14. - 15. Feb 2023 | Rochester, MI, USA
Joining in Car Body Engineering 2023
THE NORTH AMERICA NETWORK
MAKING CHANGE WORK
The only constant in life is change. This is certainly true for the automotive industry, which is currently once again reinventing itself on multiple levels – from a global shift toward vehicle electrification, to a huge increase in digitalization, to an ever-growing understanding of the necessity to produce sustainable products in a sustainable way.
All these changes may seem challenging or even daunting at times, but in the end, there is only one productive way to respond if you want to move forward, and that is to make them work.
When it comes to the body shop, a key role in making changes work is played by the joining technologies. They enable the growing number of advanced mixed material and lightweight design concepts, as well as the integration of new materials and additional components such as battery housings into the car body structure. They help meet sustainability targets and play an integral role in the growing digitalization infrastructure.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Each year, the Automotive Circle brings together its leading network of international engineering experts at this conference, to share and discuss their latest technical progress reports and application-oriented innovations concerning all relevant joining technologies for series production in the body shop which are relevant to the North American market.
THE CONFERENCE ADDRESSES
- Car body engineers, managers and employees of OEM
- Suppliers and service providers
- Experts from institutes
All responsible for joining projects in the areas of pre-development, development, planning and production.
IN COOPERATION WITH
Submit a paper
You are invited to submit a suggestion for a 25-minute, engineering-oriented, technical presentation of your latest innovations in the field of car body joining technology.
Present your latest joining technology innovations in the context of:
Materials
- reliable and cost-effective mixed-material joining innovations for more efficient lightweight design concepts
- joining innovations for next generation high strength steels, high-strength and/or cast aluminum, and for 3D printed components/additive manufacturing materials
Vehicle electrification
- optimizing the mix of joining technologies; making efficient changes in the production system; joining battery cases and electric motors; enabling better serviceability (battery), etc.
Digital transformation
- your latest advancements in production data management related to joining
- improving CAE processes pertaining to both product and process development
Sustainability
- innovative solutions to diminishing process energy consumption and footprint
- implementing materials recycling solutions related to joining
Increasing efficiency
- optimizing the interaction of joining methods with structural adhesives
- enhancing joint performance in terms of strength and durability
- reducing the number of different necessary joining technologies, and extending the range of applications for a given joining technology
- improving joining speed, joint-to-joint cycle time, machine uptime and total throughput
- efficient application and use of manufacturing joints
Quality Management
- quality assurance within the production process
- non-destructive test methods
Interested speakers are kindly requested to submit an abstract of their suggested contribution via online form. Based on your input, the OEM Advisory Board of the conference will evaluate your suggestion.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Become a Sponsor or exhibitor
Take advantage of the high coverage of the Automotive Circle and profit from the exhibition and sponsoring options before and during the events. Show your competence and services, matching the conference subjects, to the numerous car body engineers of international OEM. Thus, you are strengthening your brand awareness in the automotive industry!
Check out the various exhibition and sponsoring options! - Coming soon!
Come on board as an exhibitor or sponsor and benefit from this excellent platform to strongly promote your company’s capabilities as a reliable supplier.
Further information will be available soon.
If you have any question or want to request additional information, please contact us.
Hotel & Arrival
Royal Park Hotel
600 E University Drive Rochester, Michigan 48307 United States
Hotel Reservation
Accommodation is available at the Royal Park Hotel. We kindly remind you to make your own hotel reservation as soon as possible as the hotel capacities are limited and early booked. The price is USD 173.00 per night. Please make your reservation as soon as possible in order to secure group room rates. After that, room reservations are available at best rate via call to hotel or via the hotel´s website.
Hotel booking (link will be available soon)
For questions or reservations, you may also contact the hotel via email: reservations@royalparkhotel.net
PRICES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
Organizer
Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KGPlathnerstrasse 4c
30175 Hannover, Germany
T +49 511 9910 - 381
T USA +1 248 331 9567
F +49 511 9910 - 379
www.automotive-circle.com
sarah.ehrchen@vincentz.net
Date & Venue
Conference: February 14-15, 2023
Royal Park Hotel
600 E University Drive
Rochester, Michigan 48307
United States
Phone: +1 248-652-2600
Toll Free: +1 800-339-2761
www.royalparkhotel.net
We kindly ask you to make your own hotel reservation at the conference hotel. Rooms are available for USD 173.00 per night (plus tax). Please use this digital lik for booking:
Hotel Reservation (online reservation will be available soon)
or call or email Royal Park Hotel at +1 (800) 339-2761, reservations@royalparkhotel.net. Please refer to: "Joining in Car Body Engineering".
Guests may cancel reservations without penalty, ten days prior to arrival.
Participation Fee
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All prices net.
Students will get 50 % discount on standard prices on presentation of a valid student ID.
Group booking rates are available (at least three participants from one company). Please contact us.
Participation fee includes
Conference: Fees including full conference participation, incl. conference materials and list of delegates, the authority for downloading the presentation on the internet, luncheons, catering and the participation in the evening networking event.
Registration
Registration is preferably done via the event's website, alternatively by e-mail or regular mail. The confirmation of participation and invoice will be sent via e-mail. After receipt of payment your registration becomes binding and you will receive a corresponding confirmation of participation. Without this confirmation, there is no claim to participation in the booked event. Registrations will be considered in the order in which they are received, except EuroCarBody. However, the number of participants is limited in all cases.Conference Language
The conference language is English.
Cancellations
Fees will be refunded in full if notice of cancellation is received by January 16, 2023. 50 % of the conference fees will be refunded in case notification of cancellation is received later, but not later than January 30, 2023. Delegates who fail to attend without notifying the organizer will be liable for the whole conference fees. Substitutions of delegates may be made at any time.
Cancellations and changes must be made in writing and will be confirmed by the organizer. Cancellations due to health reasons can be cancelled free of charge at any time with a medical certificate. If a participant is demonstrably unable to attend due to travel restrictions, he/she has the option of converting the attendance participation into a digital participation (if this is offered). Any cost differences will be reimbursed).
The participant undertakes to follow the instructions of the organizer and the venue. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from the event.
The organizer reserves the right to change the program or to cancel the event in the event of special circumstances (important reason). In particular, the organizer is entitled to take such measures in cases of force majeure, due to official orders, in the event of a situation endangering the life, body or health of the participants. In these cases, the organizer shall not be obliged to pay damages and/or reimbursement of expenses to the participants. This applies in particular to any cancellation fees incurred by third parties (e.g. hotel bookings, train or flight tickets).
Program Changes
Automotive Circle reserve the right to revise event content and change implementation tools. There is no claim to a specific lecture, workshop or references. Registered trademarks: No guarantee is given that the products, processes and other names mentioned are free of third-party property rights.
Data Protection
As participant of an event, you agree that data such as company, address (zip code, city, country), first name, name and job function of the attendee will be published on the list of participants. The list of participants is available to all participants in digital form. The list of participants could also be used by sponsors and exhibitors for advertising purposes. Objection against publication and circulation of your data may be made at any time until 3 weeks prior to the event and has to be made in writing to the organizer. The address data are processed for customer service and information purposes in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Company’s name, city and country might be published on the Internet as reference for upcoming Automotive Circle events. Personal data will be forwarded to the local health authority on request.
Pictures, Videos & Recordings
By registering you understand that your participation and attendance at the event may be videotaped, filmed and/or audio recorded. You agree that the recording may be used for any lawful purposes that Vincentz Network, or its designees, in their sole discretion, may determine.
Picture credits
Vincentz Network
Miscellaneous
With your binding registration you agree that film, image, word and sound recordings may be made of you during the event. These recordings may be used without restriction by Vincentz Network or authorized parties in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Also have a look at our Privacy Policy.
Hannover, Germany, May 2022
Covid-19
While we are very excited for the back in presence conference, we are aware of the concerns associated with the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. That’s why we are initiating new protocols aligned with all oficial, federal and local regulations that hold your health and safety in the highest regard. Please check back frequently for the latest information.
Please read our hygienic concept.
Information on cancellations
Fees will be refunded in full if notice of cancellation is received by January 16, 2023. 50 % of the conference fees will be refunded in case notification of cancellation is received later, but not later than January 30, 2023. Delegates who fail to attend without notifying the organizer will be liable for the whole conference fees. Substitutions of delegates may be made at any time.Cancellations and changes must be made in writing and will be confirmed by the organizer. Cancellations due to health reasons can be cancelled free of charge at any time with a medical certificate. If a participant is demonstrably unable to attend due to travel restrictions, he/she has the option of converting the attendance participation into a digital participation (if this is offered). Any cost differences will be reimbursed.
Your Contacts
Sarah Ehrchen
Senior Event Manager
If you have any question or want to request more information, please contact Sarah Ehrchen at sarah.ehrchen@vincentz.net.
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