Saturday, June 17
Young Automotive Professionals Conference (YAPC)
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ford Dearborn Development Center
20050 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Ride
SAE Detroit Section along with this year’s host, Ford Motor Company, invite you to attend the 14th Annual Young Automotive Professionals Conference (YAPC). The full day event will include prominent industry leaders in a panel discussion, Q&A on the topic of “Autonomous Vehicles”, breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon Ride & Drive event featuring some of Ford’s most exciting vehicles on various courses.
The conference is open to anyone 18 years and older. Please note, the Ride & Drive will require a valid driver’s license.
Agenda | |
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Keynote Speaker, Chris Brewer, Chief Engineer Autonomous Vehicle Program, Ford Motor Company |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch (box lunch included) |
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Ride & Drive |
Gopalakrishnan Iyer, Ph.D., R&D Software Engineer, Electronics Platform (e-PF)
DENSO International America Inc.
Wayne Williams, Technical Expert, Ford Motor Company
Jeff Varick, President, Brandmotion
Important Note: Only 150 spots available. Register by June 1 to save. Registration closes June 15 at 4:00 p.m. (or when sold out). There will be no onsite registration or refunds after June 9.
Representatives from Ford Motor Company will be onsite to accept resumes.
Speakers and vehicles are subject to change.
HARMAN, Optimal Inc., and P3