October 27–29, 2026
Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan, USA

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John Heider - Cayman Dynamics, LLC

John Heider

principal, Cayman Dynamics, LLC
John Heider is a co-founder and Principal of Cayman Dynamics. Having previously spent 21 years at Ford in all areas of vehicle dynamics, John co-founded Cayman with the vision of making OEM-level vehicle dynamics capability available to traditional manufacturers as well as companies not aware of the rigor and discipline required to successfully develop the vehicle dynamics performance of their products. In addition to working at multiple proving grounds in the United States, South America, Europe and Asia, John was instrumental in the design and construction of major proving ground expansion projects in Michigan and Arizona. John has a thorough, hands-on understanding of what is required to develop vehicle dynamics performance to meet the grueling demands of mass production.
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  • Automotive Testing technology International

 

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  • Vehicle Dynamics International

 

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  • MEMA

 

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  • Autotech Council

 

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  • ASAM

 

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  • Automotive Powertrain technology International

 

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  • Autonomous Vehicle technology International

 

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  • Autoline

 

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  • Automotive World

 

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  • GlobalSpec

 

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  • WWJ - Audacy Detroit

 

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  • 97.1 the ticket - Audacy Detroit

 

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  • Connected Vehicle Trade Association

 

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  • Women in Automotive Technology

 

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  • COVESA

 

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  • Munro & Associates

 

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  • Munro Live

 

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  • AWAF (Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation)

 

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  • GAMIC - Global Automotive and Mobility Challenge

 

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  • IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)

 

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  • ASAM

 

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  • FISITA

 

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  • SAE International

 

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  • MichAuto