Happy new year to all our members, partners, subscribers, and readers! We are looking forward to sharing another exciting year with the larger fleet industry.
2025 was truly a momentous year for AfMA, after having celebrated 30 years of community, knowledge, and passion for fleet. We are honoured to be part of the fleet industry’s journey and hope to continue this in 2026. For the upcoming year, we have a great line-up of events, programs, and opportunities for everyone in fleet to join and enjoy.
Let’s keep up the momentum!
2026 Fleet Education and Leadership Summit
The much-anticipated 2026 Fleet Education and Leadership Summit will be held from 19 May to 20 May 2026 at the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. The summit will feature 70+ exhibitors, 50+ speakers, and 25+ educational sessions.
Click here to find out more. See you there!
2026 Fleet Management Awards
Together, let’s celebrate excellence in the fleet industry through the 2026 Fleet Management Awards! AfMA welcomes everyone to nominate a colleague, organisation, or even themselves to commemorate excellence and dedication in the fleet industry.
For more information on sending nominations for the 2025 Fleet Management Awards, click here.
Professional Development Forums
Our Professional Development Forums are well on the way! These forums are a great opportunity brush up on your industry know-how with alongside fleet professionals and experts. Make new connections and gain new knowledge with us!
To find out which forum will be held near you, check out our event calendar for more.
Personal Development Series
Professional development is only half the story—personal development and emotional intelligence are also key to a great career. Our upcoming webinars will cover topics from leadership to personal productivity and coaching and mentoring. Check out our 2025 library for Personal Development here!
Women in Fleet Management
Our Women in Fleet Management council aims to attract, elevate and empower women in the fleet and automotive professions. Alongside a slew of events to support women in our industry, this year AfMA proudly presents its first Women in Fleet Management Awards.
For more information on Women in Fleet Management, click here.
Swinburne Diploma of Leadership and Management
AfMA and Swinburne University are once again offering the Diploma of Leadership and Management. Take your professional knowledge and credentials further with a scholarship from us!
For more information on the scholarship and application process, click here.
Industry Development Program
After a successful year with our Industry Development Program, we are offering it once again alongside our partners: the NRMA, Geotab, Pedders Suspension & Brakes, RedBook and Zurich Resilience Solutions. This is a great opportunity for organisations looking to develop their next generation of talent in the fleet industry.
If you are interested in participating in the Industry Development Program, click here to find out more.
Industry Mentoring Program
Our Industry Mentoring Program is back! This program allows industry experts to connect with aspiring fleet professionals to help shape their professional journey and provide tailored guidance over the course of 9 months. Applications for both mentees and mentors are now open, so don’t miss on the chance to sign up!
For more information on the program and application, click here to read.
FleetDrive
Our bi-monthly publication FleetDrive is available to read for free! Browse through our issues for relevant fleet news, one-of-a-kind features, and interviews with industry pros. We’re exploring another set of themes for the year, so keep an eye out for each issue as the year progresses!
Don’t miss the chance to advertise with us this 2026! Contact Anby Alcomendas (anby.alcomendas@afma.org.au) or Antonina Joson (antonina.joson@afma.org.au) for more information on advertising or contributing to FleetDrive.
Have a happy new year!
