Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from concept to cornerstone, transforming how fleets operate, maintain, and optimize their vehicles. Yet, much of its potential remains untapped. This roundtable brings together fleet executives, technology innovators, and industry strategists to explore where AI is headed.

Attendees will gain insight into how AI can help them navigate the present and future of commercial transportation.

Why You Can’t Miss It:

• Visionary perspectives: Hear from fleet and technology leaders on how AI will drive the next wave of operational transformation.
• Proven and emerging use cases: Learn which AI tools are delivering measurable value today and what innovations are on the horizon.
• Challenges and risks: Examine the barriers to adoption, from data quality and workforce readiness to integration complexity.
• Strategic alignment: Understand how fleets can prioritize AI initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals.

This session delivers a forward-looking, solution-focused discussion on AI’s trajectory—highlighting what’s next, what’s needed, and how fleets can prepare for the future of intelligent operations.

Speaker: John Heinlein, Ph.D., CMO

Date: Wednesday, May 6

Time: 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Join our Chief Marketing Officer, John Heinlein, alongside a panel of speakers including:

• Josh Fisher – VP of Content Strategy, Transportation Endeavor B2B, Editor in Chief at FleetOwner
• Codrin Cobzaru – Co-Founder at SPARQ
• Jan Rudiger – Director at Elektrobit
• Patrick Barragan – Vice President of Safety AI at Samsara
• Sam Thompson – Vice President, Customer Success and Fleet Telematics at Penske Transportation Solutions
• Jake Fields – Co-Founder adn Chief Technology Officer at Platform Science
• Brad Sutton – Executive Director, Powertrain Engineering at Cummins Inc.
• Nicole Portello – Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America