2024 Global Fleet Conference in Photos

Global Fleet•Photos 13•November 6, 2024

The 2024 Global Fleet Conference (GFC) convened for the first time in San Diego from Nov. 4-6, co-located with the Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences, taking place Nov. 6-8. The new combined event, called “Fleet Week,” took place at the Sheraton Marina Hotel.

Now in its 12th year, GFC brings together top executives and managers from the world’s largest multinational commercial fleets. GFC offers opportunities to network with representatives from major global fleet suppliers and OEMs for insights on global fleet issues and to experience new vehicles and fleet technologies in the ride and drive.

This gallery covers the first two days of the event. The final day's activities, along with the ride and drive, will be characterized in the gallery for the Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences.

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Six attendees at cocktail reception. — Suppliers and fleet managers take a break from networking for a photo.
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Woman on stage making presentation. — Dr. Allison Betz of ABA Technologies showed how building a successful safety culture must have leadership buy in, open communication channels, and driver commitment.
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Attendees network at reception. — Julian Gritsch of JGC Corp. in Brazil makes a point during a networking break.
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Man gives presentation on stage. — Dan Belknap of Wheels educated the audience on the development of effective mobility strategies globally that extend beyond one driver, one car.
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Man gives keynote speech on stage. — Longtime industry leader Mike Pitcher delivered the opening keynote. Pitcher addressed how health and mental wellness, physical safety, and personal growth are becoming critical factors for recruitment and retention in the fleet industry.
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Panelists deliver seminar on stage. — Kimberly Fisher of NOV Inc. (left), Mike Butsch of Primrose Alloys, Rob Hill of Holman, Bob Adamsky of AWP Safety, and Matthew Betz of Ore Creek Consulting discuss how fleets can develop a global procurement strategy.
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Attendees pose for camera during reception. — Attendees take in the sunset at a networking reception at the top of the Sheraton Marina hotel.
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Four attendees at cocktail reception. — Dr. Alison Betz of ABA Technologies (left), keynote presenter Mike Pitcher, fleet leader Alexa Roemke of Gemco, and Matthew Betz of Ore Creek Consulting - this year's event chair - take time for a photo.
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Four people sitting on stage doing presentation. — Ted Chan of Schindler Elevator (left) shares ideas on reaching net-zero carbon emissions in global fleet operations with Eric Mallia of Geotab, Gibran Lehmkuhl of Schindler Elevator, and Sherry Calkins of Geotab.
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Crowd watches seminar. — Attendees to the 2024 Global Fleet Conference in San Diego take in one of 10 seminars.
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Winners of Global Fleet Management Team of the Year Award pose for photo. — Matthew Betz of Ore Creek Consulting (left) and Rick Bryant of Polestar (right) presented the award for the 2024 Global Fleet Management Team of the Year to Gibran Lehmkuhl and Ted Chan of Schindler Elevator.
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Woman delivers presentation on stage. — Zinga Lucien of Element Fleet Management showed attendees how fleet management has developed from the advent of the national mail service until today.
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Man in chair talks during presentation. — Bobit's CEO Colin Sutherland shares his perspective working with global fleets over the past 30 years.
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