AutoConnect 2022

March 24, 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, TN

Back to the Future of Automotive

The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with legislative efforts to stimulate or shore up key industries, have resulted in fundamental changes to the competitive landscape for all segments of the automotive industry. From disruptions to the global supply chain, to new funds allocated for EV infrastructure, to one of the most robust M&A markets in recent memory, we have reached a pivotal point in the history and, indeed, the future of auto. Join us for AutoConnect 2022 as we bring together leading voices among OEMs, tier suppliers, economists and legal advisors for an executive-level discussion about what these changes mean and where to prioritize. This year’s panels will delve into the following topics.

Panels – AutoConnect 2022

Emerging Technologies and Partnerships (Presented by Toyota)
International, Federal and State Regulatory Outlooks
Supply Chain: Managing the Pivot (Sponsored by Plante Moran)
Present and Future Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Dealers: Opportunities and Relationships

Presenters – AutoConnect 2022

Paul Fanson | Senior Manager, Research & Development | Toyota
Dean Lee | Vice President, Business Unit Division | Nissan Trading
Bryan Clem | Senior Manager, Purchasing Supplier Development | Toyota
Mark Johnson | Governmental Affairs | Toyota
Jonathan Miller | Office Member-in-Charge | Frost Brown Todd
Katherine Capito | Member | Frost Brown Todd
Jeff Hunt | Managing Associate, Former Insurance Industry Vice President | Frost Brown Todd

*Keynote speaker to be announced. Check back soon!

Previous Topics & Speakers

2018 AutoConnect

Speed, Resilience and Success in the Mobility Economy

The mobility economy promises to revolutionize the transportation of people, goods and services. AutoConnect 2018 zeroes in on how to adapt and succeed during this revolution. The conference highlights the relationships among auto industry sectors and provides a platform on which industry leaders can engage in dialogue and gain insights from leading experts.

Topics Included:

Economic Trends
Diversity & Inclusion from Supply Chain to Management
Legal Challenges in the Workforce
Liability in the Mobility Economy
Government Relations Update
Challenges and Opportunities in the New Mobility Economy
Trades & Tariffs
GDRP Compliance & Implications
OEM/Supplier – The New Supply Chain

View the 2018 AutoConnect program.

2017 AutoConnect

The Future of Globalization

Will the new administration’s policies slow the auto industry’s globalization? What impacts will protectionist trade policies have? And what changes is the industry making to adapt? We’ll tackle these questions and more at this year’s AutoConnect on October 12, 2017, the auto industry event with the highest level networking and most impactful educational sessions. No other auto event gives you access to the widest cross-section of C-level automotive executives from OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to investors and others across the supply chain.

Topics Included: