2026 Global Automotive Summit - SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Awards Reception – 6:00 p.m., Amnesia Ballroom
MOTOR CITY CASINO
EMERGING LEADERS
Daryl Watson – American Honda Motor Co.
Travis Spencer – Ford Motor Company
LIVING LEGENDS
Victor Taylor – Nissan USA
Marvin Washington – Stellantis
PIONEER
George Barnes – Heritage Vision Plans
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
State of the Automotive Industry Presentations – 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., Grand Ballroom
MOTOR CITY CASINO CONFERENCE CENTER
Marketing Panel – 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Grand Ballroom
Vice Presidents of Global Purchasing Panel – 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Salon C
Business Luncheon & Education Awards – 12 noon – 1:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom
Scholarship Announcements
Fireside Chat Featuring Jeffrey Willis, CEO – United Rare Earths