In Case You Missed It:
The 2021 State of Automobility provided a timely update on Michigan’s only automotive cluster association’s plans for the upcoming year, offered insight on the future of the automotive and mobility industry, and explored areas where stakeholders can work together to improve and create opportunities.
- Read recaps from this event.
- View and download the powerpoint presentation.
- Watch the full 2021 State of Automobility video playlist.
Read & Download: Mobility Industry’s Economic Contribution in Michigan
The Mobility Industry’s Economic Contribution in Michigan report outlines the mobility industry’s economic contribution to the state. The mobility industry, as defined by the production and distribution of goods and services that support any movement of people and products, is important to Michigan because it creates solutions to congestion, emissions, safety, and equity. Identifying the industry’s impact on Michigan’s economy will enable us to better understand and harness the potential the industry has to solve these issues. Read or download the full report below.
2021 State of Automobility Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
Sandy K. Baruah, Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber
MICHauto Actions and Mobility Contribution Report
Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MICHauto; Vice President, Automotive and Mobility Initiatives, Detroit Regional Chamber
CEO Coalition for Change: Moderated Discussion
Panelists: Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MICHauto; Vice President, Automotive and Mobility Initiatives, Detroit Regional Chamber
Cheryl Thompson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement
Moderator: Lisa Lunsford, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, GS3; Chair, MICHauto Board of Directors
Automotive Tech Talks
John McElroy, Host, Autoline
Electrification Impact
Michael Robinet, Executive Director, IHS Markit Advisory
Evolution of How We Will Work in the Future
Ali Caravella, Partner, WRK/360
The People Equation: Our People Driving Innovation
Marc Siry, Vice President, Strategic Development, Comcast Business
Volunteer of the Year Award Presentation and Closing Remarks
Carolyn Sauer, Senior Director, MICHauto
Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MICHauto; Vice President, Automotive and Mobility Initiatives, Detroit Regional Chamber
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Start Up Supporter:
Bank of America
Dykema
Ford Motor Company
MAHLE
Nexteer Automotive
Warner Norcross + Judd