The Mobility Revolution:
Innovation in Moving People, Product
& Information

IOP FALL FORUM 2025

Member Host:

SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2025
NEWLAB DETROIT at Michigan Central
2050 15th St, Detroit, MI 48216

Mobility is the backbone of the global economy and a driving force behind societal progress.

Join IOP members for an engaging discussion on the far-reaching implications of a topic that affects every organization: The Mobility Revolution: Innovations in Moving People, Products and Information.

Discover how transformative technologies and forward-thinking strategies are reshaping the way we move—and what it means for the future of business, logistics and human connection.

As usual, we’ll assemble thought leaders, trendsetters, tech innovators and IOP members to share innovations transforming mobility in real-time - from smart cities and roadways to change accelerated by sustainable power, logistics and robotics. We’ll look at how advanced tech like AI and quantum computing applications will change how we manage supply chains, along with the way critical data connections are creating the new infrastructure of mobility.

This year’s in-person Fall Forum will be held at
Newlab at Michigan Central—a hub of innovation and collaboration at the heart of Detroit’s mobility renaissance. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to tour both Newlab and the historic Michigan Central Station, experiencing firsthand the spaces where next-generation mobility technologies are being developed.

In this meeting of minds, we will look at the tensions and synergies resident in building a resilient, responsible and human-centered movement ecosystem. Don’t miss the conversation about how current and future technology changes the future of mobility.

As an IOP member, you’re invited to extend the experience—bring up to five colleagues from your company to join us.

Step into the Future

OUR GROWING LIST OF EXPERT SPEAKERS

HOST

Former Executive Director, Advanced Research
Ford Motor Company
IOP Emeritus Board Member

JIM “BUZZ” BUCZKOWSKI

  • Peter Antonelli

    MOON CREATIVE LAB
    VP, Global Head of Design at Moon


    LinkedIn

  • Brandon Barry

    BLOCK HARBOR
    CISSP, CEO

    LinkedIn

  • Rasmus Noraas Bendvold

    WHEEL.ME
    Managing Director, U.S.

    LinkedIn

  • Sheryl Connelly

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Former Chief Futurist

    LinkedIn | Bio

  • Mary Craig

    CUMMINS
    IT Director Global Solutions


    LinkedIn

  • Carla Diana

    LAWRENCE
    TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
    Director of Product Design

    LinkedIn | Bio

  • Mahesh Gupta

    DELTA
    Managing Director of
    Innovation & AI

    LinkedIn

  • Claudio Gutierrez

    CG CREATIVE STUDIOS
    CEO, Chief Creative Officer
    IOP BOARD CHAIRMAN

    LinkedIn

  • Jonathan Hartman

    COLLINS AEROSPACE
    Director, Open Innovation


    LinkedIn

  • Will Hickie

    IRDETO
    Data Scientist and Machine Learning Expert


    LinkedIn

  • Paru Jayaprakash

    SUPERMICRO
    Technology Enablement Manager

    Bio

  • Jim Mangione

    PFIZER
    Global Clinical Supply Innovation Lead

    LinkedIn

  • Greg McGuire

    MCITY
    Managing Director


    LinkedIn

  • Rodney Mickelson

    COLLINS AEROSPACE
    Vice President, Advanced Technology

    LinkedIn

  • Daniel Pereira

    FLEETGLUE
    Co-Founder & CEO

    LinkedIn

  • Adam Phillips

    INVISIBLE AI
    Director, Business Development & Partnerships

    LinkedIn

  • Sterling Pratz

    CARIQ
    CEO

    LinkedIn

  • Olivier Proulx

    CHARGEHUB
    Co-Founder & CTO

    LinkedIn

  • Blake Reed

    COLLINS AEROSPACE
    Value Stream Manager, Cargo Systems


    BIO

  • Michael Robinet

    S&P GLOBAL MOBILITY
    VP, Forecast Strategy & Forecast Council Chair

    LinkedIn

  • Mitchell Rohde

    ROHDE WAY, LLC
    Founder and Principal


    LinkedIn

  • Josh Sirefman

    MICHIGAN INNOVATION DISTRICT
    CEO


    LinkedIn

  • Katie Soven

    NEWLAB DETROIT
    Managing Director


    LinkedIn

  • Stefan Tongur, PhD

    ELECTREON
    VP, Business Development

    LinkedIn

  • Carla Treviño

    IRDETO
    EV Director

    LinkedIn

  • Jayad Uberoi

    MOON CREATIVE LAB
    Associate Venture Capitalist

    LinkedIn

  • Michael Van Steenburg

    VEOLECTRA & MODAL MOTORS
    Founder & CEO

    LinkedIn

  • Venkat Viswanathan

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Associate Professor

    LinkedIn

The Mobility Revolution:
Innovation in Moving People, Product, & Information

4 Days of Innovation & Networking

Engage with thought leaders, senior innovation peers and entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, SEPT 23

WELCOME RECEPTION
THE BRAKEMAN
6:00-8:00p

Wednesday, SEPT 24

GENERAL SESSION
NEWLAB
9:00a-5:00p

DINNER
FORD PIQUETTE MUSEUM
6:30p-9:30p

*shuttle information to come*

Friday, SEPT 26

OPTIONAL MORNING TOUR
HENRY FORD MUSEUM
9:30a

Thursday, SEPT 25

GENERAL SESSION
NEWLAB
9:00a-4:00p

Recommended Hotels

We will be basing activities out of the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit.  There are a number of hotel options. We've listed a few ideas below.

Shinola Hotel, Detroit 
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
The Godfrey Hotel Detroit - located near Newlab
The Westin Book Cadillac
Roost Detroit

WELCOME RECEPTION
Tuesday, SEPT 23
The Brakeman

DINNER
Wednesday, SEPT 24
Ford Piquette Museum

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