NAFA is partnering with Bobit to host a ride-and-drive and vehicle showcase at the 2024 Institute & Expo in San Antonio, convening April 22-24. 

November 8, 2023, Torrance, CA  NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, announces the addition of a ride-and-drive and vehicle showcase to the 2024 Institute & Expo (I&E).

The NAFA’s Institute & Expo Ride & Drive will be “Powered By Bobit,” the leading B2B voice of the fleet industry and publisher of Automotive Fleet, Government Fleet, Work Truck, and Heavy Duty Trucking, among other fleet and automotive brands.

The 2024 I&E will take place in San Antonio, Texas from April 22-24 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The ride-and-drive and vehicle showcase will convene on Wednesday, April 24.

“We’re excited to once again offer a vehicle ride-and-drive at I&E, in which attendees can experience the latest models, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and cutting-edge technologies behind the wheel,” said Bill Schankel, CEO of NAFA. “Bobit is the ideal partner to bring this to fruition.”

“We’re also looking forward to growing our relationship with Bobit for regional events that will offer certificate programs, education, and networking for NAFA members and potential new members,” Schankel continued.

NAFA and Bobit will also partner on regional events to promote industry knowledge, networking, and NAFA accreditation for fleet managers and fleet professionals.

In that regard, NAFA will co-locate its Southwest Chapter board meeting with Bobit’s Fleet Forward Tour stop in Long Beach, California Feb. 21-22, 2024. The event will include certificate programs, educational seminars, a ride-and-drive, and a networking dinner.

“This partnership not only fortifies the capabilities of both organizations but also enhances their capacity to cater to the needs of fleet managers and fleet professionals,” said Henry Dicker, president of events at Bobit.

“At Bobit and NAFA, our mutual goals have always been to create more efficient, safe, and sustainable fleets,” said Chris Brown, associate publisher at Bobit. “We now have complementary forums to provide the education and resources to accomplish these goals.”

About NAFA Fleet Management Association

NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year. For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

 About Bobit

Headquartered in Torrance, CA, with a coast-to-coast team spanning North America, Bobit elevates industry potential for professionals in multiple verticals including fleet, automotive dealer, public safety, and beauty, health & wellness with superior brands including Automotive Fleet, Heavy Duty Trucking, Auto Dealer Today, POLICE and Modern Salon. For more information, visit www.bobit.com

November 7, 2023 (Torrance, CA) – In a collaborative effort to better serve the Fleet & Mobility community, Nexus Communication and Bobit have agreed on a clarification regarding their respective “Global Fleet” events from 2024 onwards in Europe and the USA.

Now in its 10^th year, the Global Fleet event has become a ‘must-attend’ event for fleet and mobility specialists around the world. The event was previously called “Global Fleet Conference” on both sides of the Atlantic. For clarity, Bobit and Nexus Communication have agreed to a change of name when this event is organized in Europe.

Consequently, under this agreement, Nexus will take the lead in organizing what will now be named the Global Fleet Summit. This summit will join the other summits organized by Nexus Communication: the Fleet Europe Summit, the Fleet Latam Summit and the Fleet Apac Summit. The Global Fleet Summit will take place on 13-15 May in Cascais (Portugal), where Nexus Communication has already held its Global Fleet event for the past two years.

On the other side of the Atlantic, Bobit will keep the Global Fleet Conference name for its annual event. The conference will be moving from Miami to San Diego, CA, and the 2024 event will be co-located with the Fleet Forward & Fleet Safety Conferences and held November 4-6, 2024.

The aim of both companies is, in a constructive mindset, to offer leaders and professionals in the fleet & mobility sector two events that enable them to come together, network, exchange ideas, meet the experts, and explore the cutting-edge innovations that are propelling the fleet and mobility sector into the future.

“We are delighted to be working together on a solution for the organization of our global fleet events. We believe the name ‘summit’ reflects better how our event has evolved over the years and will bring clarity to the fleet and mobility community. This marks a significant step towards fostering a global community that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and shared knowledge,” say Vincent Degives, Thierry Degives, and Caroline Thonnon, respectively Managing Director and CEO’s of Nexus Communication. “We are confident that this resolution will unlock new possibilities and elevate the standard of excellence within the fleet and mobility industry.”

“Now in its 10th year, The Global Fleet Conference offers multinational commercial fleet leaders an annual opportunity to network with representatives from major global fleet suppliers and OEMs to build alliances, establish new networks, and gather perspectives on global fleet issues,” says Paras Maniar, CEO of Bobit. “We are thrilled to have reached a resolution to continue to deliver the top event in the U.S. for global fleets and be the launchpad for innovations and to connect the worldwide community.”

You can learn more about Bobit’s Global Fleet Conference at https://www.globalfleetconference.com/ and Nexus Communication’s Global Fleet Summit at https://summit.globalfleet.com/.

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NEXUS COMMUNICATION is the BtoB communication company specializing in the Fleet and mobility sector. Nexus Communication addresses all decision-makers (HR – Mobility – Fleet – Travel – Facility – Finance) concerning fleet management and mobility at a global level, in Europe, Latam and APAC. Our media cover all aspects of fleet management and mobility: Sustainability, cost reduction, employee satisfaction, Financial models – Shared cars – New energies – Connected – Last mile – Mobility as a service – Safety – Autonomy – Remarketing. For more information, visit www.globalfleet.com.

 BOBIT  delivers critical business intelligence for its partners and customers through essential content, events, educational experiences, and data & insight solutions. Bobit offers unmatched web and publication content, best-in-class events for industry leaders, research, custom media, and data products for insightful market information that Bobit calls “Business Intelligently.” Headquartered in Torrance, CA, with a coast-to-coast team spanning North America, Bobit elevates industry potential for professionals in multiple verticals including fleet, automotive dealer, public safety and beauty, health & wellness with superior brands including Auto Dealer Today, Automotive Fleet, Data-Driven Salon Summit, Global Fleet Conference, Government Fleet Expo, Heavy Duty Trucking, MODERN SALON, and POLICE. For more information, visit www.bobit.com.