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SUMMARY:Accelerating Change: Advanced Look at Urban Science/Harris Poll Insights
DESCRIPTION:This event is held in partnership with: \n \n \nAccelerating change: advanced look at Urban Science/Harris Poll insights regarding dealer relevance\, proprietary Urban Science EV sales microstudy \nSeveral Urban Scientists – some of the auto industry’s leading experts – will present insights and perspectives that will better position OEMs and dealers to make decisions based on the power of science – not speculation.  \nExclusive access: SAA/APA attendees and members will have the first industry access to embargoed materials highlighting findings from this year’s Urban Science Dealership Transformation Index (DTI). The DTI provides a snapshot of dealers’ and the auto-buying public’s evolving views of the traditional dealership network through research conducted alongside The Harris Poll. \nAttendees will also receive first industry access to an electric vehicle (EV) sales-trend microstudy rooted in Urban Science’s unrivaled industry sales data\, which is updated daily. \nAgenda: \n8 a.m. – 9 a.m. registration\, networking and continental breakfast (featuring the Cappuccino Man) \n9 a.m. – 10 a.m. presentation by Urban Science \n10 a.m. – 11 a.m. panel discussion + Q&A \nSpeakers will include: \n \n  \nSimon Bradley \nGlobal Practice Director\, Network \nUrban Science \n  \n \n  \nThomas Kondrat \nGlobal Lead\, Advanced Analytics \nUrban Science \n  \nData and insights from the Urban Science/Harris Poll Research and Urban Science EV-sales microstudy will include:  \nDealer relevance  \n\n2024 Dealer Transformation Index year-over-year movement and trends\nImproving consumer perception of (dealer) future readiness and relevance\nReturn of dealer optimism\n\nConsumer journey \n\nOmnichannel shopping expectations\nRole of traditional dealerships\nDigital retailing and the rise of AI\nConnected-car technology and related adoption preferences\nGenerational purchasing trends and perceptions\n\nThe EV future \n\nConsumer perceptions of EV readiness\, plus barriers and purchase considerations\nUrban Science analysis of EV adoption/sales trends\n\nInteresting/surprising hot spots\nStates/regions leading the pack\n\n\nThe power of EV forecasting for OEM and dealer strategic planning\n\n\n\n\nCase study on charge station optimization to meet local capacity and convenience gaps\n\n\n\n\n\nUrban Science is the only company in the world that has industrywide sales data that’s updated daily; this uniquely positions the company to help its clients – OEMs and dealers\, and the AdTech firms that support them – to achieve cohesion and clarity\, and quick\, decisive decision-making. While the depth\, accuracy and speed of Urban Science’s data are simply unmatched\, that’s only part of what makes the company unique. Its people\, also known as Urban Scientists\, are some of the industry’s leading experts. At this event\, they’ll present insights and perspectives that will better position OEMs and dealers to make decisions with the power of science\, not speculation. \nThis event is free to attend\, but registration is required.\nParking will be validated for attendees. \n 
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/5633/
LOCATION:Urban Science\, 400 Renaissance Center\, Suite 2900\, Detroit\, MI\, 48243\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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SUMMARY:YPN Networking Event at Prefix Corp.
DESCRIPTION:Prefix Corporation began in 1979 as an engineering services company\, developing innovative design and engineering solutions for the automotive industry. Today the company operates multiple facilities in Michigan and has become a single-source American manufacturing\, prototype\, and concept vehicle solutions provider to automotive\, aviation\, motion picture\, amusement\, and various additional industries. \nJoin the YPN for an informative tour of Prefix\, and enjoy networking with food and drinks afterward. \nAgenda: \n\n4:30 p.m. – Doors open with drinks and snacks.\n5:00 p.m. – Presentation consisting of history and examples of their work from entertainment park space\, aerospace\, and automotive.\n5:30 p.m. – Facility Tour\n6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – Food\, drinks and networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend for YPN members\, but registration is required.  \nClick here to become a YPN member.
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/5602/
LOCATION:Prefix Corporation\, 1400 S Livernois Road\, Rochester Hills\, MI\, 48307\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAA Events,YPN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Break with Foley & Lardner: Supplier Risk from EV Delayed Programs
DESCRIPTION:Featuring SAA’s Exclusive Legal Partner: \n \n  \nMany automotive suppliers face ongoing uncertainty and risk from automakers’ EV programs. Delays in EV production or investment have compelled some suppliers to request volume guarantees or other protections in customer contracts. This coffee break will provide an overview of the mounting risk of EV programs and what automotive suppliers need to watch out for.Many automotive suppliers face ongoing uncertainty and risk from automakers’ EV programs. Delays in EV production or investment have compelled some suppliers to request volume guarantees or other protections in customer contracts. This coffee break will provide an overview of the mounting risk of EV programs and what automotive suppliers need to watch out for. \nSpeakers: \n \nAnn Marie Uetz \nPartner \nFoley & Lardner \n  \n \nSteve Wybo \nSenior Managing Director and Automotive Practice Group Leader \nRiveron \n  \nThe Coffee Break is free to attend\, but registration is required.  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://saaauto.com/event/coffee-break-with-foley-lardner-virtual-2/
LOCATION:MI
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