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The 2024 Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX), with the event's largest attendance ever, gave public sector fleet professionals a plethora of opportunities to learn about new and emerging technologies, solutions, and vehicles for their fleets.

An annual reunion of sorts for longtime fleet managers and a chance to network with new ones, GFX is the largest annual conference for public fleets in the nation.

Dozens of fleets were recognized for various awards at the Honors Celebration.

Police Fleet Conference (PFC) returned in 2024 for law enforcement fleet decision-makers, and Public Transit Conference (PTC) joined the lineup, offering sessions geared toward public transit fleet managers.

Attendees enjoyed over 100 vendors in the Exhibit Hall, as well as a chance to test drive vehicles at the Block Party & Experience.

The event offered many chances to network, including at the Networking Night on the Town, with the historic Louisville Slugger Museum as the backdrop.

GFX goes to Charlotte in 2025, set for June 24-27.

The 2024 Government Fleet Expo & Conference kicked off with First-Timer's Orientation. The full session was led by Bobit Director of Strategic Accounts Jeff Carter.
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At the Block Party & Experience, attendees had a chance to test drive vehicles, as well as see them up-close at the Vehicle Showcase.
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A GFX-first, representatives from various OEMs gathered for the OEM Showcase, followed by a Q&A panel with OEM reps. Pictured are (from left) Bollinger Motors Chief Revenue Officer Jim Connelly, Nissan Commercial Sales Manager Ross Friedmann, and Mullen Automotive Chief Strategy Officer Marianne McInerney.
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Additionally, (from left) Stellantis Head of Government Fleet Sales & Operations Phil Bockhorn, Ford Pro National Government Sales Manager Nate Oscarson, and GM Envolve Government Area Sales Manager Jessi Gross presented and participated in a Q&A.
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Kelly Reagan, fleet administrator for the city of Columbus, Ohio, shared about key leadership traits in his industry keynote address, "Servant Leadership Works!"
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At the annual Honors Celebration, the winners of the annual Leading Fleets, Notable Fleets, Elite Fleets, Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, Public Fleet Hall of Fame, Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award, and Police Fleet Innovators Awards were recognized.
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Fleet professionals gathered at the Opening Reception to connect with others.
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Capt. Gail Harris, U.S. Navy Ret., kicked off day two with her message about navigating management within their workforces in her opening keynote address, "Take Command & Win."
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Attendees chose from a lineup of educational sessions. In Rolling Safely: All About Police Tires, Sgt. Tom Gorman from Connecticut State Police and Billy Sterner from the city of Flower Mound, Texas, were joined by representatives from three tire manufacturers to talk about the importance of proper tire care on police vehicles.
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*Government Fleet* Executive Editor Nichole Osinski celebrated the official opening of the Exhibit Hall at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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In the Exhibit Hall, attendees were able to visit with over 100 fleet vendors and suppliers.
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Attendees had multiple opportunities to network and brainstorm with fellow fleet professionals throughout the event.
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At the Networking Night on the Town, fleet professionals chatted with the historic Louisville Slugger Museum as the backdrop.
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Among the highlights of the night was the opportunity to take a swing in the batting cage.
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Day three of GFX started with the return of the Big Solutions Roundtable. Attendees addressed various hurdles and solutions surrounding topics like budget constraints and fleet electrification.
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Metro Magazine Executive Editor Alex Roman led a session on alternative fuels for public transit agencies. The Public Transit Conference track debuted at GFX this year.
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What's coming to fleet in the next five years? Fleet management veterans (from left) Larry Campbell, Dave Renschler, Scott McIver, Kevin Schlangen, and David Worthington shared their insights.
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Among the offerings for attendees in the Exhibit Hall were shop talks, where fleet professionals shared about different topics with their peers. In this shop talk, (from left) Jen Pearson of HopDrive, Principle Holdings CEO and Fleet Consultant Tim Fitzgerald, Aaron Kendrick of Cobb County, Georgia and Cedric Roberts from the city of Birmingham, Alabama shared about incentivizing employee performance.
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GFX 2024 wound down with the Farewell Happy Hour, before heading home after another successful event.
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