The Future of Fleet Comes to Birmingham

Fleet & Mobility Live 2026 takes place on 6 and 7 October at the NEC Birmingham, bringing together more than 2,000 fleet professionals for two days dedicated to the future of fleet management and business mobility.

Described by the organisers as Europe’s largest dedicated event for the fleet and mobility community, the event will feature more than 100 exhibitors and 60 industry speakers, with fleet managers, procurement specialists, finance professionals, HR leaders and senior decision-makers expected to attend.

From electrification and sustainability to cost control, compliance, driver safety and new fleet technology, Fleet & Mobility Live provides an opportunity to explore many of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s fleet operators.

Bringing the Fleet and Mobility Industry Together

Managing a modern vehicle fleet has become increasingly complex.

Fleet professionals are responsible for much more than choosing vehicles and organising servicing.

Businesses must consider operating costs, vehicle utilisation, driver safety, compliance, sustainability, electrification, charging, taxation, procurement and rapidly developing technology.

Fleet & Mobility Live brings many of these conversations together under one roof.

The 2026 event is designed around three central themes: learn, connect and discover.

Attendees can hear from industry experts, meet suppliers and connect with other fleet professionals to understand how different organisations are approaching the changing mobility landscape.

More Than 2,000 Fleet Professionals

One of the biggest attractions of Fleet & Mobility Live is the opportunity to meet professionals working across different areas of fleet and mobility.

More than 2,000 fleet professionals are expected to attend the 2026 event, with the organisers stating that 83% of attendees are at manager level or above.

This creates an opportunity for fleet managers and decision-makers to compare experiences and discuss some of the practical issues they encounter every day.

Businesses already registered for the event include organisations such as AA, E.ON, ISS, National Grid, Openreach, Schneider Electric and Scottish Water.

Fleet requirements can vary considerably between organisations, but many of the challenges are shared.

Controlling costs, reducing risk, maintaining vehicles, supporting drivers and planning the transition towards more sustainable fleets are relevant to businesses across many different sectors.

More Than 100 Fleet and Mobility Suppliers

Fleet & Mobility Live 2026 will also feature more than 100 exhibitors, giving visitors an opportunity to explore products and services from across the fleet ecosystem.

Exhibitor categories include:

• Car and van manufacturers
• Contract hire and leasing
• Fleet management software
• Telematics and tracking
• EV charging
• Driver training
• Risk management
• Vehicle security
• Insurance
• Fuel cards
• Vehicle conversions
• Service, maintenance and repair
• Breakdown and recovery
• Logistics
• Job management software
• Vehicle hire

The range demonstrates how many different technologies and services now contribute to operating a modern fleet.

The Transition to Electric Vehicles

Electrification remains one of the biggest subjects facing fleet managers.

For organisations operating large vehicle fleets, transitioning towards electric vehicles requires considerably more planning than simply replacing petrol or diesel vehicles with electric alternatives.

Fleet managers may need to consider charging infrastructure, vehicle range, driver requirements, journey patterns, charging costs and vehicle availability.

The suitability of an electric vehicle can also depend heavily on how that individual vehicle is used.

A vehicle travelling predictable local routes may have very different charging requirements from one regularly covering long distances.

Fleet & Mobility Live gives operators an opportunity to explore vehicles, charging technology and strategies that could support the transition towards lower-emission fleets.

Controlling Fleet Costs

Cost control is another major theme of the event.

Running a fleet involves numerous direct and indirect expenses.

Vehicle acquisition, leasing, fuel or electricity, maintenance, tyres, insurance, repairs and vehicle downtime can all contribute to the overall cost of fleet operations.

The challenge for fleet managers is understanding the complete picture.

Technology is increasingly helping organisations gain greater visibility into how vehicles are being used and where costs are being generated.

Telematics, fleet management platforms and connected vehicle data can potentially help businesses understand areas such as mileage, utilisation, driver behaviour and maintenance requirements.

The organisers specifically identify cost control and fleet operations among the key areas covered by the 2026 event.

Connected Fleets and Telematics

Modern fleets are increasingly connected.

Telematics technology can allow organisations to collect information from vehicles while they are operating, creating greater visibility across a fleet.

Depending on the system being used, businesses may be able to monitor information relating to vehicle location, mileage, journeys and other operational data.

For organisations managing hundreds or thousands of vehicles, this information can become an important part of fleet management.

Connectivity also supports many of the technologies now being introduced into commercial vehicles.

As vehicles, mobile devices and cloud platforms become increasingly connected, reliable data communication becomes part of the wider infrastructure supporting modern fleet operations.

Driver Safety and Risk Management

Vehicles are only one part of fleet management.

Supporting the people driving them is equally important.

Driver safety and risk management feature prominently within the fleet industry, particularly for organisations operating large numbers of vehicles across extensive road networks.

Fleet technology can help organisations identify trends, but technology alone cannot create a safe fleet.

Policies, driver training, vehicle maintenance and organisational culture all contribute to reducing risk.

Fleet & Mobility Live includes content designed to provide practical insight into compliance, risk and driver safety, giving fleet professionals an opportunity to learn how other organisations are approaching these challenges.

Fleet Technology and Digital Transformation

Digital technology continues to change how fleets are managed.

A modern fleet operation might use multiple connected platforms covering areas such as:

• Vehicle tracking
• Driver management
• Fuel or charging
• Maintenance
• Compliance
• Job management
• Vehicle utilisation
• Insurance
• Reporting
• Procurement

Bringing this information together can provide fleet managers with a much clearer understanding of what is happening across their vehicles.

The challenge is ensuring technology genuinely improves operations rather than simply generating more information for managers to process.

Fleet events provide an opportunity to compare different systems and understand how technology is being deployed by other organisations.

Vans at Work

Commercial vehicles form another important part of Fleet & Mobility Live.

The event includes a dedicated Vans at Work area showcasing liveried and racked vans alongside commercial vehicle-focused suppliers and content.

For businesses operating vans, the vehicle itself often needs to function as a mobile workplace.

Storage, equipment, payload, vehicle conversion and operational requirements can all influence the type of vehicle a business needs.

Electrification adds another consideration, particularly where payload, daily mileage and charging requirements must be balanced.

Three Learning Theatres

Education forms a major part of Fleet & Mobility Live 2026.

The event will feature three dedicated learning areas:

Insights Theatre 1

Insights Theatre 2

HR & Procurement Theatre

The programme includes discussions and panels examining issues affecting fleet decision-makers, with speakers sharing experiences and approaches from across the industry.

More than 60 industry speakers are expected to take part during the two-day event.

Networking Across the Fleet Industry

One of the most valuable aspects of an industry event is the opportunity to speak directly with other people facing similar challenges.

Fleet & Mobility Live brings together professionals working across transport, HR, finance, procurement, travel and mobility.

Those different perspectives are increasingly important.

Fleet decisions can affect company finances, sustainability targets, employees, procurement strategies and wider business operations.

Bringing people from these different areas together creates opportunities to exchange ideas and understand how other organisations are approaching fleet strategy.

The Future of Fleet Management

The fleet industry is undergoing significant change.

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly important.

Vehicles are generating more data.

Telematics platforms are providing greater visibility.

Charging infrastructure is becoming part of fleet planning.

Driver safety technology continues to develop.

Businesses are facing greater pressure to understand and control operating costs.

At the same time, fleet managers must ensure that vehicles continue to perform their fundamental purpose: supporting the organisation effectively.

The future of fleet management is therefore likely to involve finding the right balance between vehicles, people, technology, cost and sustainability.

Fleet & Mobility Live 2026: Practical Information

Fleet & Mobility Live 2026 takes place on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October 2026 at the NEC Birmingham.

Dates: 6–7 October 2026

Venue: NEC Birmingham, Hall 6

Address: North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Tuesday 6 October: 9:30am–4:30pm

Wednesday 7 October: 9:30am–4:00pm

Tickets: Free to attend

The NEC is located next to Birmingham International railway station and is approximately eight miles east of Birmingham city centre.

Bringing the Future of Fleet Together

Fleet & Mobility Live 2026 arrives at a time when organisations are having to make important decisions about the future of their vehicles and mobility strategies.

Electrification, sustainability, connected technology, telematics, compliance, cost control and driver safety are all influencing how fleets are managed.

For fleet professionals, understanding these developments is becoming increasingly important.

On 6 and 7 October 2026, Fleet & Mobility Live will bring more than 2,000 fleet professionals together at the NEC Birmingham to learn, connect and discover what comes next for the industry.