Smarter, Safer, Greener Fleets

Building on the success of last year, the 2025 edition of the Fleet FWD Conference takes a broader approach, adding a stronger focus on automotive logistics alongside fleet and telematics technologies. This one-day event will give attendees a well-rounded view of how the automotive industry is transforming through electrification, smarter data use, and advanced supply chain solutions.
Key sessions will explore the future of fleets, from EV adoption and policy shifts to enhancing driver safety and maintenance through telematics. The agenda also shines a light on the growing role of logistics, covering cross-border trade, warehousing tech, last-mile delivery, and automation.
Whether you're managing fleets, improving logistics, or developing connected vehicle solutions, this conference offers practical insights from industry leaders and tech experts. Learn how AI, real-time data, and digital infrastructure are shaping a smarter, safer, and more sustainable automotive ecosystem.
Agenda
Location: PitStop 3 - Za'abeel Hall 3
12:25 - Welcome and opening remarks
12:30 - Fleet future: Electrification, policy shifts & the road to decarbonisation
13:00 - Harnessing telematics for predictive maintenance & operational efficiency
Fabian Seithel, Associate Vice President - Sales & Bus Dev EMEA Geotab GmbH
13:30 - Reimagining automotive logistics: Cross-border trade, warehousing & smart infrastructure
Rami Karout, Senior Adviser, Middle East and North Africa, International Road Transport Union IRU
14:00 - Traceability & digital Surveillance: Safeguarding Mobility & Assets
15:00 - Application of AI and future telematics systems for fleet management
- Dr. Mahdi Shahbakhti, Professor of Engineering, Automotive AI, University of Alberta
- Hamidreza Abediasl, PhD Candidate, Intelligent Fleet Management, University of Alberta
15:30 - Driver behavior & safety analytics: Using telematics to create safer roads
Mohamed Yagoub Mastoor, Regional Manager - Middle East, Ruptela
16:00 - The future of last-mile delivery: EV fleets, drones & automation in action
16:30 - End of conference
2025 Speakers

Mohamed Yagoub Mastoor
Regional Manager - Middle East, Ruptela

Dr. Mahdi Shahbakhti
Professor of Engineering, Automotive AI, University of Alberta

Hamidreza Abediasl
PhD Candidate, Intelligent Fleet Management, University of Alberta

Fabian Seithel
Associate Vice President - Sales & Bus Dev EMEA, Geotab GmbH

Rami Karout
Senior Adviser, Middle East and North Africa, International Road Transport Union IRU