Add-on to The Battery Show Detroit 2025: Mini Trade Mission Michigan

Event Details

Event Start: October 09, 2025 · 6:00 PM EST
Event End: October 10, 2025 · 4:00 PM EST
Location: Detroit Region
Language: English
Tickets:

Member Price: $320

Non-Member Price: $350

This fee includes the organization of all agenda items, site visits, and networking events, as well as group ground transportation on Friday between Warner Norcross + Judd and the scheduled site visits. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Warner Norcross + Judd on Friday morning for the breakfast roundtable. All-day parking at Warner Norcross + Judd is available. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided on Thursday, along with breakfast and lunch on Friday.

Participants are responsible for any additional costs, including accommodation.

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Join us for a compact trade mission in Detroit, directly following The Battery Show. From Thursday afternoon to Friday, immerse yourself into Michigan's cutting-edge battery and automotive landscape through:

- Site visits to local industry leaders
- A networking event with key Michigan stakeholders
- A Roundtable with German-American executives

This program offers a unique opportunity to deepen connections, exchange ideas, and explore future collaboration in one of the U.S.’s leading innovation hubs.

Agenda- Self Payer Battery Show 2025

Thursday, October 9th 2025

Time	Program
3PM	End of Battery Show
4PM	Site Visit at an Automotive Manufacturer, Battery Manufacturer, or Supplier Location: Detroit, tbc
6PM	Voltage & Vision: Battery Industry Evening & Networking Join our Battery Industry Evening with Networking and Refreshments: An exclusive evening of networking, conversation, and collaboration following The Battery Show in Detroit. Mingle with key players from across the EV battery and energy storage industries—OEMs, suppliers, startups, and innovators—all in a relaxed setting designed to spark meaningful connections. Location: Detroit, tbc

Friday, October 10th 2025

Time	Program
8.30 am – 10.00am	Business Breakfast Roundtable: International Trade & Tariffs in the Automotive and EV Industry This exclusive breakfast roundtable brings together business executives for an in-depth briefing and open discussion on the latest developments in international trade and tariffs, with a particular focus on the automotive and EV sectors. Participants will gain timely insights into current policy changes, risks, and opportunities impacting cross-border business, and exchange perspectives with peers facing similar challenges. Key Topics: Current trade and tariff developments affecting automotive and EV supply chains Implications for manufacturers, suppliers, and technology providers Strategic responses for companies navigating cross-border uncertainties Perspectives on U.S.–European trade relations and their impact on the mobility transition Meeting with German companies already established in Metro Detroit for an exchange of best practices and lessons learned Location: Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, Detroit, tbc
11.00 am– 1.30pm	Site Visit at Ford Motor Company Experience one of the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world. The Dearborn Truck Plant, part of Ford’s historic Rouge Complex, is home to the production of the iconic Ford F-150 and showcases state-of-the-art assembly processes, automation, and sustainable manufacturing practices. The visit offers firsthand insights into large-scale vehicle production and Ford’s approach to innovation in the era of electrification and mobility transformation. Location: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn Truck Plant, Detroit
2.00pm - 4.00pm	Site Visit at an Automotive Manufacturer, EV-Battery Manufacturer, or Supplier Location: Detroit, tbc
4.00pm	End of Official Program

Additional Event

Oktoberfest Unity Day Networking Event- Sunday, October 3rd

Sunday, October 3rd 3:30PM-7:00PM

Batch Brewing Company -- 1400 Porter, Detroit, MI

Price: $50 for members of European Chambers $85 regular price

Come and celebrate the German Unity Day with us. This year we especially welcome the organizers and attendees of the German Pavillion at The Battery Show North America. Enzian aus Detroit performs live at this Oktoberfest of the German-American Business Council in Corktown Detroit at Batch Brewing.

GABC MI is pleased to welcome Benedikt Rothhagen as our guest speaker for this event. Mr. Rothhagen is with the VDMA as Project Manager International Relations in Battery Production. With his expertise he will address the status of the European Battery Industry and the significance of The Battery Show North America.

Join our partners, the German American Business Council of Michigan, for a special networking event ahead of the Battery Show! Celebrate Oktoberfest and German Unity Day with the German Pavilion organizers and fellow Battery Show attendees in a festive, engaging atmosphere.

*This agenda represents a draft program. Kindly be aware that the program is subject to modifications based on factors such as the availability of participating organizations, logistical considerations, and other relevant factors. The program organizer reserves the right to make adjustments to the content and schedule of the agenda with short notice.