Society of Automotive Analysts

Webinar: An Updated Forecast and Outlook
2020-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
COVID-19 has made forecasting automotive volumes and trends challenging to say the least. As the world attempts to determine the impacts of COVID and when “normal” will return, the SAA will provide the most up-to-date forecasts and perspectives on the state of the auto industry and where the industry is heading on August 18 as three leading industry experts will provide their insights.
Featuring:
Kevin Riddell
Senior Manager, Americas Powertrain Forecasting
LMC Automotive
Topic: BEV (Battery-Electric Vehicle) Market and Regulations

Joe Langley
Associate Director – N.A. Light Vehicle Production
IHS Markit
Topic: Vehicle Lifecycle and Production Outlook

George Augustaitis
Director of Automotive Industry and Economic Analysis
CarGurus
Topic: Consumer Lead and Search Data Trends

Moderator:
Jeff Gilbert
WWJ Newsradio 950

Want to attend this webinar for free? Take advantage of this special offer.
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Webinar: Candid Industry Perspectives from Reid Bigland
2020-07-21 13:00 - 14:00
Candid Industry Perspectives from Reid Bigland
Join the SAA on July 21 for a webinar featuring former FCA executive Reid Bigland who will share his candid industry insights on the following:

Automotive environment both pre-and-post COVID-19

Challenges for OEMs going forward due to COVID-19

The Electrification Conundrum – who really wants these things, Governments or the Consumer?

Reid is a dynamic speaker and thinker who quickly climbed the ranks of FCA. Reid joined FCA in 1997 and in his 23 year career held a variety of senior management positions. Most recently Reid was Chairman, President and CEO of FCA Canada, Global Head of Ram Brand and Head of US Sales. Throughout his career he also led the Global Dodge, Alfa Romeo and Maserati organizations and was an original member of FCA’s Group Executive Council (GEC), the highest management-level decision-making body at FCA, which he remained a part of until his retirement in April 2020.

Webinar: 11th Annual OEM Purchasing Executives Summit
2020-06-25 09:00 - 12:30
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Sponsored by:

SAA, in partnership with OESA, will co-host the OESA/SAA 2020 Purchasing Summit on June 25, 2020. The online event feature a presentation of the 2020 North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index Study® (WRI®), along with comments by purchasing executives from GM, Ford, FCA, Toyota, Nissan and Honda.
The WRI Study is a comprehensive annual survey of working relations between Tier 1 suppliers and their OEM customers from the supplier’s perspective. The Study, in its 20th year, collects and analyzes the opinions of 840 North American supplier executives and their colleagues.The responses represent 80 of the top 100 North American suppliers as well as the smallest of the direct, first tier suppliers.
Attendees will gain a better understanding of:

Which OEMs are improving relations with suppliers and which are falling behind
How communication, assistance, friction, and financial practices drive relationships
How suppliers should utilize the WRI® data in creating OEM commercial strategies
How relationship dynamics vary across purchasing groups, specifically new EV activities
How customer-supplier relations provide opportunities in industry-wide crises

Following a report out of the 2020 WRI®, a panel representing FCA, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota will discuss their key takeaways from the study, supplier relations activities within their companies and respond to questions from the attendees.
Following the panel, a virtual networking session will take place with representatives from each OEM. Attendees will receive more information about this service after registering.
Speakers:
David Andrea
Partner
Plante Moran

Thank you to our participating OEMs:

Webinar: An Update on the North American International Auto Show and Future Plans
2020-06-23 14:00 - 15:00
The Automotive Press Association (APA) has invited SAA members to attend a free webinar that will provide updates on the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and the North American Car and Truck of the Year Award (NACTOY) program.
This is a free webinar but registration is required.
Speakers:
Rod Alberts, DADA and NAIAS Executive Director
— Auto shows and how they have evolved
— 2020 NAIAS and what to expect at 2021 NAIAS

Doug North, NAIAS Chairman
— What dealers are doing now due to COVID-19

Gary Witzenburg, NACTOY President
— 2020 NACTOY Award Winners
— 2021 NACTOY Candidate List
— 2021 Voting Timeline
— 2020 Charitable Contribution

Webinar: How Waymo is Building the World's Most Experienced Driver
2020-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
Patrick Cadariu will discuss how Waymo is building the world’s most experienced driver, the Waymo Driver, which includes state-of-the-art hardware and advanced software integrated as a seamless, single system into their vehicles at the Waymo Detroit assembly facility.
The Waymo Driver can power multiple vehicle platforms, from minivans and SUVs to Class 8 trucks, and is currently applied across two key business lines: Waymo One, the world’s first commercial self-driving service, and Waymo Via, which is focused on all forms of goods delivery, including trucking and local delivery. Patrick will share the latest with both applications, explain how Waymo is pursuing them in partnership with the existing automotive ecosystem, and answer questions following the presentation.
Patrick Cadariu is the Head of Vehicle and Trucking Supply Chain Operations & Supplier Partnerships at Waymo. Patrick oversees supply chain and manufacturing for Waymo’s vehicle and trucking programs, manages Tier-1 partnerships, and leads Waymo’s Detroit facility, the world’s first factory 100% dedicated to the mass production of L4 autonomous vehicles. As a leader at Waymo, he gets to work every day with incredible people that are passionate about building the world’s most experienced driver.
Patrick has more than 15 years of experience helping build businesses, organizations, factories, products and teams. Prior to joining Waymo, Patrick held a number of global leadership roles in the consumer electronics and automotive industries, including Apple where he led teams supporting the iPhone and Apple Watch with responsibilities covering commercial, supply, and operational activities. Patrick also spent three years on an international assignment in China designing supply chains, developing operational capabilities, and scaling manufacturing. Patrick started his career in the automotive industry at Visteon.

Webinar: Will the First Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Packages, Not People?
2020-06-02 13:00 - 14:00
Webinar: Will the First Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Packages, Not People?
Featuring Colin Langan
Colin will discuss his new study of autonomous vehicle delivery, which will be released in conjunction with the webinar. While most autonomous vehicle (AV) startups have focused on rideshare, Colin believes the autonomous delivery opportunity is more compelling given lower technology hurdles and better economics. He will review why removing the human passenger will enable the technology to reach the market faster. His study highlights the delivery market is already substantial, accounting for close to 1 trillion miles today. More importantly, AV delivery economics are significantly better than AV rideshare. Despite industry hype, getting the cost of AV rideshare below personal car ownership is surprisingly difficult.
Following Colin’s presentation there will be plenty of time for Q&A. A copy of the study will be provided to all attendees.
Colin Langan is an experienced automotive equity research analyst and has been a Society of Automotive Analyst board member since 2017. He was ranked by Institutional Investor All-American Research survey in Autos & Auto Parts in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He authored reports and hosted expert-led conferences, including What is the Future of Mobility? on the key disruptive automotive themes of autonomous cars, ride-sharing, and electric vehicles to help investors gain conviction in investment ideas. He cultivated an extensive automotive industry network to help identify industry risks and themes early. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Associate at Deloitte. He holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame. He is also a CFA charterholder and a certified public accountant.

Webinar: COVID-19's Impact on the China Market and the Detroit Three: An Insider’s View
2020-05-06 13:00 - 14:00
COVID-19 has disrupted the global automotive industry and has exposed numerous challenges for the automotive industry.
China, the world’s largest market, experienced the setbacks first seeing car sales collapse 80% in February and 45% in the first quarter. What can we learn from China, and how will China’s struggles and recovery efforts impact the rest of the world?
Key discussion points include:

China’s 2020 sales could fall 20% or between 4-5 million vehicles.
The Detroit Three hit new lows in China.
Consolidation Pressures: Renault and Suzuki already forced out of the market. Who is next?
From China experience, what we can anticipate for the U.S. market in Q2.

Michael J. Dunne, CEO, ZoZo Go LLC
For the past 26 years, Dunne has experienced firsthand China’s miraculous economic growth as an entrepreneur, author and executive. In 1991, Dunne founded Automotive Resources Asia, an advisory firm that helped global automakers enter China and Southeast Asia. In 2006, he was named president of J.D. Power China, then in 2013, he was appointed president of General Motors Indonesia. In 2015, with China’s auto-tech companies poised to go global, Dunne established ZoZo Go, an advisory firm specializing in China’s electric and autonomous tech markets.
Following Michael Dunne’s presentation there will be a robust Q&A period where he will try to answer all your questions. Bring your questions and/or submit them when registering.

Webinar: Short-Term Challenges Facing Automakers Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-04-03 13:00 - 14:00
Revised Global and U.S. Forecasts Due to COVID-19
Get Up to Speed During the Quarantine
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COVID-19 has disrupted the global automotive industry. With first-quarter results reflecting the early impact of the crisis on auto sales, what are the short-term challenges automakers face from the pandemic? Find out in a FREE webinar featuring leading industry analysts.

Registration closed Thursday, April 2 at 1pm.
Please note: Everyone who registers will receive the webinar link and instructions in a separate email from IHS Markit on Thursday afternoon. Please keep an eye out for this email so you can attend the webinar.

Moderator:
Todd Lassa
Detroit Bureau Chief
Automobile Magazine

Stephanie Brinley
Principal Analyst – Americas
IHS Markit

Michelle Krebs
Director, Automotive Relations
Cox Automotive

Jeff Schuster
President, Americas Operation
and Global Vehicle Forecasts
LMC Automotive

Hear from the experts what they expect post COVID-19 globally, and specifically in the United States. Following perspective and insights from the analysts, a robust Q&A period will try to
answer all your questions. Bring your questions and/or submit them when registering.
There is no cost to attend the webinar but registration is required.

Are Consumers Ready for the Future of Mobility?
2020-02-18 07:30 - 12:00 | Detroit Marriott Livonia, 17100 Laurel Park Drive North, Livonia, 48152, United States
Held in partnership with:

What is the future of mobility and how do we accelerate that future? How will the future of mobility impact our infrastructure and urban planning? How does adoption of electrification of heavy equipment/freight trucks compare with electrification of passenger vehicles? And, perhaps most importantly, are consumers ready for this future
The SAA, in cooperation with Great Lakes GrowthWorks, will examine many of the key issues relating to mobility’s future on Feb. 18, 2020. Hear from a diverse line-up of speakers and bring your questions for an extended Q&A session.

Carla Bailo
President & CEO
Center for Automotive Research (CAR)
Seamless Integration: Smart cities, mobility and consumer behavior

Robert Goodspeed
Asst. Professor of Urban Planning, Taubman College,
University of Michigan
The new mobility paradigm for urban transportation, multi-modal planning and street design principles

Valerie Sathe Brugeman
Senior Mobility Strategist
Daimler
Preparing U.S. Cities for Vision Zero

Greg McGuire
Associate Director
Mcity
Mcity: The role of public-private partnerships for transportation R&D

Paul Eichenberg
Managing Director
Paul Eichenberg Strategic Consulting
The role of data in improving safety via consumer behavior intelligence

Moderators:
Phil Roos
Founder & CEO
Great Lakes GrowthWorks

Elaine Tait
Principal
Great Lakes GrowthWorks

Automotive Outlook Conference
2020-01-21 07:30 - 11:30 | The Mint, 27000 Evergreen Road, Lathrup Village, MI, 48076, United States
What should you expect in 2020? Will new vehicle sales increase? What markets around the globe have the biggest upside? Where are the biggest risks? What should we anticipate relating to the economy and how will it affect the auto industry? How will electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and other innovations impact vehicle mix? What do suppliers need to know?
These are just a few of the topics that will be addressed at SAA’s Annual Automotive Outlook Conference.
Be prepared for 2020 by hearing new insights from leading analysts and economists. Come prepared with your questions for a longer Q&A period.
Confirmed speakers include:
Ted Cannis
Global Director, Electrification
Ford Motor Co.

Oren Klachkin
Lead Economist
Oxford Economics
Covering Global and U.S. near-term economic environment and risks.

Augusto Amorim
Senior Manager, Americas Forecasting
LMC Automotive
Covering Global and U.S. automotive sales outlook and risks including electrification

Joe Langley
Research and Analysis Associate Director, North America Vehicle Production Forecasting
IHS Markit
Covering North American production trends and outlook

Daron Gilford
Partner, Strategy and Automotive Consulting Leader
Plante Moran
Covering the impact of vehicle technology transitions on Industry with focus on suppliers

Glenn Stevens
Executive Director
MichAuto

Moderator:
Michelle Krebs
Director of Automotive Relations
Cox Automotive

Mobility: Realities and Ground Truths
2019-11-12 07:30 - 12:00 | Magna, 750 Tower Drive, Troy, MI, 78098, United States
Exclusive Audience with Magna Executives
Mobility: Realities and Ground Truths
November 12, 2019
SOLD OUT
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – Networking Breakfast and Registration
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Presentations from Magna Leadership
11:30 a.m. – Lunch and Technology Overview (Speak to Magna Product Experts in Innovation Showroom; Possible Ride and Drives)

Magna is a mobility technology company and one of the largest suppliers to the global automotive industry. An industry that has transformed so drastically in just a few recent years, they’ve changed how they view their place in it. Magna’s mindset: Leverage 60 years of experience in automotive, while acting like a startup and innovating like a technology company.
Magna executives will provide real insights into the new mobility landscape including what impact it will have, how fast things will change and how they are doing more than just adapting.
Attendees will learn more about Magna technologies by touring its Innovation Showroom. Lunch will be provided.

Mobility Innovations Summit
2019-10-17 07:30 - 13:00 | AAM, One Dauch Drive, Detroit, MI, 48211, United States
For the past three years, the SAA held the Automotive Lightweighting Summit. As the automotive industry has evolved to focus on all types of innovations promoting mobility, so too has the event which will feature a more diverse examination of the technologies furthering tomorrow’s mobility solutions.
The Summit will feature the awarding of the Innovation in Mobility Awards in two categories: Innovations in Lightweighting and Technologies Enabling New Business Models. Judges are currently reviewing the more than 50 entries received to select the winners. Award finalists will present at the Summit prior to the announcement of the awards.
Confirmed speakers include Jessica Robinson of the Michigan Mobility Institute, Mark Blaufuss of Green and White Advisory, RJ King of dBusiness and Trevor Pawl of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Fred Hubacker of Conway MacKenzie will recognize a company demonstrating a financial commitment to promoting mobility.
The Summit will include a breakfast and lunch which will provide great networking opportunities.
More information to come. Check back for complete agenda.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
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Held in conjunction with:

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A Tour of Eastern Market (and Pizza & Beer too!)
2019-10-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Eastern Market Brewing Co., 2515 Riopelle Street, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Join the SAA’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) for a fun networking event on October 3, 2019. Attendees will meet at the awesome Eastern Market Brewing Co. for networking and then we will take a short tour of Eastern Market led by Jeanette Pierce, founder of the Detroit Experience Factory. The tour will include viewing the new murals that were recently unveiled in the market.

We will then return to the brewery for Supino Pizzeria and hear from Olga Stella, executive director of Design Core Detroit, which offers services to strengthen, grow and attract design businesses, increases market demand for design services, and tells Detroit’s design story locally and globally. Design Core is a department within the College for Creative Studies.

Following the speaker, there will be plenty of more time for networking, pizza and beer. (Pizza will be provided with admission; cash bar for drinks)
It is only $5 to attend for SAA and YPN members, and $10 for non-members.

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10th Annual OEM Purchasing Executives Summit
2019-06-18 07:30 - 11:30 | Faurecia North America, 2800 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
EVENT IS SOLD OUT. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
7:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Speakers and Q&A
Location: Faurecia North America, 2800 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI
Host Sponsor:

Event sponsors:

Meet OEM Purchasing Executives and their staff!

Attend and Learn
Plante Moran’s David Andrea will present results of the 2019 North American Automotive OEM Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Index Study, followed by comments from six OEM executives. An extended Q&A will follow the executives’ remarks. You can propose questions when registering for the event.
NEW INSIGHT: The 2019 North American Automotive OEM-Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Index Study for the first time will include year-end financial data for all six OEMs which will help demonstrate the correlation between working relations and financial performance.
• Which OEMs are improving their relations with suppliers and which are falling behind
• How OEMs are improving relations; what programs and policies are they embarking on
• How OEM cost-cutting programs affect supplier relations
• How electrification and autonomous vehicle programs are impacting traditional suppliers
• What strategies suppliers should consider when working with OEM purchasing teams
• How supplier relations directly impact the bottom line – for both OEMs and suppliers
SAA appreciates the participation of the following OEMs:

Speakers:

Pathways to Growth in M&A Activity
2019-05-21 15:30 - 18:30 | Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Location:
Detroit Athletic Club
241 Madison St, Detroit 48226
Cocktail/Networking reception beginning at 3:30pm.
In partnership with:

Receive an update on the state of mergers and acquisitions in the automotive industry and hear from experts on:

What makes the auto sector attractive to private equity and other investors?
How is the automotive industry valued with all the uncertainty and risk of future technologies and innovations?
As we go from gas combustion to electric vehicles, onslaught of autonomous vehicle innovations, and the move from hardware to cloud-based solutions, how is Wall Street and the financial community evaluating?
What should supply base do to strengthen product portfolios, market positions and balance sheets?

Speakers:

Mobility Meetup
2019-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | WeWork Merchant’s Row, 19 Clifford Street, 8th Floor, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
SAA and YPN members are invited to attend the next Mobility Meetup on April 17, 2019.
Mobility Meetups are hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber and PlanetM and take place on the eighth floor at WeWork Merchant’s Row. They are designed to bring together dynamic startups in the automotive technology space with Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry stakeholders to connect, share and collaborate.
THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND BUT ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 SAA AND YPN MEMBERS WHO REGISTER.

6th Annual State of Automotive Recalls Summit
2019-03-27 07:30 - 11:30 | Detroit Marriott Livonia, 17100 Laurel Park Drive North, Livonia, 48152, United States
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
7:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Speakers and Q&A

In partnership with:

Event sponsor:

Why Attend:

Learn about the latest trends and insights regarding automotive recall size, scope and type.
Has the industry’s response to the recall crises of several years ago changed the frequency and scope of recalls today?
Treading new ground: We will discuss key insights related to component defect risk and risk mitigation opportunities for new entrants to the automotive industry.
Learn how the insurance industry is supporting the financial management of recall risk in 2019.
Explore the latest indicators of software and electronic defects, and the risks faced when components are integrated into complex systems.
Sensors, cameras, and connectivity: what defect trends are emerging in the industry and how are suppliers responding to new risks?
We will discuss recent legislative and rulemaking updates affecting the industry and the public.
What are the latest trends in vehicle owner outreach, and how are new techniques affecting recall campaign completion percentages?
Learn about what recent recall trends are telling us about how the age of the U.S. vehicle fleet may be impacting recall campaign costs.
Analyzing the value of Tier 1 Supplier companies requires a sophisticated understanding of recall trends and costs – especially for each supplier’s product portfolio. We’ll discuss how to use recall data to do this and what it means for fundamental financial and valuation analysis.

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Speakers:
Neil Steinkamp
Managing Director
Stout

Robert Levine
Senior Manager
Stout

Mike Stankard
Automotive Industry Practice Leader
Aon

Dan Sharkey
Partner
Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco

Vanessa Miller
Litigation Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP

Ray Roth
Director, Dispute Consulting
Stout

SAA Members: $99
Non-Members: $129

Automotive Outlook Conference
2019-01-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Gem Theater, 333 Madison Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
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Insider’s Look at Toyota’s N.A. R&D Headquarters & CSRC
2018-12-04 08:30 - 11:00 | Toyota Motor North America N.A. R&D Headquarter, 8777 Platt Road, Saline, MI, 48176, United States
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Registration and Guided Tours
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. — Toyota Speakers followed by Q&A

The SAA has partnered with Toyota to provide SAA members with an insider’s look at Toyota’s N.A. R&DHeadquarters and Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC). Attendees will also hear the latest R&D and autonomous driving updates from the world’s largest automaker.
By partnering with leading universities, hospitals, research institutions and federal agencies, Toyota’s CSRC is focused on safety research projects aimed at developing and brining to market new and advanced safety technologies.
This unique opportunity is one you won’t want to miss. Register today as attendance will be limited.

Jeff Makarewicz
Group Vice President — Vehicle, Quality & Safety Engineering
Toyota Motor North America

Derek Caveney
Executive Engineer, Automated Systems
Toyota Motor North America

Scott Miller
Group Manager, Collaborative Safety Research Center
Toyota Motor North America

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The Future of Ford and Corktown
2018-11-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Bobcat Bonnie’s, 1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Ford Motor Co. is betting on both the future of the automotive industry and the city, with its purchase of the Michigan Central Station.
Ford envisions a refurbished Michigan Central Station as the anchor of a two-acre campus dedicated to advanced automotive development – and in particular — autonomous, self-driving vehicles and shared transit. While its focus is on its automotive future, Ford is also looking to further revitalize Corktown, an already newly energetic Detroit neighborhood. The campus will be the centerpiece of a mixed-use landscape of offices, retailers and housing.
Learn more about Ford’s plans and experience some great networking at Corktown’s newest hotspot – Bobcat Bonnie’s.
Speakers:
Bryan Barnhill
Ford Smart Mobility, Detroit Manager
Ford Motor Co.

Jeanette Pearce
Founder
Detroit Experience Factory

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Automotive Lightweighting Summit
2018-10-24 07:30 - 13:00 | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, 1600 E Warren Ave., Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
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

DodgeGarage.com Story: Turning Enthusiast Content into Strategic, Measurable Marketing
2018-07-26 17:45 - 20:00 | The JRT Agency, 26970 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331, United States
Registration Closes Wednesday July 25 at Noon

9th Annual OEM Purchasing Executives Summit
2018-05-15 07:30 - 12:00 | Faurecia North America, 2800 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
Registration Ends Friday May 11, 2018
Meet OEM purchasing executives and members of their staff at the 9th Annual OEM Purchasing Summit. The event is one of the best attended and received SAA events of the year as it provides suppliers access to purchasing executives of the leading six automakers.
John Henke, Ph.D., president and CEO of Planning Perspectives, will present results of the 2018 North American Automotive OEM-Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Index Study. The comprehensive survey examines the working relations between Tier 1 suppliers and their North American- based OEM customers from the suppliers’ perspective.

Following Dr. Henke’s insightful presentation, attendees will hear from the purchasing executives and be able to ask questions during an extended Q&A period.

Insights and panel moderation by:
Attend and learn…
• Which OEMs are improving their relations with suppliers – and which OEMs are falling behind
• How OEMs are improving relations; what programs and policies are they embarking on
• How OEM cost-cutting programs are impacting supplier relations
• If electrification and autonomous vehicle programs are creating more competition for traditional suppliers
• What strategies suppliers should consider when working with OEM purchasing teams
• How supplier relations directly impact the bottom line – for both OEMs and suppliers
• How OEMs view trust, preferred customer status, open communication and safe-guarding suppliers’ intellectual property
• And much more!
Jay Moore
Director of Purchasing, The Americas
Ford Motor Co.

Sig Huber
Director, Supplier Relations
FCA US LLC

Robert Kinchen
Director, Facilities/Services Purchasing
Nissan North America

Chris Naegeli
Executive Director, Global Product Purchasing
General Motors

Tom Lake
Vice President, NA Purchasing
Honda North America

Randall Anderson
General Manager Purchasing Supplier Relations
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America

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Event Sponsors:

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Accelerating Mobility Solutions
2018-04-18 07:30 - 11:30 | P3 Mobility Innovation Center, 25650 W Eleven Mile Rd, #300, Southfield, MI, 48034, United States
Fully autonomous vehicles are getting closer to reality with SAE level 3 features on the road today. The pace of development is not slowing down leaving less time to evaluate technology. With many new technologies in development as part of the autonomous driving experience, those who are first to market must be prepared to react quickly to consumer demands, recalls, and the highly competitive landscape.
How can companies find the right technology to invest in and overcome the remaining challenges to getting autonomous technology on the road?
In addition, the user experience has emerged as a key differentiator among leading mobile and connected services. As more TaaS options emerge, the cost of transportation will decrease, further emphasizing the mobility user experience. Benchmarking the end-to-end mobility user experience is a powerful tool that provides insight into an improved autonomous vehicle experience.
This event will dive into current market trends, development challenges with autonomous vehicles, and explore what we can learn from benchmarking today’s mobility user experiences.
Why Attend?

Explore the current state of a rapidly changing mobility world and the impact that autonomous mobility will have
Gain insight into when autonomous technology will be available to consumers and how it will get there
Identify a strategy for sustained innovation and differentiation in the crowded mobility ecosystem
Hear about how technology benchmarking can be a powerful tool to shorten development time of better products
Meet P3 Experts with Tech Showcase: Attendees will be able to engage with P3 experts in open discussion about autonomous, connected, and electric mobility and the impact of new mobility services and digital transformation. P3 will also feature their latest products and services as part of a technology showcase including:

ADAPT vehicle – A modular autonomous sensor test platform that allows for benchmarking of sensors and algorithms.
Introduction to P3’s xP3rience Lab methodology that accelerates development of new mobility products and services.
Automated testing platform for in-vehicle mobile wireless charging to analyze and optimize usability and performance.

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Would you like to display information about your company, services or technology? SAA is offering you an opportunity to display for only $400. Click this link for more information — Table sponsorship.

Speakers:
Colin Goldsmith
Managing Partner
P3 North America

Ted Mabley
Director, Cost Management
P3 North America

Erik Alvarado
Manager, User Experience
P3 North America

Partha Goswami
Manager of Technology Insight
General Motors

State of Automotive Recall and Warranty Summit
2018-03-26 07:30 - 11:00 | Embassy Suites, 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI, 48034, United States
5th Annual State of Automotive Recall and Warranty Summit

The state of recalls in the automotive industry continues to be alarming. OEMs and suppliers paid out nearly $11.8 billion in claims and tallied $10.3 billion in warranty accruals for U.S. recalls in 2016, with the $22.1 billion total estimated to be 26 percent higher than 2015.
The total number of vehicles recalled in the U.S. in 2016 climbed 4.5 percent to 53.1 million from 50.8 million in 2015, making 2016 the highest year ever. Is there an end in the sight?
SAA’s 5th Annual State of Automotive Recall and Warranty Summit will take a new approach this year and look deeper into the results of these recalls. What is considered insurable? How are these recalls impacting valuations? What are the short-term and long-term legal ramifications? How do recalls impact used car pricing and what have they meant to the repair industry? And much more including gaining insight into best practices for multi-channel recall communications that drive unprecedented results.
Register today to take a deep dive into the world of recalls and learn how this critical issue impacts you.
Who Should Attend and Why:

OEM Representatives

The latest trends and insights regarding recall size, scope, and type will be shared.

Suppliers – Risk Management and Finance

Insights helping suppliers assess component risk and costs will be provided, as well as risk mitigation opportunities and strategies.

Legal Counsel

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers continue to focus on the costs of recall and automotive defects. We’ll explore the latest trends and tactics OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are using.

Automotive Equity Analysts, Investors, and Advisors

With mounting recalls and associated costs, understanding and analyzing OEM and Tier 1 supplier value requires a sophisticated understanding of recall trends and costs – especially for each supplier’s product portfolio. We’ll discuss how to use recall data to do this – and what it means for fundamental financial analysis.

Used Car Dealers

Used car dealers play an important role in the recall of older vehicles – we will discuss why and how.

New Car Dealers

Franchised dealers are being asked to take an increasing role in recall communication and outreach – we’ll discuss new strategies that are being tested.

Auction Houses

Vehicle auctions play an important role in the recall of all vehicles, and especially older vehicle – we will discuss why and how.

Independent Repair Facilities (Collision Centers and Mechanics)

Collision centers and mechanics play an important role in the recall of older vehicles – we will discuss why and how

SPECIAL OFFER: Attendees will be eligible to receive a complimentary defect data assessment using the Stout Defect Data Platform.
Speakers:
Neil Steinkamp
Managing Director
Stout

Mike Stankard
Automotive Practice Leader
Aon

Vanessa Miller
Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP

Fabian Koark
Head of Detroit Office
INVENSITY, Inc.

Robert Levine
Senior Manager
Stout

Yaacov De Russo
Director of Business Development
OptimalPlus

Richard G. Rosen
President & CEO
ROSEN Convergence Marketing

In partnership with:

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2018 Automotive Outlook Conference
2018-01-14 10:45 - 14:45 | Gem Theater, 333 Madison Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Registration is closed for this event!

31st Annual Automotive Outlook Conference
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Gem Theater, Detroit, MI
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Networking Brunch
11:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Presentations
2:45 p.m. Shuttles to Automobili-D
Please Note: To receive an optional NAIAS Media Pass for 1/17/18 You Must Register before 1/11/18 (No Exceptions)

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Automobili-D Access
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Shuttles Returning to Gem
Hear expert views on:

How supportive will the economic environment be for the auto industry and is the U.S. economy poised to accelerate?
Which markets will drive growth in the global automotive industry? Where is the opportunity or risk? Will sourcing trends continue to realign?
Is the surge in SUV growth globally sustainable?
Is electrification reality or hype? Are internal combustion engines doomed?
What is the outlook for and impact of emissions regulations?
What are the financial markets concerned with in 2018 as it relates to autos? Is the U.S. past peak for good?

Special Bonus:
Attendees receive EXCLUSIVE ADMISSION after Outlook to Automobili-D which features:

Over 50 tech startups from around the world
90 mobility companies exhibiting (suppliers, tech companies, OEMs, etc.)
Over 100 thought-leaders will take the stage to address the latest in the mobility industry
Attendees receive a floor pass to NAIAS at Cobo Center good for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018

Keynote Speaker:

Chris Thomas
Founder and Partner
Fontinalis
Chris is responsible for a wide range of critical processes ranging from deal sourcing and execution to corporate operations and business strategy. Chris also acts as a business development executive on behalf of Fontinalis’ portfolio companies.
Financial and Business Outlook Panelists:
Emily Kolinski Morris
Chief Economist
Ford Motor Co.

Kevin Riddell
Senior Manager, Americas Powertrain Forecast
LMC Automotive

Mark Fulthorpe
Director – Light Vehicle Production Forecast
IHS Markit

James Albertine
Senior Analyst – Automotive
Consumer Edge Research, LLC

Ducker Worldwide is the event host and will moderate the panel and Q&A sessions.

YPN Networking Event at HopCat
2017-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | HopCat, 430 South Main Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
YPN Networking Event at HopCat
Thursday, December 7, 2017
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

End 2017 by expanding your professional network with a fun social event. Meet other young professionals and rub elbows with SAA Board members!
Join the SAA’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) for food and a good time at HopCat in Royal Oak.
No Charge Networking Event
Food will be provided. Cash bar.

Automotive Industry Trends and Their Affect on the Tooling Industry
2017-11-14 08:00 - 11:00 | FANUC AMERICA, 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48309, United States
SAA Networking Breakfast

Automotive Industry Trends and Their Affect on the Tooling Industry
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Hirotec America, Auburn Hills, MI
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration/Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Presentations followed by Q&A
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Hirotec Facility Tour

Registration/Presentation location:
FANUC AMERICA, 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Tour location (10 a.m.):
HIROTEC AMERICA, 3000 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

In partnership with:

Tooling is a critical but often overlooked part of the automotive industry as a whole. The design and development of tools is an important process in the production of automobiles today.
Join the SAA on November 14 as it examines the state of the tooling industry. Key discussions will include:

Review key 2017 automotive industry trends and their impact on the tooling industry
How a shift in the automotive marketplace is driving the development of primary and secondary tooling shops
The role China, Canada and Mexico will play in the future of tooling
A look at where the tooling market is going in the next 24-36 months

After the tooling discussion, attendees will receive a tour of the Hirotec facility. Don’t miss this opportunity to get up to speed on the tooling industry and get a rare look at a tooling facility.
Featured speakers:
James Murphy
Consultant
Harbour Results, Inc.

Jim Toeniskoetter
President & CEO
Hirotec America

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Lightweighting Summit
2017-09-25 07:00 - 13:30 | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, 1600 E Warren Ave., Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Examining Goals, Strategies and Achievements in Generating Weight Savings
7:00 a.m. Registration/Networking Breakfast
8:00 am. – 11:45 a.m. Presentations/Q&A
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch
Hashtag #SAAlight

Join us for SAA’s second Automotive Lightweighting Summit which includes the leading insights, presentations and discussion of lightweighting trends.
The 2016 event was one of the highest rated events in SAA history and this year’s summit should be even better. Hear industry experts talk about the latest strategies and direction in terms of lightweighting programs including raw materials, recyclability, manufacturing and body design.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the innovative and strategic ways OEMs, mills and suppliers are approaching weight savings.
Event Sponsor: Lunch Sponsor:

Speakers include:
Laura Anderson
President & CEO
ALUMINUM BLANKING CO.

Abey Abraham
Managing Director
DUCKER WORLDWIDE

Dr. Blake Zuidema
Director, Product Applications
ARCELORMITTAL

Gary Gallo
Senior Manager, Recycling
NOVELIS

Shawn Morgans
Global Vehicle Architecture Manager, Product Development Center
Ford Motor Company

Rob Peckham
Technical Integration Engineer (TIE), Mass Strategy & Tools
General Motors

Brad Tolley
Senior Vice President, Business Development & Technology
Shiloh Industries

Paul Herbach
Director of Automotive Technology
Olympic Steel

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SAA Ignite
2017-08-24 08:00 - 11:00 | Techstars Mobility, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
August 24, 2017
8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:30-11:00 a.m. Ignite Presentations

The SAA is excited to introduce the first “SAA Ignite” event. Modeled after the renowned Ted Talks concept, SAA Ignite will give 11 selected speakers the opportunity to tell the world about their innovative, automotive-related ideas.
Be on hand to hear thought leaders and industry peers share their groundbreaking concepts, passions and ideas that they believe can come to life and make a difference in our industry.
Speakers and topics include:

Karolyn Hart, InspireHUB Technologies — How Do You Stay Relevant?
Daron Gifford, Plante Moran — Disruptive Change in the Automotive Industry
Jeff Varick, Brandmotion LLC — Vision Zero Automotive Network
James Murphy, Harbour Results Inc. — Poor Sourcing Practices Put Automotive Industry at Risk
Andrew Barnard, Barnard Acoustics LLC/Michigan Technological University — Tailoring Exhaust Sounds
Marc Bland, IHS Markit — Automotive Diversity – An Industry Imperative
Paulette Epstein, Michigan Science Center — How to Inspire Curious Minds
Steven Sherman, TerraWatt Labs — A Brief History and Future of Transportation and Energy Disruption
Michael Betz, FACTON — Enhancing OEM/Tier 1 Relationships with a Standards Based Quoting Approach
Kylee Guenther, Spectalite — Passion and Possibility: Tales of an Eco-Friendly, Light Weight Materials Supplier
Adam Genei, Mobsteel/Detroit Steel Wheel Co. — The Reward is in the Work

Registration is Sold Out 8/23/17

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