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: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Setting the Baseline & Strategic Workshops

• Registration, coffee & networking
• Opening plenary & ZET Talk
• Interactive session: Mapping Our ZE-MHDV Progress
• Strategic workshops on:
  • Policy
  • Corridors
  • Renewable Powered Grid—Infrastructure
  • Energy Security
  • Supply Chain/Industrial Policy
  • Zero-Emission Urban Freight
  • Finance—How to Motivate Investments
• Zero-emission Technology Showcase & Fleet Engagement
• “Night with the Stars” — welcome dinner & cultural activity at Cerro Calan Observatory

Day 2: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Experience & Application: From Policy to Practice

• Opening plenary & ZET Talk
• Curated technical site visits (Real-world fleet & charging infrastructure tours)
• El Conquistador and El Bosque Charging Hub (Megawatt-scale charging in the real world) 
• Executive sessions
• Plenary Session: Transition Leaders in Motion: Global OEMs
• Group dinner & cultural activity at Castillo Forestal

Day 3: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Collaboration, Scaling & Commitments

• Welcome & ZET Talks
• Strategic workshops on:
  • Policy
  • Corridors
  • Renewable Powered Grid—Infrastructure
  • Energy Security
  • Supply Chain/Industrial Policy
  • Zero-Emission Urban Freight
  • Finance—How to Motivate Investments
• Rapid collaboration session
• Interactive sessions (Grid capacity simulation & endorser spotlights)
• Closing plenary, reflections & final remarks

Register here

• 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

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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