Fleet Forward & Fleet Safety Conferences Nov. 6-8, 2024 | San Diego, CA

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Below is the Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences 2023 agenda. Stay tuned as we are building out the new program for 2024.

Last updated: November 8, 2023

2023 Schedule

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

November 08
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (PT)

Registration Desk Open
Please stop by and pick up your Name Badge! more info

November 08
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

FFC Opening Keynote: A Fleet Industry S.W.O.T. Analysis
This year’s opening keynote panel comprises leaders from diverse sectors of fleet who will engage in a S.W.O.T. analysis discussion. more info

November 08
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PT)

California Ballroom

FSC Opening Keynote: Fleet Safety Is Not a Priority
Join renowned business executive, author and speaker Brian Fielkow for answers — and be prepared to break free from the rulebooks on fleet safety. more info

November 08
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (PT)

LUNCH + Tabletops Open
Join us for Lunch & stop by our Sponsor Tabletops! more info

November 08
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (PT)

California Salons 1-4

Headshot Lounge
Visit the Headshot Lounge & update your Headshot -- courtesy of OnStar Business Solutions! more info

November 08
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (PT)

California Ballroom

Evolution of Fleet Payments
In this session, panelists will discuss payments and the transition to EVs, including mixed EV and ICE vehicle fleets and across home, depot, and public charging. more info

November 08
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (PT)

Sedona

Be a Better Coach – By Becoming a Better Leader 
Join this seminar if you’re ready to take the next steps to develop your leadership potential. more info

November 08
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (PT)

Hall of Cities

Unveiling EV Data Secrets: Decoding Battery Health, Performance and Total Cost of Ownership
In this session, we’ll show you exactly how you can determine the TCO of each EV when electrifying your fleet to inform purchase decisions and implementation. more info

November 08
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (PT)

California Ballroom Salons 1-4

Headshot Lounge
Visit the Headshot Lounge & update your Headshot -- courtesy of OnStar Business Solutions! more info

November 08
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PT)

California Ballroom

Understanding the Fleet Van of the Future
In this session, we will explore the opportunities — and challenges — in the commercial van market today, with the sunset of small van models and as new models emerge. more info

November 08
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PT)

Sedona

Fostering Fleet Safety Through Public-Private Partnerships
In this conversation, safety experts will show how to foster those relationships with government agencies, private companies, and consortiums to make vehicles, roadways, and pedestrians, and drivers safer. more info

November 08
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PT)

Hall of Cities

How to Run EVs without Infrastructure (concurrent)
There are creative solutions to get electric vehicle wheels on the ground right now, and this panel will show you how. more info

November 08
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PT)

Parking Lot

Vehicle Showcase + RECEPTION
Check out the list of vehicles scheduled to be at Fleet Forward more info

Thursday, November 9, 2023

November 09
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (PT)

BREAKFAST
Join us for Breakfast! more info

November 09
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

State of the Auto Industry - the Fleet View
Join J.D. Power on a data deep-dive to help fleets navigate through the uncertainty of unprecedented disruption. more info

November 09
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (PT)

Sedona

Driver Impairment: Updating Fleet Policies to Mitigate Risk
In this seminar, attendees will understand new safety rules and pending legislation for regulated and non-regulated fleets of all vehicle classes. more info

November 09
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (PT)

Hall of Cities

Defining Operational Costs for Commercial EVs (breakout)
Join this session to learn about costs for specialized EV technicians and internal staff training, EVSE maintenance and repairs, charger and vehicle management software, and more. more info

November 09
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PT)

California Ballroom Salons 1-4

Headshot Lounge
Visit the Headshot Lounge & update your Headshot -- courtesy of OnStar Business Solutions! more info

November 09
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)

California

Understanding Grid Capacity to Scale EVs – and What Fleets Need to Do Now (breakout)
The grid will never be able to handle the added load!” Is that true? This seminar will answer the question with data, analytics, and insights from the experts. more info

November 09
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)

Sedona

How to Identify, Manage, and Correct High-Risk Drivers
This panel session will demonstrate how to develop a framework to identify, manage, and correct high-risk driving. more info

November 09
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)

Hall of Cities

Managing a Take-Home EV Fleet - Pioneer Shares Lessons Learned (breakout)
Join this seminar for lessons learned from a fleet that has transitioned 350 units to EVs. more info

November 09
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

Adapt to Engage: How Fleet Managers Can Recruit and Retain the Next Generation Workforce
Join this seminar to learn the latest innovative new solutions to attract, empower, and retain the younger workforce — while still keeping existing workers happy. more info

November 09
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (PT)

Sedona

How to Measure True Costs of a Fleet Crash 
In this seminar, safety experts will arm you with a comprehensive, fleet-based analysis of the true costs of a fleet crash. more info

November 09
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (PT)

Hall of Cities

Emissions, Data & Safety: Preparing Fleets for Evolving Regulations and Legislation
Policy experts will take the stage to help fleet operators parse the most pressing legislative issues now, to prepare for compliance well before you’re forced to. more info

November 09
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (PT)

Parking Lot

LUNCH + Tabletops Open
Join us in the Parking Lot for Lunch & Visit with our Sponsor Tabletops! more info

November 09
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (PT)

California Ballroom Salons 1-4

Headshot Lounge
Visit the Headshot Lounge & update your Headshot -- courtesy of OnStar Business Solutions! more info

November 09
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PT)

California Ballroom

Will I Have Enough Power? Defining Your Infrastructure Project’s Scope
Answering this question is an important first step to define your EV infrastructure project’s scope, costs, and timeline. In this session, panelists will bring their experience from the EV trenches. more info

November 09
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PT)

Sedona

Protecting Your Fleet Drivers from Crime (concurrent)
This presentation will deliver statistics on types of crime to put into perspective your drivers’ potential exposures. more info

November 09
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PT)

Hall of Cities

Chat GPT & Generative AI - Fleet Applications, Privacy Concerns (concurrent)
Panelists will demonstrate the potential for fleets, while addressing larger privacy issues around technology. more info

November 09
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PT)

Parking Lot

Ride & Drive + Vehicle Showcase
Join us in the Parking Lot -- for our Ride & Drive and Vehicle Showcase! more info

Friday, November 10, 2023

November 10
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

How to Measure, Manage & Improve Fleet Carbon Emissions
Are delays to fleet electrification putting pressure on your organization’s decarbonization timeline? Using data analytics and actual use cases, this seminar will demonstrate specific actions to lower carbon emissions. more info

November 10
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

From Driver Assist to Partial Automation — Functionality, Policy, Safety & ROI
Within the six levels of automation, the gap between L2 and L3 is where advanced driver-assist systems transfer to partial automation. Join this expert panel to understand how to negotiate this transition, which is happening now. more info

November 10
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

HDT Fleet Safety & Compliance Award
Join us as we bestow the trophy for the HDT Fleet Safety & Compliance Award! more info

November 10
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

Trucking Fleet Manager's Safety Forum
For fleets, by fleets — this operator’s-only forum will dig into the issues surrounding trucking safety today. more info

November 10
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

2023 Automotive Fleet Safety Award
Join us as we bestow the trophy for the 2023 Automotive Fleet Safety Award more info

November 10
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM (PT)

California Ballroom

Fleet Manager's State of the Industry Roundtable
Join this session to understand what makes this market tick through the lens of those who live it every day.  more info