September 23 - 24, 2026 • Novi, MI
AIAG Quality Summit
Registration
CLOSED
Elevating Standards in the Age of AI
September 23 - 24, 2026
Novi, MI
Agenda
7:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location
Expo Hall C
8:30 AM
Welcome
Location
Diamond Ballroom
9:00 AM
The Toyota Way Meets AI: Empowering People to Drive Quality and Strive Toward Perfection
Location
Diamond Ballroom
9:55 AM
Networking Break
Location
Expo Hall C
10:40 AM
IATF-AISBL - The New International Automotive Association Governing the IATF 16949 Standard
Location
Diamond Ballroom
11:20 AM
Transition Break
11:30 AM
Building Lifecycle Control for AI Vision Inspection with CQI-38
Jiang Yijun, Yanfeng
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Felix Xu, General Motors Company
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Nancy Deng, Ford Motor Company
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Qiong (John) Yu, Foresee Robotics Intelligence Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
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Yi Lin, CATARC Certification Co., Ltd.
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Chao Huang, Geely Automotive
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Moderator:
Yan Zhang, International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
Location
Diamond Ballroom
AI-Driven Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing
Location
Platinum Ballroom
12:10 PM
Networking Lunch
Location
Expo Hall C
Lunch Table Topics
1:30 PM
ISO 9001:2026 Readiness – The Quality Culture Shift
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Digitizing Quality Engineering Execution with AI
Location
Platinum Ballroom
2:10 PM
Transition Break
2:20 PM
Beyond Compliance: Turning FMEA Transition Into Organizational Transformation
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Warranty Forecasting at Scale : A Visual Tool
Location
Platinum Ballroom
3:00 PM
Networking Break
Location
Expo Hall C
3:45 PM
From Data to Decisions: Driving Quality with AI
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Preparing Quality Data for AI: Signals Beyond Pass/Fail
Location
Platinum Ballroom
4:25 PM
Transition Break
4:35 PM
CQI’s Update (Sub-Tier Supplier & Heat Treat)
Location
Diamond Ballroom
5:15 PM
Networking Reception
7:30 AM
Networking and Continental Breakfast
Location
Expo Hall C
8:15 AM
Welcome Day 2 Overview
Location
Diamond Ballroom
8:30 AM
OEM Warranty Panel
Location
Diamond Ballrom
9:15 AM
The AI Illusion: Why the Next Quality Revolution is Human
Location
Diamond Ballroom
9:55 AM
Transition Break
10:05 AM
Reinventing Quality: From Compliance to Customer Experience
Andrew Amstutz, Autokiniton Global Group
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Mike Payionk, PennEngineering
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Sara Smith, Royal Technologies
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Moderator:
Cathy Fisher, Quistem
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Moderator:
Brian Brooks, QAD
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Role of AI in Efficient Engineering Work Product Reviews
Location
Platinum Ballroom
10:45 AM
Networking Break
Location
Expo Hall C
11:20 AM
IATF 16949 (2nd Edition) and Rules 6th Edition Q&A Panel
Cherie L. Reiche, International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
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Michelle Maxwell, International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
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Niall Kealey, SMMT Quality Management Limited
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Fabio Bordina, ANFIA
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Liborio Salemi, IATF France - Oversight Office
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Norbert Hass, Verband Der Automobilindustrie E. V. (VDA)
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Moderator:
James Bruin, International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
Location
Diamond Ballroom
12:50 PM
Networking Lunch
Location
Expo Hall C
2:00 PM
AIAG VDA SPC Update
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Generative AI as a Thought Partner in Automotive Problem Solving
Location
Platinum Ballroom
2:40 PM
Transition Break
2:50 PM
Closing Keynote
Location
Diamond Ballroom
3:50 PM
Closing - Quality Camp Check Presentation - Drawing
Location
Diamond Ballroom
Featured Speakers
Event Highlights
Event Sponsors
Sponsorships are available for a wide variety of budgets and provide opportunities for thought leadership conversations, interactions and branding.
Explore our Growing List of Exhibitors
AIAG events bring together OEMs, suppliers of all sizes and other service providers all focused on driving the industry forward. Check them out here.
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Exhibitors
Showcase
The 2025 AIAG Quality Summit was our biggest yet — bringing together the global automotive community for two days of dynamic presentations and powerful networking opportunities.
From AI’s role in defect detection and case studies on software development to the value of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in mass production and practical insights for implementing IATF 16949 Rules 6th Edition, our 2025 event delivered unmatched energy and expertise.
Missed it or want to relive the highlights? Check out our photos and sizzle reel below to see what made the 2025 Summit so memorable — and get a taste of what’s in store for 2026.
FAQs
Cancellation Policy
Close
Registrations cancelled 30 or more business days prior to the program date will receive a full refund. Registrations cancelled less than 30 business days prior to the program date, as well as NO SHOWS, will forfeit all fees. Substitutions are welcome.
Event App
Open
The AIAG event app will be used for this event. Items such as directory, agenda, sponsors and exhibitors, presentations, maps, surveys and other materials will be available exclusively on the event app. App instructions will be sent to all attendees prior to the event date.
Attendee List
Open
Sponsors and Exhibitors are given an attendee list before the event. If you do not want your contact information shared with the sponsors and exhibitors, please email Shannon Osburn at sosburn@aiag.org and indicate your desire to opt out and she will remove you from the contact list.
Dress Code
Open
Business Casual
