Greater Indiana Upcoming 2025 Events:
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Greater Indiana Previous 2024 Events:
Central Indiana EV Showcase – October 5, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN
The Indy EV Showcase is back! The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and City of Carmel invite you to Indy’s premier event for getting up to speed on driving electric. If you’re EV-curious, join us at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to test-drive multiple new-model EVs, demo a charger, learn about incentives for EV owners, ask the experts all of your questions, and talk to other local drivers about EV ownership. Already driving electric? Show off your ride and share your enthusiasm for the future alongside other EV owners. Registration is free and greatly appreciated!
Join us at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (100 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260) on October 5, 2024, from 12pm – 5PM!
EVs for EVVeryone: EV Ride and Drive – September 28, 2024 – Evansville, IN
Join us at Eykamp Scout Center from 1 – 5 pm CT for the 3rd annual EVs for EVVeryone event. This event features a variety of electric vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles, along with vendors, entertainment, and the opportunity for ride-alongs and test drives. The ride-and-drive event is open to the public. Come out and visit Greater Indiana’s booth and test drive an EV!
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Forth Roadmap Conference – September 24 – 26, 2024 – Detroit, Michigan
Greater Indiana is a proud Community Partner for the Forth Roadmap Conference, the premier electric transportation conference in the United States. Roadmap is the best place to meet partners and establish new connections with industry professionals, government officials, and public organizations.
Roadmap includes over 100 national and international speakers, dozens of exhibits, high-energy breakout sessions, smart mobility tours and plenty of networking opportunities with representatives from every area of transportation electrification. In 2023, participants hailed from 11 countries and 40 U.S. states. You’ll have access to collective knowledge and experience from around the world, in one place.
ACT Research’s Market Vitals Seminar 71 – August 21-22, 2024 – Columbus, IN
Join us for the 71st seminar in Columbus, Indiana. The ACT Research team will provide the North America Commercial Vehicle & Transportation Industries Outlook for 2024-2028. In addition, ACT Research will host industry expert guests to discuss the current and future health of the industry to support your planning and budgeting.
Green Transportation Summit and Expo – August 20-22, 2024 – Tacoma, WA
The 13th Annual Green Transportation Summit and Expo is the region’s best resource for fleets, community organizations, industry, policymakers, and thought leaders to join to advance green transportation.
Join Greater Indiana’s Executive Director, Kaylee Dann, on August 20 at 9:15am for her session, Navigating Sustainable Transportation Solutions: Insights from Fleet Analysis, Grant-Readiness, and State and Regional Collaboration!
Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibition – June 11 – 12, 2024 – Ronald Regan International Trade Center, Washington D.C.
Having established itself as the premier gathering for the global hydrogen community in the Americas region, the Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibition is your opportunity to hear announcements first-hand from the U.S. Department of Energy on how $7BN of funding will be distributed to hydrogen hubs around the country. Securing your all-access pass will allow you to network, partner, and discover insights directly from global Government ministers, senior hydrogen and energy stakeholders, service providers and offtakers during the summit programme.
We have also extended our free-to-attend expo area to allow 4000 industry leaders from across the value chain to witness hydrogen in action, to participate in the popular H2-Tech Series and to meet 100+ hydrogen pioneers who will be showcasing their latest technologies, project developments and policies. Register your place today to connect with new business partners and exchange the latest insights to make your hydrogen project a reality.
STN Expo – May 31 – June 4, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN
The STN EXPO provides attendees the incredible opportunity to learn from green experts, government officials, public utilities, and manufacturers about the latest technologies and trends in the industry. Discover how these groundbreaking innovations can lead to fuel savings, emission reductions, and lower cost of ownership.
Make sure to attend the Green Bus Summit during the STN Expo. The Green Bus Summit is an event designed for school districts, school bus contractors, and green energy professionals looking to build their knowledge on infrastructure, technology, powertrain, funding, and school OEM offerings. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from green experts, government officials, public utilities and manufacturers on the latest technologies and trends that can result in fuel savings, emissions reductions and lower cost of ownership.
Midwest Climate Summit – April 3-5, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN
The Midwest Climate Summit is a three-day gathering of climate leaders, researchers, and professionals focused on expanding knowledge, accelerating climate action, and catalyzing new partnerships for an equitable Midwestern response to the climate crisis. It is the premiere event in the region for those responding to the climate crisis in the Midwest.
Indy Airstrip Attack – August 9-11, 2024 – Marion, IN
Greater Indiana is a proud sponsor of the ninth annual Indy Airstrip Attack event presented by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and First Farmers Bank and Trust. The event takes place at the Marion Municipal Airport and features drivers racing with ethanol-fueled vehicles.
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Open Streets Fort Wayne: EV Ride and Drive – August 18, 2024 – Fort Wayne, IN
Hosted by the City of Fort Wayne, Open Streets turn streets into meeting places, places to socialize, and places to play. The event is free to attend. Open Streets is for all ages, with over 100 hands-on games and activities, live music, dining at local restaurants while sitting at tables in the street, visiting businesses in a unique way and socializing with old and new friends. Visit Greater Indiana’s booth to learn more about alternative fuels, and stroll over to the CITILINK parking lot to participate in our Ride & Drive event. You can look at and learn more about electric vehicles and speak with EV drivers!
EV owners interested in showcasing their vehicles are encouraged to register using the EV Owner Registration Form!
Registration is not required for attendees.
Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference – February 9, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN
Hosted by Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute and presenting supporter the Indianapolis Airport Authority, the 2024 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference will feature training, speakers, and panels that cut across sectors and highlight opportunities for collaboration and funding. Michelle Moore, author of “Rural Renaissance” and CEO of Groundswell, a nonprofit organization focused on building community power in rural and small-town America, will deliver the keynote address.
ISRC breakout sessions will cover a range of sustainability and resilience topics, such as:
- climate pollution reduction planning
- funding for resilience implementation
- corporate climate leadership-
- climate careers and workforce development
- decarbonizing the built environment
In collaboration with HNTB, Greater Indiana will contribute to the conference by presenting the “Empowering Electric Mobility for All” workshop session. This session will delve into the critical role of electric vehicles (EVs) in decarbonizing the U.S. transportation sector. Greater Indiana and HNTB will share insights on the Indiana Department of Transportation’s nearly $100 million investment in building an EV charging network and other initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable transportation and alternative fuels.
Indiana Renewable Energy Day 2024 – February 13, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN
Hoosiers around the state are rallying to fight for their energy rights. Join the annual day of action to demand a renewable energy future in Indiana! The morning will include an interfaith opening service, renewable energy fair, and other activities. Following lunch, speakers will discuss key renewable energy priorities for Indiana at a press conference rally. Throughout the day, renewable energy supporters will meet with their legislators to urge the General Assembly to support a renewable energy future. When you RSVP, you’ll be provided with resources and training opportunities to make your grassroots renewable energy advocacy efforts as effective as possible!
National Ethanol Conference – February 19 – 21, 2024 – San Diego, CA
The National Ethanol Conference (NEC) is the most widely attended executive-level conference for the ethanol industry. Past events have welcomed industry leaders from across the United States and 20 countries. Since 1996, the Renewable Fuels Association’s NEC has been recognized as the ethanol conference for the latest, timely information on marketing, legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry.
ACT Research’s Market Vitals Seminar 70 – February 21 – 22, 2024 – Columbus, IN
ACT’s seminars are held twice per year for the benefit of our clients and the industry as a whole. Event attendees include industry leaders and decision makers to OEMs, suppliers, and transportation and investment firms in the commercial vehicle industry. ACT’s customer base and guest speakers are high-level industry experts, representing the upper management and C-suite of their respective organizations.
Tri State Creation Care Conference – February 24, 2024 – Evansville, IN
Join Greater Indiana at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 5130 Lincoln Avenue in Evansville for the Tri State Creation Care Conference. The half-day event will include a keynote presentation and four breakout sessions. Stop by Greater Indiana’s booth to learn more about our upcoming projects!
Work Truck Week – March 5 – 8, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN
For more than 20 years, the people who design, build, use and maintain the work trucks and equipment the world relies on have gathered every March to see the industry’s latest products and technology, learn from one another and discuss how to improve the future.
What started as a trade show has evolved to meet the changing needs of the industry. The event has expanded beyond the walls of Indiana Convention Center to encompass hotels, restaurants, sports arenas, concert venues and the streets that connect them. From Monday to Friday, its energy, scale and intensity encompass the city — making Work Truck Week a one-of-a-kind industry experience.
- Get up close to new equipment offerings from 500 exhibitors
- Hear truck OEM plans and upfitter solutions
- Identify operational improvement strategies
- Optimize commercial vehicle design and specification
- Evaluate vendors’ latest offerings
- Meet with current and prospective customers
- Find new business opportunities and ways to stay competitive
- Collaborate with management, product and engineering teams
Visit Greater Indiana’s team at Booth 4332!
Green Truck Summit – March 5, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN
This annual event provides insights, solutions and resources in support of the work truck industry’s drive toward achieving greater sustainability, productivity and efficiency. Green Truck Summit offers intensive programs from industry experts, government representatives, fleets, and vehicle and equipment manufacturers. Sessions address the evolution of the commercial vehicle landscape as the shift toward zero emissions continues to accelerate.
Conference Highlights:
- Fleet perspectives on advanced vehicle technology adoption
- Chassis OEM insights on the changing vehicle fuel landscape
- Advanced fuels global market trends
- Electric vehicle upfitting safety
- Natural gas fuel options for work trucks
- Getting started with hydrogen and fuel cell technology