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Fleet Forward & Fleet Safety Conference 2023 Agenda Announced
Convening at the Santa Clara Marriott Nov. 8-10, the combined conferences provide thought leadership and on-the-ground solutions on fleet safety and the future of fleet.

Session topics this year cover leadership, running EVs without infrastructure, commercial EV operational costs, managing high-risk drivers, engaging the next-gen workforce, measuring fleet crash costs, EV infrastructure project scope, driver assist & automation, and much more.
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Convening at the Santa Clara Marriott Nov. 8-10, 2023, the Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences offer insights into the latest trends and solutions for fleets of all types. The combined conferences include educational sessions, engagement with thought leaders, and hands-on experiences with the latest vehicles and technologies at the Ride & Drive and Vehicle Showcase.
The agenda comprises two core segments: Fleet Forward Conference focuses on the future of fleet, with solutions on electrification, connected vehicles, autonomous technology, shared mobility, next-generation telematics, and more.
Fleet Safety Conference is designed specifically for fleet, risk, and safety professionals with the goal to reduce driver distraction, limit fleet liability, and enhance safety culture overall.
"Once again, Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences will provide the fleet industry thought leadership and on-the-ground solutions for fleet managers and fleet professionals,” said Chris Brown, conference chair. “Join us in November in Silicon Valley! Together, we’ll explore ways to bring fleets forward.”
For Fleet Forward Conference, seminar topics include:
FFC23 Opening Keynote: A Fleet Industry S.W.O.T. Analysis
State of the Automotive Industry – the Fleet View
Future of Fleet Payments
Managing a Take-Home EV Fleet - Pioneer Shares Lessons Learned
Chat GPT & Generative AI - Fleet Applications, Privacy Concerns
Understanding the Fleet Van of the Future
Unveiling EV Data Secrets: Decoding Battery Health, Performance and Total Cost of Ownership
And more
For Fleet Safety Conference, seminar topics include:
Opening Keynote, Brian Fielkow: “Fleet Safety is not a Priority”
Trucking Fleet Manager’s Safety Forum
Be a Better Coach – By Becoming a Better Leader
Protecting Your Fleet Drivers from Crime
Adapt to Engage: How Fleet Managers Can Recruit and Retain the Next Generation Workforce
How to Measure True Costs of a Fleet Crash
Driver Impairment: Updating Fleet Policies to Mitigate Risk
And more
For the full agenda, visit the official conference website. Registration for the combined Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences is open now.
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