The conference is targeted to automotive industry representatives and secondary and post-secondary automotive educators, counselors, and administrators. Representatives from automotive-related government and professional organizations are also encouraged to attend. Industry and state leaders will talk about:

• the automotive industry's continued focus on electric vehicles (EVs)
• the current status of market acceptance of EVs
• the EV  charging network, fast charging, charge rate, and range anxiety
• the MiSTEM Network, the Michigan STEM Advisory Council, and the state's STEM programming that is helping to make the state a world leader in STEM education
• the many STEM activities in Michigan that focus on developing skills that will help students gain proficiency in collaboration, questioning, problem-solving, and critical thinking that will better prepare them for the many jobs that are currently, and will continue to be, available to meet the needs of industry
• the Michigan Workforce Development Agency's efforts to work directly with federal, state, and local partners to implement workforce and education programs, and develop policies that align with and support the state's key workforce strategies