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Global OEMs, Startups, Tech Companies, Industry Trade Organizations, Non-Profits and the Public Sector

DETROIT (DEC. 18, 2024) – The Detroit Auto Show yesterday announced a diverse group of industry, talent and tech voices will be speaking at the Mobility Global Forum (MGF) on Jan. 15-16, including President and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation John Bozzella; Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan Justine Johnson; Toyota Motor North America Group Vice President of Technical Resources Jeff Makarewicz; and Dunamis Charge Founder and CEO Natalie King, to name a few. The symposium, presented by Tata Consultancy Services, is being held in conjunction with Industry Days at Huntington Place in Detroit.

A full list of speakers and programming is available at detroitautoshow.com.

The Detroit Auto Show returns to January on Friday, Jan. 10, and runs through Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

At the MGF, Bozzella is expected to discuss the “Impact of the New Administration on the Automotive Industry,” while Johnson will share with attendees the topic, “Accelerating Impact: Building Innovation Ecosystems through Strategic Partnerships.” Toyota’s Makarewicz will highlight how the “Driving Possibilities” education partnership program is investing in future STEM leaders; and King will discuss “How Inclusivity in the EV Industry Impacts Economic and Environmental Community Growth.”

The symposium, themed “Convergence of Industry, Technology and Talent,” will feature 30+ panels and fireside chats on the Atrium stage and the AutoMobili-D stage in the Grand Ballroom. A ticket is not required to attend.

Attendees will hear from thought leaders, including global OEMs, startups, tech companies, industry trade organizations, non-profits and the public sector.

A sampling of additional speakers includes:

Tarek Abdel-Baset, chief engineer, Hydrogen Storage Systems, FORVIA
Dr. Rose Bellanca, president and CEO, Washtenaw Community College
Elaine Borseth, president, Electric Vehicle Association
Jose Flores, CEO, Ancor Automotive
Christina Roki, automotive content and culture creator
Scott Tobin, CEO, Envorso
Dr. K. Venkatesh Prasad, senior vice president of research and chief innovation officer, Center for Automotive Research
Dr. Eric Warren, executive director, General Motors Global Motorsports Competition

In addition to the MGF, Industry Days includes the AutoMobili-D technology showcase, featuring mobility innovations from a variety of global companies, the startup community and a number of universities. The Future Leaders Forum, presented by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, also joins Industry Days as a new feature program to cultivate the industry’s next generation.

Industry Days include exclusive industry access to the show floor. Visit detroitautoshow.com for tickets and more information about programming and special access hours.

ABOUT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW

Recognized as one of the world's most influential automotive events, the Detroit Auto Show offers a platform for cutting-edge automotive and mobility innovations. With immersive experiences, brand-defining vehicles, and hands-on activations, the show invites attendees to witness the future of mobility.

Highlights of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show:

● Media Day, Friday, Jan. 10

● Charity Preview, Friday, Jan. 10

● Industry Days and AutoMobili-D, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16 (Exclusive Industry Access 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

● Mobility Global Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16

● Future Leaders Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16

● Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix, Friday, Jan. 17

● Driven by Service Day, Saturday, Jan. 18

● Public Show, Saturday, Jan. 11 through Monday, Jan. 20

For more details, visit detroitautoshow.com and follow the Detroit Auto Show on social media for the latest news.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Mobility Leaders

Seventeen Michigan universities, hundreds of students to experience Detroit Auto Show programming during Industry Days, Jan. 15-16
Unique partnership between the Detroit Auto Show, State of Michigan and Engineering Society of Detroit
Designed to cultivate and retain talent solutions for the industry’s future

DETROIT (NOV. 20, 2024) – The Detroit Auto Show today announced the Future Leaders Forum, a new program at the 2025 show focused on cultivating the mobility industry’s next generation talent, by connecting 300 STEM-field university students and hundreds of Detroit-area high schoolers with auto industry experts and technology.

Presented by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, the Future Leaders Forum will host students during Industry Days, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit.

The Future Leaders Forum is part of the Detroit Auto Show’s ongoing emphasis on fostering industry, talent and mobility tech collaboration during Industry Days. The iconic Auto Show returns to January and runs from Jan. 10-20, 2025.

“The Detroit Auto Show has long been a hands-on classroom for students of all ages,” Detroit Auto Show Chairman Karl Zimmermann said. “We are immensely grateful to MEDC for presenting a program that not only promotes student interest in automotive and mobility careers, but, at the same time, creates talent solutions for our industry’s future.”

Working in partnership with The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and MEDC’s Talent Solutions division, the Auto Show will bring in university students from accredited engineering schools across Michigan to the Future Leaders Forum on day one of Industry Days. The students will preview emerging technologies shaping the mobility space and have the opportunity to experience some of this technology firsthand on the show’s experiential track activations. Their visit to the Detroit Auto Show will kick off with a round of presentations from recent Michigan graduates now working in automotive and mobility careers.

“The MEDC Talent Solutions division is committed to creating stronger pathways to 21st-century careers that will help cultivate, attract and retain young talent while showcasing Michigan as a hub for a future-ready workforce essential to building a stronger economy,” said MEDC Executive Vice President, Chief of Talent Solutions and Engagement Officer Kerry Ebersole Singh.

"We’re excited about the continued partnership with ESD to nurture and develop the next generation of mobility professionals who can pursue opportunities in Michigan that offer higher-paying jobs and career advancement, while at the same time building a strong pipeline of future Michigan mobility leaders.”

ESD Executive Director Robert Magee says the MEDC’s Future Leaders Forum dovetails perfectly with the organization’s commitment to investing in future engineers, scientists and allied professionals.

“Our organization is committed to building a more robust pipeline of STEM professionals,” Magee said. “The Future Leaders Forum will encourage tomorrow’s leaders and work to inspire them that they, too, can someday be part of the transformative movement taking place in the mobility industry.”

Seventeen universities are sending students to the Future Leaders Forum, including students in The Michigander Scholars program, a partnership between MEDC and universities (Editor’s note: denoted with an asterisk) to cultivate and retain engineering students in Michigan’s thriving EV and mobility sectors:

Oakland University*
Kettering University*
Michigan Technological University*
U of Michigan-Dearborn*
U of Michigan-Flint*
U of Michigan-Ann Arbor*
Central Michigan University
Michigan State University*
Eastern Michigan University
University of Detroit, Mercy
Western Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Wayne State University*
Lawrence Technological University
Saginaw Valley State University
Lake Superior State University
Ferris State University

A number of universities will have a presence in the “University Community” section of the AutoMobili-D (AMD) technology showcase, a display of mobility innovations from global companies and the startup community. There, university students will “show and tell” engineering-focused initiatives that took flight in the classroom.

Detroit-area high schools, including those with STEM and STEAM curricula, will be headed to the Future Leaders Forum during both Industry Days.

Industry Days also includes the Mobility Global Forum, a two-day symposium featuring tech innovators and industry disruptors in mobility, design, technology and talent sharing their insights before industry and media. Presentations will be made on the Huntington Place Atrium stage and the AutoMobili-D stage in the Grand Ballroom. A ticket is not required to attend the Mobility Global Forum.

Tickets to Industry Days, which include exclusive industry access hours, are available at detroitautoshow.com .

ABOUT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW

The Detroit Auto Show is one of the most influential annual automotive events in the world and a showcase for emerging technologies. The iconic show features branddefining vehicles, product ride-and-drives and dynamic experiential activations. The event includes: Media Day, where media have access to the show floor prior to the public opening and automakers and suppliers debut new products and technologies; Industry Days, a hub for industry, talent and mobility tech of tomorrow collaboration;

Mobility Global Forum, a two-day symposium on mobility trends and new technologies; AutoMobili-D, an inside look at future mobility platforms; Future Leaders Forum, a catalyst for student education; Charity Preview, a signature fundraising gala for children’s charities; and the Public Show, a mobility celebration. For more information, visit detroitautoshow.com .

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