ACT Expo 2025: First batch of speakers announced, featuring industry
The countdown to Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 has begun– This year’s must-attend event for fleet operators and industry leaders committed to advancing sustainable transportation. Scheduled for April 28 to May 1, 2025at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California, this year’s ACT Expo will provide fleets with the tools, insights and strategies they need to drive economic and environmental sustainability in an evolving market. Changes are opening the door to new opportunities amid a changing regulatory environment and a new administration in the White House. ACT Expo 2025 will focus on how fleets can stay ahead of the curve by adapting procurement programs and services to changing market demands. From navigating regulatory shifts to leveraging new technologies and meeting customers’ growing sustainability expectations, fleets will explore how to unlock new business opportunities and drive future growth at this year’s event. Full agenda now available Last week, the full ACT Expo 2025 agenda was released, which includes executive panels…
EXPERIENCEit launches keynote speakers for 2025 celebrations
EXPERIENCEit, the UK's leading experiential events celebration, has announced speakers and global brand exhibitors for its 2025 event, which celebrates the growing desire for experiential, collaborative and immersive events.Keynote speakers will share their game-changing insights into boosting creativity, leveraging sponsorships, and building meaningful audience connections.Lucy Ducker, Associate Creative Director, Seen Presentsand a trailblazer in technology, 2D and 3D design. Lucy's extensive portfolio of event partnerships with global brands has left an indelible mark at iconic events such as Cannes Lions, CES and SXSW. Her sessions are sure to inspire new ideas and inspire innovation in event design.Matthew Leopold, marketing guru and European Sponsorship Association board member The essentials of sponsorship will be delved into, providing insights into choosing the right partner and how this key element drives event success.Catherine Warrilow, founder of The Plot and renowned brand strategists will share actionable insights on building authentic, meaningful audience relationships. Her talent for simplifying branding and weaving engaging narratives promises to leave…
Ford patent could play ads through car speakers
Ford remains mum on whether the system will eventually enter production go through Brad Anderson November 21, 2024 11:54 Ford may see these personalized ads as a great money-making tool. The company has not yet confirmed whether the system will go into production. In addition to display ads, ads can also be played through car speakers. Go for a walk in a densely populated area and you will be bombarded with ads. Turn on your phone and you won't be able to escape ads promoting products that promise to change your life. Sit down and open an old-fashioned newspaper and you'll often see full-page ads. Ford could soon start rolling out personalized ads in the infotainment systems of future models. In February 2023, Ford applied for a technology patent for such a system in the United States. Released recently, it can display ads on a vehicle's infotainment screen. More annoyingly, it can also play ads through the car's speakers and…
MPI IMEX Keynote Speakers
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced its IMEX America 2024 keynote speakers and Smart Mondays educational program. Smart Monday will take place on Monday, October 7th. IMEX USA The show will be held from Tuesday, October 8th to Thursday, October 10th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. IMEX Smart Mondays are days dedicated to educational activities and forward-thinking professional development events, all aligned with CMP International standards. This year, MPI will be launching three new educational sessions: Viticus' Healthcare Conference Compliance Certificate and Healthcare Conference Professional Certificate; Certificate Course in Exhibition Basics; and Professional Certificate Program in AI-Enhanced Sales. “IMEX America is the flagship event for the business events industry, and our ongoing partnership with IMEX to create best-in-class educational offerings, forward-thinking professional development, and enriching networking sessions will only enhance its importance,” said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI, in a media statement. “IMEX America has something for everyone, and our team has done…
MPI IMEX Keynote Speakers
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced its IMEX America 2024 keynote speakers and Smart Mondays educational program. Smart Monday will take place on Monday, October 7th. IMEX USA The show will be held from Tuesday, October 8th to Thursday, October 10th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. IMEX Smart Mondays are days dedicated to educational activities and forward-thinking professional development events, all aligned with CMP International standards. This year, MPI will be launching three new educational sessions: Viticus' Healthcare Conference Compliance Certificate and Healthcare Conference Professional Certificate; Certificate Course in Exhibition Basics; and Professional Certificate Program in AI-Enhanced Sales. “IMEX America is the flagship event for the business events industry, and our ongoing partnership with IMEX to create best-in-class educational offerings, forward-thinking professional development, and enriching networking sessions will only enhance its importance,” said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI, in a media statement. “IMEX America has something for everyone, and our team has done…
IoT Technology Expo North America adds new speakers to lineup
IoT Technology Expo North America, the leading event for exploring the latest advances in the Internet of Things (IoT) and related technologies, has announced a new slate of distinguished speakers for the conference, which will be held June 5-6, 2024 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.Notable speakers who will be taking the stage include:Santosh Putchala – Product Privacy Manager at MetaRobert L. Gray III – Chief Technology Delivery Manager, Blue Cross NCNoorddin Taj – Head of Intelligent Operations Architecture and Design, BPSusanne Lauda – Director of Global Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, AGCOJoffrey Lauthier – Head of North American Rail Business, TÜV RheinlandAbhijit Mikhade – Data Engineering/Science | Connected Car | Global Data Insights & Analytics, Ford Motor CompanyMike Bergman – Vice President of Technology and Standards, Consumer Technology AssociationThese esteemed speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to an already impressive line-up, providing attendees with a truly inspiring experience.In addition to the speakers, IoT Technology Expo North America will also…
Directory of Women Speakers in the Hospitality Industry
To further showcase diverse voices at global hospitality conferences, Hospitality Women's Leadership Alliance has launched an interactive speaker directory featuring over 700 talented senior female speakers with expertise in all aspects of the hospitality industry. According to the Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Administration Women in Hospitality 2023 Research report by AHLA Foundation Data from (alliance members) shows that women hold only 24% of speaking slots at hotel investment conferences and 37% of main stage slots, yet women make up 58% of the hotel industry workforce. In a media statement, Rachel Vandenberg, chair of the Alliance’s Podium Committee, said: “Representation matters and visibility is a key factor in career advancement. Despite the many women with deep expertise in the hospitality industry, there are still relatively few women on stage.” Working with conference organizers, the Alliance Podium Committee identified several common challenges to finding more diverse voices for conference stages and immediately set out to overcome these barriers and provide…
ACT Expo 2025 is seeking dynamic speakers and presenters
June 19, 2024 With ACT Expo 2024 behind us, the TRC team is already gearing up for 2025. As we return to Anaheim, we will be launching our annual call for abstracts. ACT Expo 2025 will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from April 28 to May 1, 2025, bringing together the cleantech industry’s biggest stakeholders, and we invite you to join us for innovative workshops, insightful fireside chats, or forward-thinking breakout sessions with some of the biggest names in commercial transportation. ACT Expo features commercial transportation leaders presenting dynamic, cutting-edge case studies and insights on the latest trends and emerging topics impacting the industry, including presentations on: Large-scale deployment of advanced clean vehicles Advances in renewable fuels Charging and refueling infrastructure construction Connected Car Technology Implementation Advanced Energy Management Federal and State Regulations and Funding Programs Improved efficiency across all weight classes and vehicle applications Your case study should be relevant to end-user fleets and focus on actual…
9 top Summer Olympians take keynote speeches to new heights
As this year’s Olympic athletes compete for gold medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there are plenty of Olympians who can inspire spectators to pursue their own excellence. Top Olympians know what it means to strive for excellence—and some of them have turned their experiences into inspiring keynotes that motivate nearly any audience to reach new heights of their own. Some of the top Olympians now serve as keynote speakers sharing their lessons on perseverance, teamwork, and overcoming adversity, including: American Olympic gymnast Simone Biles Simone BilesAudiences may be interested in Biles, the most successful Olympic gymnast of all time, who again this year led the U.S. women's gymnastics team to a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. She spoke about a variety of topics, including overcoming adversity, setting goals, and achieving success. She was also outspoken about the importance of mental health, especially for athletes, and shared her own experiences dealing with anxiety and depression. Michael Phelps…
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