May 7 - 10, 2024 | Kentucky International Convention Center | Louisville, Kentucky

2024 GFX Schedule

Here's the comprehensive event schedule including registration, meals, networking, and conference sessions (check back as additional details are added).

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Last updated: March 14, 2024

Event Schedule

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

May 07
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (ET)

Ballroom C, D, E

First Timers' Orientation
This session will give you one-on-one time with other first-time attendees, the GFX show organizers, and magazine writers. more info

May 07
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

GFX 2024 Block Party & Experience
This event within an event will be an entertaining mix of ride and drives, hands-on training, experiential learning, and a technology showcase. more info

May 07
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (ET)

Ballroom C, D, E

OEM Showcase
Join representatives from OEMs as they share what vehicles are available in their lineups and what vehicles are coming down the pipeline. more info

May 07
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Ballroom C, D, E

Industry Keynote Address: Servant Leadership Works!
Explore the traits, style, and strategies of servant leadership. more info

May 07
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)

The Honors Celebration
Government Fleet Magazine will recognize the 50 Leading Fleets, announcing rankings for the top 20, and the top fleets in three size categories. more info

May 07
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (ET)

Explore Louisville
This evening is set aside for you to explore Louisville on your own. Exhibitors and sponsors may use this time to invite existing and potential customers for dinner meetings. more info

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

May 08
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (ET)

Breakfast
A hot breakfast will be served before the Keynote.   more info

May 08
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)

L016

ZEV Infrastructure for a Centralized Fleet – Case Study for Fairfield, CA
Hear from a city fleet manager who has been entrenched in electrifying their light, medium, and heavy-duty fleets since 2008. more info

May 08
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)

L017-L018

Top 10 Performance Measures for 21st Century Fleet Managers
This session will look at developing Charge Back Rates, Conducting Preventative Maintenance For ICE, EVs and Hybrids as well as Tracking Fleet Availability and Downtime, Measuring Technician Time, Determining Cost Per Mile/Meter, Setting Repair Hours and Cost, Monitoring Scheduled Repair Rates, Tracking Annual Parts Inventory Turns, Assessing the Parts Demand Fill Rate, Achieving Customer Satisfaction, and What’s Next. more info

May 08
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)

L013

Rolling Safely: All About Police Tires
A conversation on what makes pursuit-rated tires different from traditional tires, why they’re important, how to educate officers on maintaining them, and more. more info

May 08
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)

L011-L012

Learning from Transit Leaders: Executives Committed to Modernizing Value in the Industry
Join us as top leaders from the industry discuss how they are building today's transit with an eye on tomorrow, all the latest trends, and much more. more info

May 08
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (ET)

Hall E

Meet the Editors
Meet the Executive Editor of Government Fleet, Senior Editor & Executive Editor of METRO. Speakers: Nichole Osinski, Bobit; Christy Grimes, Bobit; Alex Roman, Bobit. more info

May 08
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM (ET)

Hall E

Shop Talk: Gladiator Training Traits to Build a Legendary Team
In this session, attendees will explore strategies and techniques to foster inclusive leadership, with a focus on cultivating and empowering team participation Gladiator style. more info

May 08
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM (ET)

EXPO Hall E

From the Show Floor (3 hosted Presentations)
Join us for two From the Show Floor sessions - topics will be presented by AMCS Group, Sourcewell and AnSR (Advanced Subrogation Resources)! more info

May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)

Ballroom C, D, E

Justifying Cooperative Purchasing Selections
Learn how to create a justification process that eliminates all the questions from internal approvers. more info

May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)

L016

ZEV Infrastructure for a Decentralized Fleet – Case study for Santa Clara County, CA
Hear from a county fleet manager who has been entrenched in electrifying their light, medium, and heavy-duty fleets since 2008. more info

May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)

L017-L018

Maximize Your Technician Training Budget
Come to this seminar and learn how to make certain your technicians are properly prepared for any upcoming training they will be receiving while at the same time ensuring that they are attending the correct training. more info

May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)

L015

The Most Important Thing in Fleet Management. It's not Safety!
Transportation will be broken into fundamental building blocks and how mental health plays in each role. more info

May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)

L013

The Police Pursuit Vehicle - Is it Still Necessary?
To buy pursuit-rated or not to buy pursuit-rated? A look at what makes a vehicle pursuit-rated, and discuss common concerns your stakeholders and fellow officers may have. more info

May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)

L011-L012

Made in America: Next Generation Shuttles and the Future of Shared Use Autonomy
No longer at the pilot phase, autonomous shuttles are becoming a viable solution for public transit systems around the nation. So, how did we get here? more info

May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)

L016

In Defense of Diesel: How Clean Diesels Can Bridge the Gap to Electrification
This presentation is a comparisons of Tier 0/1 and Tier 4 Final diesel engine emissions and the environmental impact of both. more info

May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)

L013

Emergency Response Innovation: How The Latest in Fleet Connectivity Tech Ensures Increased Safety, Efficiency, and Affordability
Efficient management of emergency fleet operations can not only help agencies save money and time, but it can also help save lives. more info

May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)

L011-L012

How to Make Sure That You Are Protected Against and Prepared to Respond to Cybersecurity Attack
This session will focus on best practices for ensuring that your agency is both protected and can respond to potential cyber attacks. more info

May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)

L015

Fleet Manager Goals: A New Vision Towards Personal Growth
It is important for leaders to make the personal development shift from a short-term goal orientation to a long-term growth orientation more info

May 08
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (ET)

Networking Night on the Town - Louisville Slugger Museum
Join us after dinner at the Louisville Slugger Museum for desserts and a night cap beverage! more info

Thursday, May 9, 2024

May 09
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (ET)

Hall E

Breakfast
A hot breakfast will be served.   more info

May 09
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (ET)

Ballroom C, D, E

Big Solutions Roundtable
Discuss your biggest challenges with your peers and brainstorm solutions. more info

May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)

Ballroom C, D, E

10 Essential Management Skillsets Required for Success in the Digital Age
Fleet management is undergoing a radical sea change in the proficiencies needed to succeed. more info

May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)

How to Manage Aging Government Fleets with Limited Budgets
In this session, attendees will learn best practices to build a data-driven proactive maintenance plan and how real-time sensor data can provide actionable insights to extend the life of assets. more info

May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)

L013

Sound Solutions: Highlighting Siren Tech
A deep dive into the dynamic world of siren technology. more info

May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)

L011-L012

Best Practices for Recruiting and Retaining Transit Employees
This session will focus on how to recruit employees that fit your culture, as well as how to hold on to the people who are already part of your organization. more info

May 09
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM (ET)

Hall E

Meet the Editors
Meet the Executive Editor of Government Fleet, Senior Editor & Executive Editor of METRO. Speakers: Nichole Osinski, Bobit; Christy Grimes, Bobit; Alex Roman, Bobit. more info

May 09
11:45 AM - 12:15 AM (ET)

Hall E

Shop Talk: Incentivizing Employee Performance
This session will cover more about employee incentives and explore types of incentives to consider offering at your company. more info

May 09
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM (ET)

Hall E

PFC Shop Talk: Protecting Your Officers with Ballistic Technology
In today’s environment, law enforcement officers need more protection than ever before. more info

May 09
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Hall E

From the Show Floor (3 hosted Presentations)
While in the exhibit hall, drop in on one of our micro-training sessions - including a From the Show Floor sessions - topics will be presented by Kempower, Sourcewell and PERC! more info

May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)

L016

Upgrading and Expanding Your Fleet Garage for the Future
Learn design standards and approaches for upgrading and expanding your Fleet and adapt to future industry trends. more info

May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)

L017-L018

Equipment Replacement Optimization from Extensive Idling and Downstream Cost
During this presentation Fleet Managers and Analyst will learn the true downstream cost of Idling, due to 1900 century beliefs. more info

May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)

L013

Upfitting Police Vehicles When You Don’t Hold All The Cards
Decision makers will highlight how they use data, paired with collaboration between both internal and external partners, to make improvements within their own fleet, keeping officer safety at the forefront. more info

May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)

L011-L012

How Leadership Can Change Lives
Join us to take a look at how to become an effective leader and how that leadership can change the lives of your team members.  more info

May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)

L010

Fleet Advocacy Update - Priorities and Responses
An advocacy presentation focused on critical Federal and state policy issues facing fleet managers. more info

May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)

Ballroom C, D, E

The Next Five Years.  What Fleet Managers Foresee in Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Industry
Experienced Fleet Managers will share their best crystal ball projections for the next five years in the industry and how they will affect your operations. more info

Friday, May 10, 2024

May 10
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

RTA: Training Session
RTA Fleet will host this exciting half-day Training Session -- hear from RTA experts on what it takes to build a leading fleet; as well as learning about RTA's next generation of FMIS! Plus, enjoying both Breakfast & Lunch in their meeting room. more info

May 10
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

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. more info

May 10
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

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. more info

May 10
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

FASTER User Training
An overview of the new releases of FASTER WEB, including set-up and how to use the new features in FASTER WEB. more info

2024 Sponsors

PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Police Fleet Conference Premier Sponsor
Police Fleet Conference Supporting Sponsor
Public Transit Conference Supporting Sponsor