September 23 - 24, 2026
Novi, MI
9/23/2026 9:00:00 AM
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Registration is open for the 2026 AIAG Quality Summit!
Spotlighting essential updates to foundational tools and
standards - including the AIAG & VDA SPC and MSA manuals, IATF 16949 second
edition, and ISO 9001 update - our 2026 event provides two days of actionable
insights, an expanded exhibit hall, and additional opportunities to connect and
engage.
See below for exciting sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities and join us in driving automotive excellence together.
Please note that the Event Agenda schedule is subject to change.
Agenda
7:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location
Expo Hall C
8:30 AM
Welcome
Location
Diamond Ballroom
9:00 AM
Industry Keynote Speaker
Location
Diamond Ballroom
9:45 AM
Networking Break
Location
Expo Hall C
10:30 AM
IATF-AISBL - The New International Automotive Association Governing the IATF 16949 Standard
Location
Diamond Ballroom
11:25 AM
Building Lifecycle Control for AI Vision Inspection with CQI-38
Location
Diamond Ballroom
AI-Driven Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing
Location
Platinum Ballroom
12:05 PM
Networking Lunch
Location
Expo Hall C
Lunch Table Topics
1:30 PM
ISO 9001:2026 Readiness – The Quality Culture Shift
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Digitizing Quality Engineering Execution with AI
Location
Platinum Ballroom
2:20 PM
Beyond Compliance: Turning FMEA Transition Into Organizational Transformation
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Warranty Forecasting at Scale : A Visual Tool
Sourabh Verma, Waymo
Location
Platinum Ballroom
3:00 PM
Networking Break
Location
Expo Hall C
3:45 PM
From Data to Decisions: Driving Quality with AI
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Preparing Quality Data for AI: Signals Beyond Pass/Fail
Location
Platinum Ballroom
4:35 PM
CQI’s Update (Sub-Tier Supplier & Heat Treat)
Ragavendiran Ragav, Ford Motor Company
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Suranjeeta Dhar, Ford Motor Company
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Justin Rydzewski, Controls Service, Inc.
Location
Diamond Ballroom
5:15 PM
Networking Reception
7:30 AM
Networking and Continental Breakfast
Location
Expo Hall C
8:30 AM
Welcome Day 2 Overview
Location
Diamond Ballroom
8:40 AM
OEM Warranty Panel
Location
Diamond Ballrom
10:05 AM
Reinventing Quality: From Compliance to Customer Experience
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Generative AI as a Thought Partner in Automotive Problem Solving
Location
Platinum Ballroom
10:45 AM
Networking Break
Location
Expo Hall C
11:20 AM
IATF 16949 (2nd Edition) and Rules 6th Edition Q&A Panel
Cherie L. Reiche, International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
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Michelle Maxwell, International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
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Harald Wilhelm, IATF AISBL
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Niall Kealey, SMMT Quality Management Limited
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Moderator:
James Bruin, International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
Location
Diamond Ballroom
12:50 PM
Networking Lunch
Location
Expo Hall C
2:00 PM
AIAG VDA SPC Update
Tracy Bojarczyk, General Motors Company
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Role of AI in Efficient Engineering Work Product Reviews
Location
Platinum Ballroom
2:50 PM
Closing Keynote
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Registration Options
In Person
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Location
Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Formerly Known As Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI
Formerly Known As Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI
EARLY-BIRD PRICE THROUGH August 21, 2026
$700.00 for members
$850.00 for non-members
REGULAR PRICE
$800.00 for members
$950.00 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
Explore our Growing List of Exhibitors
AIAG events bring together OEMs, suppliers of all sizes and other service providers all focused on driving the industry forward. Check them out here.
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Exhibitors
Showcase
The 2025 AIAG Quality Summit was our biggest yet — bringing together the global automotive community for two days of dynamic presentations and powerful networking opportunities.
From AI’s role in defect detection and case studies on software development to the value of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in mass production and practical insights for implementing IATF 16949 Rules 6th Edition, our 2025 event delivered unmatched energy and expertise.
Missed it or want to relive the highlights? Check out our photos and sizzle reel below to see what made the 2025 Summit so memorable — and get a taste of what’s in store for 2026.
Hotel Information
Reservation cut off - Sept. 1, 2026
Complimentary Shuttle Available
Under Special Rate use Code 90E
Reservation cutoff - Sept. 1, 2026
FAQs
Cancellation Policy
Close
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
Open
The AIAG event app will be used for this event. Items such as directory, agenda, sponsors and exhibitors, presentations, maps, surveys and other materials will be available exclusively on the event app. App instructions will be sent to all attendees prior to the event date.
Attendee List
Open
Sponsors and Exhibitors are given an attendee list before the event. If you do not want your contact information shared with the sponsors and exhibitors, please email Shannon Osburn at sosburn@aiag.org and indicate your desire to opt out and she will remove you from the contact list.
Dress Code
Open
Business Casual
