ACT Expo 2025 speakers ready to prepare fleets for the road ahead

Organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo recently released the updated roster of confirmed speakers for the 15th annual fleet-focused event that will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California on April 28 to May 1.

Throughout the event, more speakers than ever—nearly 300 fleet executives and industry innovators—will share case studies, strategies, and insights into the biggest operating challenges and competitive opportunities in commercial transportation. Sessions will focus on solutions for reducing total cost of ownership, leveraging emerging technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, optimizing fleet operations, evaluating the current landscape of ZEV adoption, gaseous and renewable fuels, 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 leaders will present on various topics, providing extra value for attendees who select Expo Hall Only registration.

“Fleets are facing an unprecedented amount of change, with an ever-expanding set of technologies and fuels to choose from, increased vehicle complexity, uncertain operating costs, evolving regulations, and growing customer demand for lower cost and cleaner solutions,” Erik Neandross, president of clean transportation solutions at TRC, the producers of ACT Expo, said. “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.”

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Joining the roster of ACT Expo keynote speakers this year are:

• Jennifer Rumsey, chair and CEO, Cummins, Inc.
• Mathias Carlbaum, president and CEO, International 
• Catharina Modahl Nilsson, member of the executive board of Traton SE, group product management, Traton 
• Patti Poppe, CEO, PG&E
• Lars Stenqvist, CTO, Volvo Group
• Jim Walenczak, VP, Paccar and GM, Kenworth Truck

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 conference. Speakers are being added on a daily basis, but the following are notable confirmed speakers: 

• Sid Brown, CEO, NFI 
• Sarah Burke, CEO, Martin Brower
• Jonathan Randall, president, Mack Trucks North America
• Debi Boffa, CEO, Travel Centers of America
• Sherry Sanger, EVP, strategy and marketing, Penske Transportation Solutions
• Adam Newsome, CEO, Lazer Logistics
• Ari Silkey, GM, Amazon Freight
• Jim Gillis, Pacific Region president, IMC Logistics
• John Kenning, CEO and president, First Student
• Ben Schill, chief corporate development officer, Paper Transport
• Nicole McDonald, senior project leader, Autonomous, J.B. Hunt
• Stacey Orlandi, president of Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Chevron
• Rakesh Aneja, VP and chief of eMobility, Daimler Truck North America
• John Rich, CTO, Paccar
• Dan Priestley, senior manager, semi truck engineering, Tesla
• Christopher Reynolds, EVP and chief strategy officer, Toyota Motor North America
• John Harris, co-founder and CEO, Harbinger
• Michael Halbherr, CEO, ABB E-Mobility
• Wen Han, founder, chairman and CEO, 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, CEO, bp pulse Americas
• John E. Pool, COO, Mail Management Services
• Efon Epanty, chief, transit planning and innovation, Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation