Last year after attending the first ever, Michigan Automotive Summit (MAS) I published a blog called Why You Should Rethink a Career in Automotive, which continues to be read and shared all over Michigan, the industry, and beyond. During last year's event is really when I became highly engaged in the automotive industry and from then on, I have been preaching its wonders!
The day-long MICHauto Summit, held on Tuesday, September 23, will showcase the talent, R&D, and supply chain that drives Michigan’s automotive industry from concept to consumer. Check out the top four reasons why you can’t miss this event:
1. Hear from Experts in the Automotive Industry
Attendees will get a feel for the state of the automotive industry in Michigan through panel discussions and keynote speakers such as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan; Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Motorsports; Senior Vice President, Product Design, Chrysler Group LLC; Mark Reuss, Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors Co.; Andy Ridgway, President, IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc.; and Michigan Govenor Rick Snyder.
2. Witness the Next Generation of Automotive Talent
Get a first look at the future of Michigan’s automotive industry at the ‘Michigan at Work‘ display, sponsored by Ford Motor Company, featuring some of the state’s top students and organizations engaged in the automotive industry. Browse clay model designs for Michigan’s OEMs, 3-D printing and robotics demonstrations from the College for Creative Studies, TechShop Detroit, and Square One Education Network.
3. Get Up Close With 10 ‘Made in Michigan’ Vehicles
The ‘Made in Michigan’ display features vehicles that are designed, engineered, and/or manufactured in Michigan. Sponsored by Pure Michigan and developed in partnership with the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA), the display is debuting at the Summit. Located in the Summit exhibit and foyer areas, the display features 10 vehicles by Chrysler Group LLC., Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Nissan North America, Inc., and Toyota Motor Corp.
4. Help Put Michigan Back to Work
Building off of programs at other Chamber events, the MICHauto Summit will showcase three veterans looking to become leaders in Michigan’s workforce and IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc. is sponsoring students from five metro Detroit universities to attend the Summit and learn about career opportunities that exist in the industry.
If you cannot attend...
I will be providing live coverage through the MICHauto Twitter and Instagram accounts of all the speakers and activities taking place throughout the day. You can follow the event online at
If you happen to be attending, stop by and say HI!
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