Conference Programme

2026

Partners

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

09:55 – 10:00

Welcome and introduction

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

10:05 – 10:25

Keynote 1 (TBC)

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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

Urban air quality pertinent questions answered

Alastair Lewis, Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, University of York

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

Introduction by Peter Goldwasser

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 Policy Advisor, National Highways/ Driving for Better Business

• 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