Overview

January 29
10AM PT, 1PM ET

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Public sector fleet leaders in emergency management, public safety and public works are balancing more expectations with fewer resources — from safety and accountability to sustainability and cost control. The right data can help. But to actually get results, it takes more than just sensors and dashboards. It takes people who understand the "why" behind the technology.

In this candid, fast-paced session, you’ll hear how government agencies are approaching fleet modernization with a focus on both operational intelligence and human buy-in. We'll explore how AI and connected platforms are helping agencies reduce risk, prevent incidents and support safer communities — all while navigating the real-world challenges of change management, trust-building and cross-department coordination.

You’ll learn:

  • How to drive adoption among drivers and field staff when introducing new tech
  • What role AI-powered insights (like dash cams and real-time analytics) can play in reducing incidents and liability
  • Why change management is often the missing link in fleet modernization — and what to do about it
  • How data visibility across vehicles, staff and routes is helping agencies right-size fleets, reduce downtime and manage public expectations


Speakers

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Joel Fisher

Global Director of Solutions Engineering & Professional Services, Verizon Connect

Joel is driven by a genuine curiosity of how things work and has a passion for bringing new cutting-edge solutions which solve complex issues for his customers and peers. Joel specializes in leveraging the forthcoming "Artificial Intelligence" revolution for his customer's benefit by architecting custom solutions that fill business needs / gaps from device to network to application.

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Sean O'Bryan

Safety Consultant, Professional Services, Verizon Connect

Sean brings 25-years of process improvement and fleet safety experience to our customers. As a professional who has executed the deployment of over 10,000 safety camera systems in commercial and consumer fleets, he understands the challenges our customers face and can provide experience based guidance on how to optimize customer safety programs.

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Russ Nichols — Moderator

Senior Fellow

Russ Nichols’ public service spanned over 32 years and included management and executive positions with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the California State Controller’s Office, and the Employment Development Department. In 2015, Nichols was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown as the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Chief Information Officer and Director of Enterprise Information Services. While serving at the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Nichols also served as a board member for the Corrections Technology Association and served as CTA President from 2019 to 2021. In February 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Nichols Deputy State CIO and Chief Deputy Director at California Department of Technology. Prior to retirement, Nichols also served as Acting State CIO and CDT Director for several months. During his career, Russ won numerous awards including the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s 2014 Administrator of the Year, Government Technology’s 2018 CIO of the year, and Government Technology’s 2023 California Public Sector Hall of Fame Award.

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