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Introduction:
Glenn Stevens, Executive Director, MICHauto; Vice President, Automotive and Mobility Initiatives
Speaker:
Jacques Panis, President, Shinola
Sponsor: ITC
Sponsor: PwC
Keynote:
John Karren, U.S. Digital Workforce Transformation Leader, Partner, PwC
Sponsor: PwC
Sponsor: ITC
Sponsor: Faurecia
Sandy Baruah, President and CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber
Rick Rogers, President, College for Creative Studies
Keynote:
Chris Thomas, Founder and Partner, Fontinalis Partners
Conversation Host:
Carla Bailo, President and CEO, Center for Automotive Research
Sponsor: ITC
Elizabeth Griffith, Director, Engineering – GM Global, Faurecia Interior Systems
Sponsor: Fakhoury Global Immigration
The automotive industry is in the midst of another revolution—driven by an explosion of connectivity, shared mobility and automated technology. This panel will explore how the convergence of automotive, mobility and emerging technology is impacting established leaders in Michigan’s legacy industry and how software and digital developers will play a role in shaping Michigan’s automotive and mobility future.
Panelists:
Danny Ellis, CEO and Co-founder, SkySpecs
Paul Ryznar, Founder, President and CEO, Light Guide Systems LLC
Steve Vozar, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, May Mobility
Conversation Host:
Lisa Seymour, Program Manager, Techstars Mobility
Keynote:
Kristen Tabar, Vice President, Technical Strategy Planning Office, Toyota Motor North America
Sponsor: ITC
Lars Eggenstein, Project Manager, IAV Automotive Engineering
Sponsor: Phoenix Contact E-Mobility
Speaker:
Musa Tariq, Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Ford Motor Co.
Conversation Host:
Tim Stevens, Editor-at-Large, CNET; Editor-in-Chief, Roadshow
Today’s automotive industry is not the same industry of decades past. Fueled by cutting-edge technology and innovation, no other industry offers the opportunity to pursue the exciting, well-paying careers that appeal to younger generations. Featuring a diverse panel of industry insiders, educators and young professionals, this session will explore a wide range of perspectives on the fast-paced culture among automotive and mobility companies and why Michigan is the place to build the cars of tomorrow.
Panelists:
Michael Brosseau, President, Brose North America
Alex Hoolehan, General Manager, Southeast Michigan Field Operations-Maven, General Motors Co.
Andrew Ingall, Superintendent, Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Sam Roberts, Student, Oakland University
Conversation Host:
John McElroy, Host, “Autoline”
Sponsor: MEDC/PlanetM
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