The Global MOU Forum (formerly the Global MOU Summit) is a gathering of Global MOU signatories, endorsers, and partners dedicated to accelerating the zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) transition.

In 2026, we convene in Santiago, Chile—spotlighting real-world implementation, emerging market leadership, and deepening international collaboration. This year’s focus:

Impact. Regulation. Investment. Infrastructure.

Building on the momentum from 2025, this event tackles major challenges including:

• Supply-side regulations
• Financing models
• Infrastructure scaling and smart-grid integration

“The forces driving the transition to clean transport are deeply interconnected. The Global MOU network—governments, industry, investors—amplifies collective impact by aligning strategies and driving coordinated action.”

Day 1: General Forum Opening

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Time	Session
09:00 – 10:00	Event Registration & Coffee Arrival, informal connections, and orientation.
10:00 – 10:30	Opening Plenary Welcome Remarks & ZET Talk. A consolidated view of country-level sales, policy status, and market readiness.
10:35 – 11:40	Framing Questions & Spotlight Sessions Advancing the ZE-MHDV Transition. Short, dynamic case-study pitches from Global MOU endorsers and knowledge partners, followed by Q&A.
11:40 – 12:10	Networking Break
12:15 – 13:45	Workshops – Round One Concurrent deep-dive study sessions (different rooms). Policy Pathways for ZE-MHDVs, Practical regulatory approaches to accelerate zero-emission truck and bus deployment. Zero-Emission Freight Corridors, Coordinating infrastructure, fleets, policy, and finance to develop scalable freight corridors. Renewable Grid & Charging Infrastructure, Aligning grid planning, renewable energy, and charging infrastructure for ZE-MHDV deployment. Supply Chains & Industrial Policy, Creating market certainty, attracting investment, and strengthening zero-emission freight supply chains. Zero-Emission Urban Freight, Practical policies and partnerships for cleaner last-mile delivery and urban fleet transitions. Financing the ZE-MHDV Transition,  Financial tools to reduce risk and mobilize investment in zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure.
13:45 – 14:45	Lunch Break
14:45 – 17:30	Technical Site Visits Curated visits including the El Conquistador Charging Hub to experience megawatt-scale charging and grid integration in the real world (includes transfer times).
18:15 onwards	Welcome Dinner at Cerro Calan “Night with the Stars” networking and cultural experience.

Day 2: Experience & Implementation: From Policy to Practice

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Time	Session
08:00 – 09:00	Registration & Morning Coffee
09:00 – 09:55	Opening Plenary: Transition Leaders in Motion: Global OEMs. ZET Talk and Plenary Session, A high-level discussion with global OEM leaders on progress toward zero-emission truck and bus deployment, the market conditions needed to scale, and priority actions to accelerate the transition.
09:55 – 11:15	Round Table Sessions: Transition Leaders in Motion: Global OEMs. Interactive small-group discussions with OEMs, governments, fleets, and partners to identify key barriers, enabling conditions, and practical actions needed to move ZE-MHDVs from commitments to deployment
11:15 – 11:55	Break & Transition
12:00 – 13:00	ZE-Truck Showcase & Fleet Engagement Location: Calle Tupper. Explore the latest zero-emission trucks and technologies with interactive conversations featuring OEMs and fleet operators.
13:00 – 14:20	Transition & Lunch Break
14:25 – 15:55	Workshops – Round Two Concurrent deep-dive study sessions. Policy Pathways for ZE-MHDVs, Practical regulatory approaches to accelerate zero-emission truck and bus deployment. Zero-Emission Freight Corridors, Coordinating infrastructure, fleets, policy, and finance to develop scalable freight corridors. Renewable Grid & Charging Infrastructure, Aligning grid planning, renewable energy, and charging infrastructure for ZE-MHDV deployment. Energy Security & Truck Electrification, Exploring how electrification can strengthen energy security and inform action at NYCW and COP31. Zero-Emission Urban Freight, Practical policies and partnerships for cleaner last-mile delivery and urban fleet transitions. Financing the ZE-MHDV Transition, Financial tools to reduce risk and mobilize investment in zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure.
16:00 – 18:00	Specialized Tracks Dedicated Off-Road Group session & Faculty Visit for the rest of the participants.
Evening (Time TBD)	Networking Dinner Shared experience focused on relationship-building at Castillo Forestal.

Day 3: Collaboration & Action

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Time	Session
Morning Block	Welcome & ZET Talk Recap of previous days and introduction to the day’s goals.
10:20 – 10:40	Framing Questions
10:50 – 12:20	Workshops – Round Three Final round of concurrent deep-dive study sessions. Policy Pathways for ZE-MHDVs, Practical regulatory approaches to accelerate zero-emission truck and bus deployment. Zero-Emission Freight Corridors, Coordinating infrastructure, fleets, policy, and finance to develop scalable freight corridors. Renewable Grid & Charging Infrastructure, Aligning grid planning, renewable energy, and charging infrastructure for ZE-MHDV deployment. Energy Security & Truck Electrification, Exploring how electrification can strengthen energy security and inform action at NYCW and COP31. Supply Chains & Industrial Policy, Creating market certainty, attracting investment, and strengthening zero-emission freight supply chains. Zero-Emission Urban Freight, Practical policies and partnerships for cleaner last-mile delivery and urban fleet transitions. Financing the ZE-MHDV Transition, Financial tools to reduce risk and mobilize investment in zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure.
12:30 – 13:00	Rapid Collaboration Session Participants self-organize around priority challenges identified across the Forum.
13:00 – 14:15	Lunch Break
14:20 – 15:00	ZET Talks High-energy closing perspectives focused on Leadership, Scale, and Global Responsibility (3 short talks).
15:15 – 17:00	Interactive Carousel Sessions Serious Game: Grid Capacity & Charging Challenge (interactive simulation)
16:00 – 18:00	Specialized Tracks Dedicated Off-Road Group session & Faculty Visit for the rest of the participants.
	Spotlights: Advancing the ZE-MHDV Transition (case-study pitches)
16:45 – 17:15	Networking Break
17:15 – 18:00	Closing Plenary Forum survey, reflections, final commitments, and closing remarks.
18:00	End of Forum

• When to Arrive: We recommend arriving on Monday, September 7. This will allow you to settle in, manage potential jet lag, and prepare for the opening sessions on Tuesday morning.
• Airport: Book your round-trip flight to and from the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
• Where to Stay: We recommend staying at Diego de Almagro Providencia or Four Points by Sheraton Santiago.
  • Estimated travel time from hotels to forum venue:
    • Cab/Uber: 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic
    • Metro: 30-40 minutes (taking Line 1 to Line 2, and exiting at Parque O’Higgins or Toesca station)
• Visas: Visa exception and requirement information can be found here.
• Forum Location: The Forum will take place at Universidad de Chile – Campus Beauchef. The address is Av. Beauchef 850, 8370451 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile.
• Getting to the Forum from the Airport: Reach the venue from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport by taking an official airport taxi (blue or black/yellow) or pre-booked transfers like Transvip. Uber is also widely available and reliable.
  • Estimated travel time from airport to forum venue:
    • Cab/Uber: 30 to 45 mins, depending on traffic
    • Public Transit (Airport Bus to Metro): 60-75 minutes
• Local Transportation: We recommend taking the Santiago Metro, which is one of the most modern and efficient metro systems in Latin America. You must use a bip! card to ride the Metro and city buses (Red Movilidad). bip! Cards can be purchased at any Metro station or at the airport self-service machines.
• What to Pack: Suggested dress code for most events is business casual/business. September is early Spring in Chile. Expect crisp mornings (around 8°C) and pleasant afternoons (20°C). Layering is key! We also suggest bringing a reusable water bottle with you. The water in Chile is potable and safe to drink.

• Keep in touch while you are in Santiago by joining the WhatsApp group for the Summit. Join by using this invitation link.
• Our event hashtag is #GlobalMOUForum — we invite you to share your experiences on your social platforms and tag Drive to Zero, CALSTART, and Colombia!
• Don’t forget to join our private Global MOU community group on LinkedIn. We regularly post special announcements for Global MOU community members only.

Questions? Email DDay@CALSTART.org

Need to cancel your registration? Please follow these steps.

1. Go to your registration confirmation email
2. Scroll to the bottom and click “View or Modify Your Registration”
3. Enter your confirmation number
4. Select “Cancel Registration”

If you are unable to locate your registration confirmation email, please contact Aria Wang at awang@calstart.org and she will cancel your registration for you.

Relive the 2025 event

Watch the film

By invitation only: Global MOU signatories & endorsers (one ticket per endorser entity)

• National & subnational government representatives
• Truck and bus OEMs & suppliers
• Fleet owners and operators
• Investors and financiers
• NGOs, think tanks, and academics
• Infrastructure & energy solution providers

Ready to move from ambition to action? Join us for a one-of-a-kind, high-impact experience designed to supercharge your zero-emission freight journey.

Dive into real solutions

Get hands-on with interactive workshops, live problem-solving labs, and expert-led sessions built to tackle your most pressing challenges—from policy and finance to infrastructure and fleet deployment. Walk away with tools, strategies, and real answers you can use right away.

Connect with the Global MOU network

Engage with government leaders, fleet operators, technology innovators, financiers, and ZE champions from around the world. This is your chance to build lasting partnerships, share knowledge, and co-create solutions that move the market.

Fuel your strategy with a power-packed agenda

Over three dynamic days, you’ll access:

• Deep dives into policy and regulation
• Strategies to overcome vehicle cost and financing barriers
• Proven models for fleet decarbonization and sustainability
• Solutions for charging infrastructure deployment
• The latest in alternative fuels and technologies
• Best practices in government-industry collaboration

Expect more than just talk

• Engaging breakout sessions and peer-led workshops
• ZET Talks from global visionaries
• Zero-emission vehicle showcase with the latest tech
• Site visits to cutting-edge ZE-MHDV projects across Chile

“The energy was electric, the discussions, serious—this summit proved the power of working together to drive real change.”

— Dr. Rashi Gupta, Vision Mechatronics

“It felt like being part of a family. I left inspired by the real work shaping mobility for future generations.”

— Pamela Abreu, Dominican Republic

“Technology risk is falling fast. Real asset deployment is no longer theoretical—it’s happening.”

— John Tidmarsh, Mobility Credit Fund

“The truck showcase was a standout—proof that adoption is not just possible, it’s here.”

— Juliet Flamank, Green Finance Institute