Fleet Forward in the Okanagan: Showcasing Zero Emission Fleet Vehicles

About this event

Learn about medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles and speak with peers and experts about opportunities and challenges About the event Fleet Forward is the easiest way to learn about medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in BC. Not only will you get up close with in-service vehicles, but you will also speak directly with peers and experts about the opportunities and challenges of integrating new technologies into existing fleets. And it is all free! • See vehicles from leading manufacturers • Hear from early adopters and fleet managers. • Ask questions and share insights that can help with your own planning and decision making. Agenda 8:30 am (local) - Doors open and breakfast buffet 9:00 am - Welcome & Introduction 9:30 am - Vehicle showcase, head outside and learn about demonstration vehicles 10:15 am - Case study presentations from early adopters of zero emission vehicles 11:30 am - Planning for ZEV adoption, where to start. 12:15 pm- Lunch and networking 1:15pm - Vehicle showcase, a second chance to view and discuss vehicles 1:45pm - Resources to support ZEV adoption (a series of short presentations); Funding, Procurement, Infrastructure 3:00 pm - Wrap up A model of success The day's agenda has been informed by input from local governments and fleet operators from the public and private sector around BC, and follows similar events from 2025 in Victoria, Burnaby, Prince George and Kamloops. “Fleet Forward was an incredibly productive day, filled with engaging speakers and fantastic networking opportunities. The event was well-organized, and I truly appreciate the effort that went into making it a success. Thank you for putting together such a valuable experience.” —Reginald Bann, City of Victoria We have financial support available to ensure regional participants can travel to the event. Please email [email protected] for more information. Partner and Funders About CEA CEA grew from a committee established by the Government of BC and the Union of BC Municipalities in the 1990s, was incorporated as a non-profit in 2003, and registered as a charity the following year. CEA functions as a nonprofit consultant with members and a Board of Directors; more than half of CEA’s member-organizations are local governments and Indigenous communities. Today, CEA’s members and staff live in communities large and small and share in the benefits of being a community of practitioners. We bring our collective expertise, experiences, commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and passion to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions while maximizing co-benefits, so that communities are healthy and resilient. This requires building local and regional capacity, leveraging funds, and fostering collaboration among all levels of government, Indigenous communities, energy providers, educational institutions, and other organizations to plan and implement local solutions.