The 2025 Detroit Auto Show invites you to the Mobility Global Forum on Jan. 15 – 16 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, “Convergence of Industry, Technology and Talent.” Presentations will be held on the Huntington Place Atrium and Grand Ballroom stages.
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.
The most recent Mobility Global Forum in 2023 featured 32 presentations, including noted futurist Malcolm Gladwell as the featured speaker.
Companies and organizations are also welcome to apply to sponsor a panel by contacting Mike Marchand at mike@fulkersongroup.com.
See Who’s Speaking at the Mobility Global Forum
(additional speakers to be announced soon)
Tarek Abdel-Baset
Chief Engineer, Hydrogen Storage Systems
FORVIA
Carl Anthony
Managing Editor, Automoblog
George Ayres
Managing Director, AutoMobility Advisors
Kevin Bopp
CEO, Park Rite
Detroit Smart Parking Lab
Elaine Borseth
President, Electric Vehicle Association
Jennifer Dukarski
Emerging Technology, Automotive and Media Attorney
Butzel Long Ann Arbor
Russell Hensley Partner
Global Automotive & Assembly Practice
McKinsey & Company
Justine Johnson
Chief Mobility Officer, State of Michigan
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Natalie King
Founder & CEO, Dunamis Charge
Jeff Makarewicz
Group Vice President, Technical Resources
Toyota Motor North America R&D
Hushedar Mehta
Vice President, Automotive & Technology
CGI Great Lakes Business Unit
Michael Mogensen
Innovation Team Director – Cleveland
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation
Dr. Venkatesh Prasad
Senior Vice President of Research and Chief Innovation Officer
Center for Automotive Research
Christina Roki
Automotive Content & Culture Creator
Mike Rowe
Director of Business Development, Electronics & Mechatronics
Autoliv
Steve Tengler
Vice President of Engineering Excellence, Envorso
Senior Contributor, Forbes
Scott Tobin
CEO, Envorso
Mike Wall
Executive Director, Automotive Analysis
S&P Global Mobility
John Waraniak
CEO & Founder, Have Blue Designs
SAE International Fellow
Eric Warren
Executive Director, Global Motorsports Competition
General Motors Corporation
Brooke Weddle
Sr Partner, People & Organizational Performance Practice
McKinsey & Company
Industry Days access to the Main Show Floor:
9 am – 1 pm
Wednesday
Jan 15
AutoMobili-D
Future Leaders Forum
Mobility Global Forum
Thursday
16
AutoMobili-D
Future Leaders Forum
Mobility Global Forum
Frequently Asked Questions
2025 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 45 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 15-16, 2025.
Where will the presentations be held?
Presentations will be held on the Huntington Place Atrium and Grand Ballroom stages, with access to both at no cost.
What is the expected attendance for these sessions?
100 – 300 at either stage. The Atrium stage will have at least 200 seats with room for 100+ standing. The Grand Ballroom stage, located within AutoMobili-D, has about 50 chairs with room for 75 – 100 standing. We expect maximum attendance based on the speakers and topics.
Can you share who will be speaking?
We are unable to release the names at this time. No applicants have been selected yet. Speakers must fill out an application to be considered online at https://naias.com/mobility-global-forum
Will my speaker and associates be able to get on the show floor?
Each presenter will receive four credentials providing access to the main show floor. No tickets are required to enter the Atrium and Ballroom stage areas. The Fulkerson Group will request these credentials for you, and you will pick them up at the credential office at Huntington Place. You will need to provide the names, titles, and company name for the four credentials. Additional tickets to the main show floor can be ordered via Lauren Arnold, lauren@fulkersongroup.com at a cost of $40 each per day.
Who will be our key contacts?
Mike Marchand at mike@fulkersongroup.comwill be your initial contact. If your speaker application is accepted you will be informed by Mike via email and introduced to Paul Kokesh paul.kokesh@premierav.net, at Premier AV Event Technology (248-506-5076). Premier AV will be responsible for your onsite logistics.
When will our session be scheduled?
It will depend upon the topic and purpose. The specific date/time will be determined based on the applications submitted. Individuals and companies selected will be contacted in October 2024.
Possible Topic Suggestions:
Industry
- Investment in the transition from ICE to BEV
- Consumer confidence in BEV technology – how to improve the end user experience
- Is China a threat to our industry – how does the US remain competitive; regulations/tariffs
- The future of ground-based mobility – more CUV’s, SUV’s and trucks with fewer sedans
- Sustainability and the circular economy – how to solve end of life vehicle disposal and BEV battery recycling
- BEV charging infrastructure deployment and operability
- Hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems – challenges and opportunities
Technology
- What new technologies are OEM’s looking for in the startup space
- Autonomous driving – when and where are the most likely application
- How to keep the automotive consumer and end user experience as the focal point of new technology development
- How will AI improve the automotive consumer experience
- Evolution of drones as last mile delivery option for packaged goods
- How to keep Southeast Michigan as a destination of choice for new mobility startups
- Funding for tech startups – grants, venture capital, acquisitions
Talent
- Workforce development – attracting, training and retaining our future workforce
- Student awareness of automotive industry job opportunities and training grants
- Trade schools and Community Colleges – the role they play in educating our future workforce
- Public-private partnerships – the collaboration between industry and public education to attract and retain talent
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