Overview - APFPA Members
Welcome APFPA Members!
Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) is proud to extend to all members of its official association partner, Arkansas Public Fleet Professionals Association - $50 OFF the current price for our popular Full Access Fleet Pass (only) for 2023!
How to get the savings?
Simply use Promo Code: APFPA23 ... start by clicking the button below!
What Is GFX?
Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX), is the largest annual conference for public fleets in the nation. Built from the ground up by the team behind Government Fleet magazine, the most trusted industry resource for news, training and information - GFX is known for it robust conference program, large and immersive exhibition and most of all, serving as a true annual hub for public fleet professionals.
GFX has built a legacy of greatness and connections. For the last 13 years, fleet attendance consistently has broken records year after year as this close-knit community of engaged public fleets repeatedly trust and rely upon our fleet-specific training, networking opportunities with like-minded peers and vehicle, and access to top products and technology displays in the exhibit hall.
Public fleets trust #GovFleetExpo - with good reason.
#GovFleetExpo At A Glance
Who Attends?
GFX is designed for fleet managers, procurement specialists, analysts, maintenance supervisors, and others who work with fleets. The types of disciplines, agencies and sizes the full spectrum, offering a big-picture insight - like nowhere else.
Quick Stats
83%of fleet attendees will return to the next GFX |
96%of registered fleet managers were responsible for 50+ vehicles |
83%of registered fleet managers were responsible for 250+ vehicles |
71%of registered fleet managers were responsible for 1,000+ vehicles |
Agency Breakdown
56%City |
23%County |
12%State |
9%Federal |
What To Expect?
Public fleets can expect nothing but a fully-immersive week for productivity and value
- 20+ hours of education
- 6+ hours of networking
- 8 hours of exhibition time
- 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches included in the pass price - Maximize your per diem allowance!
- Per diem hotel rates
- Bonus pre- and post- conference presentations
2023 Schedule
Monday, May 22, 2023
May 22
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
Room C147/C148
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
Room C147/C148
First Timers' Orientation
This session will give you one-on-one time with other first-time attendees, the GFX show organizers, and magazine writers.
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May 22
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
Example
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
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Women in Public Fleet Management: A Learning & Networking Session
May 22
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (CT)
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (CT)
MEMA Showcase
The Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA), an association with chapters in California and Ohio, returns with educational sessions.
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May 22
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM (CT)
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM (CT)
Industry Keynote: From Tennessee to Antarctica with Gary Lykins
Gary Lykins recalls his fleet experience in Antarctica while looking ahead for the technicians of the future.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
May 23
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (CT)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (CT)
Opening Keynote: Leadership and Accountability When It Matters with Commander Kirk Lippold
A compelling storyteller, CDR Lippold draws upon his Five Pillars of Leadership to offer strategies he learned and applied to instill integrity into his team members and mitigate crises throughout his naval career.
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May 23
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
Navigating Fleet Management Uncertainty
This presentation will cover the explicit and implicit impacts of supply chain and labor shortages within the government and public sector fleet space.
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May 23
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
Predictive Maintenance: If It Ain't Broke, Fix It
Join the Deloitte and Uptake teams as they discuss the pathway to improved readiness through proactive and predictive maintenance.
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May 23
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
New Benchmarks in Fleet Safety
May 23
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
Knowing Your Police Vehicle
May 23
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Meet the Editors
Meet Nichole Osinski, the new executive editor of Government Fleet and Christy Grimes, associate editor of Government Fleet and School Bus Fleet!
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May 23
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: Remarketing High Demand Fleet Vehicles
Uncovering all the solutions and strategies that help you market your high-demand fleet vehicles.
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May 23
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (CT)
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: What You're Missing Out on With Cooperative Contracts
Learn why RFPs are not only painful for both you and your vendors, but how they actually stand in the way of getting the best solution at the best price.
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May 23
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
Moneyball for Fleet Management
With fleets capturing more data than ever, it is imperative that fleet managers leverage analytics to get the full value out of their data.
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May 23
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
Keys to Operating in a Multi-Solution Environment
Learn the reasons why data is a key part of successful fleet electrification plans, share key hardware and software considerations and impart why electricity is a fuel unlike any other.
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May 23
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
Better Connections in Fleet
Understand why, even in this busy industry, it's important to still find time to connect, and learn from your peers
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May 23
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
Electrifying Patrol Fleets: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
This session will focus on what fleet managers need to keep in mind during this transition to electric fleets.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 23
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
How to Lead in Changing Times
Learn how to lead, not manage the team; and how to assist the team in moving from where they are to where they need to be.
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May 23
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
Use Telematics to Its Full Potential
In this presentation, we’ll share how you can use telematics to its full potential to lead to high-impact improvements to your fleet that you didn’t even know were possible.
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May 23
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
Communicating Through Chaos: Strategies for Today and Tomorrow
This discussion will cover what your vehicle messaging is “saying” to your community and how being intentional and mindful can improve effectiveness and compliment the agency’s brand.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
May 24
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CT)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CT)
Big Solutions Roundtable
May 24
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
Change Comes From Within: Fleet Organizational Management
Understand how organizations must drive change through communication, stakeholder engagement, training, and collaboration.
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May 24
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
Navigating the Unknown of New Tech, Alt Fuels
Join Utilimarc and a fleet panel to better understand the future of fleet data and how to navigate the upcoming unknown of new tech and alt fuels.
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May 24
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
Driving Collaboration Through Communication with Your Procurement Team
Designed for fleet pros, this panel provides important perspective to drive effective collaboration for mutual success between your fleet team and procurement staff.
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May 24
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
Light it Up: Spotlight on Law Enforcement Vehicle Lighting
A discussion about the science behind police lighting and a look at technology available for police lights.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 24
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CT)
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CT)
Meet the Editors
Meet Nichole Osinski, the new executive editor of Government Fleet and Christy Grimes, associate editor of Government Fleet and School Bus Fleet!
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May 24
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: Preparing for EV Service
Become familiar with what is really needed, versus what is nice to have, to be ready to work on hybrid and electric vehicles.
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May 24
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (CT)
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: Ethical Influence: Dealing with Difficult Situations
Consultant and former fleet manager Jeff Tews delves into difficult discussion around ethics in the workplace.
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May 24
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
The Road to Medium and Heavy Duty Electrification
Hear from two fleet managers that have experience in planning and execution of medium and heavy-duty fleet electrification.
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May 24
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
How Do I Leave?
An in-depth presentation about mentoring, training, and preparing the team to step up and step in when you depart.
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May 24
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
Machine Learning to Optimize Fleet Replenishment Planning
May 24
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
Fit to Serve: Law Enforcement Vehicle Upfitting
Thursday, May 25, 2023
May 25
8:15 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
8:15 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
RTA Fleet Presents: Creating a Fleet Success Playbook
In this session, RTA Fleet will dive into the Four Pillars of Fleet Success: Stakeholder Satisfaction Intentional Culture, Resource Efficiency, and Risk Management, and give you specific plays to implement them.
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sponsored by
May 25
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (CT)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (CT)
AssetWorks FleetFocus FA User Training
Join the AssetWorks FA team for the day, enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch as well as access to our subject matter expert who will provide training on several topics.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 25
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
AssetWorks FleetFocus M5 User Training
Join the AssetWorks M5 team for the day, enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch as well as access to our subject matter expert who will provide training on several topics.
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sponsored by
May 25
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
RTA: What's New + Platform Training
RTA Fleet's speakers will dive into what's new at RTA, from our new Web platform to upgrades we are making to the overall system. We will also provide training on our system, as needed by our attendees - YOU.
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Don't Take It From Us
“I love being in a room with a bunch of people that actually understand what I do, what I face, and how I succeed. It’s exciting to learn from some, help others, or just swap great stories with each other, and I look forward to GFX each year.”
Ben Roueche, CPFP Associate Division Director
Salt Lake County, Utah, Fleet Management
“Having attended every GFX as well as other fleet conferences, I've found that GFX provides the best value. The lessons learned from educational sessions as well as networking has helped our fleet become more efficient & the best value to customers.”
David Renschler, CPFP, Fleet Division Manager
City of Fairfield
“Great networking experience and opportunity to share and learn about Fleet Management. New technologies and equipment to upgrade your current systems for increased returns on your Fleet Investment. A place to be where great minds meet.”
Sharukh Cooper, Guest Contract Services Quality Agent/Bussing
DFW International Airport
“GFX was very informative for a fleet professional. It was well organized and probably the best EXPO I had seen in a while.”
Keith Dimont, Automotive Services/Transportation Manager
Elon University, Elon, NC
“GFX is a great networking tool and the training sessions are relevant to what most fleets around the country are dealing with.”
Jade Jones, Lead Technician
Ada County Sheriff's Office, Boise, ID
“GFX is the foremost event in our industry for Government Fleet professionals, which affords the opportunity to exchange ideas and programs for operations, technology and sustainability efforts.”
Mark Stevens, Fleet Manager
City of Sacramento
“The GFX conference was an informative, fun experience. The training session and one-on-one experiences were extremely valuable. There were many networking opportunities as well as excellent product demonstrations. I look forward to the next event.”
Ricky Riojas, Fleet Repair Supervisor
City of San Diego, San Diego, CA
“GFX is a good conference to attend for three reasons. 1. Great opportunities to meet and get to know your peers in the fleet industry 2. Good choices in training sessions 3. Lots of good info and networking on the expo floor with vendors.”
Don Walker, Fleet Manager
Ada County Sheriff's Office, Boise, ID
“GFX is the single best investment of conference money in my budget. The networking value among high-caliber fleet experts is second to none! Every year just gets better.”
Dan Berlenbach, CPFP, Fleet Manager
City of Long Beach
“I am new to running a fleet and didn't even know what I didn't know. This conference provided an excellent education and opportunity to meet other fleet managers facing similar challenges.”
Brent Hulsether, Fleet Services Supervisor
Shawnee County Parks and Rec, Topeka, KS
2024 Sponsors
PLATINUM
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Police Fleet Conference Premier Sponsor
Police Fleet Conference Supporting Sponsor
Public Transit Conference Supporting Sponsor
