The 22nd Annual Great Designs in Steel Symposium Returns May 22
NOVI, Mich. (April 22, 2024)– The 22nd annual Great Designs in Steel symposium (GDIS), hosted by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), will take place Wednesday, May 22, at Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, MI. Doors open at 7 a.m. with a continental breakfast buffet. The program begins at 8 a.m. with a keynote address from ArcelorMittal Corporate Business Optimisation and Global Automotive Executive Vice President Brad Davey and a vehicle architecture presentation by General Motors Structure Lead Integration Engineer Dr. Hoda Eiliat.
Attendees will have access to a comprehensive full-day technical agenda organized in three tracks that focus on OEM and EV architectures, materials and manufacturing, and joining, welding and fastening. The more than 30 technical sessions will feature presentations from OEMs including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis as well as major-tier suppliers and academic research institutions. To learn more about the tracks and view this year’s agenda, visit greatdesignsinsteel.com/agenda-2024. Attendees can also expect:
Vehicle displays and technology exhibits from OEM and supplier companies showcasing the latest innovations
Knowledge and network expansion with more than 1,000 industry professionals
Complimentary advanced registration and flexible scheduling
Those interested in attending can register here. All-day attendance is not required. Accepted registrants are encouraged to attend sessions, visit the exhibit hall and network with industry professionals at their convenience.
For questions and additional information regarding the event, please visit the GDIS website.
AISI automotive program members include ArcelorMittal and Cleveland Cliffs,Inc.
Helping to support this year’s event are gold sponsors: Benteler, Gestamp, Profil and Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd; silver sponsors: Auto/Steel Partnership and CBMM Niobium; bronze sponsors: ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks,AutoForm, Dreistern, FUCHS,GEDIA North America, Lincoln Electric, Mubea, Multimatic, RB&W Corporation, Shape Corp. and TWB; media partners Fabricating and Metalworking, Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International, and Precision Metalforming Association; and the social hour sponsor SIMPAC America.
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Contact: Lisa Harrison
202.452.7115 / lharrison@steel.org