NAFA’s IFA, November 5-7: Learn About This Year's Exciting Presentations!
The world of global fleet management is complex and requires specialized education. At our Members' request, NAFA’s International Fleet Academy (IFA), the premier industry event for fleet professionals wanting to learn the intricacies of developing and implementing fleet policies across the globe, returns this November 5-7.
Here is a small sampling of what awaits you when you attend the 2014 International Fleet Academy
Keynote Address: The Global Connected Vehicle – Today and Down the Road, presented by Kevin Moore, Vice President Automotive OEM Sales, Telogis, Inc. - Learn how cloud-based location intelligence software platforms will have a transformative effect on the way that global businesses optimize their mobile assets and critical data.
Global Trends – What Fleet Managers Need to Know, presented by Ross Durkin, Managing Editor, FleetWorld Group, St. Albans, United Kingdom - In this session about fleet operations outside of North America, topics of discussion include the latest news on global trends, fleet initiatives, how other fleet organizations are reducing TCO, driver productivity strategies, and much more. Ross Durkin will survey past and present IFA attendees and other industry experts in advance of the conference and will share survey results that will provide attendees with an invaluable framework for the exciting presentations to come.
Regional Differences, Moderated by Pete Egan, Partner, Fleet Vision - Experts on various regions of the world will explore crucial differences between diverse regions. Using Ross Durkin’s survey results and other industry resources, panelists will conduct an interactive discussion with the conference participants about dealing with a myriad of cultures, level of fleet experience, and personalities.
Global Policy Structure and Governance, presented by Joe LaRosa, CPA, NAFA International Vice President and Director of Global Fleet Services, Merck & Co. - Joe LaRosa will lead a discussion on fleet centralization versus regionalized structure, standardization of goods and services, staffing, how to identify and visit the right regional people, and more. An early adopter of globalized fleet management, Joe will share his experience in dealing with budget challenges when starting a global initiative and why having a sound travel budget allocation is critical to success.
What You Need To Know About Fleet and Taxation around the Globe, presented by Bart Vanham, Partner, BVH&C Consulting, Namur, Belgium - In a world of sky rocketing fuel taxes, changes in VAT user taxes, new matters relating to registration, licensing and luxury taxes, as well as environmental and insurance concerns, Bart Vanham, a renown expert on global taxation, will share his current thinking regarding key regional issues of importance throughout the world.
Global Funding Differences Using Finance Leases, Operating Leases, and Capital Allocation Strategies, presented by Jeff Schlesinger, Managing Director, GE Commercial Finance - Confused by the differences between funding alternatives on a global scale? Get your answers as Jeff Schlesinger explains differences between global availability of funding for differently structured leases. Explore issues such as the logic of self-funding and other market based considerations. Mr. Schlesinger will also provide an update on pending International Accounting Standards Board changes and the latest anticipated impact on U.S. lease accounting.
A Global Electric Connectivity 2014 Progress Update from Kent Rathwell, President and Founder, Sun Country Highway - Learn the latest news about Sun Country Highway’s endeavor to build the most sustainable electric vehicle infrastructure in the world. Kent Rathwell will provide an insider’s view on the progress made since his well-received Keynote presentation at the 2013 IFA.
A Tesla Motors Update from Robert Aguirre, North America Fleet Development Manager, Tesla Motors: Founded in 2003 by a group of intrepid Silicon Valley engineers who set out to prove that electric vehicles could be awesome, Tesla EVs are now on the road in 37 countries. Learn the latest news on Tesla’s growth in the global fleet market from their North American Fleet Development Manager.
(Presenters are subject to change. See the official IFA agenda for complete information by clicking here.)
A "Must" For Companies And Organizations With Global Fleet Responsibilities!
- Corporate global fleet managers
- Corporate fleet directors
- Procurement specialists
- Corporate executives with reporting responsibility for their organization’s fleet operations
- Fleet personnel who assist fleet managers and directors in their global fleet operations
- Fleet managers, directors, and executives who want to learn more about multi-national fleet operations
Register today to take advantage of early-bird pricing by clicking here, but hurry -- seating is limited!
NAFA thanks the following for their sponsorship of the 2014 International Fleet Academy: A.I.A.G.A., ARI, Donlen, Element Fleet Management, GE Capital Fleet, Mercedes-Benz, and Wheels, Inc. NAFA's media sponsor for the 2014 IFA is Fleet Management Weekly.
Sponsorship opportunities still are available for this event. Be a part of the most trusted educational even in global fleet: NAFA's International Fleet Academy. Click here for more information.