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2021 Schedule
November 15, Monday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (ET)
Registration Desk || Open
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM (ET)
First Timers' Orientation
Coming to a show for the first time can be daunting. This session will give you one-on-one time with other first time attendees!
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
GFX 2021 Block Party
This event within an event will be a mix of ride and drives, hands-on training, experiential learning, and a technology showcase.
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM (ET)
MEMA Showcase
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Opening Keynote
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (ET)
Opening Party at the Pool
November 16, Tuesday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM (ET)
Registration Desk || Open
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
Process Automation: How to Reduce Work & Improve Fleet Efficiency (Concurrent)
Patrick T. Barrett, MPA/CAFM
University of Nebraska
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
Leadership Starts with Employee Engagement (Concurrent)
Managing Projects is a piece of cake, while managing people, not so much.
David L. Dunn, CFM
City of Orlando
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
How Motor Pools, RideSharing & Mobility Have Changed Post-Pandemic (Concurrent)
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)
Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)
Exhibit Hall Open and LUNCH
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
Stand Your Ground: Fleet Maintenance Garage Design Standards You Must Maintain Through Budget Cutting(Concurrent)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
Innovative Uses: How We Made the Best Use of our Telematics System (Concurrent)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
All About EVs: From Planning to Implementation (Concurrent)
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
NYC Fleet: Using Data to Ensure Vehicle Safety & Sustainability (Concurrent)
Eric Richardson
City of New York
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
How to Use Telematics Data to Electrify Your Fleet (Concurrent)
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
Snowstorms, Blizzards & Winter Weather: How to Handle Snow Removal (Concurrent)
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM (ET)
Honors Celebration
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM (ET)
Honors Celebration Photo Shoot
November 17, Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:20 AM (ET)
BREAKFAST & General Session: Buying & Selling: How the Microchip Shortage & High Resale Values Affect Fleets
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (ET)
From Trash to Triumph: The City of Houston's Fleet Strategy (Concurrent)
The City of Houston presents a case study in going from run-to-failure maintenance to data-based decision making.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (ET)
Where Should I Focus My Attention to Run an Efficient Fleet (Concurrent)
Mr. Devery will highlight and explain the top 10 metrics and industry accepted levels of proficiency
Kevin Devery
Public Works Department, City of Goodyear, Arizona
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (ET)
Best Practices for Recruiting & Retaining Technicians (Concurrent)
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)
Exhibit Hall and LUNCH
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM (ET)
How Connected Fleets are Changing Security & How You Can Stay Safe (EXPO Hall Shop Talks)
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM (ET)
Calming Chaos: A New Approach to Emergency Vehicle Warning Messages (EXPO Hall Shop Talks)
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM (ET)
Testing Out New Tech: Going from Pilot to Full Implementation (EXPO Hall Shop Talks)
Jonathan Ford, CAFM
City of Orlando
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM (ET)
Electrification in a Federal Law Enforcement Training Environment (EXPO Hall Shop Talks)
The organization will share installation of its first 16 EV charging stations, which positions it to plan for electrification of its administrative and support vehicle fleet, electric vehicle support equipment, and solar-powered charging infrastructure.
John Youhas
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
Big Solutions Roundtable
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
Farewell Happy Hour
November 18, Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
FASTER User Training
