Sponsored by Volvo

Location: Seascape Foyer

Location: Pacific Jewel Foyer

Sponsored by Panasonic Connect TOUGHBOOK

Location: Pacific Jewel Foyer

Drawing from extensive data resources and industry expertise, J.D. Power will provide valuable insights for stakeholders across the automotive value chain to help fleet owners and operators navigate the complex and dynamic market conditions ahead. How are pricing trends and strategies performing in today’s competitive environment? What emerging opportunities and risks lie ahead in the ever-evolving landscape? How and when should fleet owners electrify different types of vehicles? What chargers are optimal for fleets? Tyson Jominy, SVP Data & Analytics, and Richard Hall, Head of ZappyRide EV Products, will answer these questions and more through a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the automotive industry’s performance.​

Moderator:
Laolu Adeola, Leke Services

Panelists:
Richard Hall, ZappyRide EV Products
Tyson Jominy, J.D. Power

Location: Pacific Jewel BC

As fleets add EVs and plug-in hybrids, remarketing is no longer a back-end task. It’s a strategic lever that can protect margins, manage depreciation risk and inform vehicle acquisition decisions. In 2025, factors like battery health, software transferability and state-by-state incentive programs are reshaping how used EVs are valued and where they move next.

We’ll talk through the market impacts of policy changes from the Trump administration as they reshape auction dynamics, dealer inventories, acquisition and remarketing strategies for fleet EVs. Lastly, we’ll look ahead to forecast shifts in EV residual values and retail pricing in 2026, offering actionable insights for fleet managers and remarketers looking to stay ahead of the curve. 

Moderator:
Martin Romjue, Fleet Forward & Bobit Business Media

Panelists:
Jimmy Douglas, Plug
Scott Case, Recurrent
Stephanie Valdez-Streaty, Cox Automotive

Location: Pacific Jewel BC

Continue the Ride & Drive and Technology Experience, where attendees can experience cutting edge vehicles up close and on the road.

Be sure to participate in the Golden Coin and Passport Challenge while enjoing the Ride + Drive experience!

Sponsored by PAVE.ai

Location: Parking Lot

Continue conversations with our FFC Exhibitors, enjoy another tasty lunch, and continue your Ride + Drive experience!

Lunch Sponsored by Nissan North America

Ride + Drive Sponsored by PAVE.ai

Location: Patio, Eventide Exhibit Hall, & Parking Lot

Are you a Fleet Forward Conference sponsor, exhibitor, or Ride & Drive participant? Consider taking part in Buyer’s Guide Live! — a high-impact product showcase taking place live during exhibit hall hours.

Buyer’s Guide Live! is a filmed 2- or 7-minute pitch session in which suppliers present their product, solution, or service in front of a live fleet audience in the exhibit hall, and automakers can showcase their vehicles during the Ride and Drive.

Each presentation will be professionally recorded, edited, and linked to your Featured Product page in the 2025 Fleet Fact Book. This powerful combination of live exposure plus lasting content will extend your offering across print, digital, and social platforms.

Spots are limited. Contact your sales representative today to secure your Buyer’s Guide Live slot!

Location: Eventide Exhibit Hall

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, public and private fleets are navigating a rapidly changing landscape shaped by federal policy shifts, state-level mandates, tariff volatility, and emerging safety requirements. This panel brings together fleet leaders from both sectors to explore how they’re adapting procurement and electrification strategies under regulatory uncertainty, while staying grounded in the day-to-day realities of managing battery electric vehicles. You’ll hear how forward-thinking fleets are updating infrastructure plans, responding to cost pressures, and making their operations safer and more resilient through maintenance protocols, OSHA compliance, and battery safety practices. Panelists will also share lessons on battery warranties, service training, and strategies to maintain uptime. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling a mature EV program, this session offers a grounded, tactical look at what’s working — and what still needs solving.

Moderator:
David Renschler, City of Fairfield, California

Panelists:
Bradley Northup, City of Carlsbad
Clinton Bench, UCLA
Mark McCullough, San Bernardino County
Nick Davidson, McKinstry

Location: Pacific Jewel BC

Automakers are rapidly transitioning from aftermarket telematics devices to factory-installed embedded modems — a shift that promises to eliminate installation hassles but raise new questions about data access and consistency. For many operators, this evolution means weighing what data may be gained or lost when moving to embedded solutions, and how to normalize insights across multiple OEM platforms.

This session will provide an update on automakers’ progress in embedded telematics and give fleets a practical framework for deciding when to adopt embedded, when to stick with aftermarket devices, and how to ensure continuity, accuracy, and value from their connected vehicle data.

Moderator:
Arun Rajagopalan, Motorq

Panelists:
Billy Dobosz, Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc
Aditya (Eddie) Nath, Mobilisights/Stellantis

Location: Pacific Jewel Ballroom A

Sponsored by Panasonic Connect TOUGHBOOK

Location: Pacific Jewel Foyer

This session brings together real-world insights from three organizations actively analyzing EV fleet data across thousands of vehicles and multiple years of data. You'll hear what utilization, maintenance, and uptime data actually reveal about cost-of-ownership versus ICE vehicles, including how energy and repair savings are (or aren't) materializing at scale, and why.

The panel will also explore:

• How real-time data is being used to monitor sustainability goals and drive continuous improvement

• What driver behavior and feedback is telling us about range, charging, and acceptance

• How mixed-energy fleet data is informing transition planning

• Why and how electrification is continuing, with or without policy incentives

Whether you’re scaling your EV operation or still in pilot mode, this session will equip you with data-backed insights to help you take the next steps.

Moderator:
Laolu Adeola, Leke Services

Panelists:
Beth Murphy, Revolv
Mary Till, Sawatch Labs
Sadie Dougherty, Utilimarc

Location: Pacific Jewel A

The Hackathon is Back! A popular session from FFC2024, fleet managers from diverse fleet types and sizes will once again take you beyond the tutorials and instruction manuals to share the tips, tricks, and creative "hacks" that they use to get their jobs done. You’ll learn what’s really working on the ground — beyond product marketing noise — to streamline the job of fleet management and make drivers and vehicles more efficient, productive, and safe. Join this interactive seminar to work smarter, not harder! And come with your own hacks to share.

Moderator:
Steve Saltzgiver, RTA

Panelists:
Alan Saunders, San Diego Humane Society
Carlos Bazán, Green Motion
David Renschler, City of Fairfield, California
Lisa Kneggs, Farmer Brothers Coffee

Location: Pacific Jewel BC

How do you turn EVs into job-ready tools? Hear real-world guidance on spec’ing, upfitting, and a new, factory-orderable, modular accessory approach. Attendees will take home tips for power management, racks/bins, and safety gear, and how they all work together for maximum performance, minimal impact on range, and to stay within warranties. Expect practical guidance on coordinating the OEM, upfitter, FMC, and fleet teams to ensure vehicles arrive job-ready on Day 1.

Moderator:
Martin Romjue, Fleet Forward & Bobit Business Media

Panelists:
Brian A. Barber, Sortimo
Drew Walker, Slate Auto
Nick Davidson, McKinstry

Location: Tidepool 5

Generative AI is emerging as a transformative force in fleet management, but adoption remains in early stages. In this session, Ian Gardner, founder and CEO of EVAI, will unpack key findings from EVAI’s recent industry survey on GPT tools and explore how AI is reshaping fleet operations. Attendees will learn where fleets see the most promise — from TCO analysis and route optimization to safety and compliance — and where challenges like integration, trust, and data security are holding back adoption. Discover how AI can augment human decision-making and help redefine the role of the fleet manager.

Based on the EVAI survey, data sets, and research, this session will answer:

• What are the most promising use cases for GPT tools in fleet operations, and where are early adopters seeing ROI?

• What barriers are holding fleets back from adopting generative AI, and how can they be overcome?

• How do GPT interfaces compare to traditional dashboards when it comes to data analysis and decision-making?

• How will generative AI reshape the role of the fleet manager — and what skills will become more valuable as a result?

Moderator:
Charlie Vogelheim, Auction Academy

Panelists:
Ian Gardner, EVAI

Location: Pacific Jewel A

As Siemens electrifies its own expansive fleet, Fleet Manager Adam Orth is on the front lines of solving the real-world challenges of EV operations, from charger overloads to uneven energy distribution and rising OPEX costs. In this session, Orth shares lessons learned that left savings on the table and strained infrastructure. Using real fleet data, he’ll walk through what wasn’t working, what changed, and how implementing automated and managed strategies helped reduce costs and improve uptime. This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a large-scale fleet is applying data-driven insights to make electrification work.

Moderator:
Lauren Fletcher, Bobit Business Media

Panelists:
Adam Orth, Siemens Corporation
Robert Momich, Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Location: Pacific Jewel BC

With safety data more accessible than ever - along with rising risk exposure and cost pressures - the question is no longer if you should act, but how fast. In this session, you’ll hear how fleet leaders are using AI and automation to transform data into actionable risk insights that drive real outcomes. Learn how they identified leading indicators, prioritized their highest-risk drivers and behaviors, and developed strategies that reduced incidents and improved accountability. Featuring stories from real fleets, this session will equip you with strategic approaches to move from data collection to meaningful risk reduction — at scale.

Moderator:
Jennifer Bruchhardt, Samsara

Panelists:
Christopher Johnson, NuCO2
Eric Richardson, Windels Marx Lane and Mittendorf

Location: Tidepool 5

Join us for a Champagne Toast & Passed Hors D'Oeuvres as we announce and celebrate our 2025 award winners!

Location: Eventide Patio

Enjoy a refreshing drink while you continue your time with our FFC Exhibitors.

Reception Sponsored by Cardata

Location: Eventide Exhibit Hall