Company Profile: Electrify Expo
Electrify Expo is renowned as North America's largest electric vehicle (EV) festival, featuring over one million square feet of exhibit space showcasing the latest in electric cars, trucks, bikes, motorcycles, scooters, skateboards, and watercraft. This unique event provides hands-on experiences aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.
Key Highlights
- #1 Experiential Platform for EVs in North America: Electrify Expo stands as the leading hands-on event for experiencing the latest in electric mobility.
- Attractions and Activities: Includes demo zones for cars, bikes, scooters, skateboards, motorcycles, a kids' demo course, food trucks, live music, and educational sessions.
- Industry Day: Features keynotes, panels, and discussions on EV adoption, electrification myths and facts, and the latest advancements in electric mobility, tailored for media, industry professionals, government officials, and highly curious individuals.
- Partnerships: Includes collaborations with Amazon Recharge Zone, which educates consumers about EV charging and maintenance.
2024 Tour Dates and Experiences
- San Francisco: Launched
- Seattle: Sept 14-15
- New York: Oct 12-13
- Austin: Nov 9-10
- Additional cities include Long Beach, Denver, Orlando, and Phoenix, all launched.
Notably, the Tesla Cybertruck will be available for exclusive test drives during the Seattle event on Sept 14-15. Electrify Showoff events highlight customized electric vehicles, showcasing personalization trends and ideas.
Leadership Team
- BJ Birtwell: Founder and CEO of Electrify Expo, Electrify News, and Electrify Studios.
- Douglas Sabo: Advisor for Employer Engagement, former Chief Sustainability Officer at Visa.
- Bryan Emrich: VP Client Services, with extensive experience in motorsports and powersports industries.
- Greg Lucia: VP Client Services, experienced in experiential, digital, and traditional marketing disciplines.
Key Partners and Exhibitors
Participating brands include Tesla, Ford, BMW, Kia, Toyota, Volvo, Lexus, Vinfast, Hankook Tire, among others. Electrify Expo draws large crowds, showcasing innovations from leading electric mobility brands worldwide.
Media and Public Relations
- LinkedIn: [Electrify Expo LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrifyexpo)
- Crunchbase: [Electrify Expo Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/electrify-expo)
- ZoomInfo: [Electrify Expo ZoomInfo](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/electrify-expo/476065524)
BJ Birtwell has been featured in interviews on platforms such as MotorTrend and Automotive News, discussing motivations behind EV adoption and the future of electric mobility.
Future Prospects
As Electrify Expo continues to expand and increase its roster of events, it aims to remain the leading experiential launchpad for EVs, continuously providing education, excitement, and hands-on experiences that propel the electric mobility movement forward.
Competitor Profile
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo
- Event Date: October 7-10, 2024
- Location: Huntington Place, Downtown Detroit
- Scope: North America's largest advanced battery event. Over 1,150 suppliers showcase the latest in transportation technology solutions.
- Highlights: Sessions on financing, infrastructure, and innovations in EV charging management. [More Info](https://www.evtechexpo.com/en/attend/expo.html).
EV Charging Summit & Expo
- Event Date: Early 2025 (specific date not provided)
- Location: Las Vegas
- Scope: Focused on EV charging, infrastructure development, financing, and operability. Over 200+ sessions, workshops, and demonstrations.
- Highlights: Tracks on EV Fleet Electrification, Charging Management Software, and Government Coordination in EV infrastructure development.
MOVE America
- Event Date: September 24-25, 2024
- Location: Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX
- Scope: Connects the mobility ecosystem focusing on tech integration, business models, and sustainable transport technology futures.
- Highlights: Themes include Electric Vehicles, Charging Technology, Autonomous Vehicles, AI, and 5G integration. [Speaker Lineup](https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/move-america/speakers.stm).
Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
- Event Date: April 28-May 1, 2025
- Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
- Scope: Premier event in advanced commercial vehicle technology, emphasizing fleet sustainability and zero-emission vehicles.
- Highlights: Showcases latest clean transportation technology with notable speakers from top OEMs like Volvo Trucks, Tesla, and Daimler Truck North America. [More Info](https://www.actexpo.com/).
