Showcase
May 21, 2026
Detroit, MI
5/21/2026 9:00:00 AM
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Break Down Barriers. Build the Future. Catena-X Comes to Detroit.
On May 21, 2026, join AIAG-North America's official Catena-X Hub-at Elevate in Detroit for the event where data collaboration becomes real, actionable, and unstoppable.
This isn't just another conference. It's where the industry's boldest thinkers and doers unite to:
- Get the inside track on Catena-X requirements and next moves-hear directly from OEMs, Tier 1s, and network leaders shaping the future in North America.
- Dive into the most urgent, high-impact use cases, handpicked by our Core and SME teams, and see what's working (and what's next).
- Get hands-on with the AIAG Readiness Booster Program-your launchpad for rapid onboarding, practical training, and certification.
- Connect, challenge, and collaborate with the people driving Catena-X adoption across the value chain-no matter your tier or digital starting point.
Who should attend?
- Business and IT professionals involved with the Catena-X initiatives and data collaborations.
Why show up?
Because Catena-X is moving fast-and so is AIAG. If you want to break through legacy roadblocks, cut through data silos, and make your company future-ready, you need to be where the North American momentum is happening across Quality, Supply Chain, and Sustainability.
Be there. Bring your questions. Bring your team. Bring your voice.
Let's build the backbone of the next-gen automotive ecosystem-together, in Detroit.
Secure your spot at the epicenter of automotive data collaboration.
Agenda
7:30 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Location
Exhibit Area
8:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks: The Business Imperative for Data Collaboration
Kevin G. Piotrowski, AIAG
Location
Presentation Room
9:00 AM
Automotive Executive Keynote: Unlocking Value Through Supply Chain Data Collaboration
Location
Presentation Room
9:40 AM
AIAG and Catena-X Updates: Progress, Priorities, and the 2026 Roadmap
Location
Presentation Room
10:00 AM
Networking and Exhibitor Break
Location
Exhibit Area
10:30 AM
OEM Panel Discussion: Aligning Strategies to Scale Data Collaboration
Moderator:
Matt Pohlman, AIAG
Location
Presentation Room
11:15 AM
Supplier Panel Discussion: Readiness, Priorities, and What Suppliers Need to Succeed
Nathalie Krettek-Rudolph, Robert Bosch LLC
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Nicole Stevenson, Flex Automotive Division
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Moderator:
Collin Shaw, MEMA
Location
Presentation Room
12:00 PM
Catena-X Business Value and Cost to Start: A Practical Path to Getting Started
Frank Goeller, Audi Ag
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Diego Caceres, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
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Moderator:
Dr. Bing Xu, AIAG
Location
Presentation Room
12:45 PM
Lunch & Exhibitor Break
Location
Exhibit Area, Presentation Room and Outdoor Terrace (weather permitting)
2:00 PM
Breakout Session: Quality Detection and Improvement: Use Case - Overview and Why It Matters
Moderator:
Jan Kronschnabel, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 1
Breakout Session: Traceability and Demand and Capacity: Use Cases - Overview and Why They Matter
Moderator:
Diego Caceres, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 2
Breakout Session: Sustainability/Compliance, PCF & Battery Passport: Product Carbon Footprint and Battery Passport - Use Case Overview
Moderator:
Dr. Bing Xu, AIAG
Location
Breakout Room 3
2:30 PM
Breakout Session: Quality Detection and Improvement: Technology Panel - Standards, Interoperability, and Implementing the Quality Use Case
Moderator:
Jan Kronschnabel, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 1
Breakout Session: Traceability and Demand and Capacity: Technology Panel - Standards, Interoperability, and Implementing the Traceability Use Case
Moderator:
Diego Caceres, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 2
Breakout Session: Sustainability/Compliance, PCF & Battery Passport: Technology Panel - PCF and Battery Passport Standards and Implementation
Moderator:
Dr. Bing Xu, AIAG
Location
Breakout Room 3
3:00 PM
Breakout Session: Quality Detection and Improvement: Supplier Perspectives - Lessons Learned from Implementing the Quality Use Case
Nathalie Krettek-Rudolph, Robert Bosch LLC
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Moderator:
Jan Kronschnabel, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 1
Breakout Session: Traceability and Demand and Capacity: Supplier Perspectives - Implementing Supply Chain Traceability in Practice
Moderator:
Diego Caceres, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 2
Breakout Session: Sustainability/Compliance, PCF & Battery Passport: Supplier Perspectives - Implementing PCF and Battery Passport in Practice
Moderator:
Dr. Bing Xu, AIAG
Location
Breakout Room 3
3:30 PM
Networking and Exhibitor Break
Location
Exhibitor Area
4:00 PM
Breakout Session: Quality Detection and Improvement: OEM Perspectives - Implementing the Quality Use Case and Scaling Impact
Moderator:
Jan Kronschnabel, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 1
Breakout Session: Traceability and Demand and Capacity: OEM Perspectives - Implementing the Use Case in Practice
Moderator:
Diego Caceres, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 2
Breakout Session: Sustainability/Compliance, PCF & Battery Passport: OEM Perspectives - Implementing PCF and Battery Passport
Moderator:
Dr. Bing Xu, AIAG
Location
Breakout Room 3
4:30 PM
Breakout Session: Quality Detection and Improvement: Call to Action and Next Steps - How to Move from Interest to Implementation
Moderator:
Jan Kronschnabel, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 1
Breakout Session: Traceability and Demand and Capacity: Call to Action and Next Steps
Moderator:
Diego Caceres, Catena-X Automotive Network E.V
Location
Breakout Room 2
Breakout Session: Sustainability/Compliance, PCF & Battery Passport: Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
Moderator:
Dr. Bing Xu, AIAG
Location
Breakout Room 3
5:00 PM
Networking Reception
Location
Outdoor Terrace (weather permitting)
Registration Options
In Person
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM ET
Location
Elevate At One Campus Martius
1000 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI
1000 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI
EARLY-BIRD PRICE THROUGH April 23, 2026
$200.00 for members
$250.00 for non-members
REGULAR PRICE
$275.00 for members
$325.00 for non-members
Event Highlights
Event Sponsors
Sponsorships are available for a wide variety of budgets and provide opportunities for thought leadership conversations, interactions and branding.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Disclaimer: AIAG is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the improvement of the global automotive supply chain. As the collective voice of OEMs and suppliers, our sole purpose is to provide neutral forums, best practices, standardized tools and training to address common industry challenges. AIAG maintains strict independence from all political parties and does not engage in any political advocacy. Furthermore, as a mission-driven association, AIAG has no ownership stake in the businesses of technology and service providers. Our work is exclusively focused on fostering collaboration for the betterment of the global automotive industry.
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Reservation cut off 4/20/26
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Reservation cut off is 4/20/26
FAQs
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Cancellation Policy
Registrations cancelled 30 or more business days prior to the program date will receive a full refund. Registrations cancelled less than 30 business days prior to the program date, as well as NO SHOWS, will forfeit all fees. Substitutions are welcome
Event App
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Event App
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Attendee List
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Attendee List
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Dress Code
Open
Dress Code
Business Casual
