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Nearly 400 Industry Leaders to Speak at ACT Expo 2026

March 3, 2026

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Key Takeaways

  • ACT Expo 2026 will feature nearly 400 speakers focused on fleet technology deployment and strategy.
  • The program centers on AI, autonomy, advanced safety systems and zero-emission vehicle adoption.
  • A new continuing education program will offer certification credits through NAFA and GBCI.
  • Organizers position the event as a way for fleets to evaluate real-world results and investment tradeoffs in one place.

ACT Expo has announced its 2026 speaker roster, bringing nearly 400 executives, fleet operators and technology leaders to Las Vegas May 4–7 for a fleet-focused deep dive into the technologies reshaping commercial transportation.

The event, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will center on how fleets are evaluating and deploying advanced vehicle platforms, digital systems, connected technologies and zero-emission solutions across real-world operations. The 2026 program is designed to mirror the decisions fleets are actively making around AI, autonomy, advanced safety systems and alternative powertrains, with speakers sharing deployment experience and investment insights.

“Fleet leaders are trying to make long-term technology and infrastructure decisions amidst an absolute tsunami of new technology options that not only includes a range of advanced powertrains, but now includes a rapidly expanding suite of digital and AI-powered technologies,” said Erik Neandross, president of TRC’s Clean Transportation Solutions group, the producers of ACT Expo. “ACT Expo brings together the executives who are already deploying these solutions in real-world tangible applications, so attendees can cut through the noise to learn what is delivering true value for improved operations, and economic and environmental sustainability.”

Featured ACT Expo 2026 speakers include:

  • John Smith, Incoming President & CEO, FedEx Freight (Keynote – Monday, May 4)
  • Stephen Roy, President, Mack Trucks & Executive Vice President, Volvo Group (Keynote – Tuesday, May 5)
  • RJ Scaringe, Founder & CEO, Rivian (Keynote – Wednesday, May 6)
  • Don Burnette, CEO & Founder, Kodiak
  • Joanna Buttler, GM of Product Strategy, Daimler Truck North America
  • Mathias Carlbaum, President & CEO, International
  • David Carson, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing, Daimler Truck North America
  • Ossa Fisher, President, Aurora
  • Doug Gould, Director, Operations Infrastructure & Strategic Partnerships, Zoox
  • Michael Halbherr, CEO, ABB E-Mobility
  • Steve Hanson, Sr Director Fleet Operations, Engineering & Sustainability, Pepsico
  • Angie Hargesheimer, Group Director of Advance Vehicle Technology, Ryder System, Inc.
  • John Harris, Cofounder & CEO, Harbinger
  • Austin Henderson, CIO, FirstFleet
  • Lauren Isaac, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Infrastructure, Waymo
  • Jack Kennedy, CEO, Platform Science
  • Keith Kerman, Chief Fleet Officer, New York City DCAS
  • Ryan Kocher, Director, Emerging Equipment Technology, Knight Swift Transportation
  • Robert H. Lee, President North America, LG Energy
  • David Liu, CEO and Cofounder, PlusAI
  • Johan Lundén, CEO, Coretura AB
  • Daragh P. Mahon, Executive Vice President and CIO, Werner
  • Brett Merritt, President, Engine Business, Cummins
  • Dan Priestly, Director, Semi Truck Engineering, Tesla
  • Jonathan Randall, President of Mack Trucks North America, Mack Trucks
  • Paul Rosa, SVP Procurement & Fleet Planning, Penske Truck Leasing
  • Mustafa Samiwala, Principal, Fleet Development, Amazon
  • Sherry Sanger, EVP Strategy & Marketing, Penske Transportation Solutions
  • Marty Tufte, Corporate Fleet Director, WM
  • Raquel Urtasun, Founder & CEO, Waabi
  • Ted Valin, Senior Director Fleet Management, DHL Supply Chain
  • Peter Voorhoeve, President, Volvo Trucks North America

ACT Expo 2026 will feature multiple session formats, including mainstage keynotes, technical breakouts, expo hall theater programming and partner-led events. For the first time, the event will also offer a continuing education program in partnership with NAFA Fleet Management Association and Green Business Certification Inc., with more than 25 conference sessions and 10 workshops approved for continuing education credit.

Register today to join the fleet leaders and technology innovators shaping the future of commercial transportation.

Q&A

Who attends ACT Expo?

ACT Expo brings together fleet and supplier leaders to understand the technologies and market forces shaping commercial transportation. Attendees include fleet executives and operators, shippers, OEMs, technology and infrastructure providers, procurement leaders, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders.

What technologies and vehicles are showcased at ACT Expo?

Attendees have access to educational sessions and commercial vehicle technologies spanning AI, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, alternative fuels, software-defined vehicles, energy storage, fueling and charging, renewable fuels, and other advanced innovations and technologies. Tracks include a focus on EV and hydrogen adoption, renewable and gaseous fuels such as natural gas and propane, applications for AI and telematics integration, autonomous fleet deployment, infrastructure funding, and more. Vehicles will range from Class 2 commercial vehicles to Class 8 trucks, and everything in between, including both on-road and off-road vehicles.

What topics are covered in ACT Expo sessions?
  • Industry outlook from CEOs of fleets and OEMs
  • The business case for adopting advanced technologies
  • Advances in diesel technology: next-generation engines and fuels delivering greater efficiency, durability, and high-load performance
  • AI: combining connected vehicle technologies and advanced predictive analytics
  • Autonomous: commercialization in ride hail and near-term growth in trucking
  • How next generation electric vehicles (EVs) are providing better opportunities for a positive TCO and thus scaling
  • The current and near-term landscape for electric vehicle and hydrogen fueling infrastructure, including V2X, low carbon fuel/energy sources, resiliency, and fuel costs
  • Best practices for deploying ultra-low emission combustion technologies and ultra-low carbon renewable fuels
  • Finding funding for vehicles, infrastructure in a tight market
  • The latest regulatory updates and changes at the local, state and federal levels
How much does it cost to attend ACT Expo?

ACT Expo conference pass prices vary by registration type, including expo-hall only passes, with fleets receiving preferred rates.

Is ACT Expo the same as Advanced Clean Transportation Expo?

Yes, the event is now simply ACT Expo because of the increased content on advanced technologies such as software-defined vehicles, connected vehicles, autonomous technology, ADAS safety technologies, AI, and a range of new technologies fleets are evaluating and deploying — including low- and zero-emission vehicles and related fueling and EVSE charging infrastructure.