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Why Attend GFX?

Not sure if you should sign up for Government Fleet Expo this November? Here are 11 reasons you don’t want to miss this year’s show, from networking to educational opportunities, to the awards show and trade show treasures.

July 29, 2021
Why Attend GFX?

Not sure if you should sign up for Government Fleet Expo this November? Here are 11 reasons you don’t want to miss this year’s show, from networking to educational opportunities, to the awards show and trade show treasures.

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GFX is back this fall with sights set on the Sunshine State! Head over to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from November 15-17 to get your fill of the best networking, education, and opportunities for public fleet professionals. Registration is now open at governmentfleetexpo.com.

11 Reasons to Attend GFX

  1. Informative keynotes, sessions, panels, and roundtables let you learn from leaders in the industry (heads up: The full agenda should be released by the time you’re reading this!)

  2. Find the latest products, ideas, innovations, and more on the trade show floor

  3. Discuss what you learn with your peers and share tips with new friends

  4. It’s our first in-person event since 2019, so you can finally say hello without the veil of a video screen (with a virtual option if you prefer to stay home)

  5. Hit up the block party for ride and drives, learning and networking, vehicle displays, and solution spotlight demos

  6. Get inspiration on how to improve your fleet and compete in an ever-changing market

  7. Bring back ideas to wow the rest of your team

  8. Feel fancy at the Honors Celebration and awards show

  9. Have fun in sunny Orlando and be a tourist during your downtime

  10. Maximize your per diem allowance with meals included with registration

  11. Receive discounted admission with early sign up (by October 14).

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One reason to attend is the informative keynotes, sessions, panels, and roundtables that let you learn from leaders in the industry.

Photo: Government Fleet file shot

Fast Facts about GFX

● 87% of fleet attendees will return to the next GFX

● 93% of registered fleet managers were responsible for 50+ vehicles

● 80% of registered fleet managers were responsible for 250+ vehicles

● 45% of registered fleet managers were responsible for 1,000+ vehicles

Why Are Others Signed Up? Here’s What They Said!

“Out of all the fleet conferences available, I would encourage government fleet leaders to attend GFX. Particularly for the newer fleet professional, the content of the sessions plus the networking opportunities make it a great value for the cost.”

Ron Lindsey, CAFS, director, San Bernardino County Fleet Management, California

“GFX brings the very best of fleet professionals and vendors into one location for an exchange of product information, experiences, and ideas. GFX does a great job balancing the conference content to benefit everyone from the newbie in the industry to the seasoned veterans.”

Erik Metzger, fleet manager, City of Conroe, Texas

“At GFX 2019 in New Orleans, I was joined by my two deputies. Although I was at the event as a speaker, I told them there are a lot of ideas from across the fleet industry we don’t know about that we should note…We brought back a list of 25 different ideas to explore.”

Mahanth Joishy, fleet service superintendent, City of Madison, Wisconsin

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