Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate, make decisions, deliver services, and prepare their workforce for the future. Yet every organization is at a different point in that journey. Some are experimenting with early use cases. Others are developing governance frameworks and workforce strategies. Still others are beginning to integrate AI into everyday operations. Most are asking many of the same questions:
Where should we begin? What are the right guardrails? Which opportunities create real value? How do we prepare our workforce? And how do we move forward responsibly while technology continues to evolve?
Public fleets are no exception.
The Public Fleet AI Forum was created to provide a dedicated space where public fleet leaders can step away from day-to-day operations and engage in thoughtful, practical conversations about the opportunities, challenges, and implications of artificial intelligence. The Forum brings together leaders, practitioners, researchers, and innovators to explore the strategic questions that will shape the future of fleet operations.
Founded by Dr. Rhonda A. Syler and Darryl Syler, the Forum draws upon decades of combined experience spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, information systems, government technology, public fleet operations, and executive leadership. Equally important is the network of respected leaders and subject matter experts they have cultivated across government, academia, and industry. Together, these relationships create an environment where meaningful conversations can occur across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences.
Our vision is intentionally ambitious. The inaugural Public Fleet AI Forum marks the beginning of an ongoing community of practice where public fleet leaders can learn from one another, build lasting professional relationships, and collectively shape how AI is thoughtfully and responsibly integrated into public fleet organizations. As the technology evolves, so will the Forum as we continue to address the issues, opportunities, and leadership challenges that matter most to the public fleet community.
This is only the beginning.
