NTEA's Green Truck Summit, the conference that kicks off Work Truck Week, will become the Future Truck Summit next year. Emily Korns, NTEA board member and president of J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers, announced the changes at this year's Green Truck Summit on Tuesday.
"As we evolve the content, we are also evolving the name to reflect that the summit has become about much more than alternative fuels," says Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO. "Future Truck Summit will provide attendees with fresh perspectives and insights into rapidly changing vehicle technology, hardware and fuel types so they can successfully position their businesses to capitalize on the opportunities that will be presented over the next five years and beyond."
NTEA — The Work Truck Association is working with the NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) to develop a curriculum focused on fuels, software, hardware and on-vehicle technology driving improvements in commercial vehicle efficiency, safety and durability.
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Just as the Green Truck Summit has traditionally opened Work Truck Week, the Future Truck Summit will still be held the beginning of the week. It will feature a keynote address and general sessions in the morning, followed by lunch and a choice of breakouts in the afternoon.
"The collaboration between NAFA and NTEA will result in an unmatched educational program for anyone involved in the work truck industry," says Bill Schankel, CEO of NAFA. "Combining our fleet knowledge and experience with NTEA's deep connections to the manufacturer and upfitter segments of the industry will enable us to create sessions that deliver cutting-edge technical information, real-world applications and actionable steps for fleet managers, upfitters, truck dealers and other commercial vehicle industry professionals."
The Future Truck Summit debuts March 9, 2027. Registration will open this fall.
