Global MOU Forum 2026

Sep 8, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026

📍 Santiago, Chile, Hosted by Universidad de Chile – Campus Beauchef

📅 8 – 10 September 2026

Browse the vehicles in the Global MOU 2026 ZET Showcase

About

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.”

Agenda

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

Welcome Remarks & ZET Talk
A consolidated view of country-level sales, policy status, and market readiness.

ZET Talk #1 — Chile’s Ministry of Environment / Project CLETS
10:35 – 11:40

Framing Questions & Spotlight Sessions

A facilitated, rotating-pair conversation designed to build connections across the group and bring participants’ own experiences into the Forum. Through a series of short questions, participants connect with different peers, reflect on what brings them to the conversation, and surface perspectives that help frame the sessions ahead.

Spotlights: Advancing the ZE-MHDV Transition 

Short, dynamic case-study pitches from Global MOU endorsers and knowledge partners (case study pitches)

Spotlight voices include representatives from:

  • EVOelectric Now
  • Norwegian EV Association
  • Government of Peru
  • Zeroca
  • Centro de Movilidad Sostenible
  • ZEMO / FIER
  • Geotab
  • EV100 / Climate Group
  • Electric Vehicle Council
11:40 – 12:10
12:15 – 13:45

Workshops – Round One

Concurrent deep-dive study sessions (different rooms)

  1. Policy Workshop: How are regulations moving the needle in transport decarbonization, and what can we do as an international community to ramp up adoption?
  2. Zero-Emission Truck Corridors as a Shared Infrastructure Strategy: Coordinating infrastructure, fleets, policy, and finance to develop scalable freight corridors.
  3. Renewable Grid & Charging Infrastructure: Aligning grid planning, renewable energy, and charging infrastructure for ZE-MHDV deployment.
  4. Supply Chain & Industrial Policy—Building Market Certainty for Zero-Emission Freight: Creating market certainty, attracting investment, and strengthening zero-emission freight supply chains.
  5. Zero-Emission Urban Freight: Building the Case for Policy and Implementation.
  6. Finance—How to Motivate Investment in ZE-MHDVs: 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

Visit 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.

A high-level discussion with global OEM leaders on progress toward zero-emission truck and bus deployment and the conditions needed to scale.

ZET Talk #2 — Dr. John Deng Diar Diing, Northern  Corridor Authority
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.

Global OEM voices include:

  • Marina De Castro — Volvo
  • Lara Zhang — BYD
  • Gustavo Bonini — Scania
  • Priscila Rocha — Volkswagen Truck & Bus
  • Ignacio Espinace Coccolo — SINOTRUCK
11:15 – 11:55
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. A hands-on showcase featuring 15+ zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, with OEMs, fleets, and technology providers sharing real-world deployment experiences and the technologies helping scale ZE-MHDVs.
13:00 – 14:20 Transition & Lunch Break
14:20 – 14:50

Afternoon agenda recap and explanation

ZET Talk #3 — Dr. Kimberly Moore, Clean Technology Training Trust

ZET Talk #4 — Joao Meneghetti, DHL Supply Chain
15:00 – 16:30

Workshops – Round Two

Concurrent deep-dive study sessions.

  1. Policy Workshop: How are regulations moving the needle in transport decarbonization, and what can we do as an international community to ramp up adoption?
  2. Zero-Emission Truck Corridors as a Shared Infrastructure Strategy: Coordinating infrastructure, fleets, policy, and finance to develop scalable freight corridors.
  3. Renewable Grid & Charging Infrastructure: Aligning grid planning, renewable energy, and charging infrastructure for ZE-MHDV deployment.
  4. Zero-Emission Urban Freight: Building the Case for Policy and Implementation.
  5. Finance—How to Motivate Investment in ZE-MHDVs: Financial tools to reduce risk and mobilize investment in zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure.
16:45 – 18:10

Specialized Tracks

Two parallel focused sessions:

  • Off-Road Group Session — Dedicated exchange on the zero-emission transition in the off-road sector.
  • Exclusive Bilateral Exchange: Northern Corridor / Green Freight Corridor Project — A targeted discussion with Northern Corridor representatives and invited country counterparts on regional coordination and green freight corridor development.

Faculty Visit:  Offering participants an opportunity to explore the Universidad de Chile campus and its work.
18:30

Networking Dinner at Castillo Forestal

Evening | Castillo Forestal

An informal gathering to continue conversations from the day, strengthen connections across the Global MOU community, and create space for relationship-building in a relaxed setting.

Day 3: Collaboration & Action

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Time Session
09:00 – 10:00

WELCOME + Connection Session (breakfast)
10:00 – 10:20

Welcome & ZET Talk

Recap of previous days and introduction to the day’s goals.

ZET Talk #5 — Waldo González,  ISA Vías
10:20 – 10:40

Framing Questions
10:50 – 12:20

Workshops – Round Three

Final round of concurrent deep-dive study sessions.

  1. Zero-Emission Truck Corridors as a Shared Infrastructure Strategy: Coordinating infrastructure, fleets, policy, and finance to develop scalable freight corridors.
  2. Supply Chains & Industrial Policy: Creating market certainty, attracting investment, and strengthening zero-emission freight supply chains.
  3.  Zero-Emission Urban Buses—From Deployment to Scale: Building the case for policy and implementation and exploring what is needed to move from successful deployment toward scale.
  4. Energy Security and Truck Electrification—Preparing Government Action for NYCW & COP31: Exploring how electrification can strengthen energy security and inform government action heading into Climate Week NYC and COP31.
12:30 – 13:00

Rapid Collaboration Session

A midpoint reflection connecting participants across the Forum around the realities of advancing the zero-emission transition.
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch Break
14:30 – 14:50

ZET Talks

High-energy closing perspectives focused on leadership, scale, and global responsibility.

ZET Talk #6 — Andres Barentin,  ENRAL

ZET Talk #7 — Iliza Karangwa, Kabisa
15:00 – 17:00

Serious Game: Grid Capacity & Charging Challenge

An interactive simulation exploring the complexity of decision-making around charging infrastructure and grid capacity.

Spotlights: Advancing the ZE-MHDV Transition 

Short, dynamic case-study pitches from Global MOU endorsers and knowledge partners.(case-study pitches)

Spotlight voices include representatives from:

  • Government of the Dominican Republic
  • Government of Ghana (TBC)
  • Novandino
  • Government of Curaçao
17:00 –17:15 Networking Break
17:15 – 18:00

Closing Plenary

Forum survey, reflections, final commitments, and closing remarks.
18:00

End of Forum

Travel Checklist

  • 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.
  • Bring an official photo ID — you may be required to show it to enter the Universidad de Chile venue.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes on Tuesday, September 8, as the afternoon includes site visits followed by an evening event at Cerro Calán.
  • Bring a warm jacket or layers for the Cerro Calán evening, as the “Night with Stars” activity will extend into the evening and temperatures may be quite cool.

Engagement Checklist

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

Relive the 2025 event

Watch the film

Who Should Attend?

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

What to Expect: Your Gateway to Real-World ZE-MHDV Impact

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

2025 Highlights

“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

Contact

Questions? Need visa support? Reach out to dday@calstart.org

Sponsors

A special thank you for supporting the 2026 Global MOU Forum