Conference Programme

2026

Partners

The City of New York (NYC DCAS), CLOCS, Together for Safer Roads, FORS, Driving for Better Business, and the RHA

09:55 – 10:00

Welcome and introduction

Ann-Marie Knegt, Editor, Fleet Vision International/Creative Director, Visie Communications

10:05 – 10:25

Shaping the future of municipal fleets

Ross Paterson, Head of Special Trucks, Daimler Truck UK

• Discover how and why municipal fleets are at a turning point in their fleet decarbonisation journey.

• Learn how innovation must be practical, not just aspirational, as we transition to net-zero.



• Find out how collaboration is critical to future-proofing municipal operations.

10:55 – 11:15

Fleet operations and sustainability at Milano Cortina 2026 – The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

Nicola Bernadini, Fleet Operations Specialist, Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026

• Gain exclusive insights into fleet operations planning and execution at one of the world’s largest sporting events.
  

• Discover what has been achieved in sustainability and explore what could be improved for future editions.

• Understand the inner workings of international events’ transport and fleet management, from strategy to on-the-ground coordination.

11:15 – 12:00

Vehicle demonstrations and exhibitor meet and greet

12:00 – 12:20

Hitachi ZeroCarbon & the Electric Freightway Project

Colm Gallagher, Chief Data Scientist, Hitachi ZeroCarbon

• Understand the next phase of decarbonising – hear fresh insights from the Electric Freightway project, one of the UK’s most extensive real-world collaborations exploring how electric heavy goods vehicles can operate at scale across mixed fleets and logistics networks.

• Learn how data and technology are reshaping freight infrastructure – discover how smart energy systems, grid-aware charging, and data-driven route optimisation are helping operators manage cost, reliability, and network capacity in the transition to eHGVs.



• Gain first-hand perspectives on what’s working – and what isn’t – from multi-partner pilots tackling challenges around charging, driver engagement, and depot readiness.

12:20 – 12:40

Reducing air pollution emissions through low-carbon investment

Alastair Lewis, Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, University of York

• Understand how different sources of pollution currently impact different urban communities in the UK.

• Evaluate which decarbonisation investments may have the greatest co-benefits for improving public health.



• See how acting early will avoid unintended consequences from new low-carbon systems.

12:40 – 13:00

Public-private partnerships in the fleet management sector: delivering improvements, flexibility and better outcomes 

James Hendry, Assistant Director, Environment, Climate Change, and Open Spaces/ Alan Underdown, Head of Borough Operations, Basildon Borough Council

• Hear how Basildon Council has innovated its fleet management to become the first fully electric food waste collection service in the country.

• Find out how good performance is the foundation of true partnership working.

• Discover the journey from in-house service to high performance and wider industry recognition.

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch and exhibition viewing

14:00 – 15:00

Safety Beyond Compliance – creating a culture of change in your fleet

Hosted by Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director, Together for Safer Roads

14:00 – 14:10

Safer fleets, safer roads – stronger balance sheets

Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director, Together for Safer Roads

• Learn about the importance of closing the gap between the moral and market imperatives when it comes to fleet safety.

• Hear how cross-sector partnerships are critical in developing scalable solutions that truly leverage the impact that commercial fleets have on the safety of our roads. On our shared economies, and in the communities that we all live and work in.



• Learn about the “Multiplier Effect” and why comprehensive fleet safety programs produce the highest and broadest ROI.

14:10 – 14:20

Should all operating standards be enshrined in law?

Glen Davies, Technical Advisor, FORS

• Challenge the idea that legal compliance alone is enough - explore where transport law ends, where business responsibility begins, and why many incidents occur well inside the law but outside good practice.

• Understand what ‘good’ really looks like in fleet operations - learn how benchmarks, accreditation, and operating standards help organisations move from minimum compliance to consistent, defensible practice.

• See how policies, people, and systems connect in the real world - gain a practical view of the fleet management ecosystem, from drivers and vehicles to management systems, contracts, and accreditation frameworks.

14:20 – 14:30

Safe roads ahead: Addressing vehicle incidents through action

Chris Demetriou, Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport & Accessible Community Transport, Islington Council

• Insight into Real Incidents: Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of actual vehicle-related incidents, learning about the causes and consequences that can affect everyone on the road, including our drivers.

• Actionable Solutions: The presentation will outline the specific steps Islington has taken to address these incidents, offering valuable insights into effective safety measures and practices that other fleets can implement.



• Enhanced Awareness and Education: Participants will leave with increased awareness of vehicle safety issues, fostering a culture of safety and proactive measures within their own fleets and organisations. This knowledge can lead to better decision-making and safer driving

14:20 – 14:30

From invisible to accountable: Measuring your fleet safety footprint

Luca Pascotto, Head of Road Safety and Global Advocacy, FIA, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile

• Find out how road traffic deaths are the most common cause of accidental death at the workplace, as many as 400,000 per year.

• Learn how, despite the risks of road transport, occupational road safety has not been internalised in regulation, public procurement, financial reporting, and B2B relations.

• Discover the FIA Road Safety Index, a new methodology that provides a mechanism to help fleets gain insights into the impact of their operations across their value chain: join the session to learn about the Index structure, scoring overview, and audit process. 

14:30 – 15:00

Panel discussion: Safety Beyond Compliance, creating a culture of change in your fleet

Hosted by Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director, Together for Safer Roads

Special Guests:

• Geraint Davies, UK Director of Partnerships, Road Haulage Association

• Chris Demetriou, Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport & Accessible Community Transport, Islington Council

• Anne-Marie Penny, Senior Road Safety Policy Adviser and Driving for Better Business Programme Lead, National Highways

• Keith Kerman, Deputy Commissioner/Chief Fleet Officer, NYC DCAS

• Luca Pascotto, Head of Road Safety & Global Advocacy, Federation Internationale Automobile (FIA)

• Glen Davies, Technical Advisor, FORS

15:00 – 15:10

Close of conference

Ann-Marie Knegt, Editor, Fleet Vision International/Creative Director, Visie Communications