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4th November 2024. Novotel ExCel, London, UK

Car Rental Technology Forum 2024

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Gain knowledge and discover new trends

The Car Rental Tech Forum is a networking group that connects car rental companies with tech providers to explore and promote technology that benefits the car rental industry.

Prepare for the change in a digital era

The forum also addresses the peripheral matters surrounding the adoption of technology by inviting input from major insurers, OEM’s, fleet suppliers, franchisors and brings top brokers and aggregators into the discussion.

Discover new products

Discover the latest technology products driving business growth. As technology rapidly evolves so must the car rental industry to stay competitive.

First Car Rental Technology Focused Forum in History

The Car Rental Tech Forum is a symposium that brings together technology providers, car rental companies, OEMs, brokers, and insurance providers from around the world. This first-of-its-kind event aims to educate the industry on the latest products and services through insights and expert advice from experienced and knowledgeable speakers.

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Forum discussions at 2024 event

Why consider a digital future for your business?

Automating Car Rental What are the Options?

Early Adopters of Automation, share their experience?

Fleet utilisation and business optimisation – measuring demand in the future

Vehicle insurance and technology add-ons

The future of distribution, super apps and aggregators

Vision

To be the premier networking hub that connects car rental companies with industry-leading product and service providers, emphasising innovative technology that drives the industry forward. We aim to foster a collaborative environment where stakeholders can explore and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and business growth.

We are committed to educating the car rental industry about the latest technological advancements and best practices. Through expert advice from seasoned professionals and thought leaders, we aspire to empower our members with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving market landscape.

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Mission

To provide a dynamic environment for the car rental industry, symposiums where industry leaders and experts discuss contemporary challenges and explore innovative solutions using the latest technology. We are dedicated to addressing the broader aspects of technology adoption by engaging key stakeholders, including insurers, OEMs, fleet suppliers, franchisors, and brokers, to foster comprehensive discussions and drive industry-wide advancements.

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Enhance your knowledge

Increased awareness

Increase your awareness of the latest developments in technology both current and upcoming, and how they will affect the car rental industry

Increased knowledge

Increase your knowledge of the purpose and functionality of the existing technology available in today’s marketplace

Learn more about the industry

Learn more about the companies selling and manufacturing technology pertinent to the car rental industry and meet their representatives

Meet and network

Meet and network with other likeminded executives in the car rental industry interested in applying technology to benefit and grow their business

Program 2024

15:00-15:10

Keynote: Car Rental Tech Forum opening

What is Car Rental Tech Forum and our plan for the future.

15:10-15:30

Why consider a digital future for your business?

15:30-16:00

Automating Car Rental What are the Options

Description: Integrating fleet with add-on technology solutions. Getting ready for digitalisation and shaping processes for modern keyless and unmanned operations. A showcases of solutions and success stories.  OEM integrations – the real story.

16:00 – 16:30

Panel: Early Adopters of Automation, share their experience

Early adopters of digital rental technology share their experience from an operational standpoint and their customer feedback. What are the early wins and failures? First hand experience of major obstacles and lessons learned. 

16:30-17:00

Coffee break 30 minutes.

17:00-17:30

Utilisation, business, maximising numbers, measuring demand in the future

Description: How can technology drive efficiency to improve utilisation and bring competitive advantage. How do different sectors view the future, broker and rental businesses discuss all the changes from EV to remote operations and different rental and leasing models.

17:30-18:00

Panel: vehicle insurance in digital rental use case

Description: What is the impact of using modern technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) for risk assessment. How are insurance companies viewing vehicle theft in digital rental use cases.

18:00-18:30

Forecast: The future of distribution, super apps and aggregators

How super apps are becoming a dominant force in the market.

18:30-19:30

Networking and drinks

Paul Hayes

Paul Hayes is a seasoned car rental industry consultant with over 20 years of experience. He began his career at Holiday Autos and later advanced to a senior role at Expedia Group, managing key accounts. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he founded phaYes Consulting to help regional suppliers grow through partnerships with brokers and OTAs. Paul is passionate about leveraging technology, such as keyless entry and autonomous vehicles, to drive industry growth.

Gren Pendleton

Greg Pendleton is the Vice President of Partner Development at Zubie, with over 20 years of experience in sales and business development in the automotive industry. He began his career at Mazda North American Operations and later spent 8 years at ibex CX, focusing on global business development in the automotive OEM sector. At Zubie, Greg leads partnerships with automotive OEMs, commercial fleets, and rental companies, driving growth and revenue. He holds a BSBA in Business Management from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

Julio Valcarcel

Julio Valcarcel, Portfolio Manager at Sofiac Travel, oversees the car rental business, focusing on clients using Sofiac’s digital key technology, white-label apps, and Rentanium software. With a background as a software engineer, he now leads private sector projects, helping car rental companies adopt self-service models. Julio is passionate about technology’s role in transforming the industry, especially through contactless rentals, making car rental more customer-centric and scalable.

Kenneth Pohl

Kenneth, founder of Movitronic, specializes in digital key and telematics solutions for the car rental industry. After developing Rentalmoose.com, he identified a market need for streamlined rental technology, leading to Movitronic’s creation. Kenneth is passionate about reducing customer frustrations with innovative, frictionless solutions, shaping the future of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). Outside work, he’s an avid cyclist, motorsport fan, and Mount Kilimanjaro conqueror.

Speakers

Paul Hayes

Business Consultant at phaYes Consulting

Greg Pendleton

VP, Partner Development at Zubie

Julio Valcarcel

Portfolio Manager, Sofiac Travel

Kenneth Pohl

Co-Founder and CEO of Movitronic Technology

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