SPEAKER SUBMISSION
BFN Members are invited to review the sessions below and indicate their interest in participating at this event. The sessions listed are being facilitated by Black Fleet Network in collaboration with the event host. Select your preferred session and submit your contact info and hi-res profile pic.
Our team will manage coordination and follow up with next step details.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Small Fleets, Big Stakes: Leveling the Playing Field for Underserved Operators
Small fleets carry enormous responsibility – keeping communities moving, delivering essential services, and staying compliant with the same regulations as their larger counterparts – yet they face unique resource constraints.
This panel brings together voices from municipal, private, and vendor perspectives to explore practical, scalable strategies that help smaller fleet operators thrive. Leave with real-world examples, financing ideas, and collaborative approaches that can transform small fleet operations without ballooning budgets.
4 Available Seats: 1 Moderator • 3 Panelists
Mind the Gap: Bridging Technician and Maintenance Knowledge Shortage
Fleet shops are facing a widening gap: retirements are accelerating, new technologies are arriving faster than training programs can adapt, and recruitment pipelines are thin.
This session equips attendees with actionable strategies to retain, reskill, and recruit technicians to meet the demands of an electrified and connected fleet future.
4 Available Seats: 1 Moderator • 3 Panelists
Procurement with Purpose: Equity, Access, and Supplier Diversification in Fleet
Procurement decisions do more than balance budgets. They drive equity, resilience, and innovation across the fleet industry.
This session will showcase how purpose-driven procurement expands opportunities, strengthens supply chains, and delivers long-term value for organizations and communities.
4 Available Seats: 1 Moderator • 3 Panelists
Travel, lodging, ground transportation, and event registration fees are the sole responsibility of the selected speaker unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Black Fleet Network. BFN does not assume financial responsibility for participation-related expenses.