The NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the return of its Media Day event for the 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E), scheduled from April 28-30, 2025, in Long Beach, California. This marks the third year for the event, which has become an integral part of the largest gathering of fleet and mobility professionals. Scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., Media Day will offer exhibitors a unique opportunity to present their latest innovations, breaking news, and announcements to credentialed press through back-to-back 10-minute presentations. This press-conference style event is provided free of charge to exhibitors, adding significant value to their participation in the expo.
Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA, emphasized the importance of Media Day, stating that it continues to be an invaluable platform for exhibitors to showcase their innovations and make a significant impact with the media in attendance. He expressed anticipation for seeing the creative ways exhibitors will highlight advancements driving the fleet management industry forward in 2025. Exhibitors interested in participating can submit applications through the 2025 Media Day Application Form, with a deadline of March 12, 2025, and selected exhibitors to be notified by March 17, 2025. Credentialed journalists can register for complimentary media access to I&E through the NAFA website.
The NAFA 2025 Institute & Expo is expected to attract thousands of fleet professionals from various sectors, including corporate, government, public safety, and utilities. The three-day event will feature over 40 educational sessions, extensive networking opportunities, and access to the industry's largest Exhibit Hall. For companies looking to showcase products and services, NAFA encourages early booking of exhibit space to secure prime locations. Information on reserving exhibit booths and sponsorship opportunities is available on the NAFA's website.
The NAFA Fleet Management Association plays a crucial role in the vehicle fleet industry, representing professionals who manage a wide range of vehicle fleets including commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses. NAFA members are responsible for managing approximately 4.8 million vehicles that travel an estimated 84 billion miles annually, controlling assets and services valued at over $122 billion each year. The 2025 Institute & Expo, with its Media Day event, represents a significant opportunity for industry leaders to showcase technological advancements, discuss emerging trends, and shape the future of fleet management.
As the industry evolves with innovations in electric vehicles, autonomous driving technologies, and fleet optimization software, events like I&E provide a crucial platform for knowledge sharing and business development. Media Day specifically amplifies this by ensuring that key innovations reach the press and, by extension, the broader industry and public. This matters because it accelerates the adoption of new technologies and practices that can improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in fleet operations, impacting economic and environmental outcomes globally. The event's structured media engagement helps bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, fostering industry growth and adaptation in a rapidly changing mobility landscape.
