Movement in the motor industry: WWJ Newsradio 950 hosts Auto Summit

WWJ Newsradio 950’s AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert will moderate industry leaders during an informative half-day discussion. Breakfast and registration is at 7:30 a.m. Panelists will include key auto decision 
makers, industry experts, suppliers and partners to help map out where the industry is headed.  Panel discussions include: Auto Industry Forecasting, Fuel Economy/Lightweight Engineering, Challenges Facing Manufacturing and an Overall Industry Wrap-Up and Outlook. The 
program, subject to change, is:

Panel 1: Auto Industry / Forecasting & Marketing – This panel discussion will take a look at the current industry – can we expect a return to the days of 17 million vehicles….what are some of the ways the car companies are marketing their products. Michael Robinet, Managing Director, IHS Automotive and Jeff Schuster, Director of Global Forecasting, LMC Automotive. Panel 2: Fuel Economy/Lightweight Engineering - This panel will discuss the fuel efficiency standard goals, and how the manufacturers and suppliers are working to achieve goals. Thomas Apostolos,  President, Ricardo Incorporated; Chuck Evans, Corporate Vice President, Henkel Corporation, Adhesive Technologies; Andrew Smart, Director of Society Programs & Industry Relations, SAE International and Blake Zuidema, Director, Automotive Product Applications ArcelorMittal USA. Panel 3: Challenges in Manufacturing - This  panel will discuss how the auto manufacturers are dealing with data, manufacturing challenges, and more. Chris Jones, CEO & President, ACTIFY, Dave Lalain, Vice President Commercial Development, Auto Industry Action Group, Ron Harbour, Senior Partner, Global Automotive Manufacturing, Oliver Wyman and Kristin Dziczek, Director of Labor and Industry Group, Center for Auto Research. Closing Panel:  Outlook and final thoughts with Mike Omotos, Senior Manager, Global Powertrain for LMC Automotive who will be speaking about “How Green is our Future?” Omotos will look at the future in terms of gasoline engines, diesels, electrics, hybrids, and more! Registration for the program is $30 on-line. Register online at cbsdetroit.com/autosummit. SAE International members will receive a discounted rate for registration - $15 per person and includes breakfast and panel discussion. SAE registration is at https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8189098815.