• Mobility Global Forum to be held during Industry Days, Jan. 15-16
  • A “Convergence of Industry, Technology and Talent”
  • Speaker applications open until Monday, Sept. 16, 2024

The Detroit Auto Show today announced a “Call for Speakers” for its Mobility Global Forum returning to Huntington Place in Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, setting the stage for two days of thought leadership from industry trailblazers, mobility disruptors and tech innovators.  The iconic Detroit Auto Show returns to January in 2025 with Jan. 10-20 show dates.

The show’s inaugural Mobility Global Forum in 2023 included 32 presentations, including noted futurist Malcolm Gladwell as the featured speaker.  A full schedule of 2025 presentations will be released later this fall. 

The upcoming Mobility Global Forum will be held in conjunction with the show’s Industry Days and will include keynotes, panels and fireside chats featuring leaders in mobility, design, technology and talent.  Programming will focus 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 before an audience of industry and media.

Industry Days will also feature the AutoMobili-D technology showcase, now in its seventh year, as well as a forum focusing on cultivating student interest in automotive and mobility careers. There will be exclusive industry access hours to the show floor during Industry Days.

To apply for consideration to be a speaker at the 2025 Mobility Global Forum, visit detroitautoshow.com.  Deadline for speaker applications is Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.  Individuals and companies selected will be contacted by October 2024. 

For additional information about the Mobility Global Forum, contact Mike Marchand at mike@fulkersongroup.com.  Companies and organizations are also welcome to apply to sponsor a panel by contacting Tavi Fulkerson at tavi@fulkersongroup.com.

Media registration for the Detroit Auto Show opens Oct. 1, 2024, with show tickets on sale Oct. 14, 2024.  Watch for more details at detroitautoshow.com.  

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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