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2017 Stakeholder Agenda

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MichAuto Stakeholder Agenda

Tuesday, Dec. 5 Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

5:00 p.m.

Registration and Networking

6:00 p.m.

Opening Remarks

Introduction:
Glenn Stevens, Executive Director, MichAuto; Vice President, Automotive and Mobility Initiatives

Speaker:
Jacques Panis, President, Shinola

6:15 p.m.

Networking Reception

Wednesday, Dec. 6 College for Creative Studies – A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design and Education

9:15 a.m.

Refreshments

Sponsor: ITC

MichAuto Annual Meeting Registration Opens

9:45 a.m.

MichAuto Annual Meeting

Sponsor: PwC

10:20 a.m.

Workforce of the Future: Forces Shaping 2030

Keynote:
John Karren, U.S. Digital Workforce Transformation Leader, Partner, PwC

Sponsor: PwC

10:45 a.m.

MichAuto Awards

11:05 a.m.

Refreshment Break in the PlanetM Discover Auto Lounge

Sponsor: ITC

11:15 a.m.

Lunch

Sponsor: Faurecia

12:15 p.m.

Welcome

Sandy Baruah, President and CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber

12:25 p.m.

Opening Remarks

Rick RogersPresident, College for Creative Studies

12:35 p.m.

The Innovation That Moves the World

Keynote:
Chris Thomas, Founder and Partner, Fontinalis Partners

Conversation Host:
Carla BailoPresident and CEO, Center for Automotive Research

1:05 p.m.

Refreshment Break in the PlanetM Discover Auto Lounge

Sponsor: ITC

1:20 p.m.

Mobility Moment: A Culture for Diversity and Inclusion

Elizabeth Griffith, Director, Engineering – GM Global, Faurecia Interior Systems

Sponsor: Fakhoury Global Immigration

1:30 p.m.

Michigan’s Emerging Tech Leaders

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

2:15 p.m.

Human Capital for the Automotive Industry and Mobility Age

Keynote:
Kristen Tabar, Vice President, Technical Strategy Planning Office, Toyota Motor North America

2:35 p.m.

Refreshment Break in the PlanetM Discover Auto Lounge

Sponsor: ITC

2:50 p.m.

Mobility Moment: Pure Michigan. Pure Mobility

Lars Eggenstein, Project Manager, IAV Automotive Engineering

Sponsor: Phoenix Contact E-Mobility 

3:00 p.m.

A Conversation with Musa Tariq

Speaker:
Musa Tariq, Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Ford Motor Co.

Conversation Host:
Tim Stevens, Editor-at-Large, CNET; Editor-in-Chief, Roadshow

3:30 p.m.

Perspectives on an Industry That Is Changing the World

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”

4:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

4:15 p.m.

Networking Reception in PlanetM Discover Auto Lounge

Sponsor: MEDC/PlanetM

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