Auto Show Events

NUIAS Thursday Night Preview
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 7 p.m. | DeVos Graduate School

• Exclusive industry preview featuring a first look at some of the latest and greatest models of the Northwood Auto Show.

• Night starts in DeVos with a cash bar, speech from our General Chair and Northwood’s President, Kent MacDonald, then a walkthrough of the show with stations around campus featuring global cuisines tailored to each division.

CAMS Automotive Summit powered by Assurant
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 8:30 – 10:15 a.m. | Griswold Lecture Hall

• The 3rd annual CAMS Industry Summit brings together industry leaders for an engaging morning of panel discussions and insights to help shape the future. Hosted by the Fixed Ops Roundtable, the Summit is the ultimate opportunity to network and learn best practices.

Northwood & Stephens Inc. Automotive Luncheon
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Griswold Dining Hall

• Driving Deals & Accelerating Opportunities is a new, signature lunch forum debuting as a featured component of the 63rd Annual Northwood University International Automobile Show. Hosted in collaboration with Stephens Inc. Dealer Financing, this high-impact session will convene dealership leaders, investors, and industry executives for an in-depth exploration of mergers and acquisitions, capital strategies, and the evolving landscape of automotive retail.

• Designed to deliver timely insights and meaningful dialogue, the forum offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from seasoned investment banking professionals who have advised on some of the industry’s most significant transactions. Lunch will be provided as part of the session, creating a setting that encourages both learning and connection. As an integral addition to this year’s Auto Show, Driving Deals & Accelerating Opportunities elevates the conversation, connecting strategy, capital, and growth at a pivotal moment for the automotive industry.