ACT Expo 2026 Announces Speaker Roster of Commercial Transportation Leaders Shaping the Next Era of Fleet Strategy — The conference brings together more than 300 commercial[...]

Las Vegas, NV - ACT Expo, North America's largest fleet technology conference and expo, today unveiled the speaker roster for its 2026 event, taking place May 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Featuring nearly 400 expert speakers, the 2026 lineup brings together top executives, fleet operators, and technology leaders who are actively shaping how commercial transportation technologies are evaluated, deployed, and scaled across real-world operations.

Building on the recently announced agenda spotlighting new digital, connected, and clean fleet technologies, ACT Expo offers the fastest way for fleet professionals to get up to speed on the technologies, trends, and regulations transforming commercial transportation, delivering months of fleet education in just four days.

A Speaker Lineup Built for Fleet Decision-Makers

As commercial fleets navigate rapid change across AI, autonomy, connected vehicles, advanced safety technologies, and zero-emission vehicles, ACT Expo has curated a speaker program that mirrors technology decisions that fleets are prioritizing today.

Speaker perspectives anchor ACT Expo's sessions and case studies focused on evaluating tradeoffs, measuring results, and guiding investment decisions using real deployment experience and a keen focus on delivering value to the customer.

Featured ACT Expo 2026 Speakers Include:

• Stephen Roy,President, Mack Trucks & Executive Vice President, Volvo Group
• RJ Scaringe,Founder & CEO, Rivian
• John Smith, Incoming President & CEO, FedEx Freight
• Joanna Buttler, GM of Product Strategy, Daimler Truck North America
• Don Burnette, CEO & Founder, Kodiak
• 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
• Angie Hargesheimer, Group Director of Advance Vehicle Technology, Ryder System, Inc.
• Steve Hanson, Sr Director Fleet Operations, Engineering & Sustainability, Pepsico
• 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

View the list of speakers here: Speakers | ACT Expo

"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, 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."

Where Speakers Share Insight at ACT Expo

ACT Expo speakers deliver insight across multiple formats designed to support different learning styles and decision-making needs, including:

• Mainstage and Keynotes: Hear from C-Suite executives and industry leaders on the trends, regulations, and technologies shaping commercial transportation.
• Technical Sessions: Participate in interactive, fleet-focused sessions delivering actionable strategies and targeted takeaways for real-world operations.
• Expo Hall Theater: See technology demonstrations and expert-led discussions on the show floor, with practical insights for fleet operations. (available with Expo Hall Only pass)
• Partner Events: Engage with leading organizations through specialized sessions, roundtables, networking events, and continuing education opportunities.

Continuing Education That Supports Fleet Leadership

For the first time, ACT Expo 2026 will offer a continuing education program in partnership with recognized professional organizations, including the NAFA Fleet Management Association and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). The program supports certification requirements, professional development, and workforce readiness for fleet professionals.

More than 25 conference sessions and 10 workshops are approved for continuing education credit, allowing full conference registrants to earn recognized hours or professional certificates while engaging in practical education aligned with real-world fleet operations, sustainability, safety, and technology decision-making.

Registration

Learn more about ACT Expo 2026 and register online at www.actexpo.com.

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About ACT Expo
ACT Expo is North America's premier advanced commercial transportation conference and expo, uniting fleets, OEMs, technology providers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of technologies that improve safety, sustainability, and operational performance. ACT Expo returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center May 4-7, 2026, thanks to presenting sponsors Daimler Trucks North America, Penske Transportation Solutions and PlusAI. For more information or to register, visit www.actexpo.com.