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CALL FOR SPEAKERS! We’re looking for expert talks on everything from Customer Service to Decarbonisation

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If you’re a fleet industry professional and would like to share your knowledge, case studies and best practice with peers, then please get in touch – we have speaking opportunities upcoming at the Fleet Services Summit!

This long-running and unique, invite-only event is attended by senior fleet management professionals and leading suppliers, offering a great environment for networking and knowledge sharing within specialist seminar sessions.

Here’s a summary of the events and the talk subjects we’re looking for:

Fleet sourcing tips

Case studies of successful fleet partnerships

Customer services best practice

Advice on decarbonisation

So, if you would like to deliver a talk around any of the topics listed above, or would like to suggest a topic not included on the list, please contact Natasha Cobbold at n.cobbold@forumevents.co.uk.

Join us at the Fleet Summit in Manchester this summer

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We’re hosting a high-end event, the Fleet Summit, this June in Manchester – and we’d like you to join industry peers for what could be the most productive two days you’ll spend out of the office this year.

We’d love to fund your place, which includes an itinerary of relaxed one-to-one meetings with solution providers that you pre-select, an informative seminar programme, all meals and refreshments and an overnight stay, as well as great networking opportunities throughout.

It’s complimentary to attend. Other companies already booked to attend include: AB World Foods Ltd, Superdrug, Cummins, KCom, Bidcorp, LCB Group, Baxter Healthcare and more – There will be 50+ other professionals for you to network with!

3rd-4th June, Hilton Manchester Deansgate

If you’d like to attend, book your place here or for further details, click here.

Have you registered for the 2024 Fleet Summit?

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The Fleet Summit is a bespoke and highly targeted event, where you can meet with a selection of suppliers, who can help with your upcoming plans and projects.

You will be provided with a personalised itinerary of pre-arranged, 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers relevant to you. No hard sell, and no time wasted.

The event is entirely free for industry professionals, like you, to attend.

7th & 18th June, 2024

Hilton, Manchester Deansgate

Register Here

Your free pass includes;

  • A corporate itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers
  • A seat at our industry seminar sessions (live attendance only)
  • All meals and refreshments provided throughout
  • Networking breaks to make new connections in your field
  • Pre-dinner drinks
  • A gala dinner with a showcase of entertainment
  • Overnight accommodation at the venue

For more information contact, Laura Spratt, Delegate Portfolio Manager on 01992 374053 | l.spratt@forumevents.co.uk

MEET THE TEAM: Fleet Summit’s Nick Stannard on creating the perfect event for fleet professionals

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In this Q&A Fleet Summit‘s Sales Manager, Nick Stannard (pictured, right), reveals what solutions delegates will be looking for most in 2024, plus how the event’s unique format works for both suppliers and industry professionals…

Can you share with us your journey in the event management industry and what led you to specialise in sales within this field?

My career started with Forum Events 12 years ago, and in that time I have worked across multiple industry events ranging from Supply Chain and Digital Marketing to Physical Security and now the Fleet sector.

What have I learned so far? New business is key the key to success for everyone involved in the industry! My philosophy when it comes to managing our unique brand of industry events is to gather together the best buyers in the UK for the best suppliers, ensuring everyone is engaged with the process and happy with their individual outcomes.

In your opinion, what are the most critical needs and challenges faced by clients in our industry when organising events, and how do you address these?

Undoubtedly there is still a hangover from the vehicle storage of 2022, plus the EV elephant in the room, with the Net Zero targets and the need to keep up with demand for both electric vehicles and how they charged. A lot of the Fleet Managers I have spoken with have told me they are under pressure to implement a sustainable EV programme by 2025.

Of course, we also have the inflation worry with at least an 8% increase from 2021, meaning financing had been made harder and more expensive. The Fleet Summit can help both buyers and suppliers navigate those choppy waters.

What emerging trends or innovations in event management do you believe will shape the future of our industry?

Event-wise, the buyers that attended our November event were most interested in EVs and Charging, Fleet Management Software, Telematics and Vehicle/Driver Safety.

The key for the next event in June 2024 will be tracking how those buying trends evolve. We will almost certainly be looking into the hydrogen market, for example, as I think this is going to be more sustainable than EVs one day!

How do you approach building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, especially in an industry where personalisation and customer experience are key?

In all the events I have managed I believe in transparency and putting clients’ needs first: creating a happy environment makes for a relaxed atmosphere at the event, and that in turn converts to good, productive meetings for all attendees.

I am always available to offer help and advice in relation to events and marketing of them.

Could you share a specific success story or a challenging event you managed?

In most of the events I have taken over I have had to build a new client base, which I enjoyed doing and is also very rewarding. With Fleet Summit, however, we have a great and established client base in place already, so I’m very much enjoying developing these relationships.

What were the key learnings for your B2B events experience so far?

The key learning from all of the events I have managed is to work closely with industry supplier clients to understand their solutions, and speak regularly with buyers to keep on top of the products they need. Oh, plus the fact that working extremely hard brings out the best result for everyone involved!

To speak to Nick about the Fleet Summit, you can contact him at n.stannard@forumevents.co.uk | 01992 374092.

Or visit https://fleetservicessummit.co.uk for more information!

SAVE THE DATE: Fleet Summit Summer 2024

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Missed last week’s Fleet Summit? Not a problem! The next event will take place in June 17th & 18th 2024 at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate – so join us for the first of two Fleet Summits taking place in the New Year!

Make sure you register today as demand is already high following this week’s successful event.

Your delegate pass will give you access to industry presentations, as well as your itinerary of 1-2-1 relaxed meetings with budget-saving suppliers.

There is no hard sell at this event, just a great opportunity to gain industry insight and build business relationships to prepare for every eventuality.

Confirm you attendance here.

Fleet Summit: Final call for next week’s event!

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There is only one delegate place left at the Fleet Summit – 15th & 16th November – Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow – Register here.

Of course, you have the option to attend the Wednesday/Thursday or both days. Either way, attendance to the Summit gives you access to free industry seminars, meetings to connect 1-2-1 with solution providers, and networking breaks to meet new peers, including:

Central Bedfordshire Council
Hampshire Constabulary
M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions
Apogee Corporation
Tesco
Hyperoptic Ltd
GBA Logistics
Vantec Europe Ltd
West Northamptonshire Council
Lanes-i
Clean Linen Services Ltd
Braintree District Council
NHS Professionals
CitySprint UK Ltd
Dundee City Council
FCC Environment
Hampshire Constabulary
GBA Logistics
Central Bedfordshire Council
Ocado
Danone
Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd
Voyage Care
City Plumbing Supplies
Lampton Community Services
Love Space
TSG Building Services Plc
For Farmers UK Ltd
RCM Couriers Ltd
JustEat.co.uk
Bi Frost Transport
DFDS Logistics Services
Whistl UK Ltd
Willmott Dixon Holdings Ltd
Big Motoring World Ltd
Murdock Builders Merchants
Royal Mail
Baxter Healthcare
MD Group Ltd
T Brown Group
Whistl
Arla Foods
Tradechoice Carpet and Flooring
Sunny’s Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation
The Halo Trust
UCKG Help Centre
Willmott Dixon
The AA
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd
Bracknell Forest Council

Your complimentary pass will also include meals & refreshments throughout, overnight accommodation and an invitation to our gala dinner.

Click here to book you and/or a colleague a place.

Please contact us should you have any additional questions.

Join The AA, Danone, NHS and Royal Mail at next month’s Fleet Summit

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Would you like to join 40+ senior fleet professionals at the Fleet Summit? This is your invitation to attend next month’s event for FREE as our guest.

15th & 16th November

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre – London Heathrow

Register Here

You’ll be matched for a series of pre-arranged, 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers of your choice, plus you’ll have the opportunity to attend insightful and educational seminar sessions.

Overnight accommodation, lunch and refreshments are complimentary. You will also be invited to attend our evening gala dinner with entertainment.

Add your name to the guest list HERE, where you’ll be joining peers representing the likes of:

Danone

JustEat.co.uk

Big Motoring World Ltd.

Royal Mail

T Brown Group

The AA

Whistl

NHS Professionals

Arla Foods

Dundee City Council

Voyage Care

GBA Logistics

FCC Environment

Murdock Builders Merchants

And more…

Click here to book you and/or a colleague a place.

To find out more, contact us today.

EV Charging tops the list of solutions fleet managers need for 2023/24

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EV Charging, Electric Vehicles and Accident Management are topping the list of solutions the UK’s fleet professionals are sourcing for 2023/24, according to our exclusive research.

The findings have been revealed in the run up to the Fleet Summit, which takes place on November 15th & 16th in London and are based on delegate requirements.

Delegates registering to attend are asked which technologies they needed to invest in during 2023/24 and beyond.

Driver Safety and Telematics rounded out the Top 5.

Top 10 solutions being sourced by Fleet Summit delegates 2023/24:

EV Charging

Electric Vehicles

Accident Management

Driver Safety

Telematics

Fleet Software

Servicing & Maintenance

EV FInance & Taxation

Fuel Cards

Contract Hite & Leasing

Sarah Beall, Managing Director at Forum Events & Media, said: “The way we match buyers and suppliers at the Fleet Summit gives us a unique insight into the types of products and services the industry is looking for right now. Not only does it mean we can deliver a highly-targeted B2B event with proven outcomes for all attendees, but we can deliver valuable insights into how the market is developing at what is a hugely exciting time for all stakeholders.”

To find out more about the Fleet Summit, visit https://fleetservicessummit.co.uk.

For more information about the buying trends data and the Fleet Summit, contact Charlotte Russell on 01992 374080 | c.russell@forumevents.co.uk.

You can’t afford to miss November’s Fleet Summit – Here’s why…

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Places are filling up fast at the Fleet Summit – a highly-focused event that brings fleet professionals together with top industry suppliers, offering the very best products & services to help you with your upcoming projects.

15th & 16th November 2023

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow

Your complimentary pass includes:

  • A personalised itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers
  • Lunch and refreshments included throughout the event.
  • Networking breaks to build valuable connections within your field.
  • A seat at our insightful seminar sessions (included in your itinerary)
  • Free overnight accommodation
  • An invitation to our networking gala dinner with entertainment included

Spaces are extremely limited – Register your free place here.

Or contact us today with any questions you may have about the event.

Here’s what your two days at the Fleet Summit could look like

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How is your diary looking for the 15th/16th November 2023? Join your industry peers and your diary could look like this at the Fleet Summit in London…

Wednesday 15th / Thursday 16th November

1. Enjoy complimentary seminars

Opening Presentation -“Key Corporate Fleet EV Market Trends” by the Association of Fleet Professionals
Seminar 1 – “Scotland’s Electric City” by Fraser Crichton, Corporate Fleet Manager, Dundee City Council
Seminar 2 – Presentation By Martin Edgecox, National Fleet Manager, National Highways
Seminar 3 – Presentation by Which EV

2. Source the latest products and services and gain more insight in the industry from our partners

1-2-1 meetings with solution providers, networking breaks and opportunities to gain more insight from our partners; AFP and Which EV.

3. Take advantage of complimentary refreshments

  • Networking buffet lunches
  • Pre-dinner drinks reception followed by a gala dinner
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Breakfast and refreshments provided throughout

CONFIRM YOUR FREE PLACE

Alternatively, contact us today for further information on timings, we can work your itinerary around you.