2021 Summit Presentations
NGV21 is the only dedicated natural gas in transportation alternative fuels conference and show focused on the North American market. On-road, off-road and everything in between will be featured, from traditional freight, refuse, and transit applications to growing marine, rail, and construction use.
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Tuesday, October 19th
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8:00 AM to 10:00 AM | NGVAmerica Joint Federal/State Government Affairs Committees Meeting Wigwam Ballroom, Aztec B/C |
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | California NGV Coalition Board of Directors Meeting – Invitation only Wigwam Ballroom, Aztec A |
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM | NGVAmerica Technology & Development Committee Meeting Wigwam Ballroom, Aztec B/C |
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Networking Afternoon |
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Golf Outing (The Wigwam Red Course) Preregistration required, see description below SPONSORED BY ![]() |
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Welcome Reception (Litchfield Lawn) SPONSORED BY ![]() |
Wednesday, October 20th
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM | Breakfast Available Wigwam Foyer SPONSORED BY ![]() |
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8:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
Call to Order Presenting Sponsor Welcome 2021 NGVAmerica Annual Meeting Jim Arthurs, 2021 Chairman, NGVAmerica and consultant, Westport Fuel Systems From resource extraction to component sourcing to battery production and |
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8:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 2021 NGVAmerica Industry Summit Sessions Wigwam Ballroom, Hopi/Pima/Pueblo |
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8:30 AM to 9:00 AM |
The Inclusive Transition to a Net-Zero Global Economy Join in a conversation with the leader of Sempra Energy’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts to create long-term sustainable value across stakeholder groups and how maintaining affordability, energy resilience, and energy access are key to the inclusive transition to a net-zero global economy. |
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9:00 AM to 9:50 AM |
Sustainable Fleet Solutions Analysis Joined by Jeffrey Clarke, Director of Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel, NGVAmerica ESG reporting and government mandates are driving transportation companies to consider alternatives to diesel powered trucks. What tools are available to assist companies with their evaluation? What are the key considerations in the analysis? What are the current trends in these assessments? This presentation will focus on the economic, environmental, and sustainability details that should comprise any fleet marketing message for any RNG transportation channel partner, enabling our entire industry to build market momentum together. |
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9:50 AM to 10:30 AM |
What a Fleet Wants, What a Fleet Needs What matters most to fleets investing in natural gas transport technology and why did they choose natural gas from among multiple alternative fuel options? Real world fleets of all sizes need flexibility and not a forced “solution”. Hear a host of natural gas fleets reflect on the decision-making process and their subsequent implementation success. |
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10:30 AM to 10:50 AM | Networking Break SPONSORED BY ![]() |
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10:50 AM to 11:00 AM |
Getting Ahead of Themselves: an EU Update (Videoconference) Hear a quick update from Brussels on the newest regulatory proposals and approved transportation policy from the European Union. |
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11:00 AM to 11:40 AM |
The Compounding Interest of RNG and Recoverable Methane Moderated by Sherrie Merrow, Director of State Government Affairs, For the first time, in 2020 RNG became the majority on-road motor fuel for natural gas vehicles nationally. As on-road RNG use grows in popularity and demand, how does the NGV sustainability factor expand? What is RNG’s full resource and emissions potential? Is there enough available as heavy-duty markets grow? How much commercial trucking can RNG power? How are policymakers embracing this potential? |
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11:45 AM to 12:30 PM |
Marrying On-Road and Marine Transportation Fueling Infrastructure Moderated by Stephen Cadden, COO, SEA-LNG As the ocean freight shipping industry transitions to LNG fueling, how can natural gas bunkering investments made at American ports also benefit associated trucking and rail operations on shore? What are ports doing to be more sustainable and what’s driving this activity? |
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1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Networking Afternoon | |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | NGVAmerica Board of Directors Meeting Wigwam Ballroon, Aztec A/B/C LEADERSHIP LUNCH SPONSORED BY ![]() |
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4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | NGVAmerica Political Leadership Council Meeting & Reception Trellis Garden PLC Members Only |
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | NGVA Achievement Awards Networking Reception Wigwam Lawn & Patio SPONSORED BY ![]() ![]() |
Thursday, October 21st
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