NAFA 2019 Keynote Presentations
The keynote presentations of the 2019 NAFA Institute and Expo (NAFA I&E) will be centered around how technology and the mobility revolution are impacting the fleet and automotive industries, today and beyond.
Lukas Neckermann of Neckermann Strategic Advisors at the 2018 ARI Best in Fleet conference, presenting on how the evolution of mobility is changing the way businesses and consumers think about vehicles and transportation. Neckermann will be presenting at this years NAFA I&E.
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The keynote presentations of the 2019 NAFA Institute and Expo (NAFA I&E) will be centered around how technology and the mobility revolution are impacting the fleet and automotive industries, today and beyond.
Chris Riddell, digital futurist keynote speaker, will present his address during the welcome and keynote lunch on emerging technological trends and high-speed change in the digital world. The closing keynote presentation will be presented by Lukas Neckermann, managing director of Neckermann Strategic Advisors, who will cover the impact the mobility revolution will have on the fleet management industry.
Riddell is the first-ever Global Futures Partner for the Australian Federal Police, providing advice and insights into emerging trends and global drivers that inform strategy and global capability into future law enforcement and policing. He is also recognized as a media commentator and global emerging trend spotter for businesses and leaders in today’s highly disrupted world. He will present on the first day of the NAFA I&E, Monday, April 15, 2019.
On the final day of NAFA I&E, Neckermann will present his forward-thinking address "The Mobility Revolution: A Primer for Fleet Managers," right after the CAFM Graduation ceremony during the closing luncheon. He will explore the how the advent of greater connectivity, electrification, automation, and the sharing economy are transforming industries, with fleet management at the center of this transformation. He will present on the final day of the NAFA I&E, Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
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