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SUMMARY:Augmented: The Human + Machine Intelligence Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by:\nWhy the Winners of the Next Decade Will Be Human + Machine Organizations\nThe automotive industry is entering its next major transformation – driven by AI\, automation\, electrification\, advanced manufacturing\, and machine intelligence. But despite the headlines\, the future is not about replacement. It’s about augmentation. The companies that win the next decade will not be the ones that blindly chase disruption. They will be the organizations that learn how to combine human expertise with machine capability to move faster\, build smarter\, scale efficiently\, and make better decisions. \nAugmented brings together automotive leaders\, manufacturing innovators\, technology disruptors\, investors\, and strategists to explore how AI\, robotics\, EV technologies\, autonomy\, and intelligent systems are reshaping the industry in practical\, commercially viable ways. Featuring keynote speakers\, Munro teardown insights\, and expert perspectives from across the automotive and mobility ecosystem\, this event will separate hype from reality – and identify where the real opportunities are emerging. \nSpeakers include executives from: \n\nMunro\nRobostrategy\nFANUC\nPratt Miller\nKinetic Vision\nKettering University\n\nAgenda:\n\n8:00 a.m. — Registration/Continental Breakfast\n8:30 a.m. — Program\n11:15 a.m. — Tour of facility\n\nFree for SAA Members \n$99 for non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/munro/
LOCATION:Munro & Associates\, 1140 Centre Road\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Break: AI in Auto -- Navigating the Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:As pressure to adopt AI continues to grow\, automotive leaders are working to separate hype from practical application. Join the experts from Plante Moran on September 8 for a brief discussion on where AI adoption stands today\, how organizations are assessing readiness\, and what it means to build a purposeful AI strategy.  \n\n\nWhat are SAA Coffee Breaks?  \nWe 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. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required.
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/coffee-break-ai-in-auto/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T114500
DTSTAMP:20260915T123006Z
CREATED:20260721T134640Z
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SUMMARY:The Road Ahead – Scaling Innovation in an Evolving Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Hosted and held in partnership with:\n \nThe Road Ahead with FORVIA convenes senior leaders from FORVIA and the VC mobility community to examine how the global supplier is investing in emerging technologies to move them from innovation to scale\, and how capital\, partnerships\, and transactions shape that journey. \nAgenda\n7:30 a.m. — Registration\, Breakfast & Startup + Capital Showcase \n8:30 a.m. — Welcome Remarks \nAdam Bernard \nSAA President and Founder of AutoPerspectives \n  \nFrancois Tardif \nEVP\, FORVIA North America \n  \n8:45 a.m. — Panel 1 — Identifying and Investing in Automotive Innovation \nFrom Prototype to Platform: How Industrial Technologies Are Funded and Scaled \nModerator: \nJamie Butters \nFounder of Butters Bureau and host of Autotown \n  \nPanelists: \n \n  \nColleen Haley \nPresident\, Seating North America\, FORVIA \n  \n \n  \nAndrew Bates \nVice President\, Automated Driving\, FORVIA HELLA \n  \n \n  \nBen Cohen \nVice President\, HELLA Ventures \n  \n \n  \nChad Durkee \nTechnology Scouting Director\, North America\, Faurecia \n  \n9:45 a.m. — Refreshment & Networking Break   \n10:00 a.m. — Fireside Chat — M&A\, Investments\, Exits and Scale \nThis session covers evolving buyer and investor dynamics\, technology investment criteria\, common industrial M&A pitfalls\, and how early capital decisions shape eventual exits. \nModerator: Jamie Butters\, Founder of Butters Bureau and host of Autotown \nPanelists: \n \n  \nChris Stallman \nManaging Partner\, Fontinalis \n  \n \n  \nNancy Philippart \nGeneral Partner and Co-Founder\, BELLE Funds \n  \n\nTBD\, Private Equity Fund Investor\n\n10:50 a.m. — Financing the Industrial Technology Lifecycle \nA conversation with the startups and manufacturing innovations that FORVIA is investing in. \nModerator: \nTom Kelly \nCEO of Automation Alley \n  \nPanelists: \n \nKevin Mull \nSenior Director of Strategic Initiatives\, Bedrock Detroit \n  \n \n  \nMaxwell Reeder \nAccount Executive\, Inbolt \n  \nS. Nicolas Dolgopolyy\n \nTechnical Partnerships Manager & Commercial Strategy\, AWL-Electricity \n  \n  \n11:30 a.m. — Closing Remarks \nFree for SAA members and media; $49 for non-members
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/the-road-ahead-scaling-innovation-in-evolving-landscape/
LOCATION:FORVIA North America\, 2800 High Meadow Circle\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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CREATED:20260820T183651Z
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SUMMARY:The New Partnership Playbook: How OEMs and Suppliers Are Innovating Together (Lunch & Learn Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The automotive industry is evolving faster than ever. Software-defined vehicles\, accelerated development cycles\, and increasing system complexity are changing not only the technologies we build—but also how OEMs and suppliers work together. \nJoin Reuters Automotive Reporter Kalea Hall as she moderates a discussion with Peter Schmitt\, Software Product Line Executive at Nexteer Automotive\, and Bernard Swiecki\, Vice President of Mobility & Research at the Detroit Regional Partnership. Together\, they’ll explore how leading companies are moving beyond traditional supplier relationships toward deeper collaboration that drives faster innovation\, reduces risk\, and delivers greater value for customers. \nSpeakers:\nPeter Schmitt\nProduct Line Executive Director\, Software Products\nNexteer Automotive \n  \nBernard Swiecki\nVP of Mobility and Research\nGlobal Epicenter of Mobility \n  \n  \nModerator: \nKalea Hall\nAutomotive Reporter\nReuters \n  \n\n\nAdmission is free\, but registration is required. 
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/the-new-partnership-playbook-how-oems-and-suppliers-are-innovating-together-lunch-learn-webinar/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T170000
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SUMMARY:YPN Networking Event: Autonomous Vehicles -- Deploying\, Scaling\, Impact on Industry
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URL:https://saaauto.com/event/ypn-networking-event-autonomous-vehicles-deploying-scaling-impact-on-industry/
LOCATION:Craft Beww City\, 27843 Orchard Lake Road\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48334\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Materials Innovations Summit
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: \n\n\nLIGHTWEIGHTING 2026: THE RIGHT MATERIAL. THE RIGHT PLACE. THE RIGHT SOLUTION.\nThe automotive industry is evolving\, and across ICE\, hybrid\, and EV platforms\, automakers and suppliers face the same challenge: improving efficiency\, performance\, and safety while controlling weight and cost. \nModern lightweighting demands balancing performance\, manufacturability\, cost\, durability\, and complex architectures — with no single material providing the answer\, as steel\, aluminum\, composites\, plastics\, and enabling technologies each offer unique advantages that must work together to optimize the vehicle as a whole. \nJoin us for the 10th Annual Materials Innovation Summit\, where industry experts explore the technologies and opportunities shaping the next generation of automotive lightweighting. \nAgenda \n\n7:45 a.m.     Networking Continental Breakfast\n8:30 a.m.    Presentations and Awards\n11:45 a.m.    Event Concludes\n\n \nSpeakers \nWelcome \nAdam Bernard \nSAA President \n  \n  \nJordan Arocha \nPresident \nMunro & Associates \n  \nKeynote Speaker \nMargaret H. Ristola \nGlobal Business Relations with External Supplier Partners in Benchmarking \nFord Motor Company \n  \nLightweighting: The Key to Efficiency \nAbey Abraham \nHead of Consulting \nMobility Global \n  \nSteel Has Changed. Has Your Cost Model?\nRam Iyer \nManager\, Automotive Portfolio \nArcelor Mittal \n  \nShaping the Future: Aluminum Trends & Innovations in Body & Chassis\nRyan Warpup \nGlobal Chief Engineer for Body-in-White (BIW) \nMagna \n  \n  \nThe Right Material. The Right Price. Less of It: Rethinking Automotive Lightweighting Through Engineered Composite Reinforcement\nLewis Motion \nFounder and CEO \nWEAV3D \n  \nEnabling Technology for Lightweighting \nLeslie Wolschleger \nDirector\, Research and Development \nL&L Products \n  \nQ & A\nModerated by: Jamie Butters \nFounder of Butters Bureau\, LLC \nHost of Autotown with Jamie Butters \n  \nInnovations In Lightweighting Finalist Presentations and Award\nPresentations from the two finalists: Marelli and Meridian \n  \nFREE for SAA and YPN members\, $49 for non-members\, which includes 1-year SAA membership (normally $150)
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/10th-annual-materials-innovations-summit/
LOCATION:Munro & Associates\, 1140 Centre Road\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Break: Post Mid-Terms—Where Are We Now?
DESCRIPTION:  \nWith the mid-term elections behind us\, automotive leaders are looking ahead to what the results could mean for the industry. Join Plante Moran experts for a brief discussion of the post-election landscape and key policy and regulatory considerations that could affect the automotive industry going forward. \nSpeakers: \nMark Barrott \nPartner\, Management Consulting \nPlante Moran \n  \nAustin Biskner \nSenior Manager\, Management Consulting \nPlante Moran \n  \nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required.
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/coffee-break-post-mid-terms-where-are-we-now/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T190000
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SUMMARY:2027 Automotive Update - Hosted by ACG Detroit
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin ACG Detroit & the SAA for an in-depth look at the trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping the automotive industry’s future. As one of Michigan’s most influential sectors\, automotive continues to transform rapidly—from supply chain shifts and electrification to investment strategies and technological innovation. \nThis program will bring together leading voices from the automotive industry to share insights on market dynamics\, deal flow\, operational considerations\, and what’s ahead for OEMs\, suppliers\, and investors. Attendees will gain valuable perspective to help navigate the evolving landscape and make informed decisions in the year ahead. \nWhether you work directly in automotive or support the companies that drive the industry forward\, this event offers a strong opportunity to learn\, connect\, and engage with fellow professionals across the region. \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nSAA Members $130 • Non-members $180
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/2027-automotive-update-held-with-acg-detroit/
LOCATION:The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit\, 1114 Washington Blvd.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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SUMMARY:Automotive Outlook Conference
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URL:https://saaauto.com/event/automtoive-outlook-conference/
LOCATION:FANUC America Corp.\, 3900 W Hamlin Road\, Rochester\, MI\, 48309\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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