Christopher Macgowan, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, will chairman this year’s Fleet News Europe Conference in Brussels on February 7.

Issues to be covered include green fleet in Europe, market expansion, the future of residual values, fleet safety, technology, the manufacturer viewpoint and an international perspective.

Among the speakers will be Vincent Rupied, international director of the Corporate Vehicle Observatory; Pascal Serres, vice-president, ALD International; Alan Carpenter, director –Volvo Car International Fleet Sales, Volvo Cars; Paul Lauria, president, Mercury Associates; Gabriel Simcic, project officer at the ETSC; Andy Leech, business leader at CFC Solutions; Marc Peeters, IT adviser, KPMG; and Rick Yarrow, managing director of Automotive Solutions.

Full details are available on the Fleet News Europe website – www.fneuropeconference.com – along with information about the Marriott Hotel, where the conference is being held.

For information, ticket sales and sponsorship enquiries, contact Luke Clements on 01733 468325 or email luke.clements@emap.com.