Society of Automotive Analysts

Mobility Innovations Summit
2022-11-15 07:45 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Bamboo, 220 S Main Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
Held in partnership with:

Hosted by:

The sustained movement toward automotive electrification opens the doors to new solutions to address critical industry needs. Lightweighting is more important now than ever and technologies that enable the future of mobility are a fundamental building block to our future.
Keynote speaker Kurt Baumgarten, Partner with GM Ventures, will discuss GM’s mission and strategy to drive innovation. This event will also examine the latest innovations in materials and identify, select, and recognize the best of the best in: 1) Innovations in Automotive Lightweighting and Sustainability and 2) Technologies Enabling New Business Models.
NETWORKING CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: 7:45 – 8:30AM
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: 8:30 – 11:30AM
Speakers include:

Keynote speaker:
Kurt Baumgarten
Partner, GM Ventures

Keynote speaker:
Alan Amici
CEO, Center for Automotive Research

Craig Lewis
Vice President, Strategic Transformation, Constellium
Vice Chair of the Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG)

Darren Womack
Sr. Department Manager, Body & Chassis R&D
Magna

Abey Abraham
Principal, Ducker
President of the SAA

The panel discussion will be moderated by:
Jamie Butters
Executive Editor of Automotive News

The four finalists in the Mobility Innovation Awards will present their technologies. The winners of the two categories – Innovations in Lightweighting and Technologies Enabling Innovation – will be recognized at the end of the event.

$49 for SAA members; $99 for non-members (includes one year SAA membership – a $150 value)

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Free Lunch & Learn: Recruiting, Staffing & Retention has Dramatically Changed -- Join the Discussion
2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
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Automotive Industry 2023 Through the Eyes of Experts
2022-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, 48236, United States
Held in partnership with:
As 2022 comes to an end, many wonder where the automotive industry is heading in 2023, and if a true resurgence will occur. Key to the resurgence will be the role of the financial community. Banks, private equity, turnaround specialists, lenders, and others will play critical roles.
Join the SAA on December 6 to hear insights from financial experts who will review hurdles and opportunities, outlooks on consolidation, investment opportunities, how the automotive industry is viewed by Wall Street, and much more. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Steve Wybo
Senior Managing Director, Automotive Industry Lead
Riveron
Steven Wybo, who will moderate the event, has more than 20 years of experience in providing turnaround, reorganization, M&A, interim management, and financial advisory services to distressed and underperforming companies.

Itay Michaeli
Global Head of Auto Research
Citi

Citi’s current views on the automotive industry
How OEMs are embracing the EV trend; both established and new entrants
Expectations for AV and new business models that could disrupt today’s automotive value chain

Beth Saunders
ESG Practice Lead
Riveron

Heightened expectations throughout the supply chain are affecting both private and public companies as larger companies are requesting additional disclosures and EcoVadis ratings from their suppliers
What external stakeholders, including investors and regulators, are demanding in terms of ESG and what the SEC’s proposed climate and cyber disclosure rules mean for companies moving forward

Jim Penman
Managing Director
Donnelly Penman & Partners

Current-impact of supply chain, raw material inflation, and labor availability
Medium term-sourcing dynamics and localization, and importance of investing in technical talent and solution
Longer term-ICE to BEV conversion and shift to smarter vehicles-importance of scenario planning

$99 members; $199 non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)

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36th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference
2023-02-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Marelli, 26555 Northwestern Highway,, Southfield, MI, 48033, United States
Hosted by:

The SAA flagship event will look at what 2023 has in store for OEMs and suppliers and provide updates and forecasts on the North American economic outlook, sales dynamics, vehicle production, electrification and autonomous vehicles.

Moderator
Phil LeBeau
CNBC Auto and Airline Industry Reporter

Speakers include:
Economic Outlook
Ryan Sweet
Chief U.S. Economist, Oxford Economics

Vehicle Outlook and Disruptions
Bill Rinna
Director, Americas Vehicle Forecast, LMC Automotive

EV/Battery Outlook
Jay Hwang
Senior Analyst, S&P Global Mobility

Mobility Trends
Mark Barrott
Principal, Plante Moran

Wall Street Outlook
Colin Langan
Automotive and Mobility Analyst, Wells Fargo

Factors Affecting Credit Strength
Steve Brown
Senior Director, Corporate Ratings, Fitch Ratings

$99 for SAA members; $199 for non-SAA members (includes one-year SAA membership)

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Ford's 2023 Trend Report (Webinar)
2023-02-15 13:00 - 14:30 | MI
This webinar will examine how society is adapting – how consumers, communities and businesses alike are rewriting the rules of living, working, buying, traveling and more.
Jen Brace, Ford’s Trends and Futuring Manager, will discuss consumer trends to watch and present highlights of the automaker’s annual Further with Ford Trends Report. Following Jen’s summary of the report, she will answer questions from attendees. Attendees will also receive a link to access the interactive Trends Report following the meeting.
About Jen Brace: Jen, Trends and Futuring Manager at Ford, leads discussions on long-term thinking, planning and strategic development. By researching demographic shifts, identifying market outliers and developing data-driven scenarios for the future, she challenges her colleagues to think through a broad range of possible narratives before settling on a plan of action. Throughout her 19-year career with Ford, she has launched multiple versions of SYNC in vehicle technology, led user experience research projects on autonomous vehicles and drove innovation in mobility from Greenfield Labs in Palo Alto, CA.
Jen currently resides in Plymouth, Mich., and holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Michigan.

This event is free for SAA and APA members (registration required); $39 for non-SAA members

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Smart 3D Electrodes Technology -- Lunch & Learn Webinar
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
Smart 3D Electrodes Technology
A Game Changer in the EV Battery Industry
The world is on the verge of electrification, everyone is trying to improve batteries, and billions of dollars have been spent to create next-generation batteries. Still battery performance is lagging. There are no batteries today that offer both long-range and fast charging. The basic battery structure hasn’t changed in the last 30 years. While other companies are focusing on chemistry to improve batteries – Addionics is focusing on the battery physics – by creating the next generation of batteries with smart 3D electrodes.
Addionics provides specialized improved rechargeable batteries by redesigning their architecture. With our patent-protected, scalable Smart 3D Electrodes™ fabrication method, we enhance battery performance including capacity, safety, charging time, lifetime, and the cost of the batteries.
Addionics’ novel smart 3D structure minimizes internal resistance and improves mechanical longevity, thermal stability, and other fundamental limitations and degradation factors that are present in standard batteries. This process results in a significant step-change in the performance of all key battery characteristics simultaneously and enables a cheaper cost of ownership.
The company uses the first-ever AI for battery design integrated into the manufacturing processes. The AI algorithm allows the company to optimize the electrode structure according to application requirements. Besides performance, this results in the acceleration of the manufacturing process while reducing costs.
Addionics 3D battery technology presents a chemistry-agnostic, low-cost, drop-in solution, creating the only high-power and high-energy battery, without compromises.
Attend this Lunch and Learn webinar to hear from Moshiel Biton, CEO and Co-Founder of Addionics (photo to the right), and to learn more about the company’s collaborations, technology next steps, and the impact of the technology on the industry.
This Lunch and Learn is free but registration is required.

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Foley’s 2023 Automotive EV Legal Outlook
2023-03-21 16:00 - 18:30 | Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Join Foley & Lardner LLP’s automotive thought leaders and the SAA at the Detroit Athletic Club on March 21, 2023 for Foley’s 2023 Automotive EV Outlook discussion and reception focused on resiliency and other key issues in the electric vehicle supply chain. The event features a diverse panel of industry experts to analyze the opportunities and unique challenges suppliers face as they work to align with the industry transition to electrification. This includes financial concerns – capital financing, market outlook and government incentives, as well as operational concerns – intellectual property and commercial contracting.
Foley partners Ann Marie Uetz and Steve Hilfinger will host industry executives and professionals focused on electric vehicles. We are pleased to again present keynote speaker Steve Wybo, Automotive Practice Lead & Senior Managing Director for Riveron with decades of experience working with automotive suppliers. Steve will provide an overview of the automotive market and best practices for suppliers to thrive as the industry shifts toward electric vehicles. Foley’s multidisciplinary partners who lead in advising automotive suppliers – including Lynn Gandhi, Robert Okonowski and Nicholas Ellis – together with industry executives, will address the developing legal issues as the world shifts toward electrification. The program will be followed by a reception where the discussion will continue.
Agenda:
4:00 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.: Welcome Remarks by Ann Marie Uetz
4:05 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.: Steve Wybo, Overview of Automotive Market and Best Practices for Suppliers as the Market Shifts Towards EV
4:25 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: Lynn Gandhi, Federal, State and Local Incentives to Build EV Supply Chain Resiliency
4:45 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.: Robert Okonowski, Developing and Executing an IP Strategy in an EV-olving Space
5:05 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.: Nick Ellis, Navigating Key Issues and Concerns for EV Supply Chain Contracts
5:25 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Closing Remarks by Steve Hilfinger
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Reception
Speakers include:

All attendees will receive a copy of Foley’s Annual Automotive White Paper.
No Cost for SAA Members
$99 for Non-Members (includes one-year SAA membership)

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Nikola's Zero-Emission Future: The Power of Reinvention
2023-03-29 08:30 - 10:00 | Ford Piquette Museum, 461 Piquette Street, Dearborn, MI, 48202, United States
Breakfast, conversation and a ride in a zero-emission Nikola Tre truck at the birthplace of the Model T
Nikola Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell electric vehicles, and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, is paving the way as a global leader in zero-emissions transportation.
Through a business model that will enable corporate customers to integrate next-generation truck technology and hydrogen fueling infrastructure and maintenance, Nikola and its strategic business partners and suppliers are on a mission to leave the world a better place.
Meet the Nikola team driving this vision forward and ride along in the Nikola Tre BEV to experience the technology firsthand. While there, visit the Ford Piquette Museum.

This is an Automotive Press Association (APA) event, however, SAA members can attend at no charge.
Registration is required.

10th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit
2023-04-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Detroit Marriott Livonia, 17100 Laurel Park Drive North, Livonia, 48152, United States
Held in partnership with:

After a record-breaking number of recalls in 2021, the number of automotive recalls in the past year remained elevated and consistent with the upward trajectory of the last 5 years. Indeed, 2022 had the second highest number of automotive light vehicle recalls, second only to 2021. Yet, the average recall size continues to shrink. Still, 2022 saw multiple recalls affecting more than 1 million vehicles. And, as the industry continues to innovate, new risks are emerging related to electrification, automation and technology integration.
The 10th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit will examine recent trends in the industry, including:

The latest automotive recall trends, including recall size, type, and scope.
What is driving the continuing increase in the number of recalls and what does it mean for the future of recalls?
Examining features of the most dangerous recalls to reimagine customer outreach, recall completion, and vehicle safety.
Interpreting risk profiles for key components to understand the implications for vehicle safety and the cost of recalls.
Defect risks and opportunities related to environmental exposure, component assembly failures, and the latest technology defects.
Hear key insights into emerging issues from our guest speakers from across the industry.

Agenda
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Stout Presentation
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm LexisNexis Case Study
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Networking and Discussion with Stout team

Featured speakers:
Alexander Ansley
Chief, Recall Management Division
NHTSA
Jennifer Timian
Owner
JTT Safety Compliance Specialty, LLC

Stout speakers:
Raymond Roth, Director — Disputes, Compliance, and Investigations Group
Neil Steinkamp, Managing Director
Robert Levine, Director — Disputes, Compliance, and Investigations Group
Anson Smuts, Senior Manager — Disputes, Compliance, and Investigations Group

New in 2023: Insights into Non-Responders
Following the presentations and Q&A Session at 3:00 pm, LexisNexis Risk Solutions will share recent non-responder analysis findings to show a profile of customers who are least likely to respond to recall notices in order to help automakers find more effective means of communicating to those customers and better understand how these consumer insights can be used to help drive recall response rates.

$49 for SAA members; $99 for non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)

The Future of EV Charging: FLO EV Charging Done Right
2023-04-25 11:30 - 14:00 | FLO Auburn Hills, 1270 Pacific Drive, Auburn Hills, MI, United States
Meet the FLO team and experience the future of EV fast charging, FLO Ultra. Lunch, conversation, and an opportunity to learn more about the future of EV charging.

SAA members and guests are invited to attend this Automotive Press Association (APA) event at no cost.
Registration is required. The link below will redirect you to the APA website.

MEMA/SAA 14th Annual Purchasing Summit
2023-05-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Marelli, 26555 Northwestern Highway,, Southfield, MI, 48033, United States
This event is held in partnership with:
Hosted by:

The 14th Annual MEMA/SAA Purchasing Summit will be held on May 23, 2023, and will be hosted by Marelli at its Customer Experience Center in Southfield, MI. The summit offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from OEM purchasing representatives.
The event will begin with an industry overview and supplier outlook perspective from Itay Michaeli, Analyst-Autos, Citi. Following this presentation, Dave Andrea, Principal, Plante Moran, will share key highlights from the latest Plante Moran North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study.
Following Andrea’s presentation, purchasing executives from several OEMs will provide commentary on the study results and answer questions from event participants. OEM executives will be announced soon. The event will conclude with an opportunity to network with OEM purchasing executives in attendance.
Attendees of this event will walk away with a better understanding of the following:

What the biggest challenges are facing the OEMs going forward, and how OEMs see these challenges affecting their suppliers.
How the OEMs’ purchasing organizations are changing in the new EV vs ICE environment – both internally with engineering, manufacturing, etc., and externally with suppliers.
How accelerated OEM EV programs inject more risk for suppliers with their uncertain volumes and timing, and how OEMs plan to support their suppliers during this transition.
How the new ESG reporting requirements are being handled by OEMs with respect to suppliers.
How OEMs are working to solve geo-political issues affecting plant location, technology, materials, and cost – and how their solutions are being communicated to suppliers.

Automotive suppliers with a commercial responsibility or direct customer interface are encouraged to attend this event.
Featured Speakers:
Itay Michaeli
Analyst-Autos
Citi

Dave Andrea
Principal
Plante Moran

OEM Panelists:

Mike McClelland
Director, Purchasing Strategy
Nissan

Marc Menden
Executive Director, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain
General Motors

Ryan Grimm
Vice President of Purchasing Supplier Development
Toyota

Mike Lapham
General Manager, Procurement
Honda Development & Manufacturing of America

Angela Henderson
Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy & Business Office
Ford

Lisa Clark
Vice President, Supplier Risk Management
Stellantis

Agenda:

8 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
9 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. Industry Overview and Supplier Outlook Perspective, Itay Michaeli, Analyst-Autos, Citi
9:30 a.m. Plante Moran North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) Study Results, Dave Andrea, Principal, Plante Moran
10 a.m. Q&A Session
10:20 a.m. Networking Break
10:35 a.m. OEM Panel Session
11:30 a.m. Closing Remarks
11:35 a.m. Networking Session with OEM Purchasing Executives
12 p.m. Adjourn

This event is sold out.
There will be no on-site registration for this event.

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SAA Coffee Break: How Government Action is Shaping the Mobility Industry
2023-06-13 11:00 - 11:15 | MI
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.

From EPA to IRA: How government action is shaping the mobility industry
Federal policy is accelerating transformation in the automotive industry with significant implications for the future of mobility. While a host of regulations — and compliance challenges — loom for suppliers, opportunities lie in wait, and incentives will open doors for growth, innovation, and new revenue streams. The key? Knowing how to draw advantage from change — and where to look.

Speakers:
Mark Barrott
Principal
Plante Moran

Daron Gifford
Partner
Plante Moran

Attendance is free but registration is required.

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The Value of Benchmarking and Cost Reduction to the Mobility Evolution
2023-06-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Caresoft Global, 31770 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
June 20, 2023
8 am – 9 am Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
9 am – 11 am Talk to the Experts…Presentations and Tours

12 EVs benchmarked and parts on display
GMC Hummer EV
Rivian R1T
Tesla Model Y
Lucid Air
Great Wall Pao
Toyota bZ4X
Renault Megane
Ford Mach-E
Volkswagen ID4
MG MG4
Ford F-150 Lightning
Tesla Model S Plaid

SAA Board members recently toured the Caresoft facilities. See what they had to say:
Joseph Tenbusch-Magna and SAA YPN Lead
Caresoft provides a unique opportunity to compare startup OEMs to legacy OEMs side-by-side to see the differences between their products and manufacturing process while getting your hands on the parts. Their technology and rigor in cataloging the parts are unlike what I have seen with traditional benchmarking services. Definitely a must-visit for anyone in the automotive industry who
wants to see firsthand the product trends in electrified vehicles.
David Petrovski -S&P Global Mobility and SAA President
Having the ability to see an assembly or system broken down to the component level to compare key segment competitors side by side is simply amazing. Lifting parts to feel the weight savings of different materials or different build approaches, you start to experience who is changing or still stuck in carry-over design. It is an experience you want to take with the Caresoft team of experts.
Abey Abraham -Ducker Carlisle and SAA Chairman
I was completely blown away by the team at Caresoft and its impeccable focus on not only tearing down some of the industry’s most essential and iconic vehicles, but also their knowledge, expertise, and ability to decipher complex engineered products to their simplest forms to uncover creative solutions to challenge the status quo and find cost savings.

In the photo to the left, Abey Abraham is displaying the significant weight savings of a lightweight cross-car beam by holding it with just two fingers.

$49 for SAA members; $99 for non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)
This event is sold out and registration is closed.

Don't Get Stuck in the Speed Trap (Free Lunch & Learn Featuring WiTricity)
2023-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
SAA Lunch & Learn Featuring:

We live in a fast world. Everyone wants something now. At this moment. Immediately. But charging an electric vehicle takes more
time than filling a car’s fuel tank. Is that a bad thing?
It’s time to change our mental model for fueling EVs. When it comes to learning new ideas, we always start with what we know, so it’s no surprise that we instinctively want to translate the gas station model to a charging model for EVs. But for lots of reasons, it’s important not to get stuck in that speed trap: bring charging to where cars are already parked – the state of most cars, most of the time – will create a more resilient grid, accelerate EV adoption, and lead to a greener future.
Presenters:
Pamposh Zutshi
Sr. Director, Product Management

Rohan Jain
Product Manager

Videos of interest:

This Tesla Charges Wirelessly
Autonomous Buses Fueled by Wireless Charging
How Easy Could it Be to Charge Your EV?

This webinar is free but registration is required.

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YPN Member Happy Hour
2023-07-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Detroit Shipping Company, 474 Peterboro Street, Detroit, MI, United States
This event is for YPN members only. There is no cost but registration is required.
Not a member? Click here to join today for only $25 to become a YPN member (offer good through July 13, 2023).

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Lunch & Learn Featuring Our Next Energy -- Building America's Battery Company
2023-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
Building America’s Battery Company
Range is the greatest obstacle to EV adoption. The mass transition to EV adoption won’t happen until drivers are comfortable with an electric vehicle as their only vehicle. That’s why Our Next Energy (ONE) is on a mission to double the range of electric vehicles.
ONE is designing and manufacturing advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles to help the U.S. transition to clean energy. Founded in 2020, ONE has committed to the vision of doubling the range of electric vehicles; using safer, more sustainable raw materials; and establishing a localized supply chain. The company is also building ONE Circle, a 20-GWh battery cell factory in Van Buren Township, Michigan, that will scale-up battery production in 2024.
Join Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of ONE, to learn more about how the company is re-imagining batteries and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) to electrify both commercial and passenger vehicles.
Admission is free, but registration is required.

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SAA Coffee Break: EVs of the Future Will Force Suppliers to Pivot
2023-09-13 11:00 - 11:15 | MI
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.

EVs of the future will force suppliers to pivot
Electric vehicles will soon be the industry and consumer standard. With the phase-out of internal combustion engines, suppliers must adapt and pivot to meet new demand and compete — all while grappling with real-time evolution in the industry. Simply put, keeping up with change is a baseline requirement for survival; those striving to stay one step ahead will thrive. And be sure to tune in for a discussion of the new EV models featured at the North American International Auto Show and their implications for suppliers.
Attendance is free but registration is required.

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Shift Your Detroit Auto Show Experience Into High Gear with an Exclusive Tour
2023-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Automotive industry thought leaders will lead SAA members and guests through exclusive and detailed tours of the 2023 Detroit Auto Show. In addition to the tours, attendees can spend the day using their Technology Day ticket to visit the entire show floor and AutoMobili-D.
Experts from Ducker Carlisle, GlobalData (formerly LMC Automotive), Plante Moran, and S&P Global Mobility will together, lead 60-minute tours that examine the latest technologies and vehicles.
Tour topics include:
• Key model launches detailing the “so what” of the vehicle as well as likely success or position in the market
• 2024 forecasting update
• OEM material strategies and vehicle content material innovations
• Review of model attributes with an emphasis on competitive position, technology, and powertrain
• Overview of concept vehicles (technology, design, future model)
• Update on consumer demographics and vehicle/brand loyalty
• Models critical to the future of specific OEMs
• Significant new technology in the battery value chain or autonomous applications
• Discussion on why specific models or technologies could be “game changers”
Don’t miss this unique and exclusive opportunity to view new models and mobility innovations before the show opens to the public. The two tours are the same. Each tour will be restricted to 18 people. Attendees will be able to select which tour time to attend until one reaches capacity. Admission includes a show floor credential if one is needed (the credential can be picked up in the morning to allow for full-day use).

Cost: $199 (includes 1-year SAA membership for non-members or 1 year added on to your membership for existing SAA members)

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SAA Lunch & Learn Featuring AON -- Cybersecurity: Pains, Claims and Automobiles
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
Cybersecurity: Pains, Claims and Automobiles
Cyber Risk continues to evolve as the threat vectors, technology and laws change, and the impacts are becoming increasingly costly to organizations. In fact, the FBI’s 2022 Internet Crime Report estimates that U.S. losses arising out of Internet Crimes exceeded $10.3 billion, up 49% year over year. In this Lunch & Learn, Aon Cyber Solutions will share insights on our current cyber threat landscape, review impacts to the insurance industry and share how insureds can best evaluate and position themselves for risk transfer.
Ronald Sung JD
Aon Senior Vice President
Cyber Solutions, E&O/Cyber Broking

David Collier
Aon Senior Vice President
Cyber Solutions/Stroz Friedberg

Admission is free but registration is required.

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Webinar: An Industry in Transition
2023-10-03 09:00 - 10:30 | MI
This webinar will feature updates and compelling insights on all of the timely and critical issues currently being faced by the automotive industry including the effects of the UAW strike, the future of U.S. automakers, supplier vulnerability, consumer affordability, the evolution and acceptance of electrification, emerging legal issues, and more.
The webinar will begin with comments on current industry topics from each speaker followed by a moderated discussion led by Jamie Butters of Automotive News. The final part of the webinar will feature a robust Q&A session with questions from the audience.
Speakers include:
Austin Biskner
Senior Manager
Plante Moran

Luke Donahue
Director of Customer Success, Data and Analytics
JD Power

Jeff Schuster
Group Head and Executive Vice President
GlobalData

Ann Marie Uetz
Partner
Foley & Lardner

Mike Wall
Executive Director, Automotive Analysis
S&P Global Mobility

Steve Wybo
Senior Managing Director
Riveron

Moderator: Jamie Butters
Executive Editor
Automotive News

$59 for SAA members; $99 for non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)

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Lunch & Learn Webinar: Software-Defined Vehicles -- The Future of Safer and Smarter Mobility
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
Lunch & Learn featuring:
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are poised to make a transformative impact on consumers and automotive OEMs. Software is expected to account for as much as 50 percent of a new vehicle’s value by 2030… & it’s just the beginning.
For consumers, the biggest game-changers will be customizable driving experiences with even greater safety, convenience, performance, and a vehicle that “gets better” over time.
For OEMs, SDVs will differentiate their brand experience, strengthen customer loyalty, offer new revenue opportunities and vehicle updates over the vehicle’s lifetime & so much more.
Join us for this exciting webinar to learn more about:
• The Evolution of SDVs: Where We Are & Where We’re Heading
• Benefits of Real-Time Access to New Safety, Performance & Convenience Features
• The Role of Software in OEM Brand Differentiation
• How SDVs Are Driving New Business Models & Industry Collaboration
• Convergence of Software & Connectivity with Other Megatrends & the Role of Steer-by-Wire as the Trends’ Center Link
Speakers:

Joe Klesing
Product Line
Executive Software
Nexteer Automotive

Colin Bird-Martinez
Principal Consultant
Software Defined Vehicle
S&P Global Mobility

Moderated by:
Mark Barrott
Partner
Plante Moran

This event is free but registration is required.

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YPN Happy Hour
2023-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Detroit Fleat, 1820 E 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
Enjoy networking at the Detroit Fleat in Ferndale. This event is open to YPN members only — and food and the first drink on us!
Sponsored by:

Free to YPN members but registration is required.

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SAA Coffee Break -- Automotive Aluminum: Driving the Future of Mobility Through Market Analysis, Collaboration with Automakers, and Ongoing Education
2023-10-18 11:00 - 11:15 | MI
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.
Automotive Aluminum: Driving the Future of Mobility Through Market Analysis, Collaboration with Automakers, and Ongoing Education
The transition to electrified mobility is the greatest sectoral shift of our generation and a crucial step in decarbonizing human mobility. Join Aluminum Transportation Group vice chair, Craig Lewis as he highlights future growth forecasts and the aluminum industry’s commitment to supporting automakers in this changing landscape through ongoing education to equip engineers for success with aluminum.
Featuring:
Craig Lewis
Vice Chair, Aluminum Transportation Group
Vice President of Strategic Transformation, Constellium

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Materials Innovations Summit
2023-11-09 07:45 - 11:45 | Magna Exteriors Advanced Development Innovation Center, 1067 Centre Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
The Role of Lightweighting in Mobility’s Evolution
Sponsored by:

Networking Continental Breakfast 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Presentations and Awards 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Advanced materials are essential for boosting the fuel economy of modern automobiles while maintaining safety and performance. As the mobility industry evolves toward hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and electric vehicles, advanced materials take on a greater significance. Using lightweight materials in these vehicles can offset the weight of power systems such as batteries and electric motors, improving efficiency and increasing their all-electric range.
Lightweight structural materials in vehicles can also allow emission control systems, safety devices, and integrated electronic systems without increasing the overall weight of the vehicle. The roles and benefits of aluminum, steel, plastics, rubber, and magnesium in vehicles today will be examined and discussed at this SAA event.
Speakers include:
Keynote Speaker
Terry Woychowski
President, Caresoft Global

Material Trends in Mobility
Abey Abraham, Ducker Carlisle
Steel Industry
Michael Davenport, Auto Steel Partnership
Aluminum Industry
Craig Lewis, Aluminum Transportation Group Vice Chair
Vice President, Strategic Transformation, Constellium
Magnesium Industry
Jon Weiler, International Magnesium Association and Chief Engineer, Meridian
Rubber Industry
Dr. Paul J. Hochgesang, Fellow, Materials Development, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies
Composite/Plastics Industry
Brian Krull, Global Director of Innovation, Magna Exteriors
Q & A Moderated by
Jamie Butters, Executive Editor, Automotive News
Innovations In Lightweighting Finalist Presentations and Award
First Finalist: Gabe Knee, Global Marketing Manager, Celanese
Second Finalist: TBD, Bocar Group
Hosted by:

$79 members
$149 non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)

Coffee Break: EVs Will Drive a Revolution of U.S. Manufacturing
2023-12-13 11:00 - 11:15 | MI
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.

EVs Will Drive a Revolution of U.S. Manufacturing
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the automotive landscape, and auto suppliers are coming face to face with radical changes in manufacturing driven by EV technology adoption. But vehicle electrification isn’t simply an industry transformation; from advanced mobility technology to electric car infrastructure, the EV revolution represents a seismic shift for automotive suppliers. The question is no longer “How will you prepare?” but rather “How are you implementing the impact of EV technology into your manufacturing strategies and production operations?”

Attendance is free but registration is required.

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Sharing the Results of AlixPartners' Software-Defined Vehicles Survey of Senior Executives in Both Auto and Tech
2024-01-03 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
SAA members are invited to attend this virtual event of the Automotive Press Association (APA)
Just a few days before the opening of the CES show in Las Vegas, the Automotive Press Association will be joined by senior experts from global consulting firm AlixPartners, who will announce the results from its December 2023 survey of scores of senior executives in both the auto industry and the tech industry about the challenges and opportunities regarding software-defined vehicles, or SDVs.
Presenting from AlixPartners, as well as adding their own perspectives, will be: Mark Wakefield, Global Co-Leader of the Automotive and Industrial Practice, and Himanshu Khandelwal, Partner and Managing Director in the Automotive and Industrial Practice.
Among the questions asked in the survey: Just what is an SDV? Do auto execs and tech execs view SDV challenges and opportunities the same way? What are the biggest challenges and opportunities right now and going forward? Will SDVs revolutionize the entire industry or not? Etc., etc.
Following the presentation, Michael Wayland, APA President and CNBC Autos Reporter, will moderate a question and answer session with Mark and Himanshu.
This event is free, but registration is required.

Automotive Outlook Conference
2024-01-25 07:30 - 12:00 | FANUC America Corp., 3900 W Hamlin Road, Rochester, MI, 48309, United States
37th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference
Hosted by:

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 37th 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)

Ford's 2024 Trend Report
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:30 | MI
Jen Brace to Present a Summary of Ford’s 2024 Trend Report
This webinar will examine how society is adapting – how consumers, communities and businesses alike are rewriting the rules of living, working, buying, traveling and more.
Jen Brace, Ford’s Trends and Futuring Manager, will discuss consumer trends to watch and present highlights of the automaker’s annual Further with Ford Trends Report. Following Jen’s summary of the report, she will answer questions from attendees. Attendees will also receive a link to access the interactive Trends Report following the meeting.
About Jen Brace: Jen, Trends and Futuring Manager at Ford, leads discussions on long-term thinking, planning and strategic development. By researching demographic shifts, identifying market outliers and developing data-driven scenarios for the future, she challenges her colleagues to think through a broad range of possible narratives before settling on a plan of action. Throughout her 20-year career with Ford, she has launched multiple versions of SYNC in vehicle technology, led user experience research projects on autonomous vehicles and drove innovation in mobility from Greenfield Labs in Palo Alto, CA.

Free to SAA Members
$99 to Non-Members (Includes 1-year of SAA membership)

Coffee Break with Foley & Lardner (virtual) -- AI and Connectivity in Advanced Manufacturing – Legal Implications
2024-02-21 11:00 - 11:15 | MI
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.
Held in Partnership With SAA’s Exclusive Legal Partner:

Featuring Ann Marie Uetz, Nick Ellis and Shabbi Khan of Foley & Lardner
Many advanced manufacturing companies are seeking to integrate or expand their use of AI, connectivity, and other related technologies. While such tools can have significant benefits, they also bring potential risks and pitfalls. This coffee break will provide an overview of the key legal implications and potential risks associated with the use of these cutting-edge technologies in manufacturing for the automotive industry.
The Coffee Break is free to attend, but registration is required.

Coffee Break with Plante Moran (virtual) -- M&A Automotive Market Direction
2024-03-13 11:00 - 11:15 | MI
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.

Join the SAA as Plante Moran subject matter experts examine what they see in M&A and why 2024 is stacking up to be a good year for deals – the market, supplier sentiment, and the role of M&A in supplier growth strategies.

Speakers:
Ellen Clark
Managing Director
Plante Moran Corporate Finance

Ted Morgan
Partner
Plante Moran

Attendance is free, but registration is required.
