The upcoming Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM) Forum will offer crucial insights into the future of fleet operations, covering emerging technologies, industry trends, and practical solutions to current challenges.
Members with a subscription should confirm their attendees by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible. Those without a subscription but interested to attend should reach out to express their interest.
The final VFM Forum of the year is taking place on Thursday 14 November, hosted by Epyx in Meriden, Warwickshire.
On the agenda:
- AI in Fleet Maintenance
Discover how artificial intelligence could transform fleet maintenance authorisations. Fabrizio Margaroli of Corpay will introduce AI’s potential in fleet management, followed by Craig Evans of epyx exploring predictive pricing and behaviour analysis to streamline SMR (service, maintenance and repair) processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Vehicle Health Innovation
Tom Fawcett of The AA’s Innovation Arm will showcase innovative technology that analyses vehicle fault codes and predicts issues before they happen. Case studies will highlight the key benefits of this approach for fleets. - SMR Trends and Outlook for 2025
Representatives from Fleet Assist and i247 will cover SMR trends, including time in garage (ICE vs. EV), budgeting for 2025, and how new manufacturers are handling SMR. - The Future of Fleet Insurance
Josh Brown of Sentinel Solutions will discuss the changing dynamics of fleet insurance, comparing write-off and repair trends between EVs and ICE vehicles, and how advanced vehicle technology is affecting premiums. - Managing DVLA and PCN Admin
Amanda Brandon of the BVRLA will provide updates on efforts to reduce the administrative burden of DVLA processes and penalty charge notices (PCNs), and where improvements can be expected.
