Rafael Cunha

Job Title: COO & Co-founder
Company: movE Eletromobilidade
Country: Brazil

Rafael Cunha is an Electrical Engineer from the Federal University of Santa Catarina and writes the 'Electric Vehicles' column for FotoVolt magazine. He has several years' experience in projects for industrial installations, as well as in projects to implement an electrical work safety regulatory standard (NR-10) and is also a member of the study commission currently developing the NBR 17019 standard. Rafael is a co-founder of and the director of operations at movE Eletromobilidade, which provides technological solutions for managing the charging controls of electric vehicles.

August 25, 2026Panel Discussion with Conference Commitee Chairs

August 26, 2026Structuring Charging Networks: A Strategic Approach to Network Deployment and Charging Point Placement

August 27, 2026Welcome and Introduction

Sessions

Session

Charging Networks at Scale: Data, Energy and Real-World Operations

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:00am–10:30am

2nd floor Cantareira 3

Expanding charging infrastructure requires far more than simply installing additional chargers. To operate at scale, it is essential to understand real-world demand, plan energy availability, make effective use of operational data, and integrate new technologies into day-to-day operator workflows. This session explores how to build more reliable, efficient charging networks ready for market growth.

Workshop

Technical Training - Structuring Charging Networks: A Strategic Approach to Network Deployment and Charging Point Placement

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm

1st floor Jaçanã 3

This hands-on workshop addresses how electric vehicle charging networks are planned and operated. It covers key pre-investment choices such as network layout, business models, charger type, site location, and power sizing, as well as post-implementation operation, focusing on operational strategies, KPIs, user experience, pricing, demand growth, and long-term cash flow. The content integrates technical, operational, and market perspectives, drawing on real projects operating in Brazil and Latin America.

Session

Official Opening The smarter E South America Conference

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm

2nd floor Cantareira 3-5

Official conference opening, featuring distinguished authorities and professionals from the electric and solar photovoltaic sectors.