Morning Masterclasses: Start Your Detroit Summit Experience with Clarity and Confidence

Leadership in the automotive industry isn’t just evolving—it’s being redefined. That’s why we’re opening this year’s Women Automotive Summit – Detroit with a powerful series of Morning Masterclasses, designed to help you sharpen your focus, reflect on your leadership journey, and gain practical tools to thrive in today’s fast-moving world.

These interactive workshops dive into some of the most pressing questions facing leaders today—from how to navigate constant industry change, to redefining success as a working parent, to grounding workplace culture in purpose and impact.

Here’s what’s happening in the morning session:

Workshop 1: (Invite Only) What Does It Take to Lead in an Automotive Industry That Won’t Sit Still?

The automotive industry is evolving at breakneck speed—driven by electrification, digitalization, and shifting consumer expectations. Layer on growing tariff tensions, increasing regulatory complexity, and the transformative impact of AI across manufacturing, mobility, and customer engagement, and it's clear: the demands on today's leaders have never been greater.

This interactive workshop will explore what it takes to lead with confidence and clarity through constant change. Discover practical tools to build personal and organizational resilience, empower your teams, and drive progress in a high-stakes, high-velocity environment.

Workshop 2: Success and Parenthood: Do You Really Have to Choose?

Parenthood is a transformative milestone — one that can reshape priorities, perspectives, and professional ambitions. For professionals, especially women leading in top 5% careers, it’s not just about balance, but about redefining what success looks like at work and at home. In this dynamic session, Priya Rednam Waldo explores what it truly takes to navigate both high-performance leadership and present, intentional parenting. Through honest reflection and practical strategies, this workshop will challenge outdated narratives and empower you to thrive in both spaces — not by choosing one over the other, but by embracing the power of both.

Because in today’s fast-paced world, sustaining success means leading with clarity, authenticity, and a deep connection to what matters most.

Workshop 3: How Do We Reconnect Workplace Culture with Purpose in an Evolving Landscape?

As political, social, and business landscapes continue to shift, organizations face increasing pressure to respond with clarity, authenticity, and strategic alignment. This interactive session invites participants to reflect on how they’re navigating change—both internally and externally—while keeping workplace culture meaningfully connected to their organization's core values and long-term purpose.

Together, we’ll explore how grounding culture work in what truly matters to your business can strengthen credibility, relevance, and long-term impact. With practical insights and open discussion, we’ll consider how to align internal behaviours with external expectations—even in uncertain and complex environments.

Ready to lead with purpose?

The Morning Masterclasses are just one part of our Women Automotive Summit in Detroit designed to support bold, thoughtful, and resilient leadership. Start your day with fresh perspective, new tools, and a strong foundation for the conversations to come.  

Spaces are limited for each workshop and must be reserved in advance once you’ve registered for the event. Be sure to secure your spot early to get the most from your summit experience.

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