CAR MBS | Center for Automotive Research

CAR Management Briefing Seminars

August 4-5, 2021 | Grand Traverse Resort & Livestream

As the automotive industry continues its evolution, stakeholders are challenged to adapt and thrive amid a pandemic and political discord. Companies must simultaneously develop new growth strategies for future technologies while nurturing the products they build today. Join us for two days of thought provoking speakers, unmatched networking opportunities, and a front-row seat to understanding the current and future automotive and mobility ecosystem.

Speakers Include:

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Lori Costew

Chief Diversity Officer and Director of People Strategy

Ford Motor Company

Timothy Grewe

Director, Global Battery Cell & Electrification Strategy General Motors

Stephen Lewis

General Manager, Diversity & Inclusion Toyota

Carol Jean Milner

Director of Supplier Diversity, Service & Support Purchasing Nissan

Justine Johnson

Mobility Strategist Ford - City Solutions

Chris Nevers

Senior Director, Policy Rivian

Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Governor State of Michigan

Swamy Kotagiri

Chief Executive Officer

Magna International Inc.

David Johnson

Vice President, Production Engineering and New Model Quality

Nissan U.S.

Jan Griffiths

President and Founder

Gravitas Detroit

Full list of speakers

Learn from Industry Leaders

CAR MBS provides an exceptional forum to hear from industry leaders as they deliver compelling talks and engage in stimulating panels about the future of the global automotive industry. CAR’s research is the foundation that shapes the sessions’ content – with today’s industry experts delivering mission-critical insight and vision.

Expand Your Network

Don’t miss one of the most valued aspects of the annual CAR Management Briefing Seminars. The networking encouraged by the relaxed northern Michigan setting provides unparalleled relationship-building opportunities.

CAR MBS Golf Outing – Join your colleagues for golf on the Gary Player-designed Wolverine Golf Course at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Tuesday afternoon.
Welcome Reception – CAR MBS kicks-off with a welcome reception in the lobby of the Grand Traverse Resort as attendees arrive Tuesday evening.
Social Hour – CAR invites all attendees and their partners to gather Wednesday evening for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking.

Showcase Your Organization

CAR MBS features an audience of some of the top decision makers in automotive. For more information on how your company can engage with CAR on this event, including Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities, please contact: Shaun Whitehouse | [email protected]

Companies in Attendance

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Full list of companies in attendance

COVID – 19:

CAR MBS will be a hybrid event that will allow attendees to join us in person in Traverse City and will also offer a live stream to make it accessible to those who cannot be there in person. The Grand Traverse Resort successfully hosted in-person conferences during the fall of 2020. With conditions constantly evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic, the resort is working hard to have the proper sanitation protocols and policies in place to keep their staff and guests safe. We will follow all Michigan Health Department guidelines to maintain a healthy and safe event. You can learn more about the resort’s safety measures here: https://www.grandtraverseresort.com/meet/safemeetings

All proceeds from CAR MBS support our nonprofit mission.