Women Automotive Summit Detroit
Women Automotive Network · Est. 2009

Detroit Welcomes Back
the Women Automotive Network

25 May 2027  ·  Detroit, Michigan

"Where the Industry Shows Up" — The leading summit for women shaping the future of automotive — in the heart of Motor City.

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Be first in line for tickets to the Women Automotive Network Detroit Summit 2027. Priority list members receive early access, exclusive pricing, and key announcements before the general public.

  • Early-bird pricing
  • Speaker & agenda previews
  • Priority registration window
Prize Draw — Free Entry with Every Signup

Win a ticket to the Detroit Summit


Every waitlist signup enters you into our prize draw automatically. Terms apply.

🏆 Grand prize:  1 × complimentary full-access ticket

🎟 Runner-up:  50 × buy-one-get-one-free ticket packages

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Past Summit Speakers

Leaders who have taken
the Summit stage

TM
Tracy Mack-Askew
Chief Engineer
Daimler Truck
MS
Matthew Stich
VP Purchasing
Toyota North America
MA
Michelle Andersen
VP Corporate Strategy
General Motors
KI
Kim Ito
VP & Chief Marketing Officer
Mitsubishi Motors North America
SP
Sandra Phillips Rogers
Chief Legal Officer
General Motors
BS
Barb Samardzich
Former Chief Operating Officer
Ford Motor Company
LD
Lisa Drake
VP EV Industrialization
Ford Motor Company
TA
Tanya Andreev-Kaspin
Sr. Director, Supply Chain
Stellantis
AZ
Angela Zepeda
Chief Marketing Officer
Hyundai Motor America
PF
Pam Fletcher
VP Innovation
General Motors

From the 2026 Women Automotive Network Summits

850+
Combined attendees
300
Companies represented
41
Confirmed speakers
76%
OEM & Tier 1-2 attendees

Organisations represented at the Summit

Partner and member organisations of the Women Automotive Network

What attendees say

Heard from the floor

"An inspiring experience that encourages bigger career ambitions and creates empowering, lasting connections."

"An energising experience to share with our team, building connection and excitement for the future."

"The summit connected us with industry leaders and opened doors we didn't expect."

Why Attend

🤝 Connect

Connect

Meet decision-makers from OEMs, Tier 1-2 suppliers, and mobility companies. 300+ companies represented in Detroit.

🚀 Advance

Advance

Sessions on C-suite strategies, executive presence, AI in automotive, and the industry's EV vs hybrid pivot.

🌐 Belong

Belong

Join a global network of 50,000+ automotive professionals spanning 139 countries — rooted in Detroit.

Get Involved in 2027

Interested in speaking,
sponsoring or attending?

Speaking Enquiries
Mouna Naim
Get in touch
Sponsorship Opportunities
Stephanie May
Get in touch
Ticket & Registration
Holly Goodberry
Get in touch

Before You Register

Common questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Email team@womenautomotive.com

When and where is the summit?

The Women Automotive Network Detroit Summit takes place on 25 May 2027 in Detroit, Michigan. Exact venue details will be announced to waitlist members first.

Who attends?

Senior professionals from OEMs, Tier 1-2 suppliers, and mobility companies. 76% of attendees come from OEM or supplier backgrounds, spanning engineering, purchasing, strategy, HR, and marketing.

What does joining the waitlist give me?

Priority access to tickets, early-bird pricing, and agenda announcements before the general public release. No commitment is required at this stage.

Is there an online option?

Yes. Both in-person and online passes are available for the Women Automotive Network Detroit Summit 2027. Further details on the online experience will be shared with waitlist members first.

Will there be networking opportunities?

Yes — every Women Automotive Network Summit is designed with structured and informal networking throughout the day. Attendees consistently rate it among the highest-value parts of the event.

Is the event open to all genders?

Absolutely. The Women Automotive Network Summit welcomes allies and advocates of all genders. Our audience is intentionally diverse and inclusive.

Prize Draw — Terms & Conditions

1. Promoter. This prize draw is run by Women Automotive Network Ltd. By joining the priority waitlist, eligible entrants are automatically entered into the draw. No purchase is necessary to enter.

2. Eligibility. Open to individuals aged 18 or over who submit a valid waitlist registration before the closing date. Employees of Women Automotive Network and their immediate families are not eligible. One entry per person. Multiple submissions will be disqualified.

3. Prizes. The draw offers two prize tiers: (a) Grand Prize — one (1) complimentary full-access delegate ticket to the Women Automotive Network Detroit Summit 2027 (retail value subject to final ticket pricing); and (b) Runner-Up Prize — fifty (50) buy-one-get-one-free ticket packages, each entitling the winner to purchase one full-access ticket and receive a second full-access ticket at no additional cost. All prizes are for the Women Automotive Network Detroit Summit 2027 only. Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and have no cash alternative.

4. Entry period. The draw is open from the date of launch until the closing date to be announced by Women Automotive Network. Entries received after the closing date will not be included.

5. Winner selection. One grand prize winner and fifty runner-up winners will be selected at random from all valid entries after the closing date. Winners will be notified by email within 14 days of the draw. If a winner does not respond within 14 days, Women Automotive Network reserves the right to select an alternative winner.

6. Data. Personal data submitted via the waitlist form will be used solely to administer the draw and to send summit communications. Data is handled in accordance with the Women Automotive Network Privacy Policy. Entrants may withdraw at any time by contacting team@womenautomotive.com.

7. General. Women Automotive Network's decision on all matters relating to the draw is final and binding. This promotion is governed by English law.

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