+ MEMA Sustainability Summit (August 15^th)

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Promo Code: AIAG2023

In today's world, sustainability has become a paramount concern for all suppliers. With a heightened focus on the environment and social responsibility, businesses are now taking proactive steps to address sustainability issues. From examining member journeys and considering legal and government repercussions to embarking on their own sustainability journey, suppliers are actively seeking ways to make a positive impact. This involves understanding customer requirements, implementing reporting mechanisms, preventing forced labor, and ensuring access to capital.

Moreover, companies are realizing that sustainability can provide a competitive advantage, leading them to pursue ambitious sustainability moonshots. By embracing sustainability, businesses are taking crucial steps towards creating a brighter and more sustainable future for all. Come join us on August 15th to learn more about sustainability and how it is affecting our suppliers.

Executives and professionals from all MEMA member companies—automotive and commercial vehicle, original equipment and aftermarket—who manage aspects of sustainability and ESG within their organizations are invited to attend the event. The program is ideal for small to middle market companies, but companies of all sizes will gain insight from the program.

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+ Sustainable Lightweight Materials Congress 2023 (August 22^th-24^th)

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The Global Automotive Lightweight Materials (GALM) series of conferences from LBCG and American Business Conferences are the world's leading conferences on automotive lightweighting.

The conferences all aim to provide practical solutions on strategic, tactical and technical challenges, and over the years more than 10,000 automotive experts have taken away invaluable insight and formed business-critical connections.

With the industry focus shifting to sustainability and carbon neutral vehicles, our conferences have taken this shift as well.

Heads of materials, engineering and joining design from automotive OEMs including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Tata Motors, Stellantis, PACCAR, Nuola Auto, Arrival, Canoo and Plasan will discuss the latest advancements in high-strength, environmentally sustainable materials and joining applications for the body in white and battery electric structures.

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+ LCA, Carbon Reduction & Circularity Solutions for Sustainable Vehicles (September 19^th-20^th)

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Building on the outcomes of the previous 4 events in the series, the agenda will cover circularity innovation and new business models in practice – including repurposing factories to refresh vehicles & raise the value of components; examining easy to recycle substitutes for plastics that are cost competitive and scalable; evaluating the most efficient recycling methodologies and understanding diverse perspectives on the way ahead for battery end of life strategies, with contributions from Volvo, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors, CEVT and many more.

As the first in-person European LCA event for the automotive industry, this event offers next-level knowledge sharing and face-to-face networking. However, as a fully hybrid event, if you are unable to attend in person, you can choose to join virtually, so that you don't miss out on this one of a kind collaboration opportunity.

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+ Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain: Global (September 26^th-28^th)

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Regaining capacity, stability and confidence in North America’s supply chain

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global returns September 26-28, 2023, in Dearborn, Michigan to help experts, regulators and senior leaders take control of North America’s automotive supply chain after years of crisis and give logistics and supply chain partners the confidence to invest in the future.

Throughout the turmoil of the pandemic, semiconductor shortages and economic volatility, automotive supply chains in North America have risen to the challenge and often prevailed, with manufacturers and logistics providers proving more adept at mitigating risk, more agile in changing freight and inventory strategies, and more willing to invest in the services to keep production and distribution flowing.

Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global will explore how policies across North America are impacting supply chain operations, with stakeholders and experts from government discussing incentives, changes and opportunities for automotive logistics. The conference will also explore how the industry can best build the most diverse and inclusive teams, especially as mixed cultures and experiences are often critical to success in today’s complex, and ever-changing supply chains.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the most important dialogue for North America’s automotive logistics industry at a time when supply chain organisations and service providers across the region are set to play an essential role in both the industry’s recovery and in thriving in a new generation of technology, regulations and customer expectations.

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+ Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain: Mexico (December 5^th-7^th)

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Delivering the pace of change in Mexico: Local, Digital, Flexible

Mexico’s automotive supply chain has huge growth potential through localisation and technology but must overcome capacity and infrastructure constraints. This year’s ALSC Mexico conference brings together the industry’s leading manufacturers, logistics providers and officials to ensure the supply chain can deliver Mexico’s rapid pace of change.

Mexican automotive logistics is on the rise. As vehicle production in North America recovers from the pandemic and chip shortages, output and new cars sales in Mexico are increasing. The country’s electrification race has accelerated, with manufacturers investing to build EVs and key components in the country. Mexico also stands to benefit from a rebalancing in global supply chains, as automotive manufacturers localise more key products and suppliers in North America.

But there are risks threatening this trajectory. Suppliers are struggling to keep up with OEM production volumes and call off schedules. Logistics capacity for components and finished vehicles is constrained for nearly all services and transport modes. Customs clearance and border crossings face delays. There are ongoing security and vandalism issues for certain routes. And there are major questions on long-term investment from government and key stakeholders in infrastructure, from transport capacity to the charging and sustainable energy supply that will be critical to EV growth and reduced emissions.

The challenges are many, but it is not too late for the industry to get ahead of the issues. This year’s conference will focus on helping the industry align on plans and requirements; to drive long-term investment in logistics equipment; introduce advanced data and visibility tools; and develop the skills and working culture to succeed despite high volatility.

Don’t miss the must-attend event for anyone interested in strengthening Mexico’s automotive parts logistics, vehicle distribution network and trade links.

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