Don’t Wait: FTX Room Discount Ends Friday
Time is running out to take advantage of the hotel room discount for the Fleet Technology Expo (FTX), which will be held October 17-19 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Ill.
Time is running out to take advantage of the hotel room discount for the Fleet Technology Expo (FTX), which will be held October 17-19 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Ill.
The discounted room rates expire on Friday, September 30. To view the discounted rates go here.
FTX is designed for fleet professionals who oversee vehicle fleets of all sizes and types who are looking to improve their fleet operations through the use of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
Among the cutting-edge topics being discussed by industry heavy hitters are the future of autonomous vehicles, how to improve vehicle safety through technology, alt-fuel technology, the future of mobility, and how to motivate employee drivers with through telematics gamification.
Concurrent sessions will be broken into two tracks: light-duty or medium-/heavy-duty.
In addition to top notch educational content, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in the largest alt-fuel ride and drive in the country, with the chance to get behind the wheel of some of today’s most advanced alternative-fuel vehicles.
Finally, the conference will end by honoring the next generation of fleet professionals with the Fleet Visionary awards and the most efficient and sustainable fleets with the FTX Efficiency and FTX Sustainability awards.
FTX is produced by Bobit Business Media, publisher of Automotive Fleet, HDT, Fleet Financials, and Work Truck magazines.
Don’t delay, register today before it’s too late!
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