The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo has announced its 2025 speaker lineup.

ACT Expo will be held in Anaheim, California April 28 to May 1, 2025. 

Organizers said speakers and the event in general will allow fleets and transportation industry stakeholders to access real-world strategies, new technologies, and insights that drive fleet efficiency, cost reduction, and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market.

Record Number of Speakers

Throughout the four-day event, ACT Expo will feature more speakers than ever before. This will include 300 fleet executives and industry innovators. 

These speakers will share case studies, strategies, and insights into the biggest operating challenges and competitive opportunities in the commercial transportation space.

Sessions will focus on practical solutions for reducing total cost of ownership (TCO), leveraging emerging technologies like 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 a wide variety of topics, providing extra value for attendees selecting 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,” said Erik Neandross, president of Clean Transportation Solutions at TRC, the producers of ACT Expo. “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.”

Keynote Speakers

ACT Expo has also announced the first round of keynote speakers at the show. These industry experts will share their expertise on the technologies and strategies reshaping the future of fleet transportation.

Joining the roster of ACT Expo keynote speakers are: 

• Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Cummins, Inc.

• Mathias Carlbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, International 

• Catharina Modahl Nilsson, Member of the Executive Board of Traton Group Product Management, Traton 

• Patti Poppe, Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation 

• Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer, Volvo Group 

• Jim Walenczak, Vice President, Paccar Inc and General Manager, Kenworth Truck Company 

Other Confirmed Speakers

In addition to keynote speakers, nearly 300 industry expert speakers representing progressive fleet operators, commercial vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, infrastructure providers, and clean fuel companies will share their expertise during the four-day conference.

While speakers are being added daily, notable confirmed leaders include:

• Sarah Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Martin Brower

• Jonathan Randall, President, Mack Trucks North America 

• Debi Boffa, Chief Executive Officer, Travel Centers of America

• Sherry Sanger, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Marketing, Penske Transportation Solutions 

• Adam Newsome, Chief Executive Officer, Lazer Logistics 

• Ari Silkey, General Manager, Amazon Freight 

• Jim Gillis, Pacific Region President, IMC Logistics

• John Kenning, Chief Executive Officer and President, First Student

• Ben Schill, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Paper Transport, LLC.

• Nicole McDonald, Senior Project Leader, Autonomous, J.B. Hunt 

• Stacey Orlandi, President of Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Chevron 

• Rakesh Aneja, Vice President and Chief of eMobility, Daimler Truck North America

• John Rich, Chief Technology Officer, Paccar

• Dan Priestley, Senior Manager, Semi Truck Engineering, Tesla

• Christopher Reynolds, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Toyota Motor North America

• John Harris, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Harbinger 

• Michael Halbherr, Chief Executive Officer, ABB E-Mobility

• Wen Han, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 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, Chief Executive Officer, bp pulse Americas

• John E. Pool, Chief Operating Officer, Mail Management Services, Inc. 

• Efon Epanty, Chief, Transit Planning and Innovation, Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation

The full list of ACT Expo speakers can be viewed at www.actexpo.com/speakers.