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Women Automotive Summit: DETROIT

June 2, 2026, Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, MI

THE 2026 AGENDA IS NOW LIVE

Thank you for the incredible response. With industry-leading names confirmed and a powerhouse program revealed, limited opportunities remain to be part of one of the most respected leadership gatherings in the US automotive calendar.

08:00- 8:50 ET

Registration & Coffee

08:10 - 08:55 ET

Morning Masterclasses

Kick-start your day with high-impact workshops built to sharpen your skills and mindset. Expect engaging discussions, real-world insights, and practical takeaways to help you lead with purpose and thrive in your career.
  1. 1) Mindfullness
    Gail Rubinstein
    CEO
    Retail Resilient
  2. 2) Breaking Through the Promotion Plateau: Claiming Your Seat in the C-Suite (invite-only session)
    Michelle Pippin
    Founder
    Empowering LeadHERs
9:00 - 9:15 ET

Welcome & Ice-Breaker Session

Sherril Harris
Reflective Leadership & Culture Strategist
9:15 - 9:35 ET

Inspirational Keynote Interview: How Personal Excellence Fuels Collaborative Leadership and Product Success

This interview will explore how Tracy's personal excellence, authenticity, and passion fuel collaborative leadership and business results. Through her career journey, we’ll discuss motivating teams, leading through change, and creating inspired products by bringing out the best in people.
Tracy Mack-Askew
Chief Engineer
Daimler Truck
(Host) Stephanie May
Community Director
Women Automotive Network
9:35 - 09:55 ET

Reserved for Headline Sponsor

Are you a senior industry leader shaping the future of automotive and mobility? Could you be this year's Headline Sponsor delivering a flagship keynote, sharing a bold perspective on leadership, innovation, and the strategic forces redefining the industry?

To discuss speaking and sponsorship opportunities in front of our audience of 500 automotive professionals, contact: Team@WomenAutomotive.com

9:55 - 10:45 ET

Panel: Leading and Building a Future‑Ready Workforce

Join leading industry voices as they discuss what defines effective leadership in today’s fast-evolving automotive landscape, new technology demands and the shift in talent skills required. This panel explores how to align organizational demands while fostering individual growth and team success.
Nora Eckert
Autos Correspondent
Reuters
Kim Ito
VP, Chief Marketing Officer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Matthew Stich
VP Purchasing
Toyota North America
Michelle Andersen
VP of Corporate Strategy
General Motors
10:45 - 11:30 ET

Networking Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:50 ET

*NEW* Workshops 1 & 2

This year there will be the chance for even more focused conversations, with breakout sessions running in parralel to the main conference stage.

Interested in hosting a session with targetted attendees, contact: Team@WomenAutomotive.com

11:30 ET

Reserved for Video Sponsor

11:30 - 11:50 ET

Driving the Future Together: a cross-generational, knowledge sharing conversation

11:50 - 12:10 ET

Leading with Intent: The Role of Allyship

Stephen Livingston
Co-Chair Women of Ford
Ford Motor Company
Kyle Taylor
Infotainment SW Department Manager
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
12:10 - 12:30 ET

Reserved Session "Beyond the Hype: AI, Digitalization & the Future of Software-Defined Mobility

12:30-12:50 ET

Leading Through the Shift: How Dana Changed Frontline Behavior Through Digital Connection

Changing frontline behavior at scale takes more than communication—it takes visibility, accountability, and engaged frontline workers. In this main-stage panel, leaders from Dana share how digital connection and real-time workforce data helped shift expectations, empower managers and deliver measurable results.

Attendees will gain practical insights on enabling frontline leaders, reinforcing behavior change, and linking engagement directly to productivity and retention.

Sheila Stafford
CEO
TeamSense
Andrea Gooch
Senior Human Resources Manager
Dana Incorporated
12:50 - 14:00 ET

Lunch

14:00 - 14:30 ET

Interactive Session

Seizing the power of your community
Meshell Baker
Chief Confidence Ignitor
14:30 - 15:00 ET

Session Reserved

14:00 - 15:00 ET

*NEW* Workshops 3 & 4

This year there will be the chance for even more focused conversations, with breakout sessions running in parralel to the main conference stage.
  1. 1) Topic TBC
    Yasmeen Yount
    Vertical Market Manager
    Vehicle Intelligence at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
  2. 2) Workshop Reserved
15:00 - 15:40 ET

Coffee Break - Networking

15:40 - 16:30 ET

*NEW* Workshops 5 & 6

This year there will be the chance for even more focused conversations, with breakout sessions running in parralel to the main conference stage.

Interested in hosting a session with targetted attendees, contact: Team@WomenAutomotive.com

15:40 - 16:00 ET

Topic TBC

Yvette Zhang
Partner & Advanced-Mobility Segment Co-Leader
AlixPartners
16:00 - 16:20 ET

Topic TBC

Alisha Bellezza
SVP Global Automotive & Packaging Coatings
PPG
16:15 - 16:30 ET

Reserved for Gold Sponsor: suggested theme "The Power of Partnerships, Collaboration and New Ecosystems"

For more details, contact: Team@WomenAutomotive.com
16:30 - 17:00 ET

Closing Panel: "Ask me Anything"

A highly interactive open floor session, closing the day bringing the room together for an honest, energetic discussion, shaped entirely by the audience. The panellists will take questions live, offering candid, on-the-spot perspectives from a diverse group of industry experts.
Denise Barfuss
Director, Client Engagement
Automobility Advisors
Amy Sgrignoli
VP of Connected Business
Subaru of America
Stefanie Stamatopoulos
Vehicle Operations Manager
Nissan North America
Speaker TBC
Stellantis
17:00 ET

Chair's Closing Speech

17:30 ET

Networking Cocktail Reception

18:30 - 20:30 ET

Awards

As part of the Women Automotive Summit, all our in-person attendees and sponsors are invited to the AutoTech Awards & joint networking. The Women Automotive Network will present the ''Woman Automotive Leader of the Year" & "People & Culture Excellence" awards.
Submissions open next week!

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