CAR MBS | Center for Automotive Research

CAR Management Briefing Seminars

June 15-16, 2026 | American Center for Mobility & Marriot Eagle Crest Resort | Ypsilanti, MI

For over six decades, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has hosted the industry’s most essential retreat. In 2026, we return to our roots in the heart of Michigan’s mobility corridor with a reimagined, two-day experience where policy, technology, and economic innovation intersect.

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One Conference.
Two Venues.
Total Industry Insight.

DAY 1: Innovation & Experience Day

Monday, June 15, 2026 | Marriott Eagle Crest Resort & American Center for Mobility (ACM) A dynamic, “choose-your-track” day at a world-class proving ground. Experience technology in motion through three specialized lenses:

The MBS Policy Summit: A half-day of high-level legislative programming followed by afternoon technology demonstrations.
The Economic Development Exchange: A specialized half-day program for site selectors and regional leaders focused on the manufacturing footprint, with full access to the Policy Summit and live demos.
Technology & Benchmarking: An engineering benchmarking & demonstration day. Get hands-on with the hardware, software, and mobility providers shaping the North American mobility market in a real-world testing environment.

DAY 2: The Research & Strategic Briefings

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Marriott Eagle Crest Resort A return to the classic MBS format—a day of deep-dive strategy, networking, and expert analysis.

Keynote Sessions: Industry titans share their vision for the next decade.
CAR Research Presentations: Exclusive data and insights from our independent research teams.
Executive Panels: Candid discussions on the global issues impacting North American automotive interests.

DAY 3: CAR Partners – Meet & Greet and Research Roundtables

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Center for Automotive Research Office (Ann Arbor, MI)

Coffee with CAR Board Members: Meet the CAR Board Members and do some more networking with fellow CAR ACP and Affiliate partners.
CAR Research Roundtables: Join us for two exclusive CAR Research Roundtable Discussions.

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, please contact: Mark Garrison | [email protected]

Companies that have attended MBS:

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