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About this event
About this event
ISO 15118-20 is moving from theory to reality. Under the AFIR delegated acts, the first -20 EVSE products will reach the field starting January 2027.
History has shown that small differences in how a new standard is interpreted and implemented can be enough to hurt performance and success rates. For end users and customers, that means confusion and frustration.
As a neutral operator across the eMobility ecosystem, Hubject hosted a half-day remote workshop to bring these risks into the open. Experts from across the EV ecosystem came together to highlight areas of concern, map implementation gaps and agree on actions to protect and improve the end-user experience during this critical transition.
The workshop opened with a session on the regulatory picture and lessons learned from real ISO 15118-20 implementations. Participants then split into small breakout groups for peer-to-peer discussions on the interoperability questions that matter most. The group then came back together to sum up key takeaways and next steps.
Missed it or couldn’t join? Watch the workshop on demand and catch up on the insights shaping the road to January 2027.
This is for technical experts in charging communication and ISO 15118, as well as product managers and decision-makers responsible for eMobility and charging strategy.
Speakers:
Steffen Rhinow, Head of Plug&Charge, Hubject
As the Subject Matter Expert for Plug&Charge and Digital Ecosystems at Hubject, Steffen Rhinow leverages over a decade of experience in the automotive industry to pinpoint possible challenges in the eMobility ecosystem and resolve them with smart, scalable solutions. With his hands-on expertise in automotive development, ISO 15118 and PKIs, Steffen drives forward the mass-adoption of EVs by providing seamless and next level EV charging experience with Hubject’s solutions. In his current role, Steffen leads the development and implementation of the Hubject Plug&Charge and Ecosystem Solutions. A vocal supporter of open-access rights and interoperability, Steffen is part of multiple activities that drive forward global standardisations, policies and non-proprietary protocols. A thought leader with a track record of fostering innovation, Steffen is not only passionate about corporate social responsibility. Lets get things done!
Andreos Kaplanov, Head of Service, Hubject
Andreos Kaplanov is Head of Services at Hubject, bringing 20 years of experience across automotive, energy infrastructure and startup business models. His background includes 10 years in automotive product development and 10 years commercializing cutting-edge technology, with experience launching innovative offerings alongside larger established corporations such as BMW & VW, but also disrupters such as Tesla, Rivian and Uber. Andreos holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, USA.
Jürgen Werneke, Head of Research and Development, Hubject
Jürgen Werneke holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Data Science and brings extensive experience across IT, IT infrastructure, IoT, and the energy market. His work focuses on advancing smart cities and e-mobility solutions, supported by a strong background in lifecycle management, product management, and consulting. With a holistic understanding of both technical systems and business strategy, Jürgen Werneke specializes in driving innovative, sustainable, and scalable technology solutions. His current focus is on the reliability and performance of charging processes in emobility. As head of Research and development and the Hubject testing facility, he is responsible for developing and implementing a holistic test concepts for the Hubject partner network.
Henok Berhane, Plug&Charge Technical Specialist, Hubject
Henok Berhane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, and brings experience in both eMobility and autonomous vehicles. At Hubject, he focuses on Plug&Charge, supporting EV OEMs as they bring the feature to production based on ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20. With a holistic understanding of OEM technical systems, including PKI, the EVCC and the backend, he guides EV OEMs from the standard to a working solution, making charging seamless and secure for EV drivers.
Ketan Deshmukh, Senior Manager Commercial Vehicles Charging, Hubject
Ketan Deshmukh is Senior Manager for Consulting and Commercial Vehicle Charging at Hubject. He has more than 15 years of experience in strategy, business development, finance, consulting and eMobility. He represents Hubject in the European Commission’s Sustainable Transport Forum (STF) Expert Subgroup on Heavy-Duty Vehicles, where he brings an industry view to charging infrastructure, interoperability and future EU regulations. Earlier in his career he set up a commercial vehicle eMobility Service Provider for a leading German truck OEM and helped develop a major charging joint venture.
His expertise covers ISO 15118-20, Plug & Charge, PKI, AFIR compliance and charging ecosystem strategy. He is also a recognized speaker on the future of electric commercial vehicle charging.
Hubject enables seamless EV charging worldwide through its intercharge platform, connecting over 1 million charging points and 3,000+ partners across 70+ countries. A leader in Plug&Charge, Hubject supports 4.5 million PnC ready EVs and delivers secure, standardized charging.
