Industry Partners

Autotech Council is a leading community of automakers, suppliers, mobility investors and technology innovators dedicated to accelerating automotive innovation through startup collaboration.

For more than a decade, Autotech Council has helped bridge the gap between emerging technologies and the established automotive supply chain, introducing OEMs and Tier suppliers to startups working in fields including AI, semiconductors, materials, interiors, sensors, mapping, energy and connectivity.

As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, connected and intelligent, collaboration between startups and established industry players is becoming more important than ever.

The Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA), an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing connected vehicle technologies and vehicle communications.

Founded in 2005 by Scott McCormick from the earlier AMI-C and VII Consortium standards work, CVTA is known for its Connected Vehicle Professional (CVP) credentialing program and annual International Summit, CVTA is now extending its credentialing model into Automotive AI.

The association supports collaboration across the connected mobility ecosystem, helping bring together transportation agencies, technology providers, OEMs and infrastructure stakeholders working on vehicle communications, connected transportation systems and emerging AI applications.

As connected and autonomous technologies continue to evolve, industry collaboration around interoperability, safety, infrastructure and communications is becoming increasingly important.

Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) is a non-profit coalition dedicated to improving public understanding of automated vehicle technologies and their potential benefits.

The group unites industry leaders, academic and public-sector institutions, and advocates for safety, mobility, and sustainability.

As autonomous systems, ADAS technologies and software-defined vehicle platforms continue to advance, education, public trust and stakeholder engagement play an increasingly important role in successful deployment.

Through this partnership, PAVE will contribute expertise and perspective from across the automated vehicle ecosystem, helping attendees better understand the opportunities, challenges and realities of future mobility.

The Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) is a non-profit accelerator and annual competition connecting early-stage startups with decision-makers across the North American mobility industry.”

Since 2008, GAMIC has helped emerging companies gain visibility, mentorship and commercial opportunities across the North American mobility ecosystem. Startups can learn more and enter the 19th GAMIC at https://gamicevent.org/

As new technologies continue to reshape vehicle development, startup innovation plays an increasingly important role in areas such as AI, connectivity, vehicle intelligence, electrification, testing and mobility services.

Through this partnership, GAMIC and Vehicle Tech Week North America will help connect innovators, investors and established industry leaders while supporting the next generation of automotive technologies.

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation builds connections, creates opportunities, and champions the next generation of women leaders in the automotive industry.

As a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization, AWAF advances women’s careers through mentorship, professional development, collaborative events, industry alliances, and scholarships.

Visit AWAFoundation.org to learn more

Women in Automotive Technology (WAT) is an organization dedicated to connecting, educating and advancing professionals across the automotive industry.

WAT supports leadership development, technical learning and professional networking through industry events, educational initiatives and community engagement programs.

As the automotive industry undergoes transformation across electrification, software-defined vehicles, automation and digital engineering, attracting and developing diverse talent remains essential to future success.

Through this partnership, Vehicle Tech Week North America and WAT will help showcase leadership, innovation and technical excellence across the automotive community while supporting meaningful industry connections.

Square One Education Network is a Michigan-based non-profit organization inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators and technology leaders through hands-on STEM education.

Through its Innovative Vehicle Design competitions and educational initiatives, Square One provides students with practical opportunities to apply engineering, programming, robotics and mobility technologies in real-world challenges.

At Vehicle Tech Week North America, Square One Network will host a mini competition at their booth focused on their V2X (Vehicle to everything) program. Part of the Square One Education Network's Innovative Vehicle Design (IVD) Series, V2X allows students to replicate components of Intelligent Transportation Systems and advanced vehicle technologies safely with small robotic vehicles. Student designed vehicles will autonomously complete themed missions by using sensors, programming, and/or cameras.

Student participation in the V2X program builds interest and exposes students to skills needed for future careers in mobility - watch the competition for yourself at Intelligent Vehicle Expo.

COVESA (Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance) is a global, member-driven alliance accelerating innovation in connected vehicles and mobility. Bringing together automakers, technology companies, suppliers, and industry leaders, COVESA enables collaboration on open standards, vehicle data, software-defined vehicles, and emerging technologies.

Through its open ecosystem, technical initiatives, and global events, COVESA helps organizations collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of connected mobility.