37th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference

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The SAA flagship event will look at what 2024 has in store for OEMs and suppliers and provide updates and forecasts on the North American economic outlook, sales dynamics, vehicle production, electrification, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.

Veteran automotive reporter Jeff Gilbert will moderate the 37^th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference on January 25, 2024.  Joining Gilbert will be analysts from Ford Motor Co., GlobalData, Plante Moran, S&P Global Mobility, IPSOS, Fitch Ratings, and FANUC.

Following the event, there will be optional tours of FANUC America’s facilities (registration is requested).

 

Moderator:

Jeff Gilbert

Auto Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS

 

Speakers include:

Economic Outlook

Bryan Bezold

Senior Economist for the Americas

Ford Motor Co.

 

EV Demand

Kevin Riddell

Senior Manager, Powertrain and EV Forecasts

GlobalData

 

Light Vehicle Outlook

Joe Langley

Director, North America Forecasting

S&P Global Mobility

 

 

EV Product and Production Transition

Dave Andrea

Principal

Plante Moran

 

Factors Affecting Credit Strength

Stephen Brown

Senior Director and Lead Analyst for the North American Automotive Sector

Fitch Ratings

 

The U.S. Consumer

Mike VanNieuwkuyk

Senior Vice President, Senior Automotive Client Officer and Advisory Lead

IPSOS

 

Robotics Industry Trends

Lou Finazzo

Vice President

FANUC America

 

$99 for SAA Members

$199 for Non-Members (includes 1 year of SAA membership)