Fleet News will once again hold seminar sessions each morning at CCIA, giving visitors the opportunity to participate in thought-provoking discussions delivered by experts in their field.
There will be 2 sessions held each morning, each lasting 45 minutes, offering insight on two key fleet topics:
This session will offer advice to fleets looking to install workplace charging infrastructure, from the process to the timescales to future proofing advice, as they transition to full electric.
Speaker: Chris Demetriou
Chris Demetriou is the London Borough of Islington’s Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport & Accessible Community Transport as well as the council’s operator’s licence holder and being responsible for their fleet electrification programme strategy which includes the transition of over 500 existing vehicles to full battery electric in line with the council’s 2030 net zero commitment. With over 20 years public service experience within local government Chris has a huge interest in all environmental related issues and is passionate in achieving Islington Council’s 2030 Net Zero target by both reducing and replacing the council’s current fleet vehicles with their full battery electric equivalents. As one of London’s leading local authority in phasing out fossil fuelled vehicles they are on course in achieving their objectives and are already setting the benchmark in new and innovative technology which includes their award winning ‘end of life diesel to electric refuse collection vehicle upcycling’ and being the first local authority to run 6 x 7.5t electric cage tippers, a fully accessible community transport bus as well as introducing many other electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes to the fleet.
Chris is an innovative, forward thinking, pragmatic and strategic leader and currently involved in many related projects including Vehicle to Grid, Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems and has a vision of transforming their main fleet depot into a micro-grid.
12:00 – 13:00
Manufacturer panel discussion
12:00 – 13:00
A panel of manufacturer fleet directors will discuss future products, BEV transition and technology developments on a panel session each day hosted by Fleet News editor Stephen Briers.
10:30 – 11:30
Workplace EV charging infrastructure
10:30 – 11:30
This session will offer advice to fleets looking to install workplace charging infrastructure, from the process to the timescales to future proofing advice, as they transition to full electric.
Speaker coming soon
12:00 – 13:00
Manufacturer panel discussion
12:00 – 13:00
A panel of manufacturer fleet directors will discuss future products, BEV transition and technology developments on a panel session each day hosted by Fleet News editor Stephen Briers.
Dale Eynon, Director - Defra Group Fleet Services, Environment Agency
The event is very informative, allowing fleet decision makers to get up to speed on the latest in innovation, fleet efficiencies, and key fleet operational issues as well as exploring a large range of new products from a wide range of vehicle manufacturers.
Damion Bennett, Company Car Compliance Manager, GE
If there is any event you’re going to attend make sure it’s CCIA. It’s a great opportunity to test drive new and existing products whilst getting to meet the manufacturer teams to build those relationships.
Graham Telfer, Fleet Manager, Gateshead Council
Fleet Managers now have an unprecedented opportunity to determine which power source in each duty cycle best suits their operation, from both an environmental and economical position.
Chris Connors, Head of Facilities & Fleet, Countryside
Excellent day, well run and well attended. Manufacturers were impressive and had the right people there as well as the cars.
Peter Weston, Fleet Manager, Arcus
The most important driving event in the UK for fleet managers.
Martin Ruddick, Production Director, Input Joinery
Great Event. The best way to compare vehicles back to back.
Michael Cook, Senior Fleet Engineer, Babcock International
Very informative event.
Stephen Cheeseman, Owner, Loseley Bakery
Very good event, nice to come back to one place and compare vehicles.
Rick Garrison, Operations Manager, Yellow Brick Property Services
Totally enjoyable event.
Colin Oliver, Fleet Manager, PwC
Great event to compare cars.
Emma Green, Car Fleet Manager, Wolseley
Great range of manufacturers in a relaxed atmosphere.