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The Detroit Auto Show today announced its 11-day show calendar for 2025 that reflects an energized synergy between media, industry and consumer audiences and programming. The iconic show is Detroit-driven, celebrating mobility and the city’s automotive heritage. Held at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit, the show is set for Friday, Jan. 10 – Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
The event returns to January with an eye toward providing automakers and partners a flexible schedule for product and technology debuts while bringing consumers new experiences and innovative vehicles as well as educational opportunities. Exhibitors will have the flexibility to schedule press conferences and reveals throughout the show.
“As we reimagine the show, we’re being agile about scheduling events to meet the needs and preferences of key stakeholders,” Detroit Auto Show Co-Executive Director Rod Alberts said. “OEMs and show partners will have the opportunity to directly reach out to customers with product announcements during the public show or have media- and industry-focused events as in the past.”
Highlights of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show schedule include:
Media Day, Friday, Jan. 10
The 2025 Detroit Auto Show will officially kick-off on Media Day with media access to the show floor and a media-centric slate of events, including the announcement of the 2025 winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards. For three decades, the auto show has served as a backdrop for the presentation of what are considered the most coveted automotive awards in North America.
Following on the heels of NACTOY will be the announcement of the EyesOn Design Awards, recognizing exceptional design of production and concept vehicles that debuted over the past year. The awards are selected by the leaders of the automotive design community – active and retired heads of design at OEMs, transportation design chairs from top art schools and leading designers from other fields.
The Detroit Economic Club’s annual Auto Show Luncheon will follow the awards presentations. The event will feature insights from a top leader in the international business community along with a visit to the auto show floor. Follow econclub.org for more information and announcements about the luncheon.
Media credentials for the Detroit Auto Show will be available to working members of the press. Media registration opens Oct. 1, 2024. Watch for more details at detroitautoshow.com.
Charity Preview, Friday Jan. 10
Capping off the first day of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show will be the signature Charity Preview, which has raised more than $100 million for children’s charities in Southeastern Michigan over the past 25 years.
Entertainment will be announced later this summer. Charity Preview tickets go on sale Oct. 14, 2024. Tickets will be $400 each or $700 a pair. WXYZ-TV Channel 7 is the Official Television Partner of Charity Preview.
Industry Days, Wednesday, Jan. 15 – Thursday, Jan. 16
Building industry momentum during the second week of the show and providing exclusive industry access hours is Industry Days, two days of industry, talent and mobility tech collaboration. Three areas of core programming during Industry Days include:
- Mobility Global Forum, featuring tech innovators and industry disruptors in mobility, design, technology and talent sharing their insights before industry and media. The forum’s theme is, “Convergence of Industry, Technology and Talent” with presentations to be held on the Huntington Place Atrium and Grand Ballroom stages. The most recent Mobility Global Forum in 2023 hosted 32 presentations, including noted futurist Malcolm Gladwell as the featured speaker.
- AutoMobili-D technology showcase, now in its seventh year, returns previewing the latest in mobility innovations from a variety of global companies, the startup community and a number of universities.
- Future Leaders Forum, a new feature program Presented by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. 1,000+ high school and college students will be invited to visit the show to learn about career opportunities and training options in the automotive and mobility industries.
There will be exclusive industry access hours to the show floor during industry Days. Visit detroitautoshow.com for more details about special access hours and tickets.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20
With the return to January, the Detroit Auto Show will include special programming for the holiday, with an emphasis on celebrating “Acts of Service” honoring Dr. King’s legacy and philosophy that “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.”
Public Show, Saturday, Jan. 11 – Monday, Jan. 20
Ten days of cars, vehicle experiences, public figures, music and much more. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Oct. 14, 2024. Visit detroitautoshow.com for the most up-to-date show details, including schedules, show times, ticket prices, hotel information, entertainment updates and what not to miss at the show.
Welcome Premier Sponsors
The show is pleased to welcome Premier Sponsors, Delta Air Lines, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Premier Sponsorship is the highest level of partnership with the show. The Detroit Auto Show appreciates their long-standing commitment and engagement with the show, providing valuable services and programming for many years.
ABOUT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW
The Detroit Auto Show is one of the most influential annual automotive events in the world and a showcase for emerging technologies. The iconic show features brand-defining vehicles, product ride-and-drives and dynamic experiential activations. The event includes: Media Day, where media have access to the show floor prior to the public opening and automakers and suppliers debut new products and technologies; Industry Days, a hub for industry, talent and mobility tech of tomorrow collaboration; Mobility Global Forum, a two-day symposium on mobility trends and new technologies; AutoMobili-D, an inside look at future mobility platforms; Future Leaders Forum, a catalyst for student education; Charity Preview, a signature fundraising gala for children’s charities; and the Public Show, a mobility and community celebration. For more information, visit detroitautoshow.com.
DATES FOR THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW:
- Media Day, Friday, Jan. 10
- Charity Preview, Friday, Jan. 10
- Industry Days and AutoMobili-D, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16
- Mobility Global Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16
- Future Leaders Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16
- Public Show, Saturday, Jan. 11 through Monday, Jan. 20
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