EVVE 2026, Winnipeg
October 21 @ 9:00 am – October 22 @ 5:00 pm
Plug’n Drive is thrilled to announce it will be attending Electric Mobility Canada’s (EMC) annual EVVE Conference as a proud member of EMC and a Bronze Sponsor of the event. Conference attendees are invited to join us on October 21 and 22 at the Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre (222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0R3) for two full days of programming exploring emerging technologies in electric mobility, evolving policy landscapes, regionally relevant insights and more!
Each year, EVVE brings together a diverse audience of decision-makers, industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates driving the future of electric transportation in Canada. This year’s program features engaging plenaries, hands-on workshops, collaborative breakout sessions, and dedicated networking opportunities designed to spark fresh thinking.
Plug’n Drive’s involvement spans the Conference schedule, from offering a welcoming EV test-drive feature to participating in an illuminating speaker session to hosting an engaging business-to-business booth. For the full program and conference registration, visit: https://evve.emc-mec.ca/sessions/.
EV Test-Drive Feature
- Date: October 21-22, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Location: 7th Floor Foyer
Designed to help drivers explore electric vehicles with confidence, Plug’n Drive’s EV test-drive experience offers attendees the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a range of models in a relaxed, pressure-free environment. Whatever your interest, our EV Ambassadors will be available to answer your questions and provide expert, unbiased guidance.
To drive the vehicles, you must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license. If you don’t have a license or don’t wish to drive the vehicles, one of our EV Ambassadors can drive instead. Children nine and older can be passengers if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Canada’s Electric Mobility Talent Crunch Speaker Session
- Date: October 21, 1:15-2:15 pm
- Location: Concert Hall
Next, Plug’n Drive CEO Cara Clairman will be joining an engaging panel session exploring Canada’s Electric Mobility Talent Crunch: Labour Markets, Pipelines, and Capacity, which examines how labour availability and workforce capacity are shaping the pace of electrification across Canada, from manufacturing and maintenance to charging and grid operations. Cara will be joined by Abdel Harbi (Electric Mobility Canada), Dallas Robinson (Net Zero Concepts), Derek Hughes (Electricity Human Resources Canada), and Victoria Waye (Lee Group Search) to discuss building sustainable talent pipelines through retooling, recruitment, and training partnerships.
Business-to-Business Forum Sponsor Booth
- Date: October 21, 3:45-5:30 pm
- Location: Concert Hall
Finally, as a proud Bronze Sponsor of EVVE 2026, Plug’n Drive will be hosting a table at the EVVE 2026 Business-to-Business Forum, a structured networking event that connects sponsors and attendees through timed, curated meetings. Stop by our table to talk EV education, partnership opportunities, and more. Conference attendees can pre-book a meeting or join open networking on the spot.
Visit https://evve.emc-mec.ca/register/ to register for EVVE 2026 today!
This event is part of the excitement surrounding Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour, happening now across the country. Stop by our regional events and MEETs to speak with EV experts and discover how easy it is to make the switch to electric.
