WHAT: | In conjunction with the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, MSX International (MSXI) and AutoWeek are partnering to host a technology forum with keynote addresses from top executives. The event, "Driving Technology: Where Silicon Valley Meets Detroit," will encompass the following themes: |
- The critical role technology plays in the automotive industry | |
- The importance of attracting technology firms to Detroit | |
- The significance of promoting the automotive industry to younger generations as an exciting career path | |
WHEN: | Wednesday, May 28 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
WHO: | Keynote speakers include: |
- Mark Reuss, Corporate Officer, Executive Vice President, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors Co. | |
- Mike McNamara, CEO, Flextronics | |
- Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman, Rock Ventures and Quicken Loans, Majority Owner, Cleveland Cavaliers | |
- Tim Armstrong, Chairman and CEO, AOL | |
- Danny Shapiro, Sr. Director of Automotive, NVIDIA Corporation | |
WHERE: | Belle Isle Park, Penske Tent |
Detroit, MI | |
Media can register for a complimentary conference pass and receive parking information by emailing Tricia Marion at pmarion@eisbrenner.com or calling 248-554-3500. |
About MSXI
For more than 70 years, MSXI has provided technology and services to the world's largest companies to improve their retail network performance and talent acquisition strategies. The Retail Network Solutions group partners with global automakers to enhance the retail customer lifecycle by streamlining business processes to positively impact revenue and performance. The company's Human Capital Solutions group collaborates with clients to enhance its talent acquisition and management, including permanent and contract labor, statement of work and purchase services. Detroit-based MSXI has an expert team of 5,500 employees strategically servicing clients in more than 52 countries. For more information, please visit www.msxi.com.
About AutoWeek
The AutoWeek Media Group delivers automotive information and insight to car buyers and enthusiasts across multiple platforms, from print, online and mobile to video and television. Its team of car experts share opinion, insight, news and data that guide buyers and enthusiasts in their automotive quests. The group includes AutoWeek magazine, autoweek.com and AutoWeek Productions. AutoWeek is the nation's only fortnightly enthusiast car magazine that for more than 50 years has tested new vehicles, reported the latest car news and trends, and covered auto racing in all its forms.
CONTACT: Tricia Marion
pmarion@eisbrenner.com
248-554-3500
/PRNewswire-- May 21, 2014/
SOURCE MSXI