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FFC2025: Fleet Leadership in a Year of Uncertainty

The 2025 Fleet Forward Conference seeks expert-led sessions that help public, private, and global fleet managers respond to tariffs, regulations, and volatility with forward-thinking strategies.

May 16, 2025
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BBM's three conferences - Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, and Fleet Safety - are unifying under the Fleet Forward Brand. Join us Oct. 21-23 at the Sheraton Hotel & Marina in San Diego!

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Call for Papers for the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference (FFC) is open. Applicants with a seminar or speaker idea are invited to submit an abstract for consideration through the Call for Papers portal. The submission deadline is July 15, 2025.

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Note Call for Papers is now closed. 

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The Fleet Forward Conference (FFC) announces its 2025 Call for Papers under the theme “Fleet Leadership in a Year of Uncertainty." Industry experts, fleet leaders, and solution providers are invited to submit session proposals and speaker nominations. 

“With new tariff policies shaking up global trade, pricing volatility, and regulatory ambiguity around electrification and sustainability, the fleet industry faces a year of sweeping uncertainty,” said Chris Brown, conference chair. “Our focus is to deliver the tools and strategies fleets need to lead amid global disruption.”

Hosted once again on the waterfront at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Oct. 21-23, FFC features:

• Expert-led, future-focused seminars and keynotes
• A hands-on Ride & Drive showcasing the latest technologies
• An expo hall that attracts both cutting-edge startups and established industry leaders
• Unparalleled networking with U.S. and global decision-makers, tech pioneers, and strategic partners

Aligning Under the FFC Umbrella

Moving forward, the event aligns the three previous conferences — Global Fleet Conference, Fleet Safety Conference, and Fleet Forward Conference — under one comprehensive and future-focused platform.

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“We’ve unified our audience under Fleet Forward, but we’re not abandoning our core fleet safety and global audiences,” Brown added. “We’re curating deeper conversations, more diverse voices, and future-focused insights in ways Fleet Forward has for years. We’re evolving away from silos to reflect how fleets operate today across functions and borders. 

panelists on stage.

Attendees will have 39 seminars and networking events to choose from. 

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The Pillars of Fleet Forward

The conference’s educational program is now structured around six foundational pillars that define the future of fleet operations:

Mobility & Autonomy

Explore the shift to electric, connected, and autonomous fleets. From hybrids to EVs and hydrogen, from shared mobility to self-driving tech, discover how fleets are preparing for a more sustainable, driver-optional future.

Data Integration, AI & Predictive Intelligence

Unlock the power of connected data. Learn how fleets are integrating platforms and systems to drive smarter decisions through AI, predictive analytics, and real-time insights.

Global Strategy

Hear from international fleet leaders navigating regional regulations, infrastructure gaps, and sustainability mandates to build global strategies.

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Fleet Safety & Risk

Reduce liability and improve outcomes by exploring safety technologies, data-driven risk management, and evolving compliance standards that protect people and assets.

Infrastructure & Energy

From EV charging, energy planning, and utility partnerships, this track covers how fleets are powering the transition to zero emissions with smart, scalable infrastructure.

People, Talent & Culture

Dive into best practices for recruiting, training, and retaining drivers and staff. Build a safety-first workforce by reinforcing a culture of accountability and performance.

Electric trucks on display in parking lot.

FFC will once again convene the ride-and-drive and vehicle showcase. Last year, 28 vehicles took part. 

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Call for Speakers & Seminar Ideas

FFC seeks proposals that address the urgency of this year’s theme, “Fleet Leadership in a Year of Uncertainty,” and align with the event’s pillars. 

Proposals should be grounded in tangible insights and usable frameworks for public, private, and global fleet managers.

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Suggested topics include:

  • Navigating policy shifts, compliance, and emissions reporting.

  • Strategies for EV adoption, charging, and alternative fuels.

  • Data-driven approaches to safer, more sustainable operations.

  • Using analytics and AI to drive smarter fleet decisions.

  • Managing compliance, sourcing, and strategy across regions.

  • Exploring shared fleets, urban mobility, and smart infrastructure.

  • Maximizing value through smarter acquisition and resale.

  • Evolving fleet roles, driver engagement, and retention.

  • Leading through disruption, volatility, and transformation.

And we’re open to new ideas! To submit a proposal or nominate a speaker, visit here. Submissions are due by July 15, 2025.

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