Location: Paris Registration Desk

Sponsored By:
PurCo

Location: Vendome A

Learn how to make the most of International Car Rental Show with an insider’s look into the event’s highlights, and meet fellow attendees to form new connections that will last during the expo and beyond!

Location: Versailles Ballroom

Speakers:
Joni Owens, Auto Rental News/Bobit Fleet

Sponsor:
HQ Rental Software

Location: Champagne Ballroom

Emcees:
Chris Brown, Auto Rental News
Martin Romjue, Auto Rental News

Location: Champagne Ballroom

Emcee:
Chris Brown, Bobit Fleet Group

Speaker:
Sameer Somal, Blue Ocean Global Technology and Girl Power Talk

ACRA President Sharky Laguana presents this year's Impact Award, provides an update on ACRA progress over the past year, and discusses the year ahead.

Location: Champagne Ballroom

Speakers:
Sharky Laguana, Bandago Van & ACRA President

Location: Exhibit Hall - Paris Ballroom

Lunch Served 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch Courtesy of:
Hawkeye Claims LLC

What are the top car rental revenue sources that every owner must focus on to maximize Topline revenues. These are: 1. Booking rates strategies and tools to use 2. Fleet planning and life cycle — available systems to use 3. Upsell new techniques 4. Customers loyalty and brand reputation. Systems to use now to improve scores 5. Local marketing — new systems and techniques.

Location: Champagne Ballroom

Moderator:
Roger Zakharia, Fleet Consulting Association (FCA)

Panelists:
Brett Lippel, SYCN Auto Logistics
Elie Michaels, Advantage Rent A Car
Michael Meyers, Rate Highway
Pedro Bobadilla, USave & GreenMotion

Managing risk is critical to car rental operations. This session will provide an update on legal developments important to the car rental industry. The presentation will include a review and discussion of key cases, legislation and legal issues from the last year including privacy and telematics, rental agreement terms, and negligent entrustment. What are the changes and considerations to watch for with a new Presidential Administration and Congress?

Location: Versailles 1

Speakers:
Leslie Pujo, PlaveKoch PLC
Wes Hurst, Polsinelli

Brazil's electric and hybrid vehicle rental market is rapidly expanding, offering significant opportunities for Latin American entrepreneurs. A diverse range of models from manufacturers like BYD, BMW, Volkswagen, and Audi is available, driven by increased environmental awareness and corporate ESG commitments. Despite challenges such as charging infrastructure and vehicle range, innovations like flex hybrids utilizing ethanol present practical solutions, positioning Brazil as a leader in sustainable transportation.

Location: Versailles 3

Speaker:
Jorge Pontual, MSc., FENALOC

Sponsored By:
Mex Rent A Car

See the results of a detailed global study and survey of rental car operations across the continents by data and analysis firm Rate Gain. What are the emerging trends and operational practices that rental car company operators can learn from? See up-to-date performance and process benchmarks by your rental car peers.

Location: Champagne Ballroom

Emcee:
Martin Romjue, Auto Rental News

Speakers:
Apoorva Chawla, Rate Gain
Prithvi Kathuria, Rate Gain

As the car rental industry faces increasing competition and changing consumer preferences, many companies struggle to optimize their fleet usage and revenue streams. This session will explore the hybrid subscription-rental model, demonstrating how rental companies can leverage the same vehicle assets for both short-term rentals and subscription services, leading to reduced customer acquisition costs and increased fleet turnover. Join us to discover actionable strategies for implementing this innovative approach, driving profitability, and meeting the evolving demands of your customers.

Location: Versailles 1

Moderator:
Michael Higgens, Loopt.co
Solomon Cramer, Avis Budget and Payless Licensee Association

Panelists:
TBD

Location: Versailles 1

This session will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the car rental industry, with real-world applications in fleet management, predictive maintenance, and customer service. Drawing on insights from over 3,000 participants, and 300 rental companies in Brazil’s leading AI course for car rental businesses, this session will showcase practical strategies to implement AI solutions immediately. This session will also cover how to see through the marketing term AI and breakdown the hype, innovations, and marketing terms behind it. Attendees will understand how AI is implemented and discern what features of AI relate to their operations and business journeys.

Location: Champagne Ballroom

Moderator:
Martin Romjue, Auto Rental News

Panelists:
Julian Gritsch, JGCORP
Julio Valcarcel, Sofiac Travel

Many experienced and well-respected car rental operators are now expanding into single vehicle longer term rentals through micro-leases or “flexible leases,” for both consumer and commercial accounts, with monthly or muti-monthly terms, with excellent results. Is this a new area of longer-term, profitable growth for car rental operators, or simply a location or needs-based niche? In this panel presentation, we will explore the opportunity, outlining the strategies and techniques innovators in the marketplace are using today to expand sales and profits.

Location: Versailles 1

Moderator:
Elena Ciccotelli, The EV’s For Everyone Podcast
John F. Possumoto, DriveItAway

Panelists:
Chaim Scheiner, Voyager Mobility & FleetIT
Nick DiPrima, The Merlin Group

Location: Versailles 3

Enjoy a drink and light bites, mingle with the movers and shakers in car rental. The opening Evening Reception give ICRS attendees a deep dive into the latest in car rental services and technologies.

Location: Exhibit Hall - Paris Ballroom

Sponsor:
1st Source Bank