Tech, Tips, Takeaways, and Trends: Why You Can’t Miss GFX

Where can you find the most practical educational experience to run an efficient public fleet? Look no further than the 2021 Government Fleet Expo, which returns in person this year.

Amanda Huggett・Executive Editor

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May 25, 2021

Tech, Tips, Takeaways, and Trends: Why You Can’t Miss GFX

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Solutions providers and attendees connect on the expo show floor.
*Photo: GFX file photo*

This year, the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) is coming to Orlando, Florida, from November 15-17. The conference is back in person for safe networking, conversation, training, and more at the Orange County Convention Center. If you can’t make it, rest assured: We’ll have virtual attendance options available as well. Either way, you’ll get access to leading experts, top trends, new products, and solutions to your toughest challenges. Quite simply, this is the place to get in-the-know on how to best manage your public fleets.

Expert Speakers, Must-Hear Topics

At GFX, you can count on hearing the latest information on trends, technologies, and hot topics from the best speakers in the business. Engaging keynotes and expert panels will break down what you need to know to keep your fleet operations competitive, efficient, and productive.

Past sessions have covered a range of practical topics, including:

Prepping Your Fleet for a Natural Disaster
Maximizing Your Shop’s Productivity
All About EVs: From Goal-Setting to Charging Infrastructure
Maximizing Your Equipment’s Versatility Potential
Talking Telematics and Vehicle Tracking
Fleet Automation and How It Affects You
How Fleets Can Boost Utilization with New Mobility Technologies
Mentorship, Advancement, and Training: How to Retain Your Staff
Smart Fleets, Smart Cities

Speakers will be present from the top suppliers, solutions providers, consulting groups, fleet operations, and more.

Stay tuned for the full agenda and speaker announcements for the 2021 expo coming soon!

Attendees at previous conferences were able to operate equipment and test drive vehicles during the Block Party.
*Photo: GFX file photo*

See Your Peers in Person

Kick-start your post-pandemic operations with our first in-person event since 2019! Hear the hottest topics from expert speakers across the country and connect with industry leaders. Talk shop with new and old connections, shares stories and successes, and build meaningful relationships. There will be plenty of opportunities to kick back at fun events throughout the conference, whether you’re looking for networking, conversation, food, or festivities. This is one reunion you won’t want to miss!

See What’s New on the Floor

Visit with vendors in the interactive exhibit hall and snag a sneak peek at the latest products and innovations to bring home to your own fleet. Be sure to stick around to see if you won one of the passport prize drawings!

The 2021 GFX will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
*Photo: GFX file photo*

Celebrate the Top Fleets & Honor Award Winners

Don’t miss the Honors Celebration, where Government Fleet magazine will recognize the 50 Leading Fleets, honor the Public Fleet Hall of Fame inductees, and announce the Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award winner and the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year.

Explore Orlando

Visit the “Sunshine State” at GFX, where you can experience more than just a great fleet education. Orlando is home to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, and Legoland. If theme parks aren’t your thing, maybe a visit to Madame Tussauds, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Topgolf, or an escape room are up your alley. There is plenty of shopping to be found; parks, gardens, and trails to be explored; inventive cuisine to be consumed; and museums to be visited. Orlando is full of unforgettable opportunities and adventures. In fact, it was just named the top trending U.S. destination for 2021 by Sojern.

We can’t wait to see you at the Orange County Convention Center this fall for #GovFleetExpo! Click here for more information.

Don’t Take Our Word for It; Here’s What Past Attendees Said

“GFX is the single best investment of conference money in my budget. The networking value among high-caliber fleet experts is second to none! Every year just gets better.” - Dan Berlenbach, CPFP, fleet manager, City of Long Beach, California
“Having attended every GFX as well as other fleet conferences, I’ve found that GFX provides the best value. The lessons learned from educational sessions as well as networking has helped our fleet become more efficient and the best value possible to our customers.” - David Renschler, CPFP, fleet division manager, City of Fairfield, California
“The GFX conference is one of the most informative and social networking conferences you can attend as a government fleet employee. The collective information and real answers from vendors, fellow employees during roundtable discussion, and social times truly provide each individual employee with answers to the future of their fleet. If an attendee can take one change back with them that affects the fleet in a positive manner, the conference is worth it.” - Michael Rhatigan, fleet asset manager, City of Novi, Michigan
“The 2019 GFX show was my first time attending. I found great value in the breakout sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities. The speakers presented topics that were applicable to my operation. Being able to discuss topics pertaining to fleet management with other fleet professionals gave me insight into how other operations have solved the same problems I am facing in my own operation.” - Luis Andrade, sr. fleet equipment mechanic, City of Tempe, Arizona
“I always come back from GFX learning at least one thing I want to implement, change, or research further for our operation.” - George Hrichak, fleet manager, City of Chesapeake, Virginia

Topics:show floor industry education Government Fleet Expo Orlando Networking Operations

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