Conference · Dearborn, Michigan

WARD's Auto Interiors Conference

Automobiles, Automotive Parts · Automotive Services, Service Station Supply

Official website
Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 22 May 2015
Last venueThe Henry HotelDearborn, Michigan · where the 2014 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 22 May 2015 at The Henry Hotel. Check the organiser's site: wardsauto.com. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Editions on record
7first in 2009

About WARD's Auto Interiors Conference

Features:

Keynote Speeches Two keynote addresses from top designers (including Ed Welburn of GM) take the center stage to shed light on the design philosophies and inspirations behind their latest vehicles.

Panel Discussions - Hear some of the industry's top talent discuss trends and innovations that will shape tomorrow's interiors.

Vehicle Displays - At least ten vehicles will be inside the venue for you to climb inside and check out their award-winning interior designs.

Ward's 10 Best Interiors - Design team leaders from the auto makers take the stage to accept their honors for best interiors, as determined by WardsAuto judges

Supplier Displays - Check out the innovations from top interior suppliers who will be showing off their capabilities with displays throughout the venue.

Peer Networking - Breakfast, lunch, multiple networking breaks and a closing reception give you ample opportunity to meet colleagues from auto makers and top suppliers

WardsAuto Student Design Competition - See the forward-looking designs of College for Creative Studies automotive design students, and cheer them on as we announce the winners of our student competition

From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201522 May 2015The Henry Hotel
Dearborn, Michigan
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201421 May 2014The Henry Hotel
Dearborn, Michigan
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201322 May 2013The Henry Hotel
Dearborn, Michigan
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201217 May 2012The Henry Hotel
Dearborn, Michigan
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201117 May 2011The Henry Hotel
Dearborn, Michigan
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201019 May 2010Ritz Carlton Hotel/Maui
Maui, Hawaii
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20093–4 Jun 2009Cobo Center
Detroit, Michigan
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is WARD's Auto Interiors Conference?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 22 May 2015.

Where is it held?

The 2014 edition was at The Henry Hotel, Dearborn, Michigan. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2009.

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