DETROIT, Mich. — Taiwan Excellence will showcase 19 advanced automotive technologies from 10 Taiwanese companies at Reuters Events: Automotive USA 2026, Oct. 27–28 at Huntington Place in Detroit. The event will demonstrate how Taiwan’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem can help U.S. automakers accelerate innovation, strengthen supply chains and advance the future of smart mobility.

Under the theme “Taiwan Excellence. A Trusted Partner in America’s OEM Community,” the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion will feature solutions spanning automotive semiconductors, ADAS, edge AI computing, smart cockpit displays and electric vehicle power electronics. The showcase will connect established technologies serving automotive markets with emerging innovations designed to support the evolving needs of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Financial Times Future of the Car Summit USA returns to Detroit for Round Two in 2019 — featuring the best minds in the industry discussing the changes and challenges to come as new technology comes into play, and how key players can stay ahead of the curve.

Knowledge and preparation will make the difference between success and failure as the industry evolves, and key issues surrounding autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles and other advances will be discussed by the key players in the industry at the Summit, scheduled for 8 a.m.-5.30 p.m. on October 29, 2019, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Drive in Detroit.  

The event will welcome representatives from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, dealerships, insurance providers, law firms, transportation companies and more. Public sector attendees will include state leaders in finance and transportation, as well as investment leaders from America’s largest cities. 

Confirmed attendees for 2019 include executives from Kia, FCA, Jaguar/Land Rover, Kawasaki, Ford, General Motors, Audi and AM General. More than 150 of the most influential players in the industry are expected in total.

Attendees in 2018 included: AAM, AM General, Bridgestone, Daimler, FCA, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Isuzu, Karma Automotive, Kawasaki, Lyft, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, PSA, Toyota, Uber, Volkswagen and Volvo.

Those in attendance will have a chance to:

• Connect with automotive thought leaders from around the world
• Meet new players in the industry and explore strategic partnerships 
• Hear updates on demand patterns in the global automotive market
• Explore the latest breakthroughs in connectivity and automation