Sunday, September 14

Young Automotive Professionals Conference (YAPC)

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ford Dearborn Development Center

The 11th Annual YAPC is open to anyone 18 years and older (Ride & Drive requires valid driver’s license) and is a great opportunity to network with young professionals in the automotive industry. The conference will include a morning panel discussion, Q&A with prominent industry leaders, and an afternoon Ride & Drive with many of Ford’s hottest vehicles. Attendance is limited to 150 individuals, so register today. 

Agenda

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Ford Keynote Speaker
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch
12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Ride & Drive


Keynote Speaker

Raj Nair, Group Vice President, Global Product Development, Ford Motor Company

Speakers

Gregory DeGrazia, Intellectual Property Attorney and Partner, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

Huei Peng, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan; Associate Director, University of Michigan Mobility Transformation Center

Marcus Randolph, Ground Vehicle Robotics Senior Computer Scientist, U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC)

Mike VanNieuwkuyk, Executive Director, Global Automotive, J.D. Power

Important Note:  Registration closes Thursday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m. There will be no onsite ticket sales or refunds after Friday, September 5.

*Speakers and vehicles are subject to change.

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