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Automotive News Congress 2026

Automotive News Congress 2026

The industry's leading gathering of OEM, supplier, technology, retail and finance leaders. More Than a Conference — A Full Industry Week in Detroit.

When
Sep 28 – 30, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where
Detrioit, MI
The Department at Hudson's
Price
paid
From $699
The 50th Automotive News Congress returns to Hudson’s Detroit September 28–30 with an expanded three-day program convening 500+ senior decision-makers across OEMs, suppliers, technology, retail and finance. At a moment defined by AI disruption, geopolitical realignment, affordability pressure and policy uncertainty, Congress focuses on the strategic decisions shaping competitiveness now — not theoretical forecasts, but actionable direction. Be in the room where the future of the auto industry takes shape.
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