ACT Expo will be hosting an epic roster of speakers at this year’s event, with nearly 300 fleet executives and industry innovators sharing actionable strategies, case studies, and insights into the biggest operating challenges and competitive opportunities in the commercial transportation space.
As the largest advanced commercial vehicle technology event in North America, the 15th annual ACT Expo event continues to serve as the leading meeting place for fleets and transportation industry stakeholders to access real-world strategies, new technologies, and insights that drive fleet efficiency, cost reduction, and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market.
“Fleets are facing an unprecedented amount of change, with an ever-expanding set of technologies to choose from, increased vehicle complexity, uncertain operating costs, evolving regulations, and growing customer demand for cleaner solutions,” said Erik Neandross, president of Clean Transportation Solutions at TRC, the producers of ACT Expo. “ACT Expo 2025 will provide fleet operators with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools they need to stay competitive, adapt to industry shifts, and gain a clear understanding of which technologies are delivering real-world results.”
Throughout the four-day event, sessions will focus on practical solutions for reducing total cost of ownership, leveraging emerging technologies like connected and autonomous vehicles, optimizing fleet operations, evaluating the current landscape of ZEV adoption, and strategies for a shifting U.S. regulatory environment. New this year, ACT Expo is introducing the Expo Hall Theater, where expert speakers and industry luminaries will present on a wide variety of topics, providing extra value for attendees selecting Expo Hall Only registration.
Keynote Speakers Announced
ACT Expo is proud to announce the first round of keynote speakers, who will share their expertise on the technologies and strategies reshaping the future of fleet transportation. Joining the roster of ACT Expo keynote speakers are:
- Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Cummins, Inc.
- Mathias Carlbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, International
- Catharina Modahl Nilsson, Member of the Executive Board of TRATON SE, Group Product Management, TRATON
- Patti Poppe, Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
- Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer, Volvo Group
- Jim Walenczak, Vice President, PACCAR Inc and General Manager, Kenworth Truck Company
Full Roster of Industry Leaders Driving Fleet Success
In addition to keynote speakers, nearly 300 industry experts representing progressive fleet operators, commercial vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, infrastructure providers, and clean fuel companies will share their expertise during the four-day conference. While speakers are being added daily, notable confirmed leaders include:
- Sid Brown, Chief Executive Officer, NFI Industries
- Sarah Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Martin Brower
- Sherry Sanger, Executive Vice President, Penske Transportation Solutions
- Adam Newsome, Chief Executive Officer, Lazer Logistics
- Ari Silkey, General Manager, Amazon Freight
- Jim Gillis, Pacific Region President, IMC Logistics
- John Kenning, Chief Executive Officer and President, First Student
- Ben Schill, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Paper Transport, LLC.
- Nicole McDonald, Senior Project Leader, Autonomous, J.B. Hunt
- Stacey Orlandi, President of Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Chevron
- Rakesh Aneja, Vice President and Chief of eMobility, Daimler Truck North America
- Jonathan Randall, President, Mack Trucks North America
- John Rich, Chief Technology Officer, PACCAR
- Dan Priestley, Senior Manager, Semi Truck Engineering, Tesla
- Debi Boffa, Chief Executive Officer, Travel Centers of America
- Christopher Reynolds, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Toyota Motor
- John Harris, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Harbinger
- Michael Halbherr, Chief Executive Officer, ABB E-Mobility
- Wen Han, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Windrose Technology
- Kate Jostworth, Head of First Mile USA, Maersk
- Olivia Hu, Head of Autonomous Trucking, Uber Freight
- Irene Espinola Campos, Global Head of Net Zero Carbon, Grupo Bimbo
- Allan Swan, President, Panasonic Energy of North America
- Sujay Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, bp pulse Americas, bp pulse
- John E. Pool, Chief Operating Officer, Mail Management Services, Inc.
- Efon Epanty, Chief, Transit Planning and Innovation, Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation
- Sami Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Nevoya
The Industry’s Premier Annual Meeting Place
Since its inception in 2011, ACT Expo has offered fleet managers an unmatched opportunity to connect with more than 475 sponsors and exhibitors providing solutions across the commercial transportation ecosystem. Attendees can explore best practices for deploying advanced clean vehicles of all weight classes and fuel types—battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, propane, natural gas, and more—along with autonomous, connected technologies, and renewable fuels.
The massive expo hall will highlight more than 475 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the latest clean transportation technologies, vehicles, and solutions designed to help fleets reduce costs, improve performance, and stay ahead of the competition. The 2025 event will double the exhibit space of previous Anaheim events, accommodating an increasing number of exhibitors and the latest fleet technologies.
Supported by presenting sponsors Daimler Truck North America, Penske Transportation Solutions, and Chevron, ACT Expo attracts more than 12,000 registered attendees.
The full list of ACT Expo speakers can be viewed at www.actexpo.com/speakers.
For more information, and to register, visit www.actexpo.com.
