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Speaker and Symposium Applications Now Open for 2019 North American International Auto Show and AutoMobili-D

Oct 9, 2018

DETROIT, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is looking for dynamic individuals leading the charge in the ever-evolving automotive industry this coming January to share their insights and groundbreaking innovations with thousands of international media and industry attendees. The keynote presentations and panelists that take place over the course of Preview Week (Jan. 14-17) are designed to spark conversations and connect professionals who do business in the new mobility industry.

NAIAS Logo. (PRNewsFoto/North American International Auto Show)

From C-level executives, to entrepreneurs, designers, researchers and academics, presentation topics will range from automakers, suppliers and tech giants driving mobility technologies, urban mobility, smart cities, workforce development, ride sharing, cybersecurity and much more.

The 2018 AutoMobili-D featured nearly 200 different brands with 57 startups, in addition to global automakers, suppliers, universities and government organizations. A powerful A-list, including some of the best minds from top universities such as MIT and Carnegie Mellon, participated in AutoMobili-D symposiums and panel discussions. No other event in North America provides an international platform for this vast array of companies, organizations and thought leaders under one roof.

Last year, NAIAS welcomed some of the world's top automotive and mobility leaders, including U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, John Chen, Blackberry's CEO, Jack Weast, Intel Corporation's Senior Principal Engineer and Chief Systems Architect of Autonomous Driving Solutions, Danny Shapiro, Nvidia's Sr. Director of Automotive, to name a few.

The NAIAS Content Curation Team is inviting corporations, organizations and mobility experts to apply for consideration to either host a symposium or serve as a panelist. Companies exhibiting in AutoMobili-D will receive priority when selecting speakers.

To apply, please click on the link below, complete the form and submit for review and consideration. Companies and individuals chosen to participate will be contacted in November.

Complete your application for speakers and symposium participants by clicking here: AUTOMOBILI-D SPEAKER & SYMPOSIUM APPLICATION

About the North American International Auto Show
In its 31th year as an international event, the NAIAS is the most influential annual automotive event in the world. NAIAS is where future mobility innovations meet the pavement. With the largest concentration of the world's top automotive and technology executives, designers, engineers and thought leaders, NAIAS serves as the global stage for companies to debut brand-defining vehicles and industry-shaping announcements. NAIAS is unmatched in the industry in presenting six unique shows in one, including: The Gallery, an ultra-luxury automotive event, AutoMobili-D, an inside look at future mobility platforms, Press Preview, Industry Preview, Charity Preview and then concluding with a nine-day Public Show.

For more information, visit naias.com.

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2019 NAIAS Dates:
The Gallery – Saturday, January 12
Press Preview – Monday-Tuesday, January 14-15
Industry Preview – Wednesday-Thursday, January 16-17
Charity Preview – Friday, January 18
Public Show – Saturday-Sunday, January 19-27

SOURCE North American International Auto Show

For further information: Amanda Niswonger, On behalf of the North American International Auto Show, aniswonger@dada.org, 586.855.7337