This morning's keynote presentation is sponsored by ARI

The Annual Business Meeting at NAFA’s Institute & Expo will present NAFA President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM^®, who will share NAFA's accomplishments from 2017 with the audience and will detail important fleet and mobility efforts on the horizon. NAFA's Distinguished Service and Excellence in Education awards will be presented, as well. Afterward, stay for an inspiring and entertaining presentation from keynote presenter Jody Urquhart.

An annual highlight of I&E, NAFA's Chapter Appreciation Luncheon, returns today at 12:15 in the third floor ballroom! New for 2018, be a part of the Rise Against Hunger Charity Event, sponsored by the NAFA Foundation. The luncheon will also include the presentation of NAFA's Outstanding Chapter Service Awards, celebrating two individuals who exemplified the qualities of being a dynamic NAFA Chapter member and volunteer.

Tonight, the recipients of NAFA's 2018 Fleet Excellence Awards will be chosen. The Fleet Excellence Awards (or FLEXYs for short) were designed to shine a spotlight on those who have impacted fleet management in both the corporate and public fleet segments during the previous year. Join us at the Anaheim Marriott and celebrate fleet and mobility’s leading lights.

Are you looking for a one-stop destination where you can find out everything that's taking place at I&E? Download the 2018 NAFA app and you'll have the entire conference in the palm of your hand! The NAFA I&E app will allow you to stay up to date with the latest event news and view the full conference schedule. You'll also be able to explore exciting features to keep you engaged throughout the conference, including live polling and surveys, interactive maps, session and speaker profiles, and much more!

If you are a Canadian fleet professional or work with Canadian fleets and/or fleet drivers, this is information you will not want to miss. In an all-new, collaborative, round-table format, fleet professionals will gather to debate current topics vital to your work, with an eye toward the specifications of Canadian rules and regulations.

On Wednesday, attendees will hear first-hand from NAFA's longtime U.S. Legislative Counsel Patrick O'Connor on what to expect on automotive cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, distracted driving, and mileage-based user fees. You will be updated on pending DOT and EPA regulations and legislation pending in Congress that may transform national energy and environmental policy.

On Wednesday, join Moderator Randy Owen, CAFM, Senior Manager, Matrix Consulting Group, and Speaker Christopher Lyon, CAFM, Director of Fleet Relations, NTEA, and learn how to define a sustainable fiscal replacement model, build consensus among stakeholders for a supportable capital budget, and improve operational efficiency while reducing fiscal unpredictably.

On Wednesday morning, join moderator Larissa Clinard, CAFM, J. F. Ahern Co., and speaker Ricardo Fonzaghi, Chief Commercial Officer, LeasePlan USA, and learn how to hone leadership skills that can translate into cost reductions for your fleet.

NAFA’s I&E has the exact individualized education you are looking for, with a slate of workshops this Friday that covers a full range of topics suited to your needs. From the pharmaceutical industry, to the government and university segments, to utilities and corporate workshops, each focuses on the challenges and specificity of your fleet's makeup.

You wanted the maximum in networking...and now you’ve got it! Take a look at all the opportunities that await you at the Institute & Expo starting today! Visit Expo booths for valuable information, take part in the fun of receptions, and get to know your fleet peers during lunch events. Don't forget to bring your business cards!

The largest fleet product and service show in the fleet profession is at I&E. For two days, the Expo floor will be decked out with the game-changing items that will bring efficiency, safety, value, and sustainability to your fleet. This is one show you can't afford to miss!

You'd better believe the daily networking coffee breaks sponsored by LeasePlan are a great place to converse with fleet peers and established fleet thought leaders! Find out more inside.

NAFA thanks the Chapters who helped supercharge this year's Institute & Expo. Your contributions and excitement are sure to make this year's event the best yet!

Thank You!

NAFA Fleet Management Association thanks the following companies for their generous support of the 2018 Institute & Expo.

NAFA thanks the following publications for joining us as media sponsors for the 2018 I&E! Click on their logos and learn more.

Thank you for being a part of fleet's premier event of the year,
the 2018 Institute & Expo. Become a sponsor of the 2019 I&E in Louisville, Ky.,
today and expand your exposure!

 Make sure you stand out among your competitors! Sponsorship is a great way to get your company name out there while supporting NAFA. NAFA's Institute & Expo sponsorship opportunities will carry your message to prospects and customers who visit you at the show, plus thousands of industry decision makers before, during, and after the event. Build upon the solid foundation of your booth investment by taking advantage of unique sponsorship and advertising placements.

If you have any questions on sponsorship, please contact Scott Groves at 770-576-4971 or nafa@naylor.com.

Company name:  Nauto 
Booth #114

Description: Nauto is an intelligent driver safety system that protects commercial fleets by helping prevent collisions before they occur. 

Company Name: Rev.io
Booth #146

Description:  Rev.io’s sophisticated billing-as-a-service (Baas) platform is an all-in-one solution for managing end customers’ subscriptions, usage-rating, taxation, billing and payments.  

Company: United States Warranty Corporation
Booth #: 914

Description: Extended Commercial Warranty Contracts for New & Used: From buses, vans, fire/emergency, police, school Bus, Trucks and everything in between!

Company: TransitWorks
Booth #: 375

Description: TransitWorks modifies vehicles for use as paratransit vans and transporters built on the Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster and Mercedes Sprinter – as well as wheelchair accessible minivans.

Company: TigerTough
Booth #: 183

Description: TigerTough seat covers are designed to protect fleet vehicles and can handle whatever your day-to-day throws at them.

Name: Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment Inc, LLC.
Booth#: 501

Description: Dejana is a full-line truck equipment company specializing in upfitted dump bodies, landscapers, work vans, dry freight bodies, high cubes, and cab & chassis to dealers from the Carolinas to Maine.

Company: CFA Software, Inc.
Booth #: 306

Description: Since 1969, CFA Software has helped keep diverse fleets of all sizes running smoothly with business management solutions designed specifically for fleet operations.

Company: Pareto Point Industries
Booth #: 167

Description: PPI, a Donaldson technology partner, develops and commercializes advanced oil bypass and hydraulic filtration solutions. Our systems are highly efficient and cost-effective, requiring no engine modifications

Company: FlatterUP Inc.
Booth #: 868

Description: Flatterup™ - emergency flat tire inflation/equalization, no power source, no chemicals, reusable. Saves you from buying a new tire from the use of chemicals.