Join Us This Spring!
We hear so much about the supply chain these days. It seems like every other headline has something to do with it... Material shortages. Technology glitches. Labor issues. Security threats. World events.
How do you navigate the ever-constant challenges and latest disruptions and keep your supply chain in ship shape?
Join us this March in Huntsville for a full day of practical advice and smart solutions presented by supply chain experts tackling these issues day in, day out. Sessions will cover the latest trends in international shipping, regulatory changes in U.S. customs and tariffs, how to assess and identify cybersecurity risks, supply chain technology optimization, foreign trade zones updates and some local tips from our Alabama ports. Our state OEMs will also join forces to offer their perspectives and forecasts on supply chain from an automotive manufacturer's point of view.
It's time to get smart about supply chain!
Agenda
| **Agenda subject to change** |
| THURSDAY, MARCH 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 |
| 8:45 a.m. Port of Huntsville Update Butch Roberts - Port of Huntsville |
| 9:00 a.m. Latest Trends in International Shipping Flavio Batista - Chief Commercial Officer, Georgia Ports Authority Nick Chamberlin - Norfolk Southern |
| 9:45 a.m. U.S. Customs / Tariffs - Regulatory Changes for 2025 Jessica Drobil - U.S. Customs & Border Patrol Amy Ryan - U.S. Department of Commerce |
| 10:15 a.m. Networking Break / Exhibits |
| 10:45 a.m. Cybersecurity - Assessing and Identifying Risks Moderated by: Tom Mitchell - President & COO, Insequence Panelists: TBD - DHS TBD - FBI TBD - Mercedes-Benz U.S. International |
| 11:30 a.m. How Alabama Ports Can Support Your Business Tom Laming - Port of Huntsville Parrish Lawler - Port of Mobile |
| 12:00 p.m. Lunch & Networking *Featuring tech demos by exhibitors* |
| 1:00 p.m. Supply Chain Technology Optimization & Risk Mitigation Moderated by: Tom Mitchell - President & COO, Insequence Panelists: Kirk Atkinson - BLG Logistics Prajakta Bedadur - Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Filmore Walker III - President, GAA TBD - DHS |
| 1:45 p.m. The Latest Updates on Foreign Trade Zones Tanya Bolden - Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Greg Jones - Foreign Trade Zone Corporation Craig Pool - Foreign Trade Zone Corporation |
| 2:15 p.m. Networking Break / Exhibits |
| 2:45 p.m. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing - Supply Chain Best Practices TBD - Mazda Toyota Manufacturing |
| 3:00 p.m. OEM Panel - Supply Chain Forecasts & Perspectives Moderated by:TBD Panelists: Michael Schwaeble - Mercedes-Benz U.S. International TBD - Honda Development & Manufacturing of America - AAP TBD - Mazda Toyota Manufacturing TBD - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama |
| 4:00 p.m. Closing Comments Ron Davis - President, Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association |
| 4:15 p.m. Networking Reception |
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Ready to Demo?
**REGISTERED EXHIBITORS ONLY!**
CALL FOR DEMOS!
Do you have some smart supply chain tech to show off? An inventive tool to optimize processes?
Four exhibitors will be selected to present a 10-minute demo during lunch. Interested?
- Register below for an exhibit.
- Watch for a confirmation email with additional details.
- Prepare a one-page Executive Summary, including the below requirements:
- Describe your technology. What makes your tech or tool unique, smart and innovative?
- Explain the value proposition. What solution does it provide or problem does it solve?
- Prove your technology's readiness. Is it ready for implementation or already at work? Provide examples.
- Confirm a main point of contact for questions. - Submit your Executive Summary for review to Lynsey Delane at lynsey.aama@gmail.com
Deadline is FEBRUARY 14!
Companies selected will be notified by February 24.
Attend
Network & Connect!
Attendee Registration
AAMA Members - $125
Non-Members - $150
Exhibit
Join Our Exhibit Hall!
Exhibit Registration
$750
Tabletop exhibit includes:
*Two complimentary exhibitor attendees
*6' table with tablecloth & two chairs
**Please note this is NOT a booth with pipe & drape.**
Sponsor
Make an Impact!
Sponsorships At-a-Glance
Presenting Sponsor
$3,500
Platinum Sponsor
$2,500
Gold Sponsor
$1,500
For more sponsorship details, download our packages at the link below!
Venue
6001 Moquin Drive NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
Nearby Accommodations
*NOTE*
We do NOT have special room rates at any of the below hotels.
Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
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
