NAFA Pacific Southwest Local Networking Group is excited to announce their upcoming meeting at LA Auto Show in conjunction with Automobility LA in November! This partnership offers an expanded day of education, mainstage panels, fleet test drives, networking events, OEM presentations, and early press day access to the annual Los Angeles Auto Show Meeting. Join other fleet managers, industry experts, and innovative solution providers for a day of networking, insights, and new vehicle previews.
When: November 20 with NAFA content from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Main Stage. Attendees get access to all programming and events from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - including free meals.
Where: LA Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa St, LA, CA 90015
Registration Fee: There is no fee to attend this year’s event (and meals are included)! But registration is required. ** Please click the register button and select industry registration and use the following discount code to obtain the free registration: NAFA2025LA
Registration Deadline: November 13
NAFA Pacific SW Tentative Agenda
* Subject to Change
9:00 a.m.: Welcome Remarks
9:10 – 9:40 a.m.: Session 1: Fleet Financing Strategies – Making the Most of What’s on Display (A practical discussion on how fleet managers can approach vehicle acquisition and financing)
Topics to include:
- Open vs. closed-end leases
- OEM financing vs. third-party leasing
- Resale value considerations
- Ownership vs. leasing models
- How to speak effectively with financing partners
9:40 – 10:20 a.m.: OEM Preview – Fleet Perspectives on the 2026 Model Year
10:20 – 10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Fleet Meets AI – What’s Real, What’s Next, and What to Watch For
Topics to include:
- Predictive maintenance and vehicle build automation
- MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) re-emergence
- What’s useful now vs. what’s just noise
- Best practices for AI adoption
- Risk management and safety implications
- Preparing drivers for AI-enabled vehicles
11:00 a.m.: Closing Remarks
Please Note: The event is offering a total of 7 available sponsorships at $700 each. No additional sponsorships will be available after these spots have been filled. First-come, first-served to reserve your sponsorship. Contact Marci McNeal at mmcneal@nafa.org to secure your spot today!
$700 Sponsorship includes:
1. Table space (2x6) for company representatives in the NAFA Fleet Management area adjacent to the main stage - this is a $4300 savings over sponsors wanting to rent their own space in the pavilion!
2. Logo included in marketing to the SW Region regarding this event
3. Opportunity to provide a giveaway in NAFA’s booth (at sponsors expense). If providing a giveaway, NAFA will promote this in an email to the SW Region ahead of the event.
4. Recognitions & announcements as sponsors to the NAFA panels/agenda (Whatever we decide here)
5. Secure your spot by October 14 and receive additional recognition at the upcoming Southwest Regional event in Arizona. NAFA will thank these companies during the opening and closing remarks for your generous contribution and dedication to NAFA.