IOP FALL FORUM 2025

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

Member Host:

SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2025 | Newlab Detroit, MI

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 Ideas.

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. Plus - we’ll be looking to the skies for the latest drone innovations from our sponsor,
Collins Aerospace.

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

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

JIM “BUZZ” BUCZKOWSKI

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

3 Days of Innovation & Networking

Engage with thought leaders, senior innovation peers and entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, September 23

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

Wednesday, September 24

GENERAL SESSION - NEWLAB
9:00am-5:00pm

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

*shuttle information to come*

Thursday, September 25

GENERAL SESSION - NEWLAB
9:00am-4:00pm

WORKING TOPICS

*Agenda currently being shaped. Watch for further refinements from the Executive Roundtable discussions.

  • Physically moving people, mobility challenges, understanding mobility needs.

    Examples:

    • Air transportation (experience) What are people looking for in future experiences?  

    • AV’s (People and Product) – Chris Urmson

    • Cities/smart roads – Cavnue I94 project –

    • M-City or American Center for Mobility (ACM)

    • Space – Manufacturing and Travel

  • Physically moving objects and things related to Supply Chain, Logistics, Robotics.

    Examples:

    • Trains

    • Robotics

    • Logistics 

    • Aircraft

  • Connectivity, securing information, streaming, data privacy, storing & analyzing data. 

    Examples:

    • Drones – Collins – Cybersecurity/Resiliency

    • 6G

    • Cellular V2X – Regulatory and Global

    • Blockchain

    • Digital Twins & Traceability

    • Networking

    • Small Sat (low earth orbit) Communication – Starlink (SpaceX)

    • Automation/Automating

    • Economics

    • Efficiencies (doing more with less)

    • Geopolitics & Current Political Climate

    • Infrastructure Maintenance

    • Manufacturing Innovation

    • Safety & Security, Training & Retention

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, September 23
The Brakeman

Dinner Wednesday, September 24
Ford Piquette Museum

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Please contact Stephanie Denman with your stories: stephanie@cgcreative.com, IOP Executive Program Manager and Communications. 

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