NAFA Opens Registration for Annual 2025 Institute & Expo

Edison, N.J. (September, 2024) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is pleased to announce registration and housing are now open for the 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E). The premier fleet management event will take place April 28-30, 2025, in Long Beach, California, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Attendees can now register and book their accommodations at nafainstitute.org.

NAFA’s 2025 I&E is set to bring together thousands of fleet professionals, representing corporate, government, public safety, utility, education fleets, and more. This year’s theme, “Propel Your Fleet,” highlights the event’s focus on innovation, sustainability and preparing fleets for the future in an ever-evolving industry.

“NAFA’s Institute & Expo is the fleet management event of the year, offering unmatched opportunities for professional development, networking and exploring the latest products and technologies in fleet management,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA.

Mike Camnetar, CAFM, NAFA Board President commented, “NAFA is excited to welcome attendees to Long Beach for I&E 2025, where fleet professionals will have the opportunity to gain the insights and tools they need to stay ahead of industry changes and drive their organizations toward success.”

The I&E 2025 agenda is packed with opportunities for fleet professionals to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry. This year’s event will feature more than 40 educational sessions covering a wide range of topics, including Emerging Technologies, Law Enforcement, Leadership, New to Fleet, Operations Management, Safety, Strategy, Sustainability and more. Attendees will also have the chance to engage in an Industry Update with a leading OEM, connect with peers, discover the latest fleet innovations, and participate in hands-on learning experiences.

Key highlights of I&E 2025 include:

• Exhibit Hall: Discover the latest in fleet products and solutions from more than 200 exhibitors, showcasing innovations that can propel fleet operations forward.
• Indoor & Outdoor Ride & Drive Experiences, powered by Bobit: Get behind the wheel to interact with the latest vehicles. The Indoor EV Ride & Drive will take place in the Exhibit Hall, and the Outdoor Ride & Drive will occur on April 30, allowing attendees to experience advanced vehicle technologies up close.
• NAFA’s third annual Innovations Showcase: An interactive zone in the Exhibit Hall where attendees can explore cutting-edge products and vote for the People’s Choice award.
• Pre-Conference Events: Workshop-style sessions kicking off April 27, offering deep dives into fleet management’s most pressing topics: Maintenance Management,
• Technician Training Program: A specialized program for technicians and service professionals.
• CAFM Live: A live instruction program running April 27-30, designed to help fleet professionals accelerate their progress toward becoming Certified Automotive Fleet Managers (CAFM).
• Crowning of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas: Celebrating industry excellence and leadership, the top-performing public and commercial fleet operations, as well the Fleet Professional and Fleet Technician of the Year will be named.

These features, combined with extensive networking opportunities and the industry’s largest Exhibit Hall, make I&E 2025 an essential event for fleet professionals.

View the I&E preliminary program. Early bird registration is available through January 2025. More information on the lineup of educational sessions and speakers will be released leading up to the event.

Prospective exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space early to ensure prime placement in the Exhibit Hall. For more information about reserving an exhibit booth, please visit NAFA’s website. Sponsorship opportunities can be secured here.

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About NAFA Fleet Management Association 

NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.

For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

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