Mobility Global Forum – Transforming Mobility: Innovation, Integration and Impact
- Innovation by OEM’s, suppliers, startups, tech companies, universities, non-profits, government agencies, NGO’s; innovation can be new technology, design, process enhancements, etc
- Integration of new technology and innovation into real world mobility solutions
- Impact that new technology has on the automotive consumer & mobility end-user (convenience, safety, cost, efficiency), mobility infrastructure, manufacturing processes, etc.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show invites you to the Mobility Global Forum on January 14 – 15 at Huntington Place in Detroit. The two-day Mobility Global Forum event will include keynotes, panels and fireside chats with selected industry experts and will feature powerful programming with insights honing in on the symposium’s overarching theme, “Transforming Mobility: Innovation, Integration and Impact.” Presentations will be held on the new main show floor stage.
The Mobility Global Forum will be held in conjunction with Industry Days, two days of industry, mobility tech and talent collaboration complete with exclusive industry show access. Industry Days will see the return of AutoMobili-D, a technology showcase previewing the latest in mobility innovations. The two days will also feature an energized show focus on workforce development and retention, as well as cultivating student interest in careers within the industry.
2026 Speakers – More Announced Soon
Terry Bean
Founder, Relatability Wave
Dr. Rose Bellanca
President, Washtenaw Community College
Pete Bigelow
Public Relations Manager, Kodiak
Madison Blood
Student, College for Creative Studies
Pete Buttigieg
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Jeff Cardenas
Founder and CEO, Apptronik
Katie Coleman
President, Bowman Auto Group
Raymond Cotton
North American Director of Motorsports, Michelin
Komal Doshi
VP, Beneficial Electrification and Mobility, Walker-Miller Energy Services
Kristin Dziczek
Policy Advisor and Automotive Expert, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Kirtish Gaood
Student, College for Creative Studies
Neal Foley
Director, Transportation Electrification, DTE Energy
Nick Gibbs
Class Leader for Liabilities, ibott 1971
Preet Gill
EVP, Lockton Companies
Sarah Goralski
Analytical Chemist, Team Leader Fuels and Emissions Chemistry, General Motors
Tiffany J. Gunter
General Manager and CEO, SMART
Paul Haelterman
President, AUTODATAS
Mike Jackson
Executive Director, Strategy and Research, MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association
Justine Johnson
Chief Mobility Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Tom Kelly
Executive Director and CEO, Automation Alley
Alex Keros
Senior VP of Product, EVgo
Elizabeth Krear
President and CEO, Center for Automotive Research
Martin Lavelle
Principal Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Allen Levenson
Director, Data and Analytics, AutoMobility Advisors
Ioannis Loutridis
Student, College for Creative Studies
Shailesh Martin Lopes
Energy Standards Technical Specialist, General Motors
Michael Maten
Director, EV Policy and Regulatory Affairs, General Motors
John McElroy
President, Blue Sky Productions
Mike Messina
General Manager, Racing Division, Brembo North America
Jamal Muashsher
President and CEO, Valvoline Global Operations
Vince Palomarez
Product Management Associate Director, Loyalty, S&P Global Mobility
Veronica Reilly
TOP TIER Program Manager, Senior Fuels Engineer, General Motors
Michael Robinet
VP, Forecast Strategy – S&P Global Mobility
Sophia Schuster
Policy Principal, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council
Owen Shaw
Student, College for Creative Studies
Vismita Sonagra
Sr Engineer, Powertrain and Energy Systems, Bosch USA
Jessica Swan
SAE Relationship Manager, General Motors
Christian Thiele
Sr Director Global Ground Vehicle Standards, SAE International
Jennifer Tisdale
Sr Director, Strategic Automotive Engagements North America, Upstream Security
Mark Wakefield
Global Automotive Market Lead, AlixPartners
Carla Walker-Miller
Founder and CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services
John Waraniak
Founder and CEO, Have Blue Designs
Peipei Zhao
President, North America, RoboSense LiDAR
Stacey Zusy
Sr Professional Development Product Manager, SAE International
Full programming will be available mid-December
2026 Mobility Global Forum FAQ
Where is the venue located?
The location of the venue is Huntington Place convention center, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226.
How much time is allocated for the presentation?
Your session can be up to 40 minutes in length including a Q & A within that time frame. The format can be a keynote, fireside chat, or panel. All presentation organizers are responsible for booking their own panelists and moderators.
What days will the sessions be on?
January 14-15, 2026.
Where will the presentations be held?
Presentations will be held on the new main show floor stage in Huntington Place.
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