DETROIT, Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today the official press conference schedule for the NAIAS Press Preview, Jan. 14 – 16, 2018.
"From global automakers to tech giants, mobility startups to suppliers and even the head of U.S. Transportation, NAIAS Press Preview will feature industry-shaping announcements from the entire automotive ecosystem," said Ryan LaFontaine, 2018 NAIAS Chairman.
No other event in North America provides an international platform for this vast array of companies, organizations and thought leaders under one roof.
Press Credentials
Journalists are encouraged to register online via the NAIAS website. Journalists can collect their credentials in person at Cobo Center on or after Jan. 3, 2018. The registration deadline for all media applications is Dec. 31, 2017.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 | ||
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COMPANY |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Ray Tanguay, Automotive Advisor to the Canadian Government |
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Elaine Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation |
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Articifcal Intelligence – Beyond the Buzzword – Roadshow by CNET panel |
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Intel, Wendell Brooks, Sr. VP of Intel and President of Intel Capital |
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Ford |
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM |
Stand |
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Mercedes-Benz |
7:30 PM |
Offsite |
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MONDAY, JANUARY 15 | ||
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COMPANY |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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NAIAS Welcome |
7:50 AM – 7:55 AM |
Atrium Stage |
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North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) |
7:55 AM – 8:20 AM |
Atrium Stage |
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VDA |
7:50 AM – 8:10 AM |
Room 360 |
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Schaeffler |
8:10 AM – 8:30 AM |
Room 360 |
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Lexus |
8:35 AM – 9:00 AM |
Stand |
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Ram |
9:05 AM – 9:30 AM |
Stand |
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BMW Group |
9:35 AM – 10:00 AM |
Stand |
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Volkswagen |
10:05 AM – 10:30 AM |
Stand |
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Nissan |
10:35 AM – 11:00 AM |
Stand |
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Acura |
11:05 AM – 11:30 AM |
Stand |
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Kia |
11:35 AM – 12:00 PM |
Stand |
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Hyundai |
12:05 PM – 12:30 PM |
Stand |
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Infiniti |
12:35 PM – 1:00 PM |
Stand |
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Toyota |
1:05 PM – 1:30 PM |
Stand |
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GAC |
1:35 PM – 2:00 PM |
Stand |
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BlackBerry, John Chen, CEO, Keynote and Product Debut |
2:10 PM – 3:05 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Magna |
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Techstars Mobility |
3:55 PM – 4:15 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Rainbow PUSH Coalition |
4:35 PM – 5:35 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 | ||
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COMPANY |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Jeep (Breakfast included as part of press conference) |
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Stand |
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IndyCar |
9:05 AM – 9:30 AM |
Stand |
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Michelin |
9:35 AM – 10:00 AM |
Stand |
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ZF |
10:05 AM – 10:30 AM |
Stand |
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Roadshow by CNET |
10:35 AM – 11:00 AM |
Stand |
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Aramco |
11:05 AM – 11:30 AM |
Stand |
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Politico |
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Hitachi |
12:05 PM – 12:30 PM |
PlanetM Stage |
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Steel Market Development Institute |
12:35 PM – 1:00 PM |
Concourse |
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Techstars Mobility Pitch Competition |
1:00 PM – 4:45 PM |
PlanetM Stage |
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Röchling |
1:05 PM – 1:30 PM |
Room 338 |
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) |
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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eCharge |
2:05 PM – 2:25 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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Reviver Auto |
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM |
Atirum Stage |
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EyesOn Design Awards |
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Atrium Stage |
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PlanetM Awards |
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM |
PlanetM Stage |
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 | ||
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COMPANY |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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AutoMobili-D Symposiums & Panel Discussions ** Full schedule available here ** |
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Atrium Stage & PlanetM Stage |
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Adient Press Event |
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
Room 310B |
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 | ||
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COMPANY |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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AutoMobili-D Symposiums & Panel Discussions ** Full schedule available here ** |
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Atrium Stage & PlanetM Stage |
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OTHER OFFSITE MEDIA EVENTS | ||
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COMPANY |
DATE |
TIME |
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Chevrolet |
Saturday, Jan. 13 |
6:00 PM |
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Lamborghini |
Monday, Jan. 15 |
6:00 PM |
About the North American International Auto Show
Now in its 30th year as an international event, the NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, providing unparalleled access to the automotive products, technologies, people and ideas that matter most – up close and in one place. Administered by executive director Rod Alberts, the NAIAS is one of the largest media events in North America, and the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. For more information, visit naias.com.
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2018 NAIAS Dates:
The Gallery – Saturday, January 13, 2018
AutoMobili-D – Sunday-Sunday, January 14-21, 2018
Press Preview – Sunday-Tuesday, January 14-16, 2018
Industry Preview – Wednesday-Thursday, January 17-18, 2018
Charity Preview – Friday, January 19, 2018
Public Show – Saturday-Sunday, January 20-28, 2018
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