Event Overview
Now in its seventh year, the Southern Automotive Quality Summit is a unique collaboration between the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and the Automotive Industry Action Group. The ultimate success of the automotive industry hinges not only on maintaining, but continuing to improve, the quality of the vehicles and parts provided to the consumer. High expectations and new challenges continue to drive automakers and automotive suppliers to formulate and implement updated quality standards to prepare the automotive industry for the demands and technologies of the future.
Join Us April 18!
Commitment to Quality
Showcasing the southern automotive industry's commitment to world-class quality the Southern Automotive Quality Summit attracts technical professionals and leaders seeking to improve their organization’s quality processes, systems and performance. Sessions led by Honda's Alabama Auto Plant will headline this year’s high-impact agenda, which will also feature presentations on supplier best practices, quality challenges, partnerships for future workforce, AIAG quality solutions and a highlight of Shelton State University's Quality Engineer program.
Agenda
| **Agenda subject to change** |
| THURSDAY, APRIL 18 |
| 7:00 a.m. - Exhibitor Check-in & Setup |
| 7:30 a.m. - Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions Ron Davis - President, Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Chris Lewis - Vice President of Commercial Development & Engagement, Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Lamar Whitaker - Plant Lead, Honda Alabama Auto Plant |
| 8:45 a.m. - Honda Perspective on Quality / Best Practices Adam Hussemann - Assistant Chief Inspection Engineer, Honda Alabama Auto Plant Steven Jones - Assistant Chief Inspection Engineer, Honda Alabama Auto Plant |
| 9:15 a.m. - Supplier Best Practices Darby Abbott - Director of Quality, Denso Manufacturing Tennessee Shawn Lumley - Director of Quality, Brose Manufacturing Jamie Payne - Senior Manager, Denso Manufacturing Tennessee |
| 10:00 a.m. - Networking & Exhibit Break |
| 10:45 a.m. - OEM Panel: Quality Challenges & Best Practices Moderated by: Greg Canfield - Managing Director of Economic Development, Burr & Forman Hans Crouse- Senior Manager Production Chief Engineer, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Tim Miles - General Manager of Quality, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Albert Mwangi - Senior Manager of Quality, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabam |
| 11:30 a.m. - Racing for Children's Presentation Brynley King - Co-Founder, Racing for Children's |
| 11:45 a.m. - Lunch & Networking |
| 12:45 p.m. - Partnerships for Future Workforce Opening Remarks: Ellen McNair - Secretary of Commerce, Alabama Department of Commerce Ed Castile - Executive Director, AIDT Michael Gaines - Manufacturing, Planning & Control Lead, Honda Alabama Auto Plant Lisa Morales - Executive Director, East AlabamaWorks Audrey Webb - Project Director ALAMAP, Alabama Community College System |
| 1:30 p.m. - Networking & Exhibit Break |
| 2:15 p.m. - AIAG Quality Solutions James Bruin- Executive Director, International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) Harald Wilhelm - Vice President of Quality, Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) |
| 3:00 p.m. - Quality Engineer Program at Shelton State Robert Everett - Instructor, Quality Engineering, Shelton State University |
| 3:45 p.m. - Closing Comments Chris Lewis - Vice President of Commercial Development & Engagement, Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Ron Davis - President, Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association |
| 4:00 p.m. - Networking Reception |
| 4:45 p.m. - Hot Laps |
Spotlight on Southern Quality
Attend
Network & Connect!
Attendee Registration
AAMA/AIAG Members - $200
Non-Members - $250
Exhibit
Join Our Exhibit Hall!
Exhibit Registration
$1,000
Tabletop exhibit includes:
*Two complimentary exhibitor attendees
*6' table with tablecloth & two chairs
Sponsor
Make An Impact!
Sponsorships At-a-Glance
Presenting Sponsor
$3,500
Platinum Sponsor
$2,500
Gold Sponsor
$1,500
Networking Reception Sponsor
$2,500
For more sponsorship details, download our packages at the link below!
Venue
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway
Leeds, Alabama 35094
Nearby Accommodations
*NOTE*
We do not have courtesy room rates at any of the below hotels.
Hot Laps at Barber
Feel the Need for Speed?
Then you are in luck! 60 very lucky attendees will have the chance to experience the world-famous Barber Motorsports Track in the seat of the new and all-electric Porsche Taycan! In the good hands of a professional driver, and reaching speeds of up to 120 mph, 3 passengers per car will take several laps around the 2.38 mile track, featuring 16 turns, 2 blind turns and 80 feet of elevation difference.
*No helmets or special attire required.*Â
Participants will be randomly selected for Hot Laps on-site.
Stay tuned for more details!
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
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
