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August 26, 2026 • Southfield, MI

AIAG Responsible Materials Conference

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August 26, 2026

AIAG

Southfield, MI

Agenda

8:00 AM
Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Lecedra Welch-Jones, AIAG
9:00 AM
Responsible Materials Evolves
Debra Reining, Cummins, Inc.
9:10 AM
Critical Minerals: Global Demand, Supply Risk & Regulatory Pressures
Quiviya Eldridge, Novelis Corporation
9:45 AM
European Legislative Updates
Cindy Vandecasteele, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association
10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:35 AM
AIAG Forced Labor Due Diligence Program: An OEM Aligned Approach
Deb Heed, Ford Motor Company
11:05 AM
E.U. Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)
Chuck LePard, DXC Technology
11:35 AM
Lunch & Networking
12:25 PM
How would Catena-X fit into the process of the Battery Directive
Dr. Bing Xu, AIAG
12:45 PM
Expert Panel Discussion
Randal Whitlatch, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC • Deb Heed, Ford Motor Company • Debra Reining, Cummins, Inc. • Chuck LePard, DXC Technology • Moderator: Mr. Tolga Yaprak, Vitruvian Consulting
1:55 PM
Engagement Quiz-teaser
Brenda Baney, BCubed Consulting, Inc. • Debra Reining, Cummins, Inc.
2:05 PM
Networking Break
2:25 PM
Engagement Quiz-Response
Brenda Baney, BCubed Consulting, Inc. • Debra Reining, Cummins, Inc.
2:45 PM
MRT Overview and Latest Updates
Gavin Wu, RMI
3:15 PM
Big Changes Ahead in Copper & Beyond
Cristina Villegas, The Copper Mark
3:35 PM
Tariffs & Trade Policy
Randal Whitlatch, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
4:20 PM
Q/A, Workgroup updates, Closing
Lecedra Welch-Jones, AIAG

Event Highlights

Regulatory and Requirement Updates
Stay informed with the latest changes in global regulations and evolving supply chain/customer requirements.
Next-Step Strategies
Learn practical approaches to responsible sourcing and mitigating risk across complex supply chains. 
Expert Insights

Get valuable perspectives from industry leaders at the forefront of compliance and corporate responsibility.

Interactive Discussions
Engage in collaborative, forward-thinking conversations discussing the future of ethical supply chains.

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