Registration Sponsor: FASTER Asset Solutions

Location: Concourse C

This session will give you an opportunity to learn more about the event itself and how to make the most of your experience. Plus have one-on-one time with other first-time attendees and get answers to your GFX-related questions. 

Speaker:
Jeff Carter, Bobit Business Media

Location: E216

Immerse yourself in excitement at the GFX Block Party & Experience - a fantastic kickoff to the conference that combines the experience of a hands-on Ride & Drive event with a dash of fun! This event-within-an-event transforms learning into an entertaining experience, with BBQ food, games, and a lively DJ. Dive into experiential learning, explore cutting-edge technology in the showcase, and get behind the wheel for a firsthand encounter with the latest vehicles that can elevate your fleet.

Admittance to the Block Party is open to Full Conference Fleet Passes, Supplier Passes, Exhibitor Passes, Sponsor Passes.

List of Sponsors bringing Vehicles include: 

• 911 Circuits

• Eos Business Surveillance Solutions

• Ford

• International Motors

• Legend

• Nissan

• Pro-gard Products

• Rivian

• Setina

• SoundOff Signal

• Stellantis

Keep checking back as additions are updated regularly!

Location: South Brevard Street

Hear from vehicle manufacturer representatives as they discuss how they’re supporting government fleets amid a shifting vehicle and procurement landscape. Topics will include current challenges in fleet acquisition, product development priorities, and how public agencies can better collaborate with OEMs to meet operational goals.

The discussion will also touch on issues unique to law enforcement fleets, such as pursuit-rated vehicles, upfitting practices, safety technologies, and the role of data integration. Whether focused on general fleet operations or police-specific applications, this session will provide practical insights to help public fleet professionals prepare for what’s ahead.

Panelists:
Ryan Austin, Stellantis
Lindsey Bertino, Ford
Phillip Bockhorn, Stellantis
Michael Brennan, CDMB Consultants
Jen Brown, MSL, City of Flagstaff Public Works
Nathan Oscarson, Ford Pro

Location: Richardson AB

Location: Richardson Pre-function 2

After 48 years in the fleet industry—32 of those in public service—Larry Campbell, CPFP, has seen firsthand how leadership, culture, and strategy shape long-term success. In this keynote, Campbell shares his personal and professional evolution, from early challenges to building a nationally recognized operation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Under his leadership, the city earned repeated recognition on NAFA’s 100 Best Fleets list—including the #1 spot in 2006—and was frequently named among Government Fleet’s Leading Fleets.

Drawing on decades of experience, including being named 2012 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, 2022 Professional Manager of the Year-Public Fleet for the American Public Works Association (APWA), and a founding inductee of the Government Fleet Hall of Fame, Campbell offers a candid look at accountability, communication, and setting a vision that resonates from frontline staff to city leadership.

Attendees will hear real stories about overcoming failure, earning trust, and managing long-term change. Topics include performance measurement, facility planning, and the organizational shifts required to build a sustainable and resilient fleet. While every operation is different, the leadership challenges are often the same—and this session delivers lessons from someone who’s spent a career navigating them.

Speaker:
Larry Campbell, City of Fort Wayne, IN

Location: Richardson AB

Government Fleet Magazine will recognize the 50 Leading Fleets, announcing rankings for the top 20, and the top fleets in three size categories. The magazine will also honor the Public Fleet Hall of Fame inductees and the 2025 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year.

Emcee:
Nichole Osinski, Bobit Business Media

Sponsors:
Sourcewell
Setina
Element
Ford Pro
Mercury Associates

Location: Richardson AB

Location: Richardson Pre-function 1 & Terrace

This evening is set aside for you to explore Charlotte, and for exhibitors and sponsors who choose to invite existing and potential customers for dinner meetings.