For more than 30 years, the annual Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference (APSC) has been an industry staple for automotive suppliers. The combination of education and networking makes APSC a must-attend conference for automotive suppliers.

Conference Highlights
APSC offers two full days of learning and networking. As 2024 attendee Michael Rigsby from North American Stamping Group points out, “APSC is one of the top conferences that our company looks forward to each year. It is always packed with insight information from industry experts that helps Tier I and Tier II suppliers navigate through the volatility and complexity of the automotive industry.”

The presentation topics included industry forecasting, changes in automotive manufacturing, AI, supply-chain and more, providing attendees with the information needed to drive their companies forward.

In addition to the presentations, attendees took part in building connections with their peers. Networking is a core component of APSC and one of the top reasons automotive suppliers participate each year. APSC builds in networking opportunities throughout the conference so that attendees, speakers and sponsors/exhibitors can connect and share their experiences.

APSC 2024 included a networking reception at the conclusion of day one, which also featured exhibits from leading industry suppliers. After the networking reception, attendees hit the track in go-karts to see who was the king of the road!

Conference Speakers
APSC 2024 featured an impressive lineup of 12 speakers who are leaders in the automotive industry:

• Michael Alcala, Vice Chairman Board of Directors and CEO Emeritus, GNS North America
• Benjamin Barnett, President, Principal Manufacturing Corporation
• Randy Beals, Global Engineering Specialist, Magna International
• Steve Horaney, VP, Sales & Membership, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers
• Sandy Munro, CEO, Munro & Associates, Inc.
• Colton Sampson, Director of Business Development & Partnerships, Machina Labs
• Jeff Schuster, Group Head and Executive Vice President, Automotive, LMC Automotive
• Daniel Sharkey, Partner, Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PPLC
• Bucky Strong, CEO, Tohoom
• James Taylor, Executive Sales Director, North America, Cummins-Meritor
• Denis Wills, Head of Gobal Sales, BorgWarner Emissions Systems of Michigan Inc.
• Steve Wybo, Senior Managing Director and Automotive Practice Group Leader, Riveron

Looking Ahead to 2025
APSC 2024 was a great success, providing attendees with valuable insights, networking opportunities and an engaging experience. The 32nd edition of APSC heads south to Music City USA in 2025. Nashville, TN will be the host city on October 28-29. Information about the 2025 conference will be available in the spring.

Check out the photos from APSC 2024 and the recap video below!