Cisco Automotive and Manufacturing Innovation Summit
Automotive manufacturing is rapidly evolving with industrial AI, connected operations, secure infrastructure, and next-generation factory networking. Join Cisco, Ford, GM, and industry leaders at Michigan Central for a full day of expert-led discussions, technical sessions, and networking focused on the technologies transforming automotive production and mobility innovation.
- 15+ industry leaders and technical experts
- VP-level and senior executive speakers from Cisco and industry partners
- Sessions on industrial AI, secure vehicles, wireless, and automation
- Live automotive industry panel featuring Ford and GM
- Networking throughout the day, including evening reception
- Hosted at Michigan Central in Detroit
Learn from innovators who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Learn how manufacturers are modernizing operations with industrial AI, unified edge architecture, and secure AI deployment strategies. This session explores AI visibility, edge computing, virtualization, and the infrastructure needed to support next-generation manufacturing workloads.
Featured Speakers:
- Jeremy Foster | SVP/GM, Engineering
- Graham Clarke | NTT Data
Connect with speakers, peers, and industry leaders during an on-site networking lunch.
Hear directly from automotive leaders as they discuss factory modernization, network transformation, industrial AI, and the operational realities shaping the future of manufacturing.
Host:
- Wes Sylvester | VP, Sales
Panel Participants:
- Ford
- GM
- Dana
- Axel
Explore the technologies powering next-generation manufacturing operations, including software-defined automation, industrial security, virtualization, predictive analytics, and integrated plant networking solutions.
Featured Speakers:
- Ruben Lobo | Director, Product Management
- Erika Franco | Solutions Architect
Discover how manufacturers are scaling wireless infrastructure to support mobility, automation, and connected operations. Topics include industrial wireless, energy networking, battery storage systems, and supporting Industry 4.0 environments at scale.
Featured Speakers:
- Matthias Falkner | Distinguished Solutions Engineer
- Kelvin Rowlette | Engineering Product Manager
- Denise Lee | VP, Product Management
Explore the technologies powering next-generation manufacturing operations, including software-defined automation, industrial security, virtualization, predictive analytics, and integrated plant networking solutions.
Featured Speakers:
- Seth Brickman | VP, Product Management
- Joel Jacob | Development Product Manager
Continue the conversation with speakers, customers, and peers during an evening networking reception at Michigan Central.
Register now to secure your spot at the Cisco Automotive and Manufacturing Innovation Summit. Learn from industry leaders across vehicle security, AI-driven manufacturing, wireless networking, and automation controls. Network with innovators from Ford, GM, and Cisco. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity—spaces are limited.
Michigan Central Station
Backed by Ford Motor Company’s vision for the future of transportation, this iconic venue has been reimagined as a collaborative campus designed to unite automakers, startups, technology companies, and mobility pioneers under one roof. Often referred to as the “Silicon Valley” for automotive and mobility, the campus attracts the industry’s most forward-thinking minds .
Hosting our event here enables attendees to gather where the future of transportation is actively being built. The combination of Detroit’s deep automotive heritage and the station’s cutting-edge innovation creates a powerful backdrop for meaningful conversations, networking, and industry collaboration. For anyone in the auto and mobility sector, this is more than just an event—it’s a chance to experience automotive innovation firsthand.
