Pre-Conference - Monday 27 November 2023
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18:00 - 19:00
Registration Desk Open
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18:00 – 20:00
Pre-Conference Cocktail Networking Event
Hosted by Cox Automotive
(Optional event at additional cost - $48pp)
Market Place, Moonee Valley Racing Club
Day 1 - Tuesday 28 November 2023
Hosted by Polestar
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08:00
Registration Desk Opens
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Fleets in Transition
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08:20
MC Welcome
John Boland, Business Consulting
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08:25
VicFleet Welcome Address
Hayley Baxter, Executive Director, Government Procurement, Department of Government Services
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08:45
Day 1 Major Partner Welcome and Keynote Address
Laurissa Mirabelli, Head of PR & Communications, Polestar Australia
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09:10
The Transition to a Green Fleet
Tony Weber, Chief Executive, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI)
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09:35
The Road Ahead: Navigating Change in Public Sector Fleets
Ben Selwyn, Director, Fifth Quadrant
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10:00
The Revolution in Fuel
Ross De Rango, Head of Energy and Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Council (EVC)
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10:25
Q&A
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10:30
Morning Tea
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Policy, Standards & Innovation
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11:00
Supporting Fleet Electrification in NSW
Anna Martinis, Principal – Electric Fleets Programs , Office of Energy and Climate Change, NSW Treasury
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11:25
Toyota Australia’s Energy Activities
Philip Iannunzio, Senior Manager, Energy Projects & Carbon Policy, Toyota Australia
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11:50
Government Fleet and Mobility Planning: onward to 2030
Dean Acheson, General Manager, Government & Contracts, SG Fleet Australia
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12:15
Q&A
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12:30
Lunch
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Managing the Transition to Net Zero
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13:30
EV Fires - What Fleet Managers Need To Know
Emma Sutcliffe, Project Director, EV FireSafe
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13:55
Waste Management
Lawrence James, Chief Engineer & Development Officer, Waste Management NZ Limited
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14:20
Engaging and Educating People on the Journey to Zero Emissions
Tim Ramages, Senior Trainer & Assessor, The Australian Driving Institute
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14:45
Q&A
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14:55
Afternoon Tea and Expo Experience
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15:45
Transitioning To a Digital World of Fleet
Jodi Mutton, Senior Fleet Coordinator, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Melissa Quah, Head of Customer Solutions, LBM Fleet -
16:10
Diesel to Electric Trucks
Jitesh Singh, Head of Fleet, Waste Management NZ Limited
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16:35
The Norwegian EV Experience
Helene Busengdal, Project Co-ordinator Analysis and Advisory Services, Norwegian EV Association
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17:00
Q&A
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17:05
FMBIG Panel Session - Key Issues Facing Public Sector Fleet Managers
Moderated by MC John Boland
Amol Chavan, Program Director – NSW Govt EV Fleet Strategy, NSW Procurement, NSW Treasury
Stephen Koh - State Fleet WA
Nigel Orr, Assistant Director of Whole of Australian Government Fleet, Australian Government Department of Finance
Steve Page, Manager Industry Liaison · State Fleet WA
Rebecca Sturgeon, Senior Manager, VicFleet
Vince White, General Manager, QFleet -
17:30
Conference Day 1 Close
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17:30 – 18:30
Happy Hour
Hosted by Chery Motor Australia
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18:30 – 21:30
Fleet Managers’ Conference Dinner
Hosted by Hyundai
(Optional event at additional cost - $98pp)
Moonee Valley Racing Club
Day 2 - Wednesday 29 November 2023
Hosted by Kia Australia
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08:00
Registration Desk Opens
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Technology Driving Sustainability
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08:20
Day 2 Major Partner Welcome & Keynote Address
Chris Forbes, General Manager - Fleet, Kia Australia
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08:45
Right Size, Then Electrify
Greg Spotts, Director, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) - USA
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09:10
Scania’s Road Trip Tales for the Transition to Zero Emission Transport
Julian Gurney, Director of Sales – Buses and Engines, Scania
Hanna Johansson, Director of Business Transformation, Scania -
09:35
Training to Support an Emerging Electric Vehicle Fleet
Nigel Muller, Executive Manager, Training & TACC, Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC)
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10:00
Towards Net Zero Fleet Management: Unlocking the Value in Battery Stewardship
Libby Chaplin, Chief Executive Officer, Battery Stewardship Council
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10:25
Q&A
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10:30
Morning Tea
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Transitioning to Net Zero - sharing the journey
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10:50
Learnings from New Zealand
Kirsten Corson, Co-Founder / Executive Director, Zilch - NZ
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11:15
EVs: towing and offroad
Robert Pepper, Automotive Journalist & Consultant
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11:40
Remarketing EVs and What You Need to Know
Anthony Poci, Head of Fleet, Government, Corporate & Rental, Cox Automotive Australia
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12:05
Q&A
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12:15
Panel - Issues Facing Industry Navigating to Net Zero 2050
Moderated by MC John Boland
Philip Browne, Managing Director, Autorola Australia
Kirsten Corson, Co-Founder / Executive Director, Zilch - NZ
Graham Cree, Corporate Manager - Government, BMW Australia
Wade Fan, Fleet Manager, Chery Motor Australia
Mace Hartley, Executive Director, Australasian Fleet Management Association
Laurissa Mirabelli, Head of PR & Communications, Polestar Australia
Tim Washington, Chief Executive Officer, JET Charge -
12:40
Plenary Conference Close
MC John Boland
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12:45 – 13:30
Lunch
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Specialised Workshops
Three specialised workshops are offered as optional events - $295pp. The workshops enable delegates to do a deep dive into specific areas most relevant to their interests.
The workshops run from 13:30 – 17:00 with afternoon tea from 15:00 – 15:30.
Workshop Details
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Workshop 1 – National Police Fleet Group – Adapting to Challenges and Trends in the Transition to Net Zero
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Hosted by BMW Australia
Moderated by Mace Hartley, Executive Director, Australasian Fleet Management Association
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13:30
Host Opening Address
Graham Cree, Corporate Manager - Government, BMW Australia
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13:50
Survey Results
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14:10
Innovation & Future Planning
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14:25
Interactive Discussion
Moderated by Mace Hartley, Executive Director, Australasian Fleet Management Association
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14:55
Speed of Vehicles to Field Operations
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15:10 - 15:40
Afternoon Tea
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15:40
Interactive Discussion
Moderated by Mace Hartley, Executive Director, Australasian Fleet Management Association
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16:05
Manufacturer and Supplier Relationships
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16:15
Interactive Discussion
Moderated by Mace Hartley, Executive Director, Australasian Fleet Management Association
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16:35 -17:00
Closing Summary Discussion and Close by Host
Graham Cree, Corporate Manager - Government, BMW Australia
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Workshop 2 – Case Studies in Large-scale Fleets Transitioning to Net Zero
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Hosted by JET Charge
Moderated by Tony Charters AM, Principal, Tony Charters and Associates
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13:30
Host Opening Address
Tim Washington, Chief Executive Officer, JET Charge
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13:50
Christopher Munnings, ENGIE Australia & New Zealand
Greg Schumann, ENGIE Australia & New Zealand
Benjamin Gregory, ENGIE Australia & New Zealand -
14:10
Workshop Keynote
Melvin Worth, Co-Founder & Director, Fleetonomics
Karen Whitehouse, Co-Founder & Director, Fleetonomics -
14:30
Workshop Keynote
Benjamin Greig, Program Director - Future Fuels / Major Projects, JET Charge
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14:50
Q&A and Interactive Discussion
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15:10- 15:40
Afternoon Tea
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15:40
Practical Learnings Mobilising an EV Pilot
Paul Sor, National Asset Manager, Australian Red Cross
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16:00
Telematics - connected vehicles
Lou Boyle, National Manager, Local Government , Teletrac Navman
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16:20
Workshop Keynote
Sharon O'Neill, Category Manager – Group Supply Chain, Ventia
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16:40 -17:00
Q&A and Close by Host
Tim Washington, Chief Executive Officer, JET Charge
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Workshop 3 – Green Fleets for Local Government in Urban and Regional Locations
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Hosted by Smartrak
Moderated by MC John Boland
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13:30
Host Opening Address
Dr Sharlene Smith, Innovation Manager, Smartrak
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13:50
Charging Electric Fleet of Local Governments
Dr Ali Moradi Amani, EV living lab, STEM college, RMIT University
Professor Mahdi Jalili, EV Living Lab, STEM College, RMIT University -
14:10
Workshop Keynote
Paul Sor, National Asset Manager, Australian Red Cross
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14:30
Workshop Keynote
Satinder Sahota, Director Fleet Services, Transport Canberra and City Services
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14:50
Q&A and Interactive Discussion
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15:10- 15:40
Afternoon Tea
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15:40
Green Fleets for Local Government in Urban and Regional Locations
Rick Balsamo, Manager Fleet & Logistics, Toowoomba Regional Council
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16:00
Electric Vehicles in a Regional Area
Kate Kennedy, Unit Manager - Mechanical and Fleet Services, Shoalhaven City Council
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16:20
Transforming a Local Government Fleet – a case study
Catherine Singh, Senior Fleet Officer, City of Port Phillip
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16:40 -17:00
Q&A and Close by Host
Dr Sharlene Smith, Innovation Manager, Smartrak