Overview

The 2026 IPWEA Fleet Management Training Days will feature a program shaped by direct input from the IPWEA Fleet community and delegate feedback from the national conference. These training days will be held across Australia and New Zealand and are designed to deliver targeted, practical learning for fleet practitioners.

The training sessions have been designed to provide ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, introduce best practice and provide an update on the latest technology in the various fields of plant and vehicle management.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

• Understand the key cost components involved in EV total cost of ownership, including purchase price, fuel, maintenance, and residual value, compared to existing fleet vehicles
• Explain the infrastructure and charging requirements needed to support EV adoption across organisational, workforce, and regional contexts
• Identify the key elements of a strategic fleet management plan, including relevant policy obligations, sustainability targets, and Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Describe the procurement frameworks used in fleet decision-making, including specification writing, standardisation, and own vs. lease considerations
• Recognise the role of telematics and KPI data in measuring fleet utilisation, efficiency, and cost performance
• Explain how AI-powered tools and financial modelling techniques are used to support fleet management decisions and internal hire rate calculations

Who should attend

• Fleet Managers / Coordinators
• Workshop Supervisors / Managers
• Depot and Plant Managers
• Financial Managers
• Sustainability Managers
• Safety Managers
• Directors of Infrastructure

Cancellation Policy
Substitution advice must be received 3 days prior to workshop. Cancellations received less than 1 week prior to workshop will be required to pay full cost. The right is reserved to defer, amend or cancel workshops.

Session Sponsor

Time & Venue

Presenter

Marc Sibbald Director IPWEA FLEET Marc has been the Director IPWEA Fleet since 2022 and is accountable for the strategic development of the fleet program which means working with the members and Fleet Council to develop education programs, resources, and networking opportunities to increase the capability and capacity of the fleet community. Marc started in fleet as a motor mechanic and used his technical training to explore many different parts of the automotive industry. Roles have included sales and marketing at Ampol, operations at SG Fleet, and leadership positions with global tyre brands. He is also a regular contributor to Fleet Auto News, Fleet EV News and Fleet HV News.