NAFA Institute & Expo eNews
 
 

Today’s our last day together at the NAFA 2020 Virtual Institute & Expo! We’ve been having a fantastic time meeting so many fleet and mobility professionals eager to make a mark in the world. We hope you're learning a lot, enjoying the sessions, and connecting with new peers through the course of the conference. Check out the final day’s agenda below. Thanks for joining us and remember the sessions and resources are available on demand until Friday, Oct. 2!


All listed live session times are based on the Eastern time zone. Please adjust according to your region. Each education session is 45 minutes of presentation immediately followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.

10 AM - 5 PM Expo & Chat Rooms Open
11 AM - 12:30 PM

State of the Fleet Industry

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Break

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Get it Right: Success Stories on Fleet Right Sizing

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

The Big Three in Law Enforcement Shop Operations

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Work-Life Balance Tips from Smart Employers

3 PM - 3:30 PM

Closing Event

  
Don't forget that you still have access to the digital edition of the I&E Virtual Show Guide with all the program details as well as articles and insights from the FLEXY Award winners and some of the 100 Best Fleets.
 
There are two ways to view it:
Page View - Web pages that are easy to view on a device
Reading View - The "flipbook" with the printed version layout
 
Quick Links:

 

 
  
How are you faring in the SCANTrivia™ game? Check your status on the Leaderboard, but first, get an easy, extra 250 points by scanning today's QR code on the right!
 
Today is your last chance to participate! View the list of participating exhibitors and event partners so you know which virtual booths to visit to earn points. Scan the QR codes at each location, answer the questions shown, and earn points! Visit the game's information page for more details.
 

Visit these booths in the expo for the added incentive of entering to win prizes. When in the booth, make sure to chat with the staff to identify new ways to do business to help improve your fleet.

 

The 2020 State of the Fleet Industry General Session will provide a high level overview of current conditions within the fleet industry from the leadership of NAFA Fleet Management Association, the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA), and NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry. This session will look at the impact of the worldwide pandemic on fleet, new protocols that are being developed, and general trends and challenges facing professionals in both the public and private sectors as they plan for an uncharted future in 2021 and beyond.
 
MODERATOR:
Mike Antich, Editor and Associate Publisher, Automotive Fleet Magazine
 
SPEAKERS:
Steve Carey, President, NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry
Patti Earley, CAFM, President, NAFA Fleet Management Association
Katie Keeton, President, Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA)

 

  
Join us at 3 p.m. when NAFA President Patti Earley, CAFM, closes out NAFA’s first virtual event. Get a sneak peek at I&E 2021 plans and our host city, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Live prize drawings for our ScanTrivia™ contest winners, Pittsburgh prize package, and a few surprises await you.
 
Don’t leave early! Stick around for this final session of our virtual experience to hear how everyone’s a winner – we promise!
 


  
We had a lot of fun with this new virtual experience, but we're looking forward to seeing all of you next year in beautiful Pittsburgh for the NAFA 2021 Institute & Expo.
 
So join us April 12-14, 2021, when we'll once again be able to meet and greet each other in person. 
 
Get a sneak peek at our plans for the event and our host city at the Closing Ceremonies today at 3 p.m. ET, where we'll have live drawings for our SCANTrivia™ contest winners, including a Pittsburgh prize package!
 

We hope you've enjoyed NAFA's first-ever I&E Virtual, but we would love to know exactly how the experience went for you. Please take some time to share your feedback in our conference survey. 

And just to show you how much we appreciate your input, by completing the survey, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card. You could be one of five lucky people to win! 


The virtual expo includes more than 70 suppliers who are ready, willing, and able to help you meet your fleet and mobility needs – all in one place! You can utilize this resource to save time now, rather than searching for resources in the future.  
 
When visiting a booth, make sure you open the Booth Chat on the top navigation bar and say "Hi!" This lets them know you stopped in and that you appreciate their support of the show. This robust event is only possible with the support of our exhibitors.

 

 
It may be the last day of the conference, but there is still a lot to talk about in our NAFA communities lounges, the NAFA booth, and the CAFM Lounge! 
 
All three have banners in the Lobby for easy access. Once inside, click on the blue Chats box in the bottom menu and start connecting!
 
Need help? Click on the HELP icon in the bottom menu at any time. We also have a few virtual tools and tips posted on the website.
 



 

Thank You!

NAFA Fleet Management Association thanks the following companies for their generous support of the 2020 Institute & Expo.

 

NAFA thanks the following publications for joining us as media sponsors for the 2020 I&E! Click on their logos and learn more.

Thank You!