PROGRAM | DAY 1
7.00am
8.30am
Registration Opens
Summit Welcome & House Keeping Welcome Speech AfMA ' s President
Keynote Sponsor
8.40am
Plenary
KEYNOTE
Stronger Together Gerrard Gosens OAM
Gerrard Gosens OAM is a blind athlete, entrepreneur, and motivational figure whose extraordinary career spans Paralympic athletics, elite triathlon, marathon swimming, and business. His life is a powerful example of resilience, passion, and the pursuit of excellence.
9.30am
Welcome Stronger Together Fiona Deal,, Head of Fleet Sales, Toyota Fleet Management
9.40am
30 Years of AfMA Mace Hartley, Executive Director, AfMA
9.50am
10.10am
Plenary
Developing Current & Future Leaders of Industry Mace Hartley, Executive Director, AfMA | Darren Holland, Managing Director, Moyleen Training & Consulting Justin Potter, Senior Consultant, Swinburne Edge | Thomas Brayley, Plant Fleet Services Manager, Logan City Council
KEYNOTE
Intelligent Fleets: How AI Agents are Shaping the Next Era of Fleet Management Mike Branch, VP Data & Analytics, Geotab
In an era where technology continually reshapes the boundaries of possibility, Artificial Intelligence( AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation, revolutionising countless industries, including the fleet and automotive industry. This session is set to delve deep into the profound impact AI technologies have already had— and are poised to continue having— on Safety, fleet operations, efficiency, and strategic decision-making. From current real-life applications to forward-looking predictions, our keynote speaker will explore the multifaceted ways in which AI is enhancing the fleet management landscape.
Morning Tea Sponsor
10.40am MORNING TEA
11.25am
Plenary
KEYNOTE
The Strategic Fleet Manager: From Cost Centre to Business Value Driver Dr Steve Nuttall, Director, Fifth Quadrant
In this insightful session, Dr. Steve Nuttall, Fifth Quadrant ' s Research Director, will reveal how fleet managers can elevate their role from operational oversight to strategic business leadership. Drawing from Fifth Quadrant ' s latest Fleet Insights report, Dr. Nuttall will present a practical " Value Ladder " framework showing the evolution from cost management to strategic innovation.
11.45am
Plenary
PLENARY
Roadmap To Fleet Safety Brian Fielkow, Executive Vice President of Risk Resources, Acrisure
Companies operate fleets in unforgiving environments. Distractions and operational risk are everywhere. Safe outcomes are tied to individual and company behaviors. There is no“ single solution.” We will review Ten Keys to create fleet safety. In this best practice session, we’ ll explore how employers can positively impact employee behaviors to reduce crashes and promote positive outcomes.
Lunch Sponsor
12.45pm
LUNCH
4 AUSTRALASIAN FLEET EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT MAY 20-21 2025