Thank you for attending this year’s Global Automotive Summit 

Together, we explored key findings on the current state of the automotive sector, gaining a clearer understanding of both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The procurement panel shed light on strategies to strengthen supplier relationships and enhance domestic competitiveness. Our professional services panel underscored how essential consulting, legal, financial, and communications expertise are to the success of car companies. We also addressed one of the industry’s most pressing issues—the shortage of qualified auto technicians—and discussed collaborative plans to attract, train, and retain this critical workforce.

Additionally, we presented 61 students with scholarships totaling close to $400,000, and we honored seven individuals in the auto industry with Emerging Leader and Living Legend awards. And Elizabeth Krear, president and CEO of Center for Automotive Research (CAR), joined us for our Fireside Chat where she discussed the importance of working to bridge the knowledge gap through independent research that promotes a more viable and sustainable automotive ecosystem.

We’re grateful for your engagement and look forward to building on these conversations as we work together to advance the vitality of America’s automotive industry.