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WardsAuto Interiors Conference 2016

March 11, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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The WardsAuto Interiors Conference — the only event in North America solely dedicated to automotive interiors — is back, and details have just been released.

WardsAuto Interiors Conference

When: May 11, 2016

Where: COBO Center, Detroit, MI

Details: The WardsAuto Interiors Conference will cover a range of interesting subjects ranging from “Materials Innovations” to “Navigating the New Interior Supplier Landscape” and even “Ideas and Inspiration from Outside Automotive.”

Sessions will be led by top talent from vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and other industry professionals. The conference will also unveil the winners of Wards’ annual “Interiors Student Design Competition” and “Ward’s 10 Best Interiors” contest — which always draw crowds. The conference’s keynote speakers are Andrew Smith, executive director of design and trim at General Motors, and Robin Page, director of interior design at Volvo.

Interested professionals should register before March 18 to save $100. For more details, including a full schedule of events, check out the WardsAuto Interiors Conference website.

Filed Under: Archive, Seminars & Trade Shows Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, WardsAuto, WardsAuto Interiors Conference

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  1. Mal Maher says

    May 27, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    please email me your 2016 exhibitor list and details for next year’s show. thank you, mal @ NC

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