ACT Expo 2019: New Workshops & Co-Located Events

March 26, 2019

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ACT Expo will once again welcome a national network of organizations, non-profits, and trade associations across the clean transportation industry to share their insights on the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges impacting the commercial transportation sector.

Now in its ninth and largest year, ACT Expo remains the destination for stakeholders to convene to learn firsthand about the innovative solutions and funding opportunities available to increase operational efficiency while driving emission reductions and cost savings.

With ACT Expo just one month away, attendees can look forward to a series of co-located events and workshops hosted by ACT Expo’s partner organizations and covering poignant topics including how to stay ahead of rapidly advancing technologies, best practices for navigating a wide range of sophisticated alternative fuel options, as well as some of the most promising new developments for 2019.

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

Electrification Coalition: Electrifying Fleets Through Aggregated Purchasing

Join the Electrification Coalition as they share insights on how a coordinated strategy of aggregating electric vehicle procurement for municipal fleets can lower the transaction costs of procurement, achieve better pricing, and move towards an economy of scale.

BSR: Buyer-Supplier Roundtable – Understanding and Evaluating the Market for Sustainable Fuels and Clean Technology

BSR’s expert Future of Fuels team will lead an action-oriented discussion on the current and expected availability and application of low-carbon fuels for commercial freight, helping fleets understand and compare clean technologies and match them with their specific needs.

FleetOwner: Workforce Development Workshop: Meeting the Vehicle Maintenance Challenge

This comprehensive, three-part workshop includes an overview of top alternative fuels and connected technologies, best practices for successfully integrating them, and the ins and outs of incumbent and new worker training in an industry increasingly dependent on highly sophisticated equipment and operations technologies. Learn more: https://www.actexpo.com/workforcedevelopment

North America Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE): Help Shape the Future of Regional Freight Movement

Join the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) team for a day and make your voice heard as they lead discussions and create dialogue to ensure fleets are up-to-speed on the latest and greatest technology for saving money and reducing emissions.

California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC): Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Freight Logistics Workshop

Join the California Hydrogen Business Council and expert industry presenters for a half-day workshop exploring the next-generation technologies, including fuel cell electric trucks and equipment, capable of performing the heavy workload of commercial and industrial fleets. Learn more: https://www.actexpo.com/chbc

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC): Propane Autogas Answers Fleet Needs!

With near-zero emission engine technology now available and renewable propane autogas starting to hit the market, 2019 promises to be a breakout year for the propane autogas industry. Join PERC to hear from propane industry experts about today’s latest vehicle technology, renewable propane, and programs to support deployments of propane autogas as a sustainable and cost-effective fleet solution.

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Ford: Women in ACT – Implementing a Diverse Workforce

Hear from women leaders in the public and private transportation sectors who have made meaningful impacts and transformed the advanced clean transportation market. Learn how they got their start, what motivates them to continue, and how businesses and organizations can attract more women; increasing the diversity of perspectives, improving the bottom line, and cleaning up emissions.

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA): The Future of Clean Cargo Handling Equipment

Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) is presenting an engaging all day forum for terminal operators and other port stakeholders to learn about the future of clean port equipment, including the latest regulatory projections, technological advancements, and infrastructure challenges. Learn more: https://www.actexpo.com/pmsa

To learn more, view the ACT Expo agenda. To participate in a co-located event, simply add the desired events when registering for ACT Expo.