New Designs and Cost Efficient Innovations Transform the Future of Automotive Seating
Seating has slowly been transformed through the years from a simple structure to a complicated technical masterpiece-fit to fill the desires of both the consumer and auto manufactures. When OEM and Tier 1 companies design the structure of the car, the seat is referred to as one of the heaviest and costly interior parts. While traditional designs have been favored throughout the industry, companies have started to construct new structures that will forever change automotive seating in more ways than one. Creating a lighter design while decreasing cost is a constant battle for auto manufacturers and Tier 1 companies are experimenting with different designs and materials that will maintain safety but decrease cost.
While safety is the number one concern for OEM companies, that doesn't mean luxury design needs to take a backseat. Rising customer expectations to increase these designs has strengthened the urgency for OEM and Tier 1 companies to produce a seat that will create a more stress-free environment for their passengers.
Join us and take full advantage at the 10th Annual Automotive Seating Summit on July 25-27, 2016 and learn about the latest innovations, structural designs and global expansions throughout the seating industry.
2016 Speakers
- Jeroen Lem, Vehicle Interior Technologies, Ford Motor Company
- Michelle Brecht, Global Core Buyer for Seats, Ford Motor Company
- Karl Henn, Engineering Director, Lear Corporation
- Dr. King-Hay Yang, Professor of Biomedical Engineering & Director of Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University, College of Engineering
- Janco Glatzer, Senior International Buyer, Volkswagen de Mexico
- Roger Campbell, Design Responsible Manager - Seat Integration, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
- Falko Jaehner, Director of Engineering, Johnson Controls
- Juan Martin Mares, Senior International Buyer, Volkswagen de Mexico
- Kurt Driscoll, Validation Engineer, Safety and Regulations, Faurecia
- Frank Moburg, Senior Automotive Interior Designer, Honda
- Marcy Edwards, Research Engineer, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
- Peter Thomae, Commodity Buyer, Volkswagen of America
- Harshad Zambare, Seat Structures Engineer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
- Marie-Eve Cote, Senior Human Factors Engineer, Lear Corporation
- David E. Cole, Chairman Emeritus, Center for Automotive Research
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Focus Day - Monday, July 25, 2016
- Master Class A: Seating Recalls: Best Practices to Reduce Risks and Manage Recalls When They Happen
- Master Class B: Effective Use of Textiles and Trims to Create Luxury Design in Standard Vehicles
- Master Class C: Best Practices for Creating Light-Weight, Pneumatically Activated Massage Functions
Main Conference Day 1 - Tuesday, July 26, 2016
- Including: Morning & Afternoon Networking and Refreshment Break, Lunch
Main Conference Day 2 - Wednesday, July 27, 2016
- Including: Morning & Afternoon Networking and Refreshment Break, Lunch
The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.
Venue
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Venue & Accommodation
The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel27790 Novi Road, Novi, Michigan
48377, United States
Website:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwdn-the-baronette-renaissance-detroit-novi-hotel/Phone: (248) 349-7800
AccommodationFor Reservations Click HereDiscover The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel, offering an experience in modest luxury like no other Detroit-Novi hotel. From impeccable service, to locally sourced cuisine at Toasted Oak Grill & Market, to specialty wedding services, The Baronette won’t disappoint even the most discerning traveler. A uniquely modern charm defines this hotel in Detroit-Novi with its vibrant atmosphere, where you’ll find supreme comfort in each room and suite, including the vast Presidential Suite. Elegant event space and astute planning professionals and catering services are a signature of this gem among Detroit-Novi, MI hotels.
Within easy reach of downtown, the airport and other area destinations, The Baronette is situated at Twelve Oaks Mall, a premiere shopping destination. Also nearby are numerous Fortune 500 companies, the Suburban Collection Showplace and other top attractions. The Baronette Renaissance will provide you with an experience that will leave you wanting to return again and again.
The special room rate of $199 has been established to make your reservation process easy. Simply call 1-800-468-3571 or 248-349-7800 and give the group name Automotive Seating Summit no later than July 11, 2016. In addition the special rate has been extended to three days before and after the conference.
Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel´s website link provided.
