1.05pm
BREAKOUT SESSION
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Utilising Technology and Behaviour to Manage Fatigue in the Workplace Craig Newland, Australian Automobile Association( AAA) | Jerom Carslake, National Road Safety Partnership Program( NRSPP)
Fatigue continues to be a major contributing factor in road crashes in Australia and worldwide. Managing fatigued driving is multifaceted and using fatigue detection technology( FDT) to predict and warn of impending fatigue and related impaired driving in combination with programs to support workers to manage fatigue is one way to combat fatigued driving. To help understand how to best integrate fatigue detection technologies into vehicles and organisations, the AAA Road Safety Research Program commissioned two pieces of research to evaluate which types of fatigue detection technology work best and how to assess and select FDTs that best meet individual and business needs, as well as how to support the workforce to manage fatigue for safer driving. This session will explore the facts around fatigue detection technologies and how to support behaviour change in the workforce.
DAY 2 | PROGRAM
BREAKOUT SESSION
Fleet Booking Automation – How Far Can We Go? Paul Ross, Senior Data Analys, AutoGuru
This session explores the future of fleet automation using insights from over 500,000 FleetGuru ® bookings. Paul will guide the audience through data-driven automation possibilities, revealing how statistical modelling can streamline fleet maintenance and repair processes. Key topics include:- How data analysis can optimise and accelerate the processing of fleet bookings.- The potential role of automation in fleet servicing.- Insights from real-world pricing data. Attendees will gain exclusive access to an anonymised industry report, potentially released during or after the conference in collaboration with AfMA, providing valuable benchmarking insights for fleet operators.
1.45pm
BREAKOUT SESSION
EVs, fireballs and charging … what’ s the link? Emma Suitcliff, Project Director, EV Firesafe
Can charging an EV cause a battery fire, and what can fleet managers do to reduce their risk? Emma Sutcliffe, firefighter and director of EV FireSafe, will show you global data and real-world incidents, explain why charging connected EV fires happen and outline ways to reduce your risk and keep your fire engineer, fire agency and insurance company happier. EV FireSafe is an Australian company funded by the Department of Defence to research EV battery fires and emergency response.
KEYNOTE
Reframing Driver Training – From Compliance to Capability
Keynote Sponsors
For most organisations with vehicles on the road, driving is the single greatest operational risk— yet it’ s often managed through outdated training models that no longer meet the demands of modern driving. So, the question is: are you managing that risk effectively? Traditional driver training in Australia remains stuck in the past— focused on procedural tasks, cones, skid pans, and accreditation checklists. While these approaches may satisfy compliance requirements, they rarely equip drivers to handle the complexity, fatigue, and decision-making challenges they face daily. In this keynote, we’ ll challenge the current paradigm and explore why it’ s time to shift from compliance to capability.- We’ ll unpack how biomechanics, ergonomics, cognitive load, and situational awareness influence driving performance and why these human factors must sit at the centre of any effective training program.- We ' ll also look at how real-world skill transfer, mental fatigue, and postural stress can compromise safety outcomes. It’ s time to move the conversation from managing risk through rules, to reducing risk through understanding the human behind the wheel. You’ ll what forward-thinking organisations can do to foster resilient, capable drivers who make better decisions behind the wheel. Ultimately enhancing safety and driver wellbeing.
2.20pm
2.55pm
3.15pm
PLENARY
Vehicle Inspections – Get it Right, Every Time! Ben Landau, CEO, Fluidauto
Smart, consistent vehicle inspections can save your fleet thousands. From end-of-lease returns to driver changes and post-incident reviews, visual checks are essential for managing risk, preserving vehicle value, and ensuring accountability. In this session you’ ll hear from two or three organisations who provide services and or digital tools to streamline your operations and strengthen your risk management strategy.
Summit Closing Remarks Anika Cardamone, National Fleet Sales, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Mace Hartley, Executive Director, AfMA
Bus Departs for Sydney Airport subject to change
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