Description
On October 28, Drive Electric Minnesota’s annual event at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus will bring together an anticipated audience of 150 of Minnesota's most influential EV leaders and decision makers, including utility partners, government officials, advocates, and industry innovators.
The program will feature keynote speaker Munni Krishna, engaging tours of on-site EV and charging technology, and immersive panel discussions focused on topics that matter most to our community—from public policy and infrastructure to consumer adoption and fleet electrification.
Agenda
9:15-11:00 Optional Tour 1: Metro Transit's North Loop Garage
9:30-11:00 Optional Tour 2: E-bike tour across the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus
10:00-11:00 Optional Tour 3: University of Minnesota's Human Factors Safety Lab immersive driving simulator & MnCAV tour
11:00-12:00 Registration
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:15 Welcome
12:15-1:00 Keynote speaker
1:05-2:00 Panel discussion
2:00-2:15 Networking break
2:20-3:15 Legislator panel discussion and Q&A
3:20-4:15 Topical breakouts
4:25-4:30 Closing remarks
4:30-6:00 Happy Hour in University Hall and Commons Room
More details will be shared on our event page on the Drive Electric Minnesota website as they're available.
Date & Time
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Venue Details
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SEMinneapolis, Minnesota 55455
