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2026 Automotive Summit

We’re back for year two — the Automotive Summit returns to keep leaders ahead of what’s next. Join an afternoon built for real conversation, real connections, and real takeaways. Last year reached full capacity, so register early to secure your seat.

The automotive landscape doesn’t wait — and neither can your strategy. Across supply chains, capital, technology, and policy uncertainty, leaders are being asked to make confident calls with imperfect information. Last year’s summit proved that there’s value in getting the right people in the same room to compare notes and pressure-test decisions.

Now we’re back for year two — with even more momentum. Expect an afternoon designed for candid conversation, practical insight, and meaningful connections with peers who are navigating the same realities you are. While the full agenda and speaker lineup are still in development, you can count on timely themes, sharp perspectives, and a format built to keep the discussion moving.

Registration is limited and will close once capacity is reached. Register now to secure your seat, and we’ll update you with agenda and speaker updates shared as they’re confirmed.

What to expect:

“Engaging, relevant insights — plus a great opportunity to network with credible business leaders.”
Compiled from 2025 attendee feedback

Agenda

We’re finalizing a program that will reflect the topics leaders are actively working through right now.

1:00 – 1:40 p.m. | Check-in
1:45 – 1:50 p.m. | Welcome remarks
1:50 – 2:00 p.m. | State of the industry
2:05 – 2:45 p.m. | Forces driving change

A strategic look at how evolving policy, regulatory dynamics, and competitive pressures are reshaping the automotive landscape through five major forces: artificial intelligence and automation, global/China-based competition, pace of innovation, trade and regulatory policy, and supply chain evolution.

  • Glenn Stevens, Jr., executive director, MichAuto
  • Chuck Sanders, executive vice president, Aisin
  • Moderated by Mark Barrott, partner, Plante Moran
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Break & product showcase
3:00 – 3:25 p.m. | Keynote: Propulsion + vehicle tech evolution: The real adoption path with Bryan Reimer, Research Scientist at MIT
3:30 – 4:10 p.m. | AI in auto: Where we are and where we’re headed

Automotive leaders face growing pressure to adopt AI. As pressure accelerates, many organizations are navigating how to move forward with clarity and purpose. This conversation will use real-world challenges to demonstrate how to define the right problem, assess readiness, establish governance, and prioritize practical use cases in practice.

  • Bryan Reimer, research scientist at MIT
  • Matt Stitch, vice president of purchasing, supply chain growth and resilience, Toyota
  • Moderated by Sean McBride, partner, Plante Moran
4:15 – 4:55 p.m. | Breaking point: Managing risks in the automotive supply chain

OEMs are calling for supply chain resiliency that deliver speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency, while suppliers are anchored in complex supply chains built over decades. This panel puts both perspectives on the stage for a candid, open conversation.

  • Tanya Skilton, executive director of global purchasing and supply chain, General Motors
  • Rowina Formica, head of supply chain transformation, Ford Motor Company
  • Lauren Pryber, senior vice president of global supply, Stellantis
  • Moderated by Angela Johnson, principal, Plante Moran
4:55 – 5:00 p.m. | Closing remarks
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Networking & product showcase

Speakers

Hear from automotive leaders representing some of the industry's most influential organizations, including Toyota, Stellantis, General Motors, Ford, and more. These executives and industry experts will share insights on artificial intelligence, vehicle technology, supply chain resilience, and the forces shaping the future of mobility. Additional speaker announcements will be shared as confirmations are finalized.

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This event is thoughtfully designed for senior leaders and decision-makers in the automotive industry. To ensure a meaningful and focused experience for all participants, we kindly reserve the right to limit attendance at our discretion.

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