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Empower, Connect, and Inspire at the
Women Automotive Network's Global Events

Flagship Events

Detroit Summit 2026

🗓️ 2 June 2026

📍 Detroit, Suburban NOVI

Europe Summit 2026

🗓️ 6 October 2026

📍 Ludwigsburg, Germany

Mexico Summit 2026

🗓️ 1 December 2026

📍 Mexico City

*NEW* Japan Summit 2027

🗓️ Spring 2027

📍 Japan

Calendar & Key Dates

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4 May Mentorship

Mentorship Applications

Unlock your potential and apply as a Mentor or a Mentee in the next WAN mentorship program. Designed for women in automotive at every stage. Applications close: 26 June

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21 May Virtual Event

Eclipse Foundation

Building the Software-Defined Vehicle: The Role of Open Source and Global Collaboration with Sara Gallian.

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2 June Main Summits

Detroit Summit

The program explores Collaborative Leadership, Future-Ready Workforce, & Thriving Together.

location_on Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, MI & Online
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September Virtual Event

Corporate Member Exclusive Event

A closed session for partners. Topic and format to be shared soon.

videocam Online and available to WAN corporate members only
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6 October Main Summits

Europe Summit

The Women Automotive Network's flagship European gathering, uniting an international community

location_on Forum am Schlosspark, Stuttgart, Germany & Online
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1 December Main Summits

Mexico Summit

The Mexico Summit returns to Mexico City, building on the momentum of the inaugural 2025 event

location_on Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel, Mexico City & Online
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2027 March Main Summits

Japan Summit

The Women Automotive Network expands to Japan in 2027, growing its global community.

location_on TBC Online
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The 2026 Summit series kicks off in Detroit this June, continuing in Europe and Mexico. Book your place today

Industry Event Partners

We partner with leading automotive events to bring our community greater access, visibility, and opportunity across the industry.
Leading Women Conference

Stephanie May will facilitate a WAN Mentorship panel with a mentor and mentee from Toyota and General Motors.


Date: 7 May 2026

Location: Michigan

Save: $100 with code WAN100 at checkout

30th Anniversary Gala

Stephanie May will join AWAF in celebrating three decades of scholarship, mentorship, and driving change together!


Date: 7 May 2026

Location: Michigan

Save: $25 with code WAN30th at checkout

Future of the Car Summit

WAN is partnering with FT Live to give our community access to discounted tickets and VIP passes for C-Suite OEMs.


Date: 12-14 May 2026

Location: London

Save: 20% on your pass with code WAN20 at checkout

AutoTech 2026 by Informa

Following the Detroit Summit, Stephanie May will be moderating a panel at AutoTech with Lucid Motors.


Date: 3 June 2026

Location: Vibe Credit Union

Save: 20% on your pass with code WAN20 at checkout

Automotive Europe 2026

Stephanie May will be hosting a Women in Automotive breakfast workshop at Automotive Europe 2026.


Date: 1 July 2026

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Free passes for automakers available

Interested in the Women Automotive Network speaking at your event? Get in touch with your request
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