Experience Innovative Seating Designs to Enhance
Safety, Systems and Comfort
MEET WITH DESIGN ENGINEERS FROM:
TESLA, FORD, LOCAL MOTORS, FCA, HYUNDAI
The 11th Automotive Seating Summit will proviDe a platform for engineers to showcase viable solutions as automakers explore new designs to remain competitive. The auto industry demands cost effective designs that decrease overall weight and enhance system functionality.
The focus on smart seats for smart cars allows automakers to modernize the vehicle portfolio. Current market drivers allow the auto industry to meet customer expectations for enhanced physical comfort and safety. A special focus on seating solutions for autonomous vehicles and truck fleets will host new markets and ideas for all participants.
Join us as we place engineers in the driver’s seat at the 11th Annual Automotive Seating Summit on July 26-28, 2017.
New Program Topics for 2017
Implementing active seatbelt systems
Fusing information from seat sensors
Tackling the shortage of quality tech talent
Smart textiles for smart seats
Infotainment concepts and development
Seat ergonomics and wellness monitors
Current Speakers
Global Seat Comfort Engineer
Ford Motors
Transportation Designer
Local Motors
Principal Seat Engineer
Hyundai
Senior Human Factors Engineer
Lear Corporation
Chairman Emeritus
Center for Automotive Research
Research Manager - Automotive and Mobility
Frost & Sullivan
Biomechanics + Ergonomics Lab
Michigan State University
Chair of MFA Program in Color + Materials Design
College for Creative Studies
Interiors
Local Motors
JEEP Interior Styling Design Manager
FCA
TARDEC Survivability Seat Engineer
U.S. Army
Vehicle Interior Technologies
Ford Motor Company
Chief Technology Officer
U.S Department of Energy - Flash Bainite Project
Industrial + Production Design
Virginia Tech
What participants have said about the event:
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Convince Your Boss Letter
Present your boss with this customizable letter detailing the reasons why you should attend the upcoming Automotive Seating Innovators Summit this July in Detroit and you'll be sure to receive permission to join us.
Past Attendee Snapshot
CEOs, Directors of Global Seating, and Senior Engineers representing top industry brands are already signing up to join us at the summit. Take a look at last year's attendee list and let us know if you would like to join these professionals.
The New Age of Automotive Seating
We explore the newest technology and smart seat positioning aimed at improving driver wellbeing, safety and comfort.
