3rd Annual Automotive Lightweighting Summit

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Federal Reserve, Detroit, MI

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.  Registration and Networking Breakfast

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Speakers/Program (includes lunch)

Registration is Closed

Held in partnership with:Event sponsor:

Macro and regulatory factors continue to press the industry for new innovative solutions, which is reshaping traditional business models. Hear from some of the leading stakeholders across the value chain, including remarks from the CEO of Braidy Industries on how this new and innovative company promised to disrupt existing frameworks.

This year’s expanded speaker line-up will include representatives from suppliers, OEMs, mills, leading consultants and more.

The Summit will also feature a newly launched lightweighting innovation award and lunch for additional networking opportunities.

Topics include:  Macro Overview…A Look at Regulations, Trade Implications, etc…Future Materials and Solutions…Steel Perspective… OEM Multi-Material Perspective…How Suppliers are Responding to a Mixed Material Environment…Multi-Material Service Center… Lightweighting Parts, Prototypes, Bonding, etc…and More

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Brower at cbrower180@yahoo.com.

Keynote Speaker:

Craig Bouchard
Chairman and CEO
Braidy Industries

Charles Chesbrough
Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights
Cox Automotive

David Anderson
Senior Director, Automotive Technical Panel & Long Products Program
SMDI

Jim Mortenson
Director, Strategic Product Development
Worthington Industries

Mike Siwajek
Vice President of Research & Development
Continental Structural Plastics

Chuck Evans
Corporate Vice President
Henkel

Sarah Kleinbaum
Technology Development Manager
Department of Energy