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• Accelerating Change: Advanced Look at Urban Science/Harris Poll Insights

  • When
    Tuesday, May 07, 2024
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    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Urban Science, 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2900, Detroit, MI 48243

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  Accelerating Change: Advanced Look at Urban Science/Harris Poll Insights

  May 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

  
  

  This event is held in partnership with:

  

  

  Accelerating change: advanced look at Urban Science/Harris Poll insights regarding dealer relevance, proprietary Urban Science EV sales microstudy

  

  Several Urban Scientists – some of the auto industry’s leading experts – will present insights and perspectives that will better position OEMs and dealers to make decisions based on the power of science – not speculation. 

  Exclusive access: SAA/APA attendees and members will have the first industry access to embargoed materials highlighting findings from this year’s Urban Science Dealership Transformation Index (DTI). The DTI provides a snapshot of dealers’ and the auto-buying public’s evolving views of the traditional dealership network through research conducted alongside The Harris Poll.

  Attendees will also receive first industry access to an electric vehicle (EV) sales-trend microstudy rooted in Urban Science’s unrivaled industry sales data, which is updated daily.

  Agenda:

  8 a.m. – 9 a.m. registration, networking and continental breakfast (featuring the Cappuccino Man)

  9 a.m. – 10 a.m. presentation by Urban Science

  10 a.m. – 11 a.m. panel discussion + Q&A

  
  

  Speakers will include:

  

  Simon Bradley

  Global Practice Director, Network

  Urban Science

   

  

  Thomas Kondrat

  Global Lead, Advanced Analytics

  Urban Science

   

  Data and insights from the Urban Science/Harris Poll Research and Urban Science EV-sales microstudy will include:

  Dealer relevance

  • 2024 Dealer Transformation Index year-over-year movement and trends
  • Improving consumer perception of (dealer) future readiness and relevance
  • Return of dealer optimism

  Consumer journey

  • Omnichannel shopping expectations
  • Role of traditional dealerships
  • Digital retailing and the rise of AI
  • Connected-car technology and related adoption preferences
  • Generational purchasing trends and perceptions

  The EV future

  • Consumer perceptions of EV readiness, plus barriers and purchase considerations
  • Urban Science analysis of EV adoption/sales trends
  • Interesting/surprising hot spots
  • States/regions leading the pack
  • The power of EV forecasting for OEM and dealer strategic planning
  • Case study on charge station optimization to meet local capacity and convenience gaps

  Urban Science is the only company in the world that has industrywide sales data that’s updated daily; this uniquely positions the company to help its clients – OEMs and dealers, and the AdTech firms that support them – to achieve cohesion and clarity, and quick, decisive decision-making. While the depth, accuracy and speed of Urban Science’s data are simply unmatched, that’s only part of what makes the company unique. Its people, also known as Urban Scientists, are some of the industry’s leading experts. At this event, they’ll present insights and perspectives that will better position OEMs and dealers to make decisions with the power of science, not speculation.

  This event is free to attend, but registration is required.

  Parking will be validated for attendees. 

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• YPN Networking Event at Prefix Corp.

  • When
    Thursday, May 09, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Prefix Corporation, 1400 S Livernois Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

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  YPN Networking Event at Prefix Corp.

  May 9 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  

  

  Prefix Corporation began in 1979 as an engineering services company, developing innovative design and engineering solutions for the automotive industry. Today the company operates multiple facilities in Michigan and has become a single-source American manufacturing, prototype, and concept vehicle solutions provider to automotive, aviation, motion picture, amusement, and various additional industries.

  Join the YPN for an informative tour of Prefix, and enjoy networking with food and drinks afterward.

  Agenda:

  • 4:30 p.m. – Doors open with drinks and snacks.
  • 5:00 p.m. – Presentation consisting of history and examples of their work from entertainment park space, aerospace, and automotive.
  • 5:30 p.m. – Facility Tour
  • 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – Food, drinks and networking

  There is no cost to attend for YPN members, but registration is required. 

  Not a member? For a limited time, YPN memberships are free.
  Click here to become a YPN member.

  
  

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• IPSOS DISRUPTION: A Series of Webinars Uncovering theConsumer Trends Impacting the Present and Future of Mobility

  • Start
    Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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  • End
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Webinar

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  IPSOS DISRUPTION: A SERIES OF WEBINARS UNCOVERING THE CONSUMER TRENDS IMPACTING THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF MOBILITY

  The mobility industry is evolving on multiple fronts. Electrified vehicles, connected cars, and emerging transportation modes are changing the way we view, experience, and understand mobility. These disruptions have the potential to be revolutionary, but only if executed with the consumer mindset at the forefront.

  Leveraging Ipsos’ syndicated New Vehicle Customer Study (NVCS) and Navigator studies, we will uncover the knowledge needed to propel the industry forward with confidence and clarity.

  Join us in 2024 for a series of three webinars outlining the mobility trends of today and tomorrow.

  In this series, we will focus on three major disruptions:

  1. May 15th at 12pm: Electrification: Attitudes and consideration towards hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles
  2. July 17th at 12pm: Driving Technology: Understanding the emergence of the connected car and attitudes towards autonomous driving
  3. November 12th at 12pm: Shared Mobility: Awareness, usage, and opinions surrounding various modes of transportation, from personally owned transportation, public transportation, and mobility services

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• Coffee Break with Foley & Larder: Supplier Risk from EV Delayed Programs (Webinar)

  • When
    Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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    11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Coffee Break with Foley & Lardner: Supplier Risk from EV Delayed Programs

  May 22 @ 11:00 am - 11:15 am

  Featuring SAA’s Exclusive Legal Partner:

  

  Many automotive suppliers face ongoing uncertainty and risk from automakers’ EV programs. Delays in EV production or investment have compelled some suppliers to request volume guarantees or other protections in customer contracts. This coffee break will provide an overview of the mounting risk of EV programs and what automotive suppliers need to watch out for.

  Speakers:

  

  Ann Marie Uetz

  Partner

  Foley & Lardner

   

  

  Steve Wybo

  Senior Managing Director and Automotive Practice Group Leader

  Riveron

  
  

  
  

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• Coffee Break with Plante Moran - Vehicle Emissions Standards Impact on OEM Powertrain Strategies

  • When
    Wednesday, June 12, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Coffee Break with Plante Moran: Vehicle Emissions Standards Impact on OEM Powertrain Strategies

  June 12th, 11:00-11:15am ET

  

  This coffee break will analyze the New EPA Light Vehicle Emissions standards through model year 2032 and how the regulations impact OEM strategies for adopting various powertrain technologies to meet compliance and avoid noncompliance penalties.

  Featuring:

  

  Dan Lee

  Senior Manager

  Plante Moran

   

  

  Austin Biskner

  Senior Manager

  Plante Moran

   

  The Coffee Break is free to attend, but registration is required. 

  
  

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