Join us for a day where we bring together automotive manufacturers, innovators, policymakers and the financial community to examine the U.S. auto industry’s future, particularly questions at the intersection of technology, government policy and capital.
September 15, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Washington, DC
Networking reception 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Following up on last year’s Safety Seminar, Auto Innovators is hosting a subsequent Safety Seminar that will build on last year’s conversation, bringing together safety experts from the public and private sector to discuss ongoing efforts to address drunk driving and the critical role of driver education, laws, and enforcement in preventing alcohol-impaired driving. Auto Innovators will provide insights into recent survey and focus group research the Association conducted about the public’s attitude and perceptions and in direct response to the issues raised in last year’s Safety Seminar.
September 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Join the Alliance for Automotive Innovation for the Get Connected: Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report webinar, covering the second quarter and first half of 2026. This session will deliver a comprehensive look at the state of the U.S. EV market, including:
Q2 Spotlight: How China Built It's EV Advantage. Join Elizabeth Krear, CEO of the Center for Automotive Research, and Hilary Cain, Chief Policy & Strategy Officer at Alliance for Automotive Innovation, for a fireside chat on how China built its EV competitive advantage. Using CAR’s “Six S” framework as a lens, they’ll explore the scale, supply chains, speed and other forces shaping China’s growing role in the global EV market.
The discussion will close with a Q&A session where you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with our experts.