May 11–15, 2026 | Virtual | Free for NPA Members
Gateway Parking Services President Andrew J. Sachs, PTMP, Parksmart Advisor will lead a featured session at the National Parking Association’s Parking Pro Week 2026, a five-day virtual conference focused exclusively on EVs and parking.
The Session: Operationalizing EV Charging
Installing chargers is only the first step. The real challenge is operating EV charging in a way that strengthens the customer experience, supports efficient parking operations, and delivers long-term business value. Andrew’s session takes a practical, operator-focused look at the day-to-day realities of running EV charging in commercial parking environments — covering how to monetize charging, deliver effective customer service, and manage operational and business risk.
Topics will include:
- How EV charging integrates with existing parking systems — PARCS, LPR, reservations, mobile payments, and access control
- Best practices for managing EV spaces, ongoing maintenance, and vendor oversight
- The types of agreements used to operate charging programs
- Turnover management — dwell times, idle fees, and discouraging “charging squatters”
- Customer service essentials: signage, communications, help desk support, and dispute resolution
The session is designed for parking owners, operators, and managers looking for practical strategies to run EV charging more efficiently, reliably, and profitably.
Also: Future Outlook & Policy Panel
Andrew will also join a panel discussion on Future Outlook & Policy Considerations alongside Jerry Marcus (The Parking Advisory Group), Chris White (Kittelson & Associates), and Mark Santos, PE, PTMP (Walker Consultants), exploring where EV policy and the parking industry are headed next.
About Parking Pro Week 2026
Parking Pro Week is NPA’s flagship virtual learning program, and this year’s edition is dedicated entirely to EVs and parking. The week features six live sessions with Q&A from leading industry experts, plus access to two years of archived recordings and bonus content. Live sessions run May 11–15, with on-demand access available through August 1.
Topics across the week include:
- EV Landscape
- Planning Considerations
- Design & Infrastructure Issues
- Operational Impacts & Risk Management
- Future Outlook & Policy Considerations
Participation counts toward CPP designation renewal.
Register
Parking Pro Week is free for NPA members. Register and view the full schedule at weareparking.org/page/ParkingProWeek.
