Industry Tours

Date: Thursday, September 17
Start Time: 9:15 AM (tour length, including travel time: 4 hours)
Location: 4322 New Energy Wy, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (transportation to and from the venue will be provided to registered attendees)
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants

Discover how UL Solutions is shaping the future of battery innovation through cutting-edge certification and research. Our North America Advanced Battery Laboratory is purpose-built to support the evolving needs of the electric mobility and energy storage industries, offering comprehensive services for lithium-ion batteries and beyond.

Note:

• Attendees will be asked to sign the NDA when entering the facility
• A full lunch will be provided

Registration info coming soon.

Date: Thursday, September 17
Start Time: 8:30 AM (tour length, including travel time: 3 hours)
Location: Building 18, 2800 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (transportation to and from the venue will be provided to registered attendees)
Capacity: Limited to 40 participants

The technical tour at the University of Michigan, Mcity will provide attendees with an introduction to the University of Michigan EV Center and the Mcity facility, followed by a ride-and-drive event at the Mcity track featuring several hybrid and electric vehicles. This experience is designed to give participants a first-hand look at the university's mobility research environment, advanced vehicle technologies, and Mcity's unique capabilities for connected, automated, and electrified vehicle testing.

Registration info coming soon.

Date: Thursday, September 17
Start Time: 9:00 AM (tour length, including travel time: 1.5 hours)
Location: 900 N Glenwood Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340 (transportation to and from the venue will be provided to registered attendees)
Capacity: Limited to 60 participants

Join us for an exclusive technical tour of GM’s Pontiac Performance and Racing Center, where conference attendees will experience a rare behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes, and facilities that bring GM’s high performance propulsion systems to life. Guests will rotate through three featured areas: engine build, dyno labs, and the machine shop, each offering a unique perspective on how advanced powertrains are conceived, crafted, tested, and refined. From precision manufacturing to rigorous validation, this tour highlights the depth of engineering expertise and hands-on development that drive GM’s performance and racing capabilities.

Note: Snacks and coffee will be provided.

Registration info coming soon.