On Thursday, April 27, attendees will hear directly from the CEOs of each of the major fleet management companies as they discuss what they see coming in the near future with automotive, fleet, and technology! Gain insight from their unique perspectives! You won't want to miss this presentation!

Prior to the Fleet Management Company Executive Panel on Thursday morning on April 27, Tom C. Johnson, Founder of The 100 Best Fleets will announce the rankings for 2017. This event is a favorite for Institute & Expo attendees so join us and find out which fleets rank highest for the year!

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Ford Motor Company has announced that they will be adding another vehicle to their police fleet lineup. The automaker unveiled the Ford Police Responder, a modified Fusion hybrid sedan that fights crime and smog. After its debut at the New York International Auto Show, the Fusion Responder will head to Tampa to be displayed during NAFA's 2017 Institute and Expo! Don't miss your chance to experience this first-of-it's-kind vehicle!

Visit the NAFA Booth #733 during the Expo and sit in on great educational sessions in our Experts Corner! Representatives from Agile Fleet, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Fleet, Collective Data, and General Motors Fleet will be on hand to discuss important topics and take your questions.

Forward crash warning, automatic braking, and lane departure warning are examples of safety technology that is now standard equipment in today’s vehicles. However, will this technology lead to drivers becoming complacent? We must guard against becoming so dependent on technology that we fail to practice proper safer driving techniques. Attend the session It Takes a Driver to be Safe on Wednesday, April 26 and learn how to keep your drivers focused and improve the safety of your fleet.

NAFA’s I&E has the exact individualized education you are looking for, with a slate of workshops on April 28 that cover a full range of topics suited to your needs. From the Pharmaceutical industry, to the Government/University segment, to Utilities and Corporate workshops, each focuses on the legalities and specificity of your fleet's makeup.

Author and strategic advisor Lukas Neckermann will be the Keynote Speaker for the International Fleet Academy (IFA), a pre-conference special event on April 24. This special presentation also includes dinner and a free copy of Neckermann's book, The Mobility Revolution, signed by the author for IFA attendees. Not an IFA attendee? You can still be a part of this terrific presentation! Seating is limited so register today!

If you've been thinking about working towards your CAFM^® or CAFS^® designation, but are still on the fence about doing so, you're in luck! If you are planning to attend the Institute and Expo this April 25-28, you will have the chance to take the program for a test drive! There's never been a better time to become CAFM^® or CAFS^®-certified! Registration for the Test Drive ends tomorrow, April 12, so sign up today!

The Chapter Appreciation Luncheon returns to I&E on Tuesday, April 25! The event will include the presentation of NAFA’s Outstanding Chapter Service Awards, celebrating two individuals who exemplified the qualities of being a committed NAFA Chapter member.

Mingle, discuss, learn, and share at the Institute & Expo's annual Networking Reception, Wednesday evening at the Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel. NAFA makes it easy to strike up conversations with established thought leaders and fleet peers alike.

After weeks of intense judging by industry leaders, the finalists for NAFA's 2017 Fleet Excellence Awards have been chosen. The Fleet Excellence Awards (or FLEXY 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.

In the interest of fairness to everyone involved at the conference, please keep in mind the following established I&E policy: NAFA requests that companies and groups refrain from scheduling events which conflict with our exposition or session hours. In kind, NAFA requests that conference registrants be mindful of this policy.

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