Agenda
Welcome
A summary of our member survey and business plan priorities.
Toby Poston – BVRLA
Outlook Panel
BVRLA published the findings of its 2025 Outlook survey, where senior leaders from across the industry share their thoughts on:
• Market perspectives
• Strategic priorities
• Regulation and compliance
Panelists:
Per Voegerl, URG
Fiona Howarth, Octopus EV
Andy Bruce, Fleet Alliance
Ryan Johnson, Enterprise
In search of
Commissions Clarity
Shashi Maharaj will chair a session for BVRLA members on Commission Disclosure:
• What does it mean to members now?
• What could it mean to our industry in the future?
Shashi Maharaj – BVRLA
Choice of breakout sessions
Keeping Vehicles Moving or LCV Lowdown
Keeping Vehicles Moving
How will technology support us in 2025 and reduce vehicle downtime?
• What will be the pinch points in 2025?
• Is there still a skills shortage in the vehicle repair and maintenance sector?
• Is data provision from OEMs improving?
• How can we work smarter in vehicle repair and maintenance in 2025?
Chair: Vincent St Claire – Fleet Assist
Panelists:
Ben Boot, Kwit Fit
Daniel Layne, QV Systems
Steve Thornton, i247
Marc Lees, epyx
Duncan Webb, The AA
The LCV Lowdown
Key findings of our 2024 Industry Outlook. Business volumes, confidence, etc. Where will demand be coming from?
• How do you see the outlook for BEV and ICE LCV supply in 2025? Is there any role for hybrid LCVs? What impact will the ZEV mandate have? Will BEV product be up-to-scratch?
• What is the outlook for the used market?
Chair: Ian Lawrence, URG
Panelists:
Dionne Hanlon, cap hpi
Ashley Passant, Greenhous
Lunch and Networking
Choice of breakout sessions
Fighting Fraud or Key Tech Touchpoints
Staying Secure and Fighting Fraud
With vehicle crime on the increase and criminals getting more sophisticated what can the industry do to work together and combat crime.
What systems are available to support you?
What are manufacturers doing to ensure systems can’t be overridden?
What vehicle recovery options are available to support you?
What’s the best way to get the Police onside?
Chair: Margaret Speirs, Arnold Clark
Panelists:
Dave Turnock, Trak Global
Nina Kerkez, Lexis Nexis
Mike Tuck, Switch Car Rental
Ahron Tolley, W4G
Josh Brown, Sentinel Insurance
Key Tech
Touchpoints
Whichever part of the fleet and mobility services industry you are working in, our panel will share how technology can make a difference in 2025:
Ensuring your company is ready for innovation and change.
Chair: Catherine Bowen, BVRLA
Panellists:
Richard Evans, Jaama
Jonathan Jenkins, Motability Operations
John May, CGI
Robert Pilkington, Ebbon Group
Biswajit Kundu Roy, Coastr