SMAS to Sponsor 'Fleet APAC Summit 2026' for the Third Consecutive Year
Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service (SMAS) announced its third consecutive sponsorship of the 'Fleet APAC Summit 2026' in Bangkok, Thailand, in June 2026. The company will share insights on AI and TCO optimization, present a joint market report, and aim to enhance its presence in the APAC region.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Company, Limited (SMAS; Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koji Aso) announced that it will participate as a sponsor for the third consecutive year in the 'Fleet APAC Summit 2026' (hereinafter 'the Event'), to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 9 (Tue) and 10 (Wed), 2026. Through continued sponsorship, SMAS aims to further strengthen the dissemination of knowledge regarding fleet management and mobility, while enhancing its brand recognition in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The Fleet APAC Summit 2026 is an international conference where industry stakeholders share insights on challenges related to corporate fleet management and mobility in the APAC region. This year, the main themes include fleet transformation through AI and data utilization, optimization of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), improvement of safety and sustainability, and responses to regulations and market trends in various countries. The latest trends and insights will be shared.
SMAS will take the stage at the event to introduce the 'Fleet and Mobility Barometer Report,' a corporate automotive market trend report co-published with its partners, Arval and Element. In the presentation, in addition to an overview of the report and major global market trends, SMAS will focus specifically on the Thai market, sharing insights and observations on fleet management and mobility that can be utilized in the local market.
SMAS's overseas group business began with its entry into Thailand in 2003, followed by expansion into Australia, India, Indonesia, and Singapore, providing vehicle leasing, rental, and fleet management services across the APAC region. Thailand is one of the key markets for SMAS. Since its entry in 2003, the company has built a business foundation while adapting to changes in local corporate activities and mobility needs. For SMAS, Thailand is an important market for disseminating the knowledge cultivated in the APAC region and enhancing its presence.
In addition to these community-based initiatives, SMAS is working to enhance mobility services primarily for corporate clients through global partnerships, such as its membership in the Element Arval Global Alliance (*), and collaborations with domestic and international partner companies. Moving forward, SMAS will continue to leverage its local perspectives and global expertise to expand its presence in the APAC region and achieve sustainable business growth by providing valuable information and services.
The Fleet APAC Summit 2026 is an international conference where industry stakeholders share insights on challenges related to corporate fleet management and mobility in the APAC region. This year, the main themes include fleet transformation through AI and data utilization, optimization of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), improvement of safety and sustainability, and responses to regulations and market trends in various countries. The latest trends and insights will be shared.
SMAS will take the stage at the event to introduce the 'Fleet and Mobility Barometer Report,' a corporate automotive market trend report co-published with its partners, Arval and Element. In the presentation, in addition to an overview of the report and major global market trends, SMAS will focus specifically on the Thai market, sharing insights and observations on fleet management and mobility that can be utilized in the local market.
SMAS's overseas group business began with its entry into Thailand in 2003, followed by expansion into Australia, India, Indonesia, and Singapore, providing vehicle leasing, rental, and fleet management services across the APAC region. Thailand is one of the key markets for SMAS. Since its entry in 2003, the company has built a business foundation while adapting to changes in local corporate activities and mobility needs. For SMAS, Thailand is an important market for disseminating the knowledge cultivated in the APAC region and enhancing its presence.
In addition to these community-based initiatives, SMAS is working to enhance mobility services primarily for corporate clients through global partnerships, such as its membership in the Element Arval Global Alliance (*), and collaborations with domestic and international partner companies. Moving forward, SMAS will continue to leverage its local perspectives and global expertise to expand its presence in the APAC region and achieve sustainable business growth by providing valuable information and services.
FAQ
Why is the Thai market important for SMAS?
It has been a key market since 2003, serving as a strategic hub for building business foundations and enhancing presence across the APAC region.