Join Us August 19 - 20!
Are you a small supplier or manufacturer, service provider or budding startup seeking to navigate the complexities of the automotive industry?
Join us for the 2026 Small Business Supplier Summit as top automotive executives and industry experts define opportunities, discuss challenges and explore solutions for small suppliers with a focus on the future of mobility.
As emerging technologies and the latest innovations transform and disrupt the automotive world we know, get equipped for action with practical strategies to grow your small business and build viable relationships and synergistic partnerships. Learn how to take advantage of resources available to accelerate you on the road to supplier success and gain valuable insight into how to optimize your operations for automotive's future state.
Agenda
| **Agenda subject to change** |
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 |
| 1:00 p.m. Exhibitor Check-in & Setup |
| 5:00 p.m. Networking Reception Featuring >> LIVE Entertainment |
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 |
| 7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Ron Davis - President, Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Mayor Tommy Battle - City of Huntsville Senator Tommy Tuberville - State of Alabama |
| 8:45 a.m. Automotive Outlook & Forecast Joe McCabe - President & CEO, AutoForecast Solutions |
| 9:30 a.m. MTM: How Mazda & Toyota Collaborate David Fernandes - Mazda Toyota Manufacturing |
| 10:15 a.m. Networking / Exhibit Break |
| 10:45 a.m. Tier I Supplier Panel Panelists - TBD |
| 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Keynote Presentation Tariffs & Legislation Pete Mento - Director, Global Trade Advisory, Baker Tilly |
| 12:30 p.m. Networking / Exhibit Break |
| 1:00 p.m. Access to Capital Panelists - TBD |
| 1:45 p.m. Future Mobility Panelists - TBD |
| 2:30 p.m. Networking / Exhibit Break |
| 3:00 p.m. Small Business Success Stories Panelists - TBD |
| 3:45 p.m. OEM Panel Hans Crouse - Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Steve Jernigan - Nissan Other Panelists - TBD |
| 4:45 p.m. Event Reflections & Closing Comments Rick Youngblood - Executive Director - Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association |
Ready to Grow Your Small Business?
Our full-day of thought-provoking sessions will cover a deep-dive outlook on the automotive industry, tariffs and legislation, access to capital, future mobility & electrification and small business success stories. Programming will also feature our regional OEMs and Tier I suppliers joining forces on two distinct panels to share perspectives and forecasts on industry transformation and expectations as the industry evolves, adapts and moves forward.
Plus, bring your business cards to network and connect with other small suppliers and startups at our welcome reception and during our dedicated networking opportunities throughout event day!
Attend
Network & Connect!
Attendee Registration
AAMA/AIAG/TAMA Members - $250
Non-Members - $300
Exhibit
Join Our Exhibit Hall!
Exhibit Registration
$1,000
10' x 10' exhibit includes:
*One complimentary exhibitor attendee
*Pipe & drape
*6' table with tablecloth & two chairs
**Additional attendees may be added for $200 each.**
Sponsor
Make an Impact!
Sponsorships At-a-Glance
Presenting Sponsor
$7,500 *2 EXCLUSIVE*
Lanyard Sponsor
$5,000 *1 EXCLUSIVE*
Platinum Sponsor
$3,500
Gold Sponsor
$2,500
For more sponsorship details, download our packages at the link below!
Venue
700 Monroe Street
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Welcome Reception will be in East Hall 1.
Summit will be in East Halls 2 & 3.
*View Parking Map HERE.
Recommended Hotels
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
>> Special room block rate coming soon!
Trilogy Hotel Huntsville, Autograph Collection
>> Special room block rate coming soon!
Questions?
For more information, please contact:
Donna Thompson
General Event Inquiries
donnathompson.aama@gmail.com
Lynsey Delane
Sponsor/Exhibitor/Registration Questions
lynsey.aama@gmail.com
