NAFA’s IFA: Time's Running Out To Experience Great Global Fleet Education!

Registration for NAFA's International Fleet Academy closes October 29, so don't miss out on the global fleet conference of the year! Register now!

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 - 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. This information will be broken out into three different categories: by the fleet manager perspective, by the fleet management company perspective, and with a "big-picture" eye toward global education.

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 renowned expert on global taxation, will share his current thinking regarding key regional issues of importance throughout the world.

Global Funding Differences Using Finance Leases, 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.

(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!
Register today by clicking here, but hurry -- seating is limited!