Highlights Of The Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program 2026
DAY 1 :
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:25
THE CONNECTED ROAD AHEAD, TELEMATICS AS THE INTELLIGENT BACKBONE OF MODERN TRUCKING


Stacy Sadar
Geotab Inc.
- Discovering how telematics has transformed from GPS tracking to a central operational data hub
- Understanding how real-time insights and AI enable proactive decisions and predictive maintenance
- Exploring how scalable telematics ensures flexibility and competitiveness in evolving fleet operations
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON CONNECTED ROAD AND TELEMATICS IN MODERN TRUCKING
09:30 - 10:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues - don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRUCKING AND TELEMATICS
11:30 - 11:55
BOOSTING TRUCKING EFFICIENCY THROUGH THE USE OF DATA SCIENCE


Thomas Tasky
FEV
- Discovering how data analytics, AI, and cloud platforms work together to optimize fleet performance
- Understanding how digital twins are transforming real-time operations and decision-making in logistics
- Learning how predictive maintenance, powered by telematics, minimizes downtime and cuts operational costs
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON TRUCKING EFFICIENCY THROUGH DATA SCIENCE
12:00 - 12:25
ECOSYSTEM APPROACH TO MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES


Steven Sykora
Bosch
- Discovering how Bosch enables seamless, cross-platform maintenance through an ecosystem model
- Learning how fleets of varying sizes and sectors benefit from a unified maintenance interface
- Understanding the measurable impact, improving uptime and reduced total landed cost for operators
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON CONNECTED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ECOSYSTEM STRATEGY
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE TRUCKING AND TELEMATICS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRUCKING AND TELEMATICS
14:00 - 14:25
REAL-TIME CARGO PROTECTION THROUGH TELEMATICS INNOVATION


Evan Nardone
St. Moritz Security Services
- Gaining end-to-end visibility by using real-time telematics data to track cargo location and condition
- Detecting and responding to threats in motion with geofencing, anomaly alerts, and active incident management
- Unifying telematics and fleet systems to build a seamless cargo security and compliance framework
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON REAL-TIME CARGO SECURITY THROUGH TELEMATICS
14:30 - 14:55
TELEMATICS FOR IDENTIFYING WHAT’S ON THE YARD


Kathy Suggs
Ryder System, Inc.
- Improving customer satisfaction by identifying units released without timely pickup communication
- Streamlining workshop productivity by monitoring fault codes and prioritizing technical diagnostics
- Supporting faster repair decisions while optimizing CATT resource allocation across the yard
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON YARD VISIBILITY AND SMARTER SERVICE OPERATIONS
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRUCKING AND TELEMATICS
15:50 - 16:15
CONTEXTUALIZING SDV LEVELS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FLEET TELEMATICS


Huzaifa Saadat
Elektrobit
- Discovering the five levels of software-defined vehicles and how they shape industry evolution
- Understanding how varying SDV levels influence telematics strategies and deployment options
- Exploring the impact of SDVs on fleet operations, efficiency, and digital management tools
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON SDV LEVELS AND TELEMATICS IMPACT IN FLEET OPERATIONS
16:20 - 16:45
SMARTER OPERATIONS FOR CONNECTED FLEETS, LEVERAGING TELEMATICS AND AI IN TANDEM


Juho Hyytiäinen
Way
- Discovering how combining OEM-native APIs, IoT devices, and AI analytics transforms operations
- Understanding how to measure the total cost of ownership as fleet complexity and energy types increase
- Exploring a real-world use case that shows AI-driven fleet intelligence in your pocket
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON SMARTER OPERATIONS FOR CONNECTED FLEETS
16:50 - 17:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRUCKING AND TELEMATICS
09:10 - 09:35
BRINGING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY INTO THE WORLD OF SDV


Troy Schilling
ETAS
- Exploring how proactive health diagnostics and cybersecurity tools advance fleet uptime
- Understanding how decoupling hardware from software and adopting cloud-native practices enable scalability
- Learning how standardized, container-based software boosts integration and interoperability
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON SOFTWARE-DEFINED TRUCKING TRANSFORMATION
09:40 - 10:05
PERFECT ALGORITHMS, ZERO IMPACT – DISSECTING AI'S ROI PROBLEM IN TRUCKING


Hans Galland
BeyondTrucks
- Examining how legacy infrastructure blocks real-time AI deployment and decision-making
- Discovering why technically advanced algorithms fail without operational integration
- Exploring architecture gaps that prevent AI from accounting for human behavior and constraints
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON AI'S ROI CHALLENGE IN TRUCKING OPERATIONS
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRUCKING AND TELEMATICS
11:00 - 11:25
IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IN THE AI ERA


Alex Lugo
VecFleet
- Exploring how monitoring vehicle behavior helps anticipate issues and reduce operational downtime
- Understanding how driver habits, fuel quality, and environmental factors affect vehicle performance
- Discovering how AI-driven analytics can predict failures early and enhance fleet safety and cost savings
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IN THE AI ERA
11:30 - 11:55
THE POWER OF PRECISION LOCATION IN AUTONOMOUS TRUCKING


Gabe Amancio
Point One Navigation
- Exploring how real-time precision positioning boosts routing, docking, and fleet efficiency
- Learning how advanced software ensures accuracy even in GPS-limited or obstructed environments
- Seeing why reliable localization is key to scaling next-gen ADAS and autonomous trucking
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON PRECISION LOCATION IN AUTONOMOUS TRUCKING
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 12:30
CLOSING REMARKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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