The CharIN Testival & Conference EUROPE 2026, hosted by Phoenix Contact in Blomberg, Germany, will bring together key stakeholders from the global e-mobility ecosystem from September 22–25, 2026.
The event combines a hands-on interoperability CharIN Testival with a preceding CharIN Conference focused on integrated energy solutions. Participants will explore real-world testing scenarios, latest developments in charging infrastructure, and the growing linkage between mobility and the energy system.
For media and influencers, a curated program offers guided access to the CharIN Testival, along with opportunities for interviews, content creation, and direct exchange with experts and industry representatives.
Please note that, due to confidentiality requirements and pre-release technologies on site, access is limited in certain areas and content creation is restricted to approved zones.
Event Overview
Location
Phoenix Contact
Flachsmarktstraße 3
Blomberg, Germany
Date & Time
Public & Press Day:
September 23, 2026
08:30 - 17:00
What to expect
The CharIN Testival & Conference EUROPE 2026 combines real-world interoperability testing with strategic exchange on the future of charging infrastructure and energy integration.
For media representatives, the event provides:
- Access to a large-scale, real-world interoperability CharIN Testival environment
- Insights into current developments such as MCS, bidirectional charging, and grid integration
- Opportunities to engage directly with industry experts, manufacturers, and technology providers
- Structured formats for guided access, interviews, and background discussions
Media program
On September 23, media representatives and influencers are invited to participate in a curated program designed to provide structured access to the CharIN Testival and selected Public Day elements.
The program includes:
- 08:30 Arrival & Accreditation.
- 09:00: Welcome & introduction by Phoenix Contact & CharIN.
- Guided CharIN Testival tour in coordination with CharIN (Tour held in English and German).
- Impulse session “Mobility and energy transition: Implementation starts locally” and press round with Landrat Meinolf Haase, Dr. Ralf Petri (VDE ETG), Claudia Lorenz (ZVEI). Moderation: Phoenix Contact (Session held in German).
- 10:30 onwards: Access to the Public Day program.
- Throughout the day: Interview opportunities with industry experts and speakers.
Interview Opportunities
For interviews, statements, and background discussions, the following experts are available (listed alphabetically by last name for convenience):
Mariia Andreeva
Executive Board Member
CharIN
LinkedIn
Markus Belkner
Product manager, Expert for charging infrastructure
Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH
LinkedIn
Claas Bracklo
Chairman
CharIN
LinkedIn
Dirk Großmann
Treasurer and Executive Board Member
CharIN
LinkedIn
Michael Heinemann
CEO
Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH
LinkedIn
Torsten Gast
Director Competence Center Services, Expert for Cybersecurity in charging infrastructure
Phoenix Contact Deutschland GmbH
LinkedIn
Michael Keller
CTO CharIN and CEO CharIN Academy
LinkedIn
Tobias Lüke
Application expert DC grids, Expert for direct current technology
Phoenix Contact Power Supplies
LinkedIn
Dr. Rüdiger Meyer Rudloff
Application Expert,, Expert for Energy Storage
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co.KG
LinkedIn
Jonas Niemann
Co-Founder
IZAAC.ENERGY GmbH
LinkedIn
Sebastian Niehoff
CEO
BEN-Tec
LinkedIn
Thomas Oesselke
Business Development Manager, Expert for Power-to-X and sector coupling
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
LinkedIn
Christoph Paetzhold
Manager Internal Production, LinkedIn Top Voice
Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH
LinkedIn
Sebastian Schriek
Product manager, Expert for power electronics
Phoenix Contact Power Supplies
LinkedIn
Dominik Stammeier
Business Developer, Expert for Energy Storage
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co.KG
LinkedIn
Rik Stellbrink
Product Manager, Expert for High Power Charging
Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH
LinkedIn
Gerald Stiepan
Global Business Development Manager, Expert for energy & e-mobility ecosystems
Phoenix Contact GmbH
LinkedIn
Daniela Stüker
Director, Expert for High Power Charging
Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH
LinkedIn
Thorsten Temme
Product manager, Expert for Cybersecurity in charging infrastructure
Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH
LinkedIn
Maciej Wojeński
Executive Board Member
CharIN
LinkedIn
Kristin Zagatta
Sales Product Manager, Expert for high power systems
Phoenix Contact Deutschland GmbH
LinkedIn
Media & Content Creation Onsite
Please observe the following media guidelines regarding photography and filming:
- Testing Area & Equipment: Taking close-up photos or videos of the testing equipment, vehicles, or technical setups is strictly prohibited. Most items are still in development and are considered highly confidential.
- Official Event Photos: To supplement your reporting, the CharIN team will grant you early access to official event images, scanning the QR on the on-site screens.
- Facilities: You are most welcome to take your own photos and videos of the All Electric Society Park and any other general event facilities.
Thank you for your cooperation in respecting our participants' data privacy and technical confidentiality!
The CharIN Testival & Conference EUROPE 2026 offers dedicated opportunities for media representatives to create high-quality content on-site. Embedded in a unique real-world testing environment, journalists and content creators can capture authentic insights and engage with industry experts.
In addition to structured interview formats and guided access, media representatives benefit from on-site podcast recording opportunities - enabling the production of exclusive audio content in direct dialogue with leading voices from the e-mobility and energy ecosystem.
Press Material & Downloads
Here, we compiled a selection of all logos for this event. All photographs from the event belong to CharIN – please name the copyright reference when publishing (for non-commercial use only): ©CharIN Testival & Conference EUROPE 2026 – Germany
If you should need photographs in print resolution, please contact the media team.
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