Bags Are Packed for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City
NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo opens in Salt Lake City, Utah and runs from May 3-6, 2008.
Salt Lake City, UT, May 02, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Bags are packed, the exhibit floor is being set up, and fleet professionals from around the United States and Canada are preparing to head to Salt Lake City, Utah for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo - the largest gathering of fleet managers of the year.
NAFA's Institute & Expo takes place May 3-6, 2008 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 2,000 fleet professionals are expected to attend and pump nearly two million dollars into the local economy.
This year's I&E guarantees to offer fleet professionals informative educational sessions, 220 exhibitors promoting their latest products and services, great networking opportunities, and lots of fun, exciting things to do.
Highlights include:
* "America: The Path Ahead" - Keynote Speaker Senator Bill Bradley speaks on how changes in globalization and technology play a role in our economy, politics, human relations, and the auto industry.
* The Green Zone – A special area of the exhibit floor which showcasing the latest hybrid and alternative-fuel products and services. In addition, it's the location of the Green Fleet Ride-and-Drive where attendees get the chance to drive some of the latest green vehicles first-hand.
* NAFA's 2008 Green Fleet Awards – A new award honoring fleet management professionals who have implemented pioneering, innovative and creative programs to help with their employer's overall "going green" initiative.
* NAFA's CAFM Press Conference – NAFA will be making a major announcement regarding the future of the CAFM program. This is very exciting news.
* CAFM Boot Camp -- CAFM students will get two chances to pass their CAFM exams during the I&E at the first-ever CAFM Boot Camp.
* Public Safety Group (PSG) Roadeo – That's roadeo with an "a" because attendees actually get to test their prowess behind the wheel and compete against their peers at timed events on three different courses.
From Saturday to Tuesday evening, courses in eight fleet-specific tracks will provide valuable training on all eight core competencies of fleet management. From straight talk from fleet leasing executives and OEM panel discussions to emerging technologies for alternative fuels, from the public safety ride and drive to the green fleet ride and drive, from Canadian and U.S. legislative concerns to fuel management, from new product dialogues for public safety fleet vehicles to interactive workshops to meet peers in the field, the 2008 Institute & Expo is sure to offer valuable tips and leads for any professional involved in fleet management.
Online registration for the Institute & Expo is closed, but onsite registration is still available at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. For more details visit www.nafa.org/08IandE
About NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Fleet Management Association, formerly known as the National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA), is a not-for-profit, individual membership professional society serving the needs of Members who manage fleets of automobiles, vans, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and a range of specialized mobile equipment for organizations in the United States and Canada. NAFA Members are responsible for the yearly specification, acquisition, maintenance and disposal of more than 3.5 million vehicles. NAFA Affiliates include automotive OEMs, fleet management service companies, suppliers, and others involved in automotive industry.
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NAFA's Institute & Expo takes place May 3-6, 2008 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 2,000 fleet professionals are expected to attend and pump nearly two million dollars into the local economy.
This year's I&E guarantees to offer fleet professionals informative educational sessions, 220 exhibitors promoting their latest products and services, great networking opportunities, and lots of fun, exciting things to do.
Highlights include:
* "America: The Path Ahead" - Keynote Speaker Senator Bill Bradley speaks on how changes in globalization and technology play a role in our economy, politics, human relations, and the auto industry.
* The Green Zone – A special area of the exhibit floor which showcasing the latest hybrid and alternative-fuel products and services. In addition, it's the location of the Green Fleet Ride-and-Drive where attendees get the chance to drive some of the latest green vehicles first-hand.
* NAFA's 2008 Green Fleet Awards – A new award honoring fleet management professionals who have implemented pioneering, innovative and creative programs to help with their employer's overall "going green" initiative.
* NAFA's CAFM Press Conference – NAFA will be making a major announcement regarding the future of the CAFM program. This is very exciting news.
* CAFM Boot Camp -- CAFM students will get two chances to pass their CAFM exams during the I&E at the first-ever CAFM Boot Camp.
* Public Safety Group (PSG) Roadeo – That's roadeo with an "a" because attendees actually get to test their prowess behind the wheel and compete against their peers at timed events on three different courses.
From Saturday to Tuesday evening, courses in eight fleet-specific tracks will provide valuable training on all eight core competencies of fleet management. From straight talk from fleet leasing executives and OEM panel discussions to emerging technologies for alternative fuels, from the public safety ride and drive to the green fleet ride and drive, from Canadian and U.S. legislative concerns to fuel management, from new product dialogues for public safety fleet vehicles to interactive workshops to meet peers in the field, the 2008 Institute & Expo is sure to offer valuable tips and leads for any professional involved in fleet management.
Online registration for the Institute & Expo is closed, but onsite registration is still available at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. For more details visit www.nafa.org/08IandE
About NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Fleet Management Association, formerly known as the National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA), is a not-for-profit, individual membership professional society serving the needs of Members who manage fleets of automobiles, vans, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and a range of specialized mobile equipment for organizations in the United States and Canada. NAFA Members are responsible for the yearly specification, acquisition, maintenance and disposal of more than 3.5 million vehicles. NAFA Affiliates include automotive OEMs, fleet management service companies, suppliers, and others involved in automotive industry.
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Gary Wien
609-986-1053
www.nafa.org
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609-986-1053
www.nafa.org
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