: MME Representative,ABVE, ,Energy Official,Global OEM, Local Automotive Manufacturer Representative

10:40- 11:20

Self Introduction ,Networking Coffee Break

11:20- 11:40

HEV Flex & Hybrid Leadership: Brazil's Unique Electrification Path

- BEVs HEV Flex technology & ethanol integration

- Market positioning vs. pure EVs amid infrastructure gaps

- Scaling hybrid production for mass adoption

- Senior Executive, Stellantis Brazil / Toyota Brazil

11:40- 12:00

Brazil's NEV Market Outlook 20262030: Trends, Risks and Investment Opportunities

- LATAM powertrain forecasting, electrification strategy

- TCO of ICE car , EV and infrastructure gaps

- BEV Opportunities in LATAM markets

- Senior Executive, S&P Global Mobility, LATAM Automotive Advisory

1200- 12:40

Round-table Panel 2:

Brazil's ambition in EV Supply Chain and manufacturing hub in LATAM (40 mins)

- Does Brazil have what it takes to be a regional hub for EV component manufacturing?

- Challenges faced by Brazil towards achieving a higher localized supply chain for electric vehicles ?

- Chinese EV Brands active operation in LATAM, how Brazil catch up the opportunity of transformation of its Auto industry?

Panelist : Government, Associate, OEM, Consultancy, 



Day2 Morning

Day Two

Aug 13, Thu

Session C

Material Processing,Battery Technology, Testing&BMS

8:00- 9:00

Morning Networking

9:00- 9:20

Advanced Battery Chemistries for Brazil: Li- Ion, Niobium & Beyond

- How Niobium- enhanced Li- ion batteries: ultra- fast charging & safety

- Local mineral resources & supply chain advantages

- Commercialization timeline for automotive applications

- Sponsorship available

9:20- 9:40

EV Battery Design & Thermal Management for Brazilian Climate

- High- temperature performance optimization (3540°C conditions)

- Thermal runaway prevention & safety standards

-Pack design for extended cycle life in tropical climates

- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL)/ BYD Energy Brazil/ Volkswagen Truck & Bus Brazil

9:40- 10:00

Battery Technology Roadmap: Material Science Solutions for Battery Pack Applications

- Polymer, special performance material for battery packaging

- Film, Separator,Coating tech ensure high - quality Lithium Batteries production

- Advanced material used in Battery safety control and Thermal management

- Sponsorship available

10:00- 10:20

Battery Management Systems (BMS) & State- of- Charge (SOC) Accuracy

-Advanced BMS algorithms for cell balancing & diagnostics

-EIS & DCIR testing for battery health monitoring

-Cybersecurity for connected BMS in EVs

- BMS Specialist, Keysight Technologies Brazil

10:20- 10:50

Networking & Coffee Break

10:50- 11:10

Brazil's National Battery Testing & Certification Infrastructure

-INMETRO's EV Battery Lab (Duque de Caxias) capabilities

-Compliance with UN R100, IEC 62660 & local standards

-Certification process for imported & local battery packs

- INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology) Representative

11:10- 11:30

Second- Life & Circular Economy: Battery Recycling & Reuse in Brazil

-Regulatory framework for battery end- of- life management

-Recycling technologies for Li- ion recovery (cobalt, nickel, lithium)

-Second- life applications in stationary storage & industrial use

- Sponsorship available

11:30- 12:10

Round-table Panel 4 :

The Road Ahead for EV Batteries production in Brazil? (40 mins)

- Lithium Resource EmpowermentUnlocking Brazil's Battery Supply Chain Advantages

- Policy & Collaboration: Building an Integrated Battery Industrial Ecosystem

- Tech Innovation & Circularity: Pioneering Brazil's Battery Future

Panelist : EV OEM Battery Manufacture, Chemical, BMS provider, Material provider


Day1 Afternoon

Session B

Energy Storage System(ESS) & Charging Infrastructure

14:00- 14:20

ESS & Charging, Regulatory Framework for EV Charging and Grid Integration in Brazil

- CP42/2025 consultation outcomes & streamlined connection rules

- Cost allocation models & grid capacity planning for EVs

- Smart charging & V2G regulation roadmap

-EV Charging & Grid Integration Department,ANEEL (Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency)

14:20- 14:40

Large- Scale ESS in Brazil: Policy, Auctions & Market Opportunities

- Law 15.269/2025: ESS as independent asset class

- 2026 LRCAP auction: 2GW BESS targets & 10- year PPAs

- Investment incentives & financing mechanisms

- Senior Executives, Energy Storage Division,Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME)

14:40- 15:00

Utility- Led Charging & Storage Integration

- Smart Grid modernization for high- power charging

- Co- located solar + storage + charging hubs

- Load management & demand response for EV fleets

- Senior Executives, Eletrobras / CPFL Energia

15:00- 15:30

Networking & Coffee Break

15:30- 15:50

The Business Models for Public & Private Charging Networks

- Building and managing highway charging infrastructure

- Site owners & operators prospective on Charging pole's installation

- Addressing challenges in on- the- road and curb- side charging

- Sponsorship Available

15:50- 16:10

Advanced Charging Technologies: Ultra- Fast, Wireless & Smart Solutions

- Solar 350kW+ ultra- fast charging deployment

- Wireless charging for fleets & residential

- IoT- enabled charging management & user experience

- Technology Director, ABB Brazil / Siemens

16:10- 16:30

Battery Energy Storage for EV Charging Hubs & Grid Stability

- BESS applications for peak shaving & grid congestion relief

- Second- life EV batteries in stationary storage

- Project economics & case studies in Brazil

-CTO, Fluence Brazil / Tesla Energy Brazil

16:30- 16:50

EV Battery and Charging Equipment Certification Standards in Brazil

- Fleet management, Mandatory certification for vehicles, batteries

- Charging equipment; tests compliance with UN R100, IEC 62660

-BESS certification standardization in LATAM

- Vehicle & Battery Certification Division,National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO)

16:50- 17:30

Round-table Panel 3 :

ESS & Charging Infrastructure- Scaling for Mass EV Adoption,Building a Resilient, Accessible & Cost- Effective Charging & Storage Ecosystem (40 mins)

- Accelerating 10,000- station target by 2030

- Financing models for charging & storage projects

- Standardization & interoperability challenges

Panelist : ESS Provider ,CPO,Power ,Utility, Energy Supplier ,ANEEL Representative

17:30- 20:30

Drinking Party& Awarding Ceremony


Day2 Afternoon

Session D

Automotive Electronics, EV Testing

14:00- 14:20

Automotive Electronics & E/E Architecture for Next- Gen EVs

-Centralized vs. zonal E/E architectures for EVs

-High- voltage component design & safety (ISO 26262)

-Integration of ADAS & connected car technologies in EVs

- Director of Electronics, Stellantis Brazil

14:20- 14:40

Power Electronics & Inverter Technology for EV Propulsion

-800V platform adoption & fast- charging compatibility

-Silicon carbide (SiC) & gallium nitride (GaN) applications

-Efficiency optimization for Brazilian driving cycles

- Technical Director, Siemens Digital Industries Brazil

14:40- 15:00

EV Testing & Validation: WLTP, Crash & Durability in Brazil

-Local testing facilities & homologation process

-Adaptation of global test cycles to Brazilian conditions

- Durability testing for urban & rural use cases

- Test Engineer, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Brazil Technical Center

15:00- 15:20

Charging Interface & Communication Standards: CCS, GB/T & Local Adoption

-CCS2 as the national standard & compatibility with global OEMs

-Interoperability testing & certification

-Future- proofing for high- power charging (500kW+)

-Standards Committee Chair, ABVE

15:20- 15:50

Networking & Coffee Break

15:50- 16:10

AI & Data Analytics in EV Battery & Fleet Management

-How Predictive maintenance for batteries & charging stations

-Fleet optimization & energy management software

-Big data applications for grid integration & demand forecasting

- Data Science Director, Local EV Fleet Operator

16:10- 16:30

Cybersecurity for Connected EVs & Charging Infrastructure

-Threat landscape for EVs & V2G systems

-Regulatory requirements & compliance frameworks

-Best practices for secure software updates & data protection

- Cybersecurity Expert, ANATEL (National Telecommunications Agency)

16:30- 16:40

Event closing Remark