NAFA-The Fleet Management Association will collocate its Fleet Safety Symposium with the 2026 Fleet Forward Conference, convening Oct. 19 on the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland.
Scheduled for the day before the Fleet Forward Conference opens, the Fleet Safety Symposium is a dynamic, interactive certificate program designed to assist fleet organizations strengthen safety culture, improve driver engagement, and higher understand the evolving role of technology in fleet safety operations.
“The collocation creates a natural bridge between NAFA’s dedication to fleet safety and the Fleet Forward Conference’s safety programming and the long run of fleet operations,” said Bill Schankel, CEO of NAFA.
The symposium will feature expert-led discussions, networking opportunities, and practical guidance designed to assist fleet professionals implement actionable safety strategies inside their organizations.
NAFA may also debut its latest Fleet Safety Awards program and recognize its top Safest Fleets through the program.
The Fleet Safety Symposium certificate program includes:
- Fleet Safety Guidebook (digital) and Study Guide
- Online certification exam (first sitting included)
- Certificate awarded to participants who pass the web exam inside one 12 months of registration
“Fleet safety is becoming increasingly intertwined with technology, data, vehicle design, and organizational culture,” said Chris Brown, FFC’s conference chair. “Having NAFA’s Fleet Safety Symposium launch at the start of FFC creates a robust educational foundation for the broader conversations happening throughout the conference.”
Registration for the NAFA Fleet Safety Symposium will open in June.
About Fleet Forward Conference
For the primary time, the Fleet Forward Conference will happen on the East Coast.
FFC2026 convenes Oct. 20–22 on the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland, nine miles south of Washington, D.C.
The conference brings together fleet, mobility, and technology leaders for 3 days of education, hands-on experiences, and networking focused on the long run of fleet operations.
This 12 months’s theme is “Leading Fleets Through Transformation.” The tutorial program is organized around six pillars:
- Mobility & Autonomy
- Data Integration, AI & Predictive Intelligence
- Global Strategy
- Fleet Safety & Risk
- Infrastructure & Energy
- People, Talent & Culture
Registration for FFC will open soon. For sponsorship and exhibit inquiries, contact robert.brown@bobit.com or jeff.carter@bobit.com.
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