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  • A Tour of Eastern Market (and Pizza & Beer too!)

    Eastern Market Brewing Co. 2515 Riopelle Street, Detroit, MI, 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…

  • Mobility Innovations Summit

    AAM One Dauch Drive, Detroit, MI, 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…

  • Mobility: Realities and Ground Truths

    Magna 1067 Centre Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 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…

  • Automotive Outlook Conference

    The Mint 27000 Evergreen Road, Lathrup Village, MI, 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…

  • Are Consumers Ready for the Future of Mobility?

    Detroit Marriott Livonia 17100 Laurel Park Drive North, Livonia, 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…

  • Webinar: Short-Term Challenges Facing Automakers Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

    Revised Global and U.S. Forecasts Due to COVID-19 Get Up to Speed During the Quarantine Brought to you by the:   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…

  • Webinar: COVID-19’s Impact on the China Market and the Detroit Three: An Insider’s View

    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…

  • Webinar: Will the First Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Packages, Not People?

    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…

  • Webinar: How Waymo is Building the World’s Most Experienced Driver

    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…

  • Webinar: An Update on the North American International Auto Show and Future Plans

    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…