Foley Automotive Forum at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
13 September 2023
Hosted alongside the 2023 North American International Auto Show, please join us for a half-day Automotive Forum on Wednesday, September 13, at the Detroit Athletic Club. The morning Forum will uncover critical areas spanning business and legal issues facing the automotive industry – including alternative powertrain technology, planning for the EV transition, potential impact of labor issues, and more. Detroit will be abuzz with a city-wide celebration of mobility, and this program will explore many of the issues and challenges facing our industry.
Featured Speakers
Pat StaarmannDirector of Sales for the Americas PHINIA |
Kurt NaglReporter Crain’s Detroit Business |
Steve WyboSenior Managing Director Riveron |
![]() Jon Gabriel Partner Foley & Lardner LLP |
Lynn GandhiPartner Foley & Lardner LLP |
Jeff KoppPartner Foley & Lardner LLP |
Vanessa MillerPartner Foley & Lardner LLP |
Felicia O’Connor |
Join us to learn about emerging trends across the industry. Register here. Secure your seat by September 11, 2023.
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