October 21-22, 2025
10th Annual
American Automotive Summit
MGM Grand Detroit - Detroit, MI
Featured Speakers
Christine Thelesklaf
VP, Engineering
Bosch USA
Chris Styles
VP, Supply Chain Management
Nissan North America Inc.
Ramiro Gutierrez
President, North America
ZF Group
Anna Markett
SVP, Supply Chain Management
Stellantis
Scott Bodjack
Vehicle New Product Introduction
Tesla
Doneen McDowell
VP, Manufacturing, Truck/Large SUV Assembly and Component Operations
General Motors
About the American Automotive Summit
The American Automotive Summit (AAS) is a premier two-day automotive conference and executive networking event designed for senior leaders from top OEMs, Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, and automotive solution providers.
Held annually in Detroit, this exclusive automotive event in North America brings together 130+ industry decision-makers to address today’s most pressing automotive challenges, from supply chain optimization and manufacturing innovation to digital transformation, quality assurance, and emerging automotive technologies.
More than just an automotive manufacturing conference, AAS is where new strategies, partnerships, and technologies are shared to drive operational excellence and competitive advantage. This October 2025, join us to explore next-gen solutions, gain fresh perspectives, and shape the future of automotive manufacturing.
Key Themes
- Harnessing IoT, AI, and automation to optimize manufacturing processes and increase operational efficiency
- Reducing carbon footprints and waste through energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials in production
- Exploring how 3D printing is revolutionizing the design and production of automotive parts, enabling faster prototyping and reduced waste
- Implementing lean principles to streamline production, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste in automotive manufacturing
- Using digital twins for real-time simulation, monitoring, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
- Incorporating advanced robotics to automate repetitive tasks, enhance precision, and improve manufacturing scalability
- The use of innovative materials to reduce weight, enhance performance, and increase fuel efficiency in automotive manufacturing
- Adapting production lines to meet consumer demand and rapidly changing market requirements, especially for electric and autonomous vehicles
- Developing strategies to mitigate risks and maintain production continuity amidst global disruptions
- Securing production systems and industrial control networks against cyber threats and ensuring the safety of connected manufacturing environments
- Leveraging AI and machine learning to detect defects early, predict quality issues, and automate inspection processes
- Adhering to and exceeding regulatory safety standards, including crash tests, ADAS, and vehicle safety systems
- Achieving perfection in automotive production through stringent quality control measures and continuous improvement efforts
- Ensuring supplier consistency and quality through effective quality assurance strategies and supplier relationship management
- Implementing continuous quality monitoring throughout the automotive value chain, from raw materials to finished products
- Navigating and ensuring compliance with global quality standards and certifications
- Exploring cutting-edge testing methods and validation techniques to ensure high-quality, reliable automotive products
- Integrating sustainable practices into quality control, ensuring products meet environmental and performance standards
- Employing data-driven techniques to identify root causes of quality issues and implement continuous improvements
- Linking quality control efforts to consumer satisfaction and ensuring that products meet or exceed performance expectations
- Creating agile, adaptable supply chains that can respond quickly to disruptions, from global crises to regional bottlenecks
- Implementing AI and automation to enhance decision-making, optimize inventory, and improve supply chain forecasting
- Using blockchain technology to increase transparency, traceability, and security throughout the supply chain.
- Promoting sustainability by sourcing materials responsibly, ensuring fair labor practices, and reducing environmental impact
- Identifying, mitigating, and managing risks within the supply chain to minimize disruptions and ensure product delivery.
- Leveraging IoT, AI, and data analytics for real-time tracking, monitoring, and decision-making across supply chain networks
- Reducing dependency on global supply chains by nearshoring and localizing supply chain operations to minimize risk
- Building strong relationships with suppliers to improve collaboration, innovation, and supply chain efficiency
- Implementing circular economy principles in the automotive supply chain, focusing on recycling, reusing, and reducing waste
- Navigating the complexities of international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs to optimize global supply chain operations
- Innovating the design of electric vehicle platforms, including battery integration, lightweight materials, and energy-efficient systems
- Advancing the development and engineering of autonomous vehicles, including sensors, AI, and vehicle control systems
- Improving user experiences through intuitive and safe human-machine interfaces, focusing on in-car technology and connectivity
- Developing and integrating ADAS technologies to enhance vehicle safety, performance, and the driving experience
- Designing vehicles with an emphasis on sustainability, including low environmental impact, recyclability, and eco-friendly materials
- Creating flexible and scalable vehicle platforms that can support a wide range of vehicle types and configurations, particularly for electric and autonomous models
- Exploring the use of lightweight materials to enhance performance, reduce energy consumption, and improve vehicle safety.
- Leveraging 3D printing to accelerate prototyping, improve design accuracy, and reduce manufacturing costs
- Engineering the next generation of connected vehicles with integrated IoT, AI, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication capabilities
- Integrating advanced engineering techniques to improve vehicle crashworthiness and meet stringent global safety standards
The American Automotive Summit Experience
- 150+ Senior-Level Executives
- 200+ Business Meetings Executed Onsite
- Hear Thought Provoking Case Studies
- Learn Key Implementable Ideas & Solutions
Testimonials
Excellent, great one-on-one meetings, and I love the structured approach to arranging these sessions.
Very good! We had good meetings, which then progressed to the lunch meetings where we had a lot more questions regarding the topic of RFID and traceability. It went very well.
The summit has been fantastic! We’ve had great meetings with Tier 1s, OEMS, and have gotten great feedback from a lot of leaders who have been in the industry for many years. So it’s been very helpful for our company!"
This has been a great summit. I’ve been to other conferences and the activity of communication and bringing people to our booth to have a conversation has been amazing. We really appreciate that and we’ll be back!
It was a great experience. We had a lot of really productive conversations with engineering leaders as well as other business leaders that rely on the engineering team [...] A really good two-day event!
Become a Sponsor at the American Automotive Summit
Our executive automotive gathering provides exclusive, customizable sponsorship packages for organizations wishing to connect with VPs, Directors, and other senior-level executives within the automotive industry. The sponsorship packages for our automotive conference include unique benefits that are exclusive to our summits; from customizable networking opportunities to our trademarked Marketing 365 initiative and pre-qualified 1-to-1 meetings. Find out more below and contact us for more information!
MARKETING 365®
Generis' trademarked Marketing 365 initiative is an exclusive offering only available through Generis events, including the American Automotive Summit. Extend your brand beyond our brick-and-mortar automotive show to include content shares, original content generation, newsletter features, and more – all as part of your package.
20 min ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
At our automotive industry summit designed for executives, your one-to-one meetings will go beyond speed dating, providing you with the opportunity to pre-qualify potential meeting candidates and make adjustments to your meeting schedule before the onsite one-to-one meetings.
LIMITED Exhibit numbers
We limit the number of sponsors at our executive automotive event to ensure that quality interactions occur on the floor. We bring only the most relevant, capable and credible thought leaders to our events to meet with our delegates and speaker faculty and showcase their automotive solutions.
Delegate seniority
Generis maintains a senior level delegate audience by pre-qualifying all attendees. For this reason, the American Automotive Summit is invitation-only. Registrations at our automotive conference are granted to automotive industry leaders who meet our strict qualification and seniority standards.
Speaking Opportunities
Unlike other automotive shows, speaking opportunities at the American Automotive Summit are tailored to your needs. Speaking opportunities can include leading a plenary, workshop, roundtable, or serving as a panel moderator. Join our executive automotive speaker faculty today!
Pre-Summit Delegate Catalog
Full access to specific, detailed business intelligence on each automotive industry leader confirmed to attend, including a detailed profile and their key areas of focus/investment via our proprietary attendee database.
To ensure the exclusivity of our automotive industry event, we have password-protected our pages. Access is granted to qualified individuals and companies who meet the requirements for attendance.
To find out more about sponsorship opportunities at the American Automotive Summit, and the range of services offered in our packages, please click on the button below to request access to our gated pages!
Speaker Interviews
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