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• Safety Engaging Cultures: Hear fleet professionals discuss how leadership culture is driving safety improvements like building accountability and how data can drive changes.
• Procurement Strategies for EPA 2027: With ever-changing emissions requirements and advances in technology, equipment chassis procurement can be a moving target. This panel will explore how manufacturers are approaching these changes and the strategies some fleet managers are using to keep their fleets compliant and reliable.
• Artificial Intelligence in Fleet Management: Industry experts discuss how artificial intelligence can help fleet professionals succeed and what to expect from current technology.
• Rental Strategies in Difficult Financial Times: Why are companies opting for rentals or maintaining an in-house pool of vehicles and equipment? Are they facing capital restrictions that make renting more feasible than purchasing? This panel will discuss the topic from the perspectives of equipment rental vendors, a utility fleet and a contractor who rents equipment.
• Roundtables: An EUFMC signature event that brings together fleet representatives and suppliers to discuss mutual challenges and find solutions.
Strength, Courage and Triumph
Mallory Weggemann, a four-time Paralympian swimmer for Team USA and the holder of multiple American and World records will serve as the EUFMC 2025 dinner speaker. In her presentation— Grit, Resilience and Triumph Over Any Obstacle— Weggemann will share her personal journey following her paralysis at the age of 18, emphasizing themes of resilience, the power of a positive mindset and the importance of embracing one’ s uniqueness.
Women in Utility Fleet
EUFMC will be hosting an expanded program for the conference’ s third annual Women in Utility Fleet gathering. In 2025, the networking opportunity for women fleet professionals will also include women representatives from manufacturers and suppliers of services for utility fleets. The luncheon event will take place on Wednesday, June 4.
“ Feedback from the first two Women in Utility Fleet gatherings has been overwhelmingly positive,” said EUFMC Director Julie Gomez, Tucson Electric Power.“ One of the suggestions we received was to include women representatives from suppliers who attend the conference as a way to expand our efforts to advance the role of women in the utility fleet industry.”
Special Activities
EUFMC 2025 will include the annual conference Golf Tournament, Colonial Williamsburg tours and a Sunrise Guided Run / Walk. For spouses, EUFMC hosts a reception, and will hold a golf clinic, a culinary demonstration, a Yoga class and a Spa and Service Break.
For more information, visit www. eufmc. com.
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