Fleet & Mobility Live 2026: agenda and talks

19 sessions across 3 theatres. Times and access details as published by the organiser — always check the official programme on the day.

Getting in

All three theatres are included in the free trade ticket. There is no paid conference tier.

Checked 2026-09-21 · organiser programme

Tuesday 6 October 2026

  • 10:30–11:15
    Fleet News Live at 10:30
    Insights Theatre 1
    Included

    Steve Briers, Group Editor, Fleet News, AM & Smart Transport · Chris Connors, Head of Fleet & Travel, ISS · Lorna McAtear, Head of Fleet, National Grid · Elaine Pringle, Fleet Manager, Scottish Water · Paul Hollick, Chair, Association of Fleet Professionals · Duncan Webb, Fleet Director, The AA · Liam James, Head of Business Development, Corporate Sales, Novuna

  • 11:00–11:45
    The importance of driver wellbeing
    Insights Theatre 2
    Included

    Mike Roberts, Managing Editor - B2B, Fleet News & Smart Transport · Teodora Byrne, Founder, NDwise Hub Consulting · Karla Brown, Interim Senior Fleet Services Manager, Anglian Water · Hayleigh Russell, Group Transport Compliance Manager, Collard Group · Matthew Hammond, Head of Fleet UK, Ireland and Nordics, Altrad

  • 11:00–11:45
    5 practical ways to run an effective fleet
    HR & Procurement Theatre
    Included

    Jonathan Manning, Fleet Journalist · Peter Milchard, AFP Board Member and Trainer · Emily Tunnard, Account Director, Ayvens

  • 11:30–12:15
    Right fuel, right vehicle, right time
    Insights Theatre 1
    Included

    Ryan Gilmore, Content Editor, Fleet News · Andrew Teer, Transport Operations Manager, Smith Brothers Stores · Mark Johnson, Head of Transport & Commercial, Welsh Water · Melanie Creedy, EV Business Development Manager, Northgate Mobility

  • 12:00–12:45
    Avoid the pitfalls of salary sacrifice
    HR & Procurement Theatre
    Included

    Jonathan Manning, Fleet Journalist · Simon Down, Director, Deloitte · Graham Short, Fleet Manager, Bauer Media Group · Matt Walters, Head of Consultancy Services & Customer Value, Ayvens · Sarah Wellstead, Senior Fleet Coordinator, Hoare Lea

  • 12:00–12:45
    New to Fleet? Understand the key pillars of effective management
    Insights Theatre 2
    Included

    Jeremy Bennett, Head of B2B Digital Operations, Fleet News, AM, Smart Transport & RAIL · Matt Dale, Trainer, AFP Fleet Academy

  • 13:00–13:45
    How to set up and run a failsafe EV infrastructure
    Insights Theatre 2
    Included

    Alec Peachey, Founder & Editorial Director, Transport & Energy · Chris Demetriou, Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport & Accessible Community Transport, Islington Borough Council · Adam Jones, Fleet Environmental Manager, Platform Housing Group · Rachel Beaton, Commercial Director, Octopus Fleet

  • 13:30–14:15
    Managing inexperienced drivers: your biggest on-road risk
    HR & Procurement Theatre
    Included

    Jonathan Manning, Fleet Journalist · Saul Jeavons, Director, The Transafe Network/Chair Association for Road Risk Management · Russ O'Neil, Fleet Control Manager, Balfour Beatty · Steven Kirwan, Director of Operations, Ayvens Insurance

  • 13:30–14:15
    Fleet trailblazer: Lucy Stuart, Cadent
    Insights Theatre 1
    Included

    Alison Moriarty, Executive Director - Risk & Operations, Beverley Bell Consulting & Training · Lucy Stuart, Head of Fleet & Logistics, Cadent · Aidan Smith, Strategic Account Executive, Samsara

  • 14:00–14:45
    Resilience: mitigating the risks of a connected fleet
    Insights Theatre 2
    Included

    Mike Roberts, Managing Editor - B2B, Fleet News & Smart Transport · Martin Edgecox, National Fleet Manager, National Highways · Ade Clewlow MBE, Associate Director, NCC Group · Katie Sheen, Senior Solutions Advocate, Gamma

  • 14:30–15:15
    Panic at the roadside: What to do when a driver crashes
    Insights Theatre 1
    Included

    Steve Briers, Group Editor, Fleet News, AM & Smart Transport · Mark Cartwright, Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention, National Highways · Amanda Cunningham, Director of Client Relationships - Fleet Solutions, FMG · Chris Connors, Head of Fleet & Travel, ISS

Wednesday 7 October 2026

  • 10:30–11:15
    Fleet News Live at 10.30
    Insights Theatre 1
    Included

    Steve Briers, Group Editor, Fleet News, AM & Smart Transport · Chris Connors, Head of Fleet & Travel, ISS · Lorna McAtear, Head of Fleet, National Grid · Elaine Pringle, Fleet Manager, Scottish Water · Duncan Webb, Fleet Director, The AA · Jessica Chapman, Head of Specialist Asset Sales, New Business, Novuna

  • 11:00–11:45
    Spotlight on fleet admin: become an essential part of your fleet team
    Insights Theatre 2
    Included

    Mike Roberts, Managing Editor - B2B, Fleet News & Smart Transport · Sarah Nicholson, Fleet Manager (Cars), Defra Group Fleet Services · Rosie Welham, Acting Fleet Manager, Chiltern Transport Consortium · James Ferrol, Head of Mobility & Energy, RSPB

  • 11:00–11:45
    Controlling the hidden risk of grey fleet
    HR & Procurement Theatre
    Included

    Jonathan Manning, Fleet Journalist · Paul Stevens, Fleet Manager, People & EGS Ricoh · Jill Duncan, Fleet Manager, Karl Storz Endoscopy (UK) · Eric Bristow, Fleet Manager, JD Sports Fashion · Dom Surlis, Special Consultant, Ayvens

  • 11:30–12:15
    In conversation with: Judy O'Keefe, Openreach
    Insights Theatre 1
    Included

    Alison Moriarty, Executive Director - Risk & Operations, Beverley Bell Consulting & Training · Judy O'Keefe, Director - Fleet Management, Openreach · Nimesh Chauhan, Customer Success Director, Holman

  • 12:00–12:45
    Working smarter in fleet: how AI can stop you being a 'busy fool'
    Insights Theatre 2
    Included

    James Pestell, National Sales Manager, ifc Fleet Services · Denise Hawkins, Fleet Manager, Stannah Management Services · James Rooney, Head of Road Fleet, Network Rail · Ryan Naughton, Head of connected services & future mobility, The AA

  • 13:30–14:15
    Smarter Procurement: why cheap is not cheerful
    HR & Procurement Theatre
    Included

    Jonathan Manning, Fleet Journalist · Sarah Armitage, Decarbonisation & Vehicle Strategy Manager, Network Rail · Christian Williams, Account Director, Ayvens · Debbie Rivers, Head of RMT, Ayvens

  • 13:30–14:15
    Protect your budget from fleet wear & tear
    Insights Theatre 2
    Included

    Jeremy Bennett, Head of B2B Digital Operations, Fleet News, AM, Smart Transport & RAIL · Matt Munford, Fleet Manager, Kcom · Steve Boddy, Fair Wear & Tear Trainer, BVRLA

  • 14:00–14:45
    Professionalising your drivers to be safer on the road
    Insights Theatre 1
    Included

    Alison Moriarty, Executive Director - Risk & Operations, Beverley Bell Consulting & Training · Gonzalo Escobar, Senior Solutions Engineer, Motive · Emma Evans, Fleet Lead, Galliford Try · Stewart Lightbody, Group Head of Fleet, Fortem Solutions