Agenda

09:15 – 09:45

The DfT will be invited to lay out its future roadmap for meeting its target to have zero new vehicle transport emissions by 2035 or earlier. This will include key details on the Government’s strategy on EVs, its approach to incentives, grants and how businesses will be supported and encouraged to make the switch.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Polly Billington

Director

UK 100

09:45 – 10:00

10:00 – 10:30

Covid-19 learnings and the future for business travel and transport.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Justin Wand

Director – Strategic Assets and Property

London Ambulance Service

11:00 – 11:30

An expert overview from a leading pioneer on MaaS that will provide delegates with a strategic view of the latest developments with business mobility. This session will look at success stories from other international market and how delegates can expect the market to develop in the UK.

Session sponsor

12:00 – 12:30

This session will offer insight and guidance on the procurement of electric vehicles, taking into consideration wholelife costs and BIK, selecting the right supplier, matching vehicles to the right driver profile, and procurement of a workplace charging infrastructure, including how to decide which supplier to choose. It will draw on the knowledge and experiences of a fleet decision-maker that has gone through the process and can advise on the pitfalls to avoid and the best decisions to take.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Fraser Crichton

Corporate Fleet Operations Manager

Dundee City Council

13:00 – 13:30

An expert case study from a fleet that is converting a large part of its fleet to pure electric vehicles. This will look at the challenges around charging, procurement, running costs, maintenance, total cost of ownership and most importantly how moving to EVs has affected the fleet's operations on a day to day basis.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Lorna McAtear

Fleet Manager

National Grid

14:00 – 14:30

Expert advice on how to use data to predict the future and be more pre-emptive. This session will explore how to bring together multiple sources of fleet data from telematics, fuel cards, connected cars and licence checks to help reduce costs and improve efficiency across your fleet. It will also explore how fleets can use e-learning to store driver data and create safety profiles, as well as how fleets can use technology to manage fuel and reassess vehicle utilisation and productivity.

Session sponsor

15:00 – 15:30

The DfT will set out its future freight strategy, including how the businesses can continue to operate in zero emission zone towns and cities across the UK.

Session sponsor

Speakers

David Elvy

Head Future of Freight Strategy

Department for Transport

15:30 – 15:45

16:00 – 16:30

A case study from a fleet safety pioneer on the steps they took to improve safety and reduce risk in their business. Those attending the session will come away with practical solutions they can implement in their own business.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Shaun Atton

Group Fleet Manager

Auto Windscreens

09:15 – 09:45

Key stakeholders from Royal Mail, Centrica, Hitachi and UK Power Networks will share their key learnings from the biggest commercial electric vehicle trial in the world.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Nicole Thompson

Director of Social innovation & Head of Co-creation Partnerships

Hitachi Vantara

James Rooney

Fleet Engineering & Innovation Manager

Centrica

Jon Lawes

Managing Director

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

09:45 – 10:00

This manufacturer session will cover: FCA electrification strategy, how electrified models are being received and the impact that 500 BEV will have on the market in light of changing mobility patterns. Learn how FCA is focused on being competitive with a clear TCO strategy and electrification all contributing to more efficient fleets, plus how they have invested to provide a full support team focused on fleet business.

Speakers

Neil McNicholl

Whole Life Cost & Fleet Programmes Manager

FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

10:00 – 10:30

A case study looking at how leading fleet operator JMHC Logistics removed cost from its operation while maintaining an outstanding service. Director Rebecca Hall will reveal the initiatives she has introduced to the fleet in recent years to remove cost, including reducing in-house maintenance costs, improving vehicle utilisation, reducing insurance costs, cutting fuel bills and reducing recruitment costs. The session is intended to share great ideas with other fleets, helping everyone to improve their fleet performance.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Rebecca Hall

Director

JMHC Logistics

11:00 – 11:30

Fleets will have to consider multi-modal transport solutions to meet future urban transport strategies, whether alternatives to the car or alternatives to van/truck distribution. What does this mean, what are the options and what role will fleet managers have to play in this change? How will you have to adapt to the new world?

Session sponsor

Speakers

Elisa Falliti

Policy Adviser for Automotive Affairs

Leaseurope

12:00 – 12:30

Driver wellbeing, managing risk and fatigue will be explored in this session with best practice advice from transport behavioural and mental health specialists.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Rosie Sharp

Behavioural Sciences Researcher

TRL

12:30 – 12:45

13:00 – 13:30

A leader from the electric vehicle industry will look at how fleets can accelerate their uptake of EVs (cars, vans and trucks). This session will look at overcoming real and perceived hurdles, including the challenge of integrating EVs into the UK’s energy infrastructure, to speed up the transition before the zero emission deadline of 2040/2035.  It will also update viewers on the role and objectives of the Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Andy Eastlake

Managing Director

Low CVP

14:00 – 14:30

The unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 saw the fleet, logistics and mobility industry put under significant pressure. This session will look at learnings for the future from the disaster plans put in place, as UK businesses reacted to the challenge of keeping their employees and Britain moving.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Graham Telfer

Fleet Manager

Gateshead Council

15:00 – 15:30

A case study from a leading local authority on how it is approaching its mobility strategy and how local businesses are interacting with its plans. How local authorities are changing the way people, goods and services move around in urban areas.

Session sponsor

Speakers

John Seddon

Head of Transport Innovation

Coventry City Council

16:00 – 16:30

This session will look at the Direct Vision Standards which all fleets need to adhere to by March 31, 2021 (delayed from the original 2020 launch) for vehicles of 12 tonnes and heavier. What are the standards, how do you comply, how do they impact your operations, what is the enforcement zone, how do you apply, what is the star rating, what is the progressive safe system, what are the benefits (will it improve safety) and are there any downsides, are among the topics this session will cover.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Alina Tuerk

Strategy and Planning Manager

Transport for London

09:15 – 09:45

Oxford City Council will trial a zero emission zone in the city centre from next summer with plans to expand the zone the following year. The session would look at how the zone will impact on local businesses and the policies the council is putting in place to assist a transition to electric, including the UK's biggest and most powerful charging station. Lessons learned here will shape other council's strategies so this session will offer fleets a perfect opportunity to get ahead in their own zero emission strategy planning.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Tina Mould

Capital Programme Project Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Oxford City Council

Tom Hayes

Charity Chief Executive and Council Deputy Leader

Oxford City Council

10:00 – 10:30

Fleet News Awards safe fleet of the year winner Altrad reveals its risk management and safety policy, providing fleets key key insights that will help them make their own improvements in safety.

Session sponsor

11:00 – 11:30

This session is symbolic of the name change for this year’s show as companies prepare for the business mobility as a service evolution. The speaker will look at how the responsibilities of fleet decision-makers are expanding beyond automotive and will ultimately encompass all areas of mobility as a broader concept and discuss some of the initiatives they have introduced to their fleet operation. This session will look at how mobility can be integrated into a fleet’s transport strategy, identifying the challenges and opportunities of introducing a mobility solution.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Jarno Pajunen

Category Manager

Nokia Procurement

12:00 – 12:30

Covid-19 learnings, keeping staff safe and the future for business travel and transport; to also include implications for grey fleet and robust management of people using their own cars for business for efficiency and risk/safety

Session sponsor

Speakers

Simon Turner

Campaign Director

Driving for Better Business

13:00 – 13:30

This session will look at how companies can introduce workplace charging, providing advice on the types of chargers they should consider, the number they need, reimbursement policies and how to overcome push back from landlords; plus issues with local grid capacity and battery energy storage solutions

Session sponsor

Speakers

Vincent De Rul

Energy Director of EV Services

EDF Energy

14:00 – 14:30

How Highways England is using big data to unlock smart motorways, tackle safety and reduce congestion on the strategic road network, plus a look a the Roads Investment Strategy 2 (RIS2), and what it means for your fleet operations. Also considering the implications of connected road infrastructure projects, including the CAVIAR initiative.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Feras Alshaker

Deputy Director

Highways

15:00 – 15:30

Tackling the challenge of urban transportation with new, safer, cleaner and more efficient ways of moving goods and services around urban environments. Practical solutions for fleet operators.

Session sponsor

Speakers

Edward Clarke

Managing Director UK & Nordics Road Network

FedEx Express UK

16:00 – 16:30

This session will offer best practice on procurement skills, wholelife costs of fleet contracts and tips on managing suppliers. To include advice on bundling/unbundling services

Session sponsor

Speakers

Chris Joyce

Board Member

AFP